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In an official statement from Emperor Magus Caligula, longtime vocalist of Swedish black metal battalion DARK FUNERAL: “I would like to inform all of our fans that on Saturday, August 21, at the Summer Breeze festival in Germany, I will be doing my last show with the band. Naturally I have mixed feelings about this decision, but it is final! They say that every person will have about 15 minutes of fame during their life. Well, I have had a hell-of-a-ride for 15 years now together with Lord Ahriman and DARK FUNERAL. As some people love to spread weird rumors about others, let me make this clear once and for all. I have not committed suicide, I have not taken an overdose, nor are there any personal issues between me and DARK FUNERAL.

However, my life has taken a new turn lately, and I am also getting married this year, thus my priorities in life lie somewhere else.I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our fans for their amazing support during all the 15 years I’ve been with the band. And I would also like to thank my brothers in DARK FUNERAL for all these years together. Lord Ahriman and I have managed to raise DARK FUNERAL from the deepest abyss, when we have confronted problems before. And there is no doubt in my mind, that DARK FUNERAL, without me, will raise once more, stronger than ever…
Thus I have spoken, thus shalt it be…… — Horns up, Masse Broberg A.K.A Emperor Magus Caligula”

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TAJ WEEKES AND ADOWA RELEASE ‘RAIN RAIN,’ FIRST SINGLE FROM NEW CD, A WATERLOGGED SOUL KITCHEN

Jatta Records presents Taj Weekes and Adowa’s ground breaking third album, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, set for worldwide release on August 10, 2010. Their debut single, Rain Rain, ushers in a deluge of fresh reggae songs laced with acoustic strings including guitar, violin and cello with splashes of soulful harmonica and a touch of afro-folk simplicity for an album that will challenge listeners to redefine common perceptions of reggae and where it’s heading as a genre.

Originally prompted by the circumstances created by Hurricane Katrina, Rain Rain laments the delayed and often ineffectual action following the devastating events experienced by residents of Louisiana and neighboring states in August 2005. Weekes vocalizes, “When the Rain Rain washed away / caring went away / now love’s gone dry beneath a saturated sky.” Weekes adds, “It seems appropriate that the song is ready for release just as the five-year anniversary of the disaster is commemorated.”

However, Weekes continues, “Though Rain Rain references Katrina, the message goes above and beyond the isolated story of a flood and brings to mind the continuous downpour of human suffering and natural disasters the world over and how quickly we forget.” He sings, “The newsreels are all soaked / the day the levees broke / since no one’s speaking / the roof’s still leaking. Now love’s down to a drizzle / memories how they fizzle / amnesia’s in they’ve forgotten.”

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Singer-Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Unveils One-Man-Band ROCK Record on the INTIMATE AUDIO label: Mannerisms Magnified

LOS ANGELES, CA — Written, arranged, performed, and engineered by multi-instrumentalist Dale Turner (recorded entirely within his living room and bedroom office), MANNERISMS MAGNIFIED is one of the most eclectic–yet surprisingly cohesive–rock albums conceived and executed by a lone musician in recent memory. (Imagine the haunting unpredictability of Radiohead, dynamic peaks/valleys of Jimmy Gnecco’s OURS, with a dose of King’s X heaviness and Mr. Bungle’s quirkiness, interspersed with Jeff Buckley and Elliott Smith-like introspective vocal moments–all polished off with Beach Boys/Brian Wilson-meets-Bobby McFerrin-style vocal arrangements and Jon Brion-esque instrumental bits.)

While the focus of this 12-song collection is clearly ‘presentation of songcraft,’ MANNERISMS MAGNIFIED is heavily propelled by Turner’s nuanced fretwork (acoustic and electric guitar influences that include the aforementioned Buckley and Smith, along with Steve Morse, Tommy Emmanuel, John Frusciante, Ani DiFranco, Ty Tabor, Andrew York, Jimi Hendrix, and Jeff Beck–many of whom Turner has had the privilege of conducting interviews/private lessons with at his former ‘job’) and wide-ranging vocal approaches (from eerie whispers, dreamy falsetto, and stunningly-intricate harmonies, to full-throttle rock wails, cartoon-like voices, and throat singing effects).

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Sound Healing Pioneer Reveals Ancient Universal Sound

That Can Bring Peace & Healing to Ourselves and the Planet

BOULDER, CO (May 24, 2010)–Musicians have been writing about it for centuries. Leonard Cohen in his song “Hallelujah” wrote about “a secret chord” that “pleased the Lord”.  The Moody Blues “In Search of The Lost Chord” explored this quest for a universal sound:  “The Earth turns slowly round—far away the distant sound is with us everyday”.  Even Sir Arthur Sullivan, of the 19^th century song writing team of Gilbert and Sullivan wrote about “The Lost Chord” that was “Like the sound of a great Amen” and “quieted pain and sorrow”.  This song became one of the first recordings ever made by Thomas Edison’s phonograph technology in 1888. Musicians have been searching for that secret sound that can heal and transform. But does it really exist?

According to Sound Healing Pioneer Jonathan Goldman, the sound not only exists, but it’s something he discovered 15 years ago.  Goldman, a Grammy® nominated musician, teacher and pioneer in the emerging field of Sound Healing is the author of numerous award winning CDs and books including THE 7 SECRETS OF SOUND HEALING.  When Goldman made this monumental discovery, it was so powerful, he contemplated whether he could share it with the world.  In his new book, THE DIVINE NAME: The Sound That Can Change the World (Hay House/ $17.95), he reveals this Lost Chord that when intoned, has the potential to transform our lives and the planet. This sound, originally understood as the secret name of God and found in ancient religious texts, had been banned, suppressed and ultimately forgotten and lost for centuries. In this seminal book, Goldman reveals how this ancient sound when vocalized, irrespective of our religious beliefs, has the power and potential to usher in a new era of healing, peace and unity.

Goldman is an internationally recognized pioneer in the field of sound healing. Students and supporters of his work include Carly Simon, Alanis Morissette  and Rick Allen of Def Leppard.  Once a rock n’ roll musician, Goldman had a life-changing experience over 30 years ago that caused him to investigate the healing and transformational effects of sound. “I’ve always been intrigued by the concept of a Lost Chord—the idea of a universal sound that could heal and transform, I never imagined I’d uncover it. Then, 15 years ago, I awakened from a dream and received this startling sound.  It was the intonation of a particular sequence of vowels that created the Divine Name—the personal name of God found in the Bible. This sound was lost for more than 2,500 years. It was an astounding discovery.”

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“the most incredible music journey of all time”… Insider Magazine

It’s real, and it’s called The Party Of The Century, probably the most spectacular music record project ever happened. Two years of intense work all around the world, 30 of the world’s most influential and legendary musicians put together by the tireless enthusiasm of the young talent Giorgio Onorato Aquilani.  Wanting to make something remarkable, Giorgio wrote down 10 original songs together with his lyric partner Ivan Nossa dreaming to involve the best musicians on earth.

Giorgio’s concept for his new album is the vision of a “big mansion” hosting an unforgettable music Party. Giorgio reached out to his musicians friends and heroes like: Bobby Kimball (TOTO), David Paich (TOTO), John Mahon (Elton John), Leland Sklar (Phil Collins, James Taylor, TOTO), Simon Phillips (TOTO), Steve Gadd, Ron Carter (Miles Davis), Peter Erskine, Cherisse Osei (Mika), Charlie Morgan (Elton John), Ted Jensen, Greg Phillinganes (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, TOTO), to name a few, and got back an incredible number of “I’m in man!!!“. The Party crew so stepped up, adding their individual specialty to what has become an exceptional original music project.

All the tracks are written and performed by Giorgio except the only cover, which is an obscure song by Elton John called Friends. The album features two duets: Poem to life (duet with John Mahon) and At my door (duet with Bobby Kimball). Giorgio’s writing, on the Party Of The Century album, can be considered “multi-genre”, going from British and West Coast pop/rock to jazz and symphonic.

The lyrical content of the album touches many relevant themes such as: Love, Friendship, War and Aids. Giorgio co-produced the Party Of The Century project with Vittorio Iuè who arranged all the songs and played on most of them.

Party Of The Century has already conquered thousands of fans from all around the world, waking up the interest on this new international and still independent music talent called: GIORGIO.

This incredible new music release is available worldwide and comes out in a gorgeous Deluxe Box containing: the album, a DVD with making of documentary and studio sessions, a book and a gadget!

The official website http://www.giorgiosound.com is frequently updated with new blogs, videos, pictures and facts about the Party Of The Century.

Russell K Shores learnt to play the bass when a friend pointed out he was only playing the first four strings on his electric guitar. If ever there was a natural-born bassist, here he is.

Now Russell displays his awesome talent on an album of seven songs that is as refreshing and uplifting as it is dazzling.

The album – ‘L.S 5’ – was written for his wife Lola, but it is more like a present for the world of music. A combination of jazz, funk, soul and blues, of new compositions and old favourites, it is as good a debut album as you are likely to hear this year.

His talent for bass has earnt Russell rave reviews from people who know their apples. And all that talent is evident on this collection. From accomplished covers such as ‘I Shot The Sheriff’ and ‘Ain’t No Stopping Us Now’ to his own slap-happy tunes, every one of the tracks is guaranteed to be loved by bass aficionados and casual listeners alike.

Taking his inspiration from legends of the low tones such as Stanley Clarke, Chuck Rainey and Jaco Pastorius, and armed with a degree in music, Russell both learns from the greats and contributes something new to the pantheon.

Having made music and performed since the age of 12, and having shared a stage with the likes of Diana Ross and Julian Lennon, Russell is ready to step out of the shadows and show what he is capable of.

He might have picked up the bass by accident, and he might only have written the album for his wife, but ‘L.S 5’ is a record that is set to captivate millions.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/russellkshores