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Unwritten Law Announces New Tour Dates Tour with Authority Zero To Begin In April New album Swan In Stores And Online 3/29

Posted in Releases with tags Authority Zero, Swan, The Rock Tribune, Unwritten Law, Warped Tour 2011 on March 3, 2011 by Randy

Southern California rock band Unwritten Law has announced dates for their upcoming headlining tour with Authority Zero. Unwritten Law will be touring in support of their new studio album Swan, which is scheduled for release on March 29th, 2011 through BreakSilence Recordings/Suburban Noize Records.

“We are really stoked to going out on tour in April. It’s been a while since we have done a full tour so it will awesome to get out play for all our fans again,” commented

Unwritten Law guitarist Steve Morris. “For this tour we’re bringing along our friends in Authority Zero, so it’s bound to an epic tour. See everyone soon out on the road!“

“We’ve been out on the road in support of our latest release Stories Of Survival since August of 2010 and things continue to get better for us with this upcoming Unwritten Lawtour,” commented Jason DeVore from Authority Zero.”We’ve developed a great relationship with the guys in Unwritten Law over the years and it will be great to get back out there with them and tear up the States again.”

Swan will be Unwritten Law‘s first studio album since 2005’s Here’s to the Mourning. The group’s new single “Starships and Apocalypse” can be heard here. Following the dates with Authority Zero, Unwritten Law will be on the Vans Warped Tour (dates TBA).

UNWRITTEN LAW TOUR DATES:

Mar 05 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

Mar 11 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

Mar 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre

Mar 17 – Perth, WA, Australia @ Capital

Mar 19 – Brisbane, QLD, Australia @ Hifi Bar

Mar 20 – Coolangatta, QLD, Australia @ The Cooly Hotel

Mar 25 – Adelaide, SA, Australia @ Fowlers

Mar 26 – Sydney, NSW, Australia @ Roundhouse

Mar 27 – Melbourne, VIC, Australia @ Billboards

Apr 13 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades w/ Authority Zero

Apr 14 – Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory w/ Authority Zero

Apr 16 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven w/ Authority Zero

Apr 17 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory w/ Authority Zero

Apr 20 – Denver, CO @ The Summit w/ Authority Zero

Apr 21 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep w/ Authority Zero

Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade w/ Authority Zero

Apr 27 – Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird w/ Authority Zero

Apr 28 – St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theater w/ Authority Zero

Apr 29 – Melbourne, FL @ Capt Hirams w/ Authority Zero

Apr 30 – Orlando, FL @ Firestone w/ Authority Zero

Jun 7, 2011 – Noblesville, IN (US) @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre – Warped Tour 2011

Jun 24, 2011 – Dallas, TX (US) @ Superpages.com Center – Warped Tour 2011

Jun 25, 2011 – Houston, TX (US) @ The Showgrounds at Sam Houston – Warped Tour 2011

Jun 26, 2011 – San Antonio, TX (US) @ AT&T Center – Warped Tour 2011

Jun 29, 2011 – Las Cruces, NM (US) @ N.M.S.U. Practice Field – Warped Tour 2011

Jun 30, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV (US) @ Union Plaza Parking Lot – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 1, 2011 – Pomona, CA (US) @ Pomona Fairplex – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 2, 2011 – Mountain View, CA (US) @ Shoreline Amphitheatre – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 3, 2011 – Ventura, CA (US) @ Seaside Park – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 6, 2011 – Bonner Springs, KS (US) @ Sandstone Amphitheater – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 7, 2011 – Noblesville, IN (US) @ Verizon Wireless Music Center – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 8, 2011 – Detroit, MI (US) @ Comerica Park – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 9, 2011 – Tinley Park, IL (US) @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 10, 2011 – Shakopee, MN (US) @ Canterbury Park – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 12, 2011 – Darien Center, NY (US) @ Darien Lake P.A.C – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 13, 2011 – Mansfield, MA (US) @ Comcast Center – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 14, 2011 – Scranton, PA (US) @ Toyota Pavilion – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 15, 2011 – Mississauga, ON (CA) @ Arrow Hall – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 16, 2011 – W. Montreal, QC (CA) @ Parc Jean Drapeau – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 17, 2011 – Hartford, CT (US) @ Comcast Theatre – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 19, 2011 – Milwaukee, WI (US) @ Marcus Amphitheater – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 20, 2011 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH (US) @ Blossom Music Center – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 21, 2011 – Camden, NJ (US) @ The Susquehanna Bank Center – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 22, 2011 – Burgettstown, PA (US) @ First Niagara Pavilion – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 23, 2011 – Uniondale, NY (US) @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Warped Tour 2011

Jul 24, 2011 – Oceanport, NJ (US) @ Monmouth Park Racetrack – Warped Tour 2011

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Lamb of God’s Chris Adler and Mapex Drums Draw an Impressive 730 Fans to Tour Kickoff in Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted in News with tags Chris Adler, Lamb of God, Mapex Drums, The Rock Tribune on March 2, 2011 by Randy

LAMB OF GOD’s CHRIS ADLER and MAPEX Drums were thrilled to see a whopping 730 fans arrive at the “A Throne with a View” tour’s impressive Salt Lake City, UT kick-off show at BackBeats Drum Shop on Monday the 28^th. A typical drum clinic will draw about 50-70 attendees. This impressive turnout is only a taste of what is yet to come on the “A Throne with a View” tour, and ADLER hopes to see many more fans out at his upcoming appearances. The tour will take ADLER through the country until March 16^th when the tour lands in Hollywood, FL at Resurrection Drums. The tour is sponsored by MAPEX DRUMS, AQUARIAN, PRO MARK, GIBRALTAR, MEINL, and ZOOM (SAMSON).

“Never would I have expected such a massive and warm response,” states ADLER. “I had a blast jamming tunes and talking shop and SLC really brought it. Honestly, I was shocked and a bit of a nervous wreck without my bandmates, but in the end I loved every minute of it. I’m lucky to have the opportunity and I hope to share that, and if all goes well, inspire everyone that stops by.”

“The performance CHRIS ADLER brings to his drum clinic is at the same level as his performance with the band live and in the studio,” states Joe Hibbs of MAPEX Drums. “Because he is truly a musical and drumming artist, fans know it is important to see him in these truly special clinic appearances.”

“The “A Throne with a View” tour with CHRIS ADLER was a huge success,” adds Sean Chase of BackBeats Drum Shop in Salt Lake City, UT. “A sell-out crowd of over 700 attendees witnessed an inspiring performance and insight from one the world’s greatest drummers. Chris’ humility, honesty, and passion for our craft gives us all something to aspire to.”

“GIBRALTAR is proud to support CHRIS ADLER,” affirms GIBRALTAR Hardware Artist Relations manager Kim Graham. “He has been an artist of ours for eight years and is an amazing person and drummer to have on our team. It’s no surprise that this clinic tour is such a success!”

On this tour, ADLER is playing on MAPEX’s newly released Black Panther “Blaster” drum set. MAPEX introduced the Black Panther Drum Collection in January at the NAMM show in Anaheim, CA and this will be the first opportunity for many fans to see and hear it. The Blaster kit features a unique maple and walnut shell design and is the first in a series of new drum sets based on MAPEX’s popular series of Black Panther Snare Drums.

ADLER appeared at the prestigious Modern Drummer Festival in 2005 and performed a “Battle” clinic tour with his brother Willie Adler across Europe in 2008. “A Throne with a View” is his first and only U.S. clinic tour in 2011. See below for all current clinic tour dates, and watch an example of one of ADLER’s aforementioned drum clinics here.

REMAINING “A THRONE WITH A VIEW” CLINIC TOUR DATES

3/2 Bellevue, WA @ Donn Bennett Drum Studio

3/3 Fresno, CA @ Bentley’s Drum Shop

3/6 San Antonio, TX @ Jeff Ryder Drum Shop

3/7 Nashville, TN @ Forks Drum Closet

3/8 Kansas City, MO @ Explorers Percussion

3/9 Memphis, TN @ Memphis Drum Shop

3/10 Kenner, LA @ Ray Fransen Drum Shop

3/14 Plainview, NY @ Original Long Island Drum Center

3/15 Portland, ME @ Drum Shop

3/16 Hollywood, FL @ Resurrection Drums

CHRIS ADLER recently announced the release of a comprehensive behind the scenes narrative book, detailing the early days of the band through the writing and recording of the LAMB OF GOD album, New American Gospel. This is the first and only book chronicling the history of the making of this classic album. Known for not pulling any punches, ADLER tells the real story, warts and all. The book includes drum tablature transcribed and verified by master technician Travis Orbin (travisorbin.com) and ADLER himself, and are designed to provide accurate insight into the drumming on the album as well as a convenient learning and teaching tool to teachers and drummers alike. The book is a must-have for any fans of LAMB OF GOD or ADLER’s drumming, as well as fans looking for ‘fly-on-the-wall’ access to how and why critical choices and decisions were made in the process of creating New American Gospel. Throughout the narrative, ADLER speaks frankly of his drumming, the successes, the failures, and obstacles that ultimately led to him contemplating leaving the band years ago. To purchase the book, head to this link, or www.chris-adler.com.

Fans should be sure to head to CHRIS ADLER’s brand new website, www.chris-adler.com, to catch up on first-hand information, endorsements, and appearances. The site also includes a small store of exclusive items used by ADLER and special giveaways throughout the year.

For more information on the tour, the book, and more, head to www.chris-adler.com and www.mapexdrums.com.

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MELODIC HARD ROCKERS BENVENUE TAKE OVER A PACKED ROXY THEATRE; SUPER BOWL MVP AARON RODGERS IN THE CROWD

Posted in News with tags Aaron Rodgers, Benvenue, Roxy Theatre, The Rock Tribune on March 2, 2011 by Randy

Berkeley, CA rockers BENVENUE stormed onto The Sunset Strip, pounding out a short but fierce, energetic set Friday night (2/25) at The Roxy Theatre. Seamlessly blending rock, metal, and alternative with crunching guitars and soaring vocals, fans–including Green Bay Packers quarterback and Super Bowl 2011 MVP Aaron Rodgers–crowded in to hear tracks off the band’s 2010 self-released, critically-praised EP, Jean Elizabeth.

OCReloaded.com’s Paul Lyons was there to take in the scene: “NoCal alternative hard rock band Benvenue played a blistering short and sweet six-song set…[the band] came out guns-a-blazing with a high-powered performancefeaturing songs from their 2010 debut album Jean Elizabeth. With a sound reminiscent of Living Color, mixed with theaggressiveness of Alice In Chains, and the melodic edge of Incubus, Benvenue hit the stage with everything they got…Benvenue is a really exciting live band. I actually felt the stage shaking when Moon pounded those drums, Sid Slater leaped off the ground with his guitar, and Francis Blay prowled the boards with his commanding presence. Six songs were not enough for me.” (2/26/11)

Additionally, Ed Hannigan of LifeAbove11.com wrote, “Tight, bluesy with a bit of jazzy alternative metal, a driving bass, and even then a bit heavier riffs then you thought, Benvenue brought their unique sound to the Sunset Strip Friday night…The deeply layered sound that Benvenue seems to have adopted has so much more life in it, so much more depth that most bands that dare go as heavy as Benvenue does…One could pick up some Rage Against The Machine in their sound, a bit of Red Hot Chilli Peppers and some very early Pearl Jam thrown in there…[they] have not forgotten that guitars matter, that a clean slick bass line is never a bad thing, and that when you can rock the Roxy, your doing something right. Well done, boys, well done.” (2/28/11)

FRANCIS BLAY (vocals), SID SLATER (guitar, vocals), TOMMY ALDO SONIN (bass) and MOON (drums) will return to Los Angeles on Friday, April 8 for another high-energy show at The Viper Room. Check out a video of a recent performance at The Mint in Los Angeles here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FuFiLFbaHs.

Jean Elizabeth–released October 5, 2010–includes the first single “She Did”–and two newer songs, “No Way” and “Be Your Own.” “No Way,” is a vortex of emotions, deep, dark and angry. Written during a break-up, the rollercoaster of emotions SLATER felt was shifted into song. The weighty intro captures you immediately and glides you into the melodic guitar, combined into a semi-mysterious, ethereal way of painting feelings as a scene. With “Be Your Own,” BENVENUEbrings out their heavy metal side with hard-hitting, high-energy throughout. This has quickly become a fan favorite at shows and one of BENVENUE’s favorite tracks to perform live.

“Benvenue slide a little jazz and funk into propulsive hard rock on their debut EP, Jean Elizabeth, noted Rick Florino ofArtistDirect.com. “It’s a one-two punch of guitars, drums, bass, and vocals that’s pummeling and potent. It’s also stylistically the NorCal quartet’s alone. While heavy music trends endlessly ebb and flow, Benvenue wave the flag for when metal was just a little more daring and experimental. You’ll remember the name Jean Elizabeth after one listen toBenvenue…”

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