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 8/10 Released July 28, 1998
Explorers Club on this expedition is:
Terry Bozzio, Billy Sheehan, Trent Gardner, Wayne Gardner, Brad Kaiser,
James LaBrie, D.C. Cooper, Bret Douglas, Matt Bradley, John Petrucci,
Steve Howe, Derek Sherinian, James Murphy, Michael Bemesderfer,
Frederick Clarke, Matt Guillory
The monster classic album Union
from Yes is probably the last time you've seen such an army of
progressive rock royalty assembled in one place, to give a full vocals
album wings to fly, in this case a far-reaching, universal concept
album that charts man's struggle with his often unsavory motivations.
Magellan's
Trent Gardner, along with Magna Carta's backroom deal-makers Peter
Morticelli and Mike Varney, have brought this to fruition, finally
actualizing a concept that has become a bit of a legendary grail in
Magna Carta circles, one of Trent's flights of fancy that people joked
would probably never happen.
Well the coop has flown, and Gardner's Explorers Club has somehow delivered Age Of Impact,
a record that is the culmination of a life of prog rock proselytizing.
"As a teenager I can remember continually listening to all the classic
prog artists in this 'club'," Trent recalls fondly. "The 'rolling
public address system' that trumpeted from my '75 Lemans courtesy of a
cheesy cassette machine (at far above 90 decibels) forced every last
riff possible upon the unsuspecting and often unappreciative ears of
passing motorists with albums such as Thick As A Brick or Close To The Edge.
I considered this more of a religious or sacred duty than I did an
immature, juvenile prank. I even fantasized about how fun it would be
to work with these musicians one day and have them execute a few of my
own humble compositions, but with their blazing virtuosity."
Crack back to the present, and Trent has the services of a rhythm section to die for, Terry Bozzio (Zappa, UK, Missing Persons, Bozzio Levin Stevens) and Billy Sheehan
(Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big) laying the bed for a five part journey
towards the apocalypse, the millennium, truth, fate, chaos,
spirituality, human love, or possibly the mere peace of death. Sheehan
is astoundingly un-Sheehan-like in this performance, revealing an art
rock soul that opens more toward Chris Squire than the Gods of Shred.
Bozzio has brought along a lifetime of futuristic thinking, mixing
unique electric tones with a deft and witty sleight of hand that
recalls Bruford's Crimson work from the early '80s.
From this base leaps a stunning array of relentlessly inventive guitar
and keyboard work, all toiling to put flesh to the bone of Gardner's
engaging, purifying tale of human struggle. Guitars are represented
capably by a core contingent of Trent's brother and Magellan cohort Wayne Gardner, along with Dream Theater's John Petrucci, fresh from the kill with Liquid Tension Experiment. Other soloists lending power to the cause include none other than Yes' Steve Howe and Death's James Murphy, now a solo artist in his own right. Keyboards are mostly Trent's domain of course, while Dali's Dilemma's Matt Guillory and Dream Theater's Derek Sherinian also contribute.
Explorers Club's vocal army is just as impressive. Dali's Dilemma's Matt Bradley, Cairo's Bret Douglas, Dream Theater's James LaBrie, and Royal Hunt's
D.C. Cooper deliver Trent's evolving, revolving tale of earthly
redemption, often underscoring the tough, progressive metal aggression
of tracks that are oddly and refreshingly arranged like the classics,
Yes' Close To The Edge and Relayer, Genesis' The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway and Trick Of The Tale springing to mind.
All in all, it swings back to our original premise. Rarely, if ever,
have we seen a collaboration of so many prog rock legends from all
generations assemble for a record that is not instrumental; but one
that makes real a large concept that looks enigmatically at mankind's
fate from many angles, arriving (perhaps!) at the conclusion that man
must participate toward the betterment of life here on earth, rather
than fold his cards and accept misery.
The last word goes to Age Of Impact's
overseer. Trent: "For many personal reasons, the timing for this
project was exquisite. Most definitely this qualified as one of those
'special moments' I keep referring to. However, I feared that writing
for musicians beyond my own level of expertise and clout was going to
be an ever so slightly intimidating experience. Even though getting
'fired' from Magellan wasn't likely (given my good rapport with the
keyboard player), taking this project on could definitely have put a
major dent in the memory of my '75 Lemans, should I come up with some
lame or pathetic material that madeus all look, wellless than awake.
But in the end, Age of Impact turned out to be the most
'musical' fun I've ever had. Milking my creative juices so to speak,
turned out to be an experience that I would highly recommend to others,
although I would much prefer you milked your own and not mine (laughs).
My most heartfelt thanks go to those involved." |
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Here is an overview of all concerts coming within the next months. You will
find the dates always updated and with links to the venues on
www.insideout.de
BEARDFISH
Destined Solitaire 2009
03.10.2009: D-Bielefeld/Movie/pRROCKfest
04.10.2009: NL-Uden/De Pul
24.10.2009: RU-Moscow/Interprog 2009
ENCHANT
Enchant live 2009
10.09.2009: US-Atlanta (GA)/Progpower
INDUKTI
auf Tour mit dem neuen Album "Idmen"
12.09.2009: PL-Inowroclaw/Ino-Rock Festival 2009
03.10.2009: PL-Wroclaw/indukti live
IQ
Frequency Tour 2009
04.09.2009: D-Berlin/Lido Kreuzberg
KARMAKANIC
mit Agents Of Mercy
21.09.2009: SE-Lund/Skane
23.09.2009: D-Reichenbach/Bergkeller
25.09.2009: D-Karlsruhe/Substage
26.09.2009: D-Bielefeld/Movie
27.09.2009: NL-Tilburg/Symforce III Festival
28.09.2009: BE-Verviers/Spirit of 66
10.10.2009: US-Whittier (CA)/Calprog
13.10.2009: US-Detroit/City Theater
14.10.2009: US-Pittsburgh (PA)/RPM's
15.10.2009: US-Baltimore (MD)/Orion Sounds Studios
17.10.2009: US-Brighton (MA)/Magic Room
18.10.2009: US-Metuchen (NJ)/Crossroads Theater
30.10.2009: SE-Gothenburg/Partille Kulturhus
KINGS'S X
North America 2009 (* with Porcupine Tree)
18.09.2009: US-Birmingham (AL)/Zydeco
21.09.2009: US-Cleveland (OH)/House of Blues*
22.09.2009: US-Chicago (IL)/Vic Theater*
24.09.2009: US-New York (NY)/Terminal 5*
25.09.2009: US-Baltimore (MD)/Ram s Head*
26.09.2009: US-Philadelphia (PA)/Electric Factory*
27.09.2009: US-Boston (MA)/House of Blues*
29.09.2009: CA-Montreal/Metropolis*
30.09.2009: CA-Toronto/Queen Elizabeth Theatre*
RIVERSIDE
Anno Domini High Definition Tour 2009
26.10.2009: NL-Bunde/De Auw Kerk
28.10.2009: NL-Heerlen/Patronaat
29.10.2009: NL-Leeuwarden/Romein
30.10.2009: NL-Zwolle/Hedon
31.10.2009: NL-Uden/De Pul
01.11.2009: BE-Vosselaar/Biebob
03.11.2009: D-Bochum/Zeche
SAGA
The Human Condition Tour 2009
28.08.2009: CA-Toronto/Sound Academy
05.11.2009: CA-Brampton/Rose Theatre
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PAGAN'S MIND regret to announce that the last half of the band's North American tour in support of STRATOVARIUS is cancelled. The second leg in Canada along with the three west coast U.S. dates will be with Stratovarius and local support bands only. The band would like to thank Stratovarius and their managment for attempting to resolve the problems that forced us to make this difficult choice. The obstacles placed in the band's path were numerous and the decisions made were completely out of the band's control. Needless to say, the guys are crushed by the recent turn of events. In addition to the already announced headline show in St. Paul, MN, PAGAN'S MIND will play a few more shows on their own. Here are the updated North American tour dates:
Sep. 12 - Atlanta, GA - Centre Stage (ProgPower USA festival) *
Sep. 13 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' South End *
Sep. 15 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx *
Sep. 16 - New York, NY - Nokia Theater
Sep. 18 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Sep. 19 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial de Quebec
Sep. 20 - Montreal, QC - Medley
Sep. 21 - Boston, MA - Middle East
Sep. 23 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
Sep. 24 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Sep. 25 - Mokena, IL - Pearl Room
Sep. 26 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4 *
* Pagan's Mind only |
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SUMMER EUROPEAN TOUR 06/06/2009 - Sweden Rock Festival - Solvesborg, Sweden (FESTIVAL)
06/10/2009 - Luzhniki - Moscow, Russia (DT Headlining show)
06/12/2009 - 02 Academy - Leads, UK (DT Headlining show with Special Guests FROST*)
06/13/2009 - Guildhall - Southampton, UK (DT Headlining show with Special Guests FROST*)
06/14/2009 - Download Festival - Castle Donington UK (FESTIVAL)
06/16/2009 - Exhibition Grounds - Tel Aviv, Israel (DT Headlining show with Special Guests EPHRAT)
06/18/2009 - Coliseum de Lisboa - Lisbon, Portugal (DT Headlining show with Special Guests Pendragon)
06/20/2009 - Kobetasonik Festival - Bilbao, Spain (FESTIVAL)
06/21/2009 - Hellfest - Clisson, France (FESTIVAL)
06/23/2009 - Tollwood Musikzelt - Munich, Germany (DT Headlining show with Special Guest Neal Morse)
06/24/2009 - Amphitheater - Gelsenkirchen, Germany (DT Headlining show with Special Guest Neal Morse)
06/26/2009 - Graspop Metal Meeting - Dessel, Belgium (FESTIVAL)
06/27/2009 - Sportzentrum - Wettingen, Switzerland (DT Headlining show with Special Guests CYNIC)
06/28/2009 - Gods Of Metal Festival - Milan, Italy (FESTIVAL)
06/30/2009 - Tesla Arena - Prague, Czech Republic (DT Headlining show with Special Guests CYNIC)
07/01/2009 - Sportarena - Budapest, Hungary (DT Headlining show with Special Guests CYNIC)
07/03/2009 - Kaliakra Rock Festival - Kavarna, Bulgaria (DT Headlining show with Special Guests CYNIC)
07/04/2009 - Kucukciflikpark - Istanbul, Turkey (DT Headlining show with Special Guests CYNIC) PROGRESSIVE NATION 2009 - NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
(Dream Theater, Zappa Plays Zappa, Bigelf & Scale The Summit)
7/24/2009 - Fillmore @ Jackie Gleason Theater - Miami, FL
7/25/2009 - Hard Rock Live - Orlando, FL
7/26/2009 - Ruth Eckard Hall - Tampa, FL
7/28/2009 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
7/29/2009 - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - Ashville, NC
7/31/2009 - Tower Theater - Philadelphia, PA
8/1/2009 - Merriweather Post - Washington DC *
8/2/2009 - Bank Of America Pavillion - Boston, MA
8/4/2009 - The Palace Theater - Albany, NY
8/5/2009 - Chevrolet Theater - Wallingford, CT
8/7/2009 - Convention Hall - Asbury Park, NJ
8/8/2009 - Brookhaven Amphitheater - Brookhaven, NY
8/9/2009 - Beacon Theater - New York, NY
8/11/2009 - The Agora - Quebec City, QUE
8/12/2009 - Bell Center - Montreal, QUE
8/14/2009 - Molson Amphitheater - Toronto, ONT
8/16/2009 - The Burton Cummings Theater - Winnipeg, MAN
8/18/2009 - MacEwan Hall - Calgary, AB
8/19/2009 - Shaw Conference Center - Edmonton, AB
8/21/2009 - The Orpheum Theater - Minneapolis, MN
8/22/2009 - Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI
8/23/2009 - Chicago Theater - Chicago, IL
8/25/2009 - Temple Hoyne Buell Theater - Denver, CO
8/27/2009 - San Jose Civic Auditorium - San Jose, CA
8/28/2009 - The Joint - Las Vegas, NV
8/29/2009 - The Greek Theater - Los Angeles, CA * - Additional Special Guests on the 8/1 Washington DC show will be Queensryche
(a special one-off 5 band Progressive Nation bill for 1 night only!) PROGRESSIVE NATION 2009 - EUROPEAN TOUR
(Dream Theater, Opeth, Bigelf & Unexpect) 9/23/2009 - Ice Hall - Helsinki, Finland ***
9/25/2009 - Hovet - Stockholm, Sweden
9/26/2009 - Spektrum - Oslo, Norway
9/27/2009 - KB Hallen - Copenhagen, Denmark
9/29/2009 - Arena - Berlin, Germany
9/30/2009 - Luczniczka Hall - Bydgoszcz, Poland
10/02/2009 - Sporthalle - Hamburg, Germany
10/03/2009 - Phillipshalle - Dusseldorf, Germany
10/04/2009 - Zenith - Paris, France
10/06/2009 - Zenith - Lille, France
10/07/2009 - Ahoy - Rotterdam, Netherlands
10/09/2009 - Apollo - Manchester, UK
10/10/2009 - Wembley - London, UK
10/11/2009 - SECC - Glascow, UK
10/17/2009 - Forest National - Belgium, Brussels
10/18/2009 - Jahhrhunderthalle - Frankfurt, Germany
10/19/2009 - Ludwigsburg Arena - Ludwigsburg, Germany
10/22/2009 - Palacio de Cristal - Porto Portugal
10/23/2009 - La Cubierta Madrid, Spain
10/24/2009 - Olympic De Badolona - Barcelona, Spain
10/26/2009 - Datchforum - Milan Italy
10/27/2009 - Palalottomatica - Rome Italy
10/29/2009 - Future Show Station Arena - Bologna Italy
10/30/2009 - Palasport - Conegliano (nr Treviso) Italy
10/31/2009 - Tivoli - Ljubljana, Slovenia ***
For several technical reasons beyond their control, Unexpect will NOT be doing the 1st PN09 European show in Helsinki Finland.
Rest assured they are still on board for the rest of the leg....
New Zealand / Australia
12/01/2009 Civic Theatre - Auckland
12/03/2009 Convention Centre - Brisbane
12/05/2009 Hordern Pavilion - Sydney
12/07/2009 Palais Theatre - Melbourne
12/09/2009 Thebarton Theatre - Adelaide
12/12/2009 Metro City - Perth
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-=Ultra Beatdown World Tour 2009 - Final Leg=- Sep 04 Austria, Weisen - Two Days a Week Festival
Sep 15 USA, Sacramento, CA - Empire Event Center
Sep 16 USA, Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theatre
Sep 18 USA, Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
Sep 19 USA, San Francisco, CA - Regency Center
Sep 20 USA, Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
Sep 21 Canada, Vancouver - Commodore Ballroom
Sep 23 Canada, Edmonton - Ed. Events Centre
Sep 24 Canada, Calgary - MacEwan Hall Ballroom
Sep 25 Canada, Saskatoon - Odeon Events Centre
Sep 26 Canada, Winnipeg - Burton Cummings
Sep 28 USA, Kansas City, MO - Beaumont
Sep 29 USA, Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
Sep 30 USA, Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Oct 02 Canada, Toronto - Sound Academy
Oct 03 Canada, Montreal - Le Medley
Oct 04 Canada, Quebec City - Theatre Imperial
Oct 06 USA, New York City, NY - Irving Plaza
Oct 07 USA, Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Live
Oct 09 USA, Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Oct 10 USA, Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Oct 11 USA, Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
Oct 16 Germany, Lingen - Alter Schlachthof
Oct 17 Germany, Herford - X
Oct 18 Germany, Bochum - Matrix
Oct 19 Germany, Berlin - Columbia Club
Oct 21 Germany, Nuremberg - Hirsch
Oct 22 Germany, Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
Oct 23 Germany, Karlsruhe - Substage
Oct 24 Germany, Saarbrücken - Garage
Oct 25 Germany, Konstanz - Kulturladen
Oct 27 Germany, Cologne - Essigfabrik
Oct 28 Germany, Hanover - Faust
Oct 30 Germany, Leipzig - Hellraiser
Oct 31 Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette - Kulturfabrik
Nov 06 Brazil, Porto Alegre - Casa Do Gaucho
Nov 07 Brazil, Curitiba - Opera 1 - Curitiba
Nov 08 Brazil, São Paulo - Carioca Clube
Nov 10 Chile, Santiago - Teatro Caupolican
Nov 11 Argentina, Aires - Teatro Flores
Nov 13 Colombia, Bogota - Downtown Majestic
Nov 14 Mexico, Mexico City - Circo Volador
Nov 19 UK, Folkestone - Leas Cliff Hall
Nov 20 UK, Reading - Hexagon
Nov 21 UK, Southend - Cliffs Pavilion
Nov 23 UK, Southampton - Guildhall
Nov 24 UK, Truro - Hall for Cornwall
Nov 25 UK, Bristol - University
Nov 26 UK, Wolverhampton - Wulfrun Hall
Nov 28 UK, Preston - 53 Degrees
Nov 29 UK, Bradford - St. Georges Hall
Nov 30 UK, Sheffield - Academy
Dec 01 UK, Hanley - Victoria Hall
Dec 03 UK, Glasgow - Barrowlands
Dec 04 UK, Dundee - Fat Sams
Dec 05 UK, Inverness - Ironworks
Dec 07 UK, Middlesborough - Empire
Dec 08 UK, Cambridge - Corn Exchange
Dec 10 UK, Lincoln - Engine Shed
Dec 11 UK, Manchester - Academy
Dec 12 UK, Liverpool - Academy |
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October 23rd 2009: Germany, Austria, Switzerland October 26th 2009: Europe October 27th 2009: North America |
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Friday, 21 August 2009 |
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DREAM THEATER
(with Special Guests TBA) Tue Dec 01, 2009 Auckland Civic Theatre
Thu Dec 03, 2009 Brisbane Convention Centre
Sat Dec 05, 2009 Sydney Hordern Pavilion
Mon Dec 07, 2009 Melbourne Palais Theatre
Wed Dec 09, 2009 Adelaide Thebarton Theatre
Sat Dec 12, 2009 Perth Metro City |
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Friday, 21 August 2009 |
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09-October-2009 Moscow, Russia @ DK Gorbunova Ticket info
10-October-2009 Mass Deathtruction Festival @ Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium)
17-October-2009 @ LOUD PARK 09 Makuhari Messe 9-11, Tokyo (Japan)
18-October-2009 @ Liberty Square - Taipei (Taiwan) Support Act: Hercules
20-October-2009 @ World Trade Center - Manila (Philippines)
21-October-2009 @ Hitec Auditorium - Kowloon (Hong Kong)
23-October-2009 @ The Star Live House - Beijing (China) Support Act: Narakam
25-October-2009 @ Seoul Ax - Seoul (Republic Of Korea)
28-October-2009 @ Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium - Jakarta (Indonesia) Support act: Psycroptic
AUSTRALIAN TOUR NOVEMBER 2009
ARCH ENEMY with guests Suffocation and Winds Of Plague performing at: 01-November-2009 @ - Capitol, Perth*, 18+
03-November-2009 @ Fowlers Live, Adelaide*, Lic/ AA
05-November-2009 @ The Forum, Melbourne, 18+
06-November-2009 @ - The Roundhouse, Sydney, Lic/ AA
07-November-2009 @ The Hifi, Brisbane, 18+ *Arch Enemy and Suffocation Only! Perth - www.moshtix.com, 78 Records , Mills Records
Adelaide - www.moshtix.com, www.venuetix.com.au
Melbourne - www.ticketek.com.au , www.moshtix.com
Sydney - www.ticketek.com.au
Brisbane - www.hifi.com.au/brisbane , Rockinghorse Records, Moshpit Music |
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Friday, 21 August 2009 |
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Be the first to get your Kamelot tickets for their premiere tour of 2010 in support of their newest CD.
Many shows will be SOLD OUT so get yours now to ensure you can see Kamelot Live!
KAMELOT & special guests
25.03.2010 - BEL Charleroi @ Le Coliseum | tickets
26.03.2010 - NL Tilburg @ O13 | tickets
27.03.2010 - NL Amsterdam @ Paradiso | tickets
28.03.2010 - UK London @ Koko | tickets - tickets
31.03.2010 - FR Paris @ Elysee Montmartre
01.04.2010 - SWI Pratteln @ Z7 Kulturfabrik | tickets
02.04.2010 - FR Montpellier @ Rockstore
03.04.2010 - ESP Barcelona @ Salamandra 1
04.04.2010 - ESP Madrid @ La Riviera
07.04.2010 - GER Dortmund @ FZW | tickets
08.04.2010 - GER Köln @ Live Music Hall | tickets
09.04.2010 - GER Hamburg @ Markthalle | tickets
10.04.2010 - SWE Gothenburg @ Trädgårn | tickets
11.04.2010 - SWE Stockholm @ Tyrol | tickets
13.04.2010 - FIN Helsinki @ Nosturi | tickets
14.04.2010 - FIN Tampere @ Pakkahuone | tickets
16.04.2010 - NO Oslo @ Sentrum Scene | tickets
17.04.2010 - NO Oslo @ Sentrum Scene | tickets |
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