Hey Riot Act Readers!!

Hope your having a good week!!

STOP PRESS: Please see the news about Ace Frehley's tour postponement till Feb 2010 below

Once again we've got another jam-packed edition of the Riot Act for ya!

Our local roster just gets better - First Ink destroy the Enmore over the weekend while supporting Skid Row (who were also awesome) and then this week we see Voyager win an award, Lord update their tour schedule and the best hard rock band of the 90's The Poor update their site for their kick ass comeback record, Round 1.

Then if you think we cant do anymore, Anthrax have joined Meshuggah, Baroness & Whitechapel as Riot bands confirmed for next years Soundwave Festival!

Plenty of other great stuff contained within! Open it up yourself and enjoy the read!

Till next week,
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Headlines: February is an Ace month!
NEWS
Ace Frehley: Tour postponed till 2010
Anthrax: Confirmed For Soundwave 2010
Evile: Mike Alexander RIP
Voyager Wins 'Heavy' Wam Song Of The Year Award
Lord: Updated Tour Dates
The Poor: Launch New Website
Baroness: Blue Record - Streaming Online
Scar Symmetry: Noumenon & Phenomenon Video
Mnemic: 2 More Studio Updates
Dark Funeral: "My Funeral" Video Premiere
Suicidal Angels: Studio Trailer
NEW RELEASES Nov 7
Cinderella: Live At The Mohegan Sun
W.E.T  W.E.T
Månegarm: Nattväsen
Blanc Faces: Falling From The Moon
Mastedon: Self Titled
Pitbull Terrorist: Cia
Rock The Bones: Vol 7

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Riot News

ACE FREHLEY: TOUR POSTPONED TILL 2010

Original KISS Lead Guitarist ACE FREHLEY TOUR POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2010

New Dates Announced
Original KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley was due in Australia next week for 3 shows, however Australian promoters advised today that the tour will now be postponed until February 2010 in order to accommodate the artist schedule and the newly tour dates.

When the tour does reach Australia in early 2010, it will be in an expanded format with extra dates being scheduled in Perth and Adelaide due to overwhelming demand from Ace fans in both those cities.

ACE was due to perform at Melbourne’s Palace October 19th, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre October 20th and Brisbane’s The Tivoli October 21st.
Ticketholders can hold onto their tickets which will be valid for the new dates – due to be announced shortly. Alternatively they can seek a refund from their ticketing agency.
For further Australian tour information:www.redanttouring.com

ANTHRAX: CONFIRMED FOR SOUNDWAVE 2010

ANTHRAX redefined metal in the ’80s, stressing anger, speed, and emotional intensity over big hair and power ballads.
After a stunning performance at the Sonisphere festival a huge campaign was waged by the fans to get John Bush back on vocals.

We can proudly announce that John will indeed be fronting Anthrax for their Soundwave performances and this will surely have the bands faithful frothing at the mouth!
Anthrax join 3 other Riot bands on the Soundwave bill – Meshuggah, Baroness & Whitechapel!!!

Feb/March 2010
Saturday 20 Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds
Sunday 21 Sydney, Eastern Creek Raceway
Friday 26 Melbourne, Showgrounds
Saturday 27 Adelaide, Bonython Park
Monday 1 Perth, Steel Blue Oval
www.soundwavefestival.com



EVILE: MIKE ALEXANDER RIP

News of Mike’s passing was received literally as last weeks Riot Act was being sent. Here is the full statement from the band on this tragic news.

Michael Alexander - 22.06.77 - 05.10.09
Sadly, just a few days into their European tour with Amon Amarth, Evile's Mike Alexander was suddenly taken ill and rushed to hospital, but tragically passed away in Lulea, Sweden.

Evile members Matt Drake, Ol Drake and Ben Carter have released the following statement:

"This is so hard to find the words to express fully how we feel. We can't believe or accept what's happened. One minute we're talking to our buddy, Mike, the next minute we can never speak to him again.
There's so many things rushing through our heads that we want to say, do and feel. We half expect him to come round the corner and call us 'dickheads'. We can't get our heads around it.

It upsets us so much that he was away from his family when this happened, although knowing Mike, we're at least glad he was on tour doing what he loves.
We're lost for words. We all miss him so much already. He was such a headstrong, genuinely nice guy who loved music and his family. We've got so many brilliant memories with him.

Our hearts go out to his daughter, family and friends at this tragic, difficult time.
Mike is much loved and is sorely missed.
Rest in peace, brother."



VOYAGER WINS 'HEAVY' WAM SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 'TOTAL EXISTENCE FAILURE'

We are proud to announce that VOYAGER's 'Total Existence Failure', taken from the new album 'I am the reVolution' (in record shops Monday October 19) has taken out the award for the WAM (WA Music Industry) Song of the Year in the 'Heavy' category. The prestigious prize goes to the cream of the crop of WA's music and clearly, VOYAGER are the icing on the heavy cake!

VOYAGER's new video for the single 'The Devil in Me' will be out this weekend so check it out! Vampires and Crazy creatures a plenty!
www.voyager-australia.com
www.myspace.com/voyageraustralia



LORD: UPDATED TOUR DATES

Oct. 23 Amplifier Bar, Perth
Oct. 24 Rocket Room, Perth
Oct. 31 Liverpool PCYC (All Ages), Sydney
Nov. 13 The Astor Hotel, Goulburn
Nov. 14 ANU Bar, Canberra
Nov. 21 Club ALIVE, Osaka, JAPAN
Nov. 22 Heartland Studio, Nagoya, JAPAN
Nov. 23 Antiknock, Tokyo, JAPAN
Dec. 5 The Brisbane Hotel (All Ages), Hobart
Dec. 5 The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
Dec. 11 Gaelic Club, Sydney
Dec. 12 The Espy, Melbourne
www.lord.net.au



THE POOR: LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

You Can Pre Order - Buy New Album "Round 1" And Have It Posted Free Of Charge To Your Door Step
www.thepoor.com.au










BARONESS: BLUE RECORD - STREAMING ONLINE

BARONESS’ highly anticipated new album Blue Record is currently streaming in its entirety online at this location.

Blue Record is set for an October 13th release and the band will be in Australia as part of the Soundwave Festival in 2010
MySpace.com/YourBaroness.



SCAR SYMMETRY: NOUMENON & PHENOMENON VIDEO

The video was shot by LEGION OF THE DAMNED fronter Maurice Swinkels. Two different locations have been used for the production of the video – a studio with a green screen and an old, abandoned metal hospital.

The band have also just posted two video trailers to introduce their new singer duo Lars Palmqvist & Roberth „Robban“ Karlsson who stepped in for former leadsinger Christian Älvestam.

The first trailer features Lars Palmqvist who is responsible for the clean vocals from now on. WATCH THIS HERE
The second trailer features Roberth Karlsson who is responsible for the brutal vocals from now on. WATCH THAT HERE

Also check out the official SCAR SYMMETRY online game „Dark Matter Asteroids“ HERE



MNEMIC: 2 MORE STUDIO UPDATES

Danish fusion metallers MNEMIC issued two more updates from the studio on the official studio blog www.sonsofthesystem.com

The band just recorded the guitar & bass tracks for their upcoming album „Sons Of The System“ which is due early 2010
www.mnemic.com
www.myspace.com/mnemic







DARK FUNERAL: "MY FUNERAL" VIDEO PREMIERE

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL recently shot a video for “My Funeral," the fist song off the band's long-awaiting upcoming new full-length Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus. “My Funeral” is one of the three (of nine) heavier, non-blastbeat driven songs recorded for the new offering.

The video was shot in and around an old mental asylum, an environment which, said guitarist Lord Ahriman, "suited the video theme perfectly." "My Funeral" was produced by Standard Film Team (Umeå, Sweden). Due to the graphic nature of the video, there are two versions. View the uncut version here:

Said Ahriman of the latest offering: "We decided to go for a rawer sound this time; not as crystal clear and perhaps polished as our last album [Attera Totus Sanctus], but no worries. The production still holds the high quality that you would come to expect from us. We haven't pulled 'a Metallica' so to speak!" Indeed, while remaining true to their roots, DARK FUNERAL have taken a great step forward in the evolution of their brand of fine Swedish black metal. Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus is, from beginning to end, a hell ride you simply don't want to miss!
Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus is scheduled for release on November 18.
www.darkfuneral.se







SUICIDAL ANGELS: STUDIO TRAILER

Greek Metallers, Suicide Angels will have the video for ‘Apokathilosis’ in next weeks Riot Act
The video about is a behind the scenes look.
The band will release its debut album “Sanctify The Darkness” on November 20
www.myspace.com/suicidalangelsgreece





New Releases – Nov 7

CINDERELLA: LIVE AT THE MOHEGAN SUN
Frontiers

Featuring the all original line-up of Tom Keifer (vocals, guitar), Eric Brittingham (bass), Jeff LaBar (guitar) and Fred Coury (drums), the show was recorded during the VH1 sponsored “Rock Never Stops” package tour, which Cinderella headlined, supported by Ratt, Quiet Riot and Firehouse. The concert was held in Uncasville, Connecticut on July 21, 2005.

Formed in Philadelphia in 1983 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Keifer and bassist Eric Brittingham, they quickly added guitarist Jeff LaBar to the line-up. With Jody Cortez completing the band on drums, Cinderella started to write and perform original material in clubs and bars in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, until Jon Bon Jovi caught one of the performances and alerted his record company, Mercury, who immediately signed the band. Cinderella’s debut album “Night Songs”, was released in June 1986 and went on to sell over 3 million units, sporting such singles as "Shake Me", "Nobody's Fool" and “Somebody Save Me”. Fred Coury replaced Cortez prior to the release of “Night Songs” and the band has remained unchanged since.

Two years later Cinderella returned with their second album, “Long Cold Winter”. The record was another huge success, selling in excess of 3 million copies with tracks like ”Gypsy Road” and “Don’t Know What You Got (‘Til Its Gone)” becoming soon fan favourites.

Their third album, “Heartbreak Station”, was released in 1990 followed by “Still Climbing” in 1994. The later two albums featured songs more influenced by Keifer's love of the blues. Cinderella disbanded in 1995 but by 1998, there was interest by promoters for Cinderella to reunite in the original lineup for a tour. Cinderella were later signed to Sony's Portrait label by famed record executive John Kalodner, however the lack of success of the label’s initial releases brought the cancellation of the deal as the label folded.

Nevertheless, a faithful fan base supported the continued road work by the band, which reunited again in the summer of 2000 for a tour with Poison, followed by a second outing by the two groups in 2002 and regular live activity until 2006 which will be finally resumed during next year. Get ready for the return of Cinderella!



W.E.T – W.E.T
Frontiers

Featuring the immense talents of singer/songwriter Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman); guitarist/songwriter Erik Martensson (Eclipse) and keyboardist Robert Sall (Work Of Art), this is the melodic hard rock album you have been waiting for! (W)ork of art (E)clipse (T)alisman was written and recorded over the last 12 months and features the best elements of the three bands the principle artists have been involved in. And the guys all feel the same way about this album:

The word masterpiece is tossed around on various occasions, but in this instance there is no doubt what they guys have achieved.

First reaction on the album includes: “W.E.T. might just be the perfect balance of power and melody, emotion and attitude. A dream line-up that really delivers their very best. This is a stunner!”
Andrew McNeice (melodicrock.com)
www.myspace.com/wetrocks



MÅNEGARM: NATTVÄSEN
Regain

Manegarm started from the ideas of Svenne Rosendal, Jonas Almquist, and Pierre Wilhelmsson in 1995. After securing another guitarist in Mårten Matsson and a drummer in Erik Grawsiö, they began rehearsing as "Antikrist".

By 1996, they had changed their name to Månegarm, after the vampire wolf of Norse legend, apt for a band concentrating on Viking metal, and early that year, they began recording first demo Vargaresa (Wolf's Journey) in 1996. After the recording, Rosendal and Matsson left to be replaced by Jonny Wranning (vocals) and Markus Andé (guitar).With the second demo, Ur Nattvindar, folk metal became part of their sound, including violins and female vocals for the first time, and they were signed by Displeased Records. Soon afterwards, Wranning left the band and was replaced by Viktor Hemgren. At the end of the year, they went back into Sunlight studios to record their first full-length album, Nordstjärnans Tidsålder (The Age of the Northstar).

In the summer of 1999, they began recording their next album, Havets Vargar. Because of some difficulty with the recording studio, they took some time off from recording the album. During this time off, Viktor Hemgren was fired, but instead of finding a new vocalist, Grawsiö assumed the duties along with his drumming. Also during this time, Janne Liljekvist was added as a full member. With the line up now solidified, they finished recording the album and released it in 2000. The band's two demos were remastered and released as an album in 2004, with fourth studio album Vredens Tid (Age of Wrath) issued in 2005, followed by performances on the European festival circuit that summer.

After one further EP on Displeased, a completely-acoustic folk music EP, Urminnes Hävd (The Forest Sessions), the band moved to Swedish label Black Lodge, who issued the group's sixth album, Vargstenen (Wolf Stone) in 2007.

THhe new album called Nattväsen is due to be released on November 7 via Regain Records/Riot Entertainment for Australia
www.myspace.com/manegarm

BLANC FACES: FALLING FROM THE MOON
Frontiers

In 2005 one of the brightest new stars on the Melodic Rock scene appeared during the hot summer time. In July of that year Blanc Faces, headed by the brothers duo, Robbie and Brian La Blanc debuted with their self titled album showing the world that the time for big harmonies was not over. With a stunning production and some truly brilliant songs, Blanc Faces managed to catch the attention of the entire Melodic Rock oriented press and loads of new fans. Following the huge responses, the band appeared for the first time in Europe at the first edition of the United Forces of Rock Festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany where they literally took the crowd by storm.

Little by little the two brothers (who by the way have an outstanding career in music including providing background vocals on music involving Toto lead singer Bobby Kimball and legendary singer Ronnie Spector) started putting together musical material for the second album which they completed in the summer of 2009. ”My brother wrote most of the material, I wrote some lyrics for it” says singer Robbie LaBlanc. “It’s fumy when you think back on the time period you write something it parallels what’s going on in your life at that time whether you know it or not. When I’m listening to the new CD I can remember what I was thinking or feeling at that moment. My brother just likes to write melodic songs, I think the approach was pretty much the same as the last CD”.

Not wanting to touch a team that gave superb results on the debut record, Blanc Faces worked again with Kyle Woodring (Dennis DeYoung; Survivor; John Mellencamp) on drums, Jeff Batter (Cannata) on keyboards, and Butch Taylor and Michael Patzig on lead guitar. “We are real happy that it’s done and sounding great” continues Robbie, “I took a lot more time with the vocals on this CD. There were songs that I thought were done and I’d listen back and want to do it again. Sometimes you can drive your self nuts with that but I usually know when something sounds right. We hope everyone feels the same way!”

Just a few weeks after the completion of the record the sad news of Kyle Woodring passing reached everyone, so the entire album is dedicated to this amazing musician.

Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Place Vendome etc.) delivered once again a superior quality in the mixing sessions so once again the end result is an astonishing album that restores the faith in Classic AOR / Melodic Rock music. If you are a fan of Journey, Foreigner and Survivor, you will love this recording!



MASTEDON: SELF TITLED
Frontiers

Mastedon is the Hard Rock band put together by ex KANSAS singer John Elefante, together with his brother Dino in the late 80’s. The band's name was a pachyderm-inspired reference to the brothers' last name. Although John was an accomplished vocalist and performer, the first two Mastedon albums featured multiple lead singers and performances by other artists, creating an eclectic sound anchored by John’s songwriting. His brother Dino played a prominent role, contributing songwriting and handling most of the guitar work. Some of the collaborators in the band's first two albums were Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon), Stef Burns (Y&T), bassists John Pierce (Richard Marx) and John Patitucci plus guest vocalists David Pack (Ambrosia), David Robbins (X-Sinner), Tom Bowes (Tower of Power), James Dean Longacre (Life9) and Perry Lee (Tracer Fox).

In 1996 John Elefante started a solo career that brought him to release three successful albums more in the Adult Contemporary - Pop Rock vein. After a few years of hiatus, John decided to go back to his roots sound with a brand new Mastedon album that - contrary to the predecessors – would only feature his amazing lead vocals. Musically, the new album, simply entitled “3” harkens back to the best of Mastedon and to his work with Kansas. None other than main Kansas songwriter Kerry Livgren appears on lead guitar on this new release, collaborating on a 11 minute piece of music that any Kansas fan will surely love! More famed musicians and such as Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon), Anthony Sallee (Whiteheart), Dan Needham (Michael McDonald, Neville Brothers, Amy Grant, Garth Brooks etc) and of course John’s brother Dino Elefante contribute to the performance of this superb new release.

Rich melodic harmonies and melodies are the keys to a Mastedon record and “3” is clearly an instant winner in all its moments and will remain as an hallmark in John Elefante's career for many years to come.
www.myspace.com/johnelefante



PITBULL TERRORIST: CIA
Anstalt/Nuclear Blast

Pitbull Terrorist is an ensemble of true freedom fighters of the early 21st century. 4 activists with various nationalities, backgrounds and histories gathered together, aimed to launch a musical project to be remembered.

The true identities behind the masks are untold for the sole purpose to carry on the revolt as long as possible, without the intervention of several authorities somewhat eager to put an end to the ongoing secrecy of the leading quartet of the infamous Pitbull Terrorist.

In their current location in Finland special law enforcements and several TARP groups are after the first-hand info of their whereabouts. Pitbull Terrorist prepares to strike back!
www.myspace.com/pitbullterrorist



ROCK THE BONES: VOL 7
Frontiers

ROCK THE BONES includes some of the current and upcoming Frontiers label hits and features some very interesting premieres such as the new GIANT single “Promised Land” which will be included in the band’s anticipated fourth album to be released in 2010, THE MURDER OF MY SWEET debut single “Bleed Me Dry” and “The Beauty Of Dreams” from Brazilian Aorsters AURAS.

Full tracklisting includes
Winger: Deal With the Devil
Mr. Big: Take Cover (live)
Giant: Promised Land
W.E.T.: One Love
Cinderella: Gypsy Road (live)
Danger Danger: Hearts on the Highway
Lynch Mob: Smoke and Mirrors
House of Lords: Cartesian Dreams
Mastedon: Revolution of Mind
Stryper: Murder by Pride
Out Loud!: We Run
The Lou Gramm Band: Baptized by Fire
Jaded Heart: Love is a Killer
Jorn: Rock and Roll Angel
Blanc Faces: Falling From the Moon
The Murder of My Sweet: Bleed Me Dry
Auras: Beauty of Dreams.

Inner liner notes are courtesy of Andrew J. Mcneice of www.Melodicrock.com

Videos & Ecards

NEW STUFF IN THIS WEEK

BELPHEGOR
Der Geistertreiber

RECENT CLIPS

SAMAEL
Black Hole

VADER
Never Say My Name

EPICA
Unleashed

JUCIFER:
The Mountain

GWAR
Let Us Slay

THE CRINN
Dreaming Saturn Teaser

GOATWHORE
Apocalyptic Havoc

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR
Beg For It

DISMEMBER 2DVD
Under Blood Red Skies

BEHEMOTH
Making of "Ov Fire And The Void“


Threat Signal
30 minute making of documentary

Brutal Truth
Sugardaddy

KORPIKLAANI
Vodka

WHITECHAPEL
Eternal Refuge

EX DEO - ROMULUS
ECARD
Romulus

SWASHBUCKLE
Cruise Ship Terror

AMORPHIS
Silver Bride

CHIMAIRA
Destroy And Dominate

EDGUY
DVD Trailer
Save Me (from „Fucking With F*** - Live)

WHITE WIZZARD
High Speed GTO

Touring Artists

LORD (Sydney)
Oct. 23 Amplifier Bar, Perth
Oct. 24 Rocket Room, Perth
Oct. 31 Liverpool PCYC (All Ages), Sydney
Nov. 13 The Astor Hotel, Goulburn
Nov. 14 ANU Bar, Canberra
Nov. 21 Club ALIVE, Osaka, JAPAN
Nov. 22 Heartland Studio, Nagoya, JAPAN
Nov. 23 Antiknock, Tokyo, JAPAN
Dec. 5 The Brisbane Hotel (All Ages), Hobart
Dec. 5 The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
Dec. 11 Gaelic Club, Sydney
Dec. 12 The Espy, Melbourne



SUFFOCATION (USA) w/ ARCH ENEMY
Nov 1st - Capitol, Perth*, 18+
Nov 3rd - Fowlers Live, Adelaide*, Lic/ AA
Nov 5th - The Forum, Melbourne, 18+
Nov 6th - The Roundhouse, Sydney, Lic/ AA
Nov 7th - The Hifi, Brisbane, 18+



SCREAMFEST (Mainly Europe!)
Thurs 31st December 2009 & Fri 1st January 2010
Enmore Theatre Sydney



CHIMAIRA (USA)
Wed, Jan 13 - Capital Perth
Thurs, Jan 14 - Fowlers Live Adelaide (AA)
Fri, Jan 15 - Billboard The Venue MelbOver 18’s
Sat, Jan 16 - Billboard the Venue Melbourne Under 18s Afternoon Show
Sun, Jan 17 – The Hi- Fi Brisbane
Mon, Jan 18 - The Metro Sydney (AA)
Wed, Jan 20 - The Transmission Room Auckland NZ Licensed All Ages