Kenosha, Wisconsin (USA) thrashers Lazarus A.D. have come a long way in the last year, having re-released The Onslaught through Metal Blade and touring US and Canada with the likes of Amon Amarth, Goatwhore, Skeletonwitch and most recently Testament and Unearth. Lazarus A.D. will now be taking their energetic and enthralling stage show overseas to the fans at Japan’s infamous Loud Park festival! Bassist/vocalist, Jeff Paulick, describes being invited to play as “an unbelievable honor” and the band is unanimous in their excitement about doing a festival of this magnitude this early in their career. Also confirmed so far for this year’s Loud Park also are Poison The Well, Napalm Death, Arch Enemy, Megadeth, Rob Zombie, Slayer and the legendary Judas Priest! Loud Park is scheduled for October 17th and 18th – more info can be found on http://www.loudpark.com/09/.
Lead guitarist Dan Gapen sums it up: “All I can say is wow. I am so honored to play a festival of such magnitude. I can’t wait to experience the Japanese culture…Sake anyone?!?!”
In other Lazarus A.D. news this week, Revolver Magazine’s “Bootleg” blog takes you back to the band’s humble beginnings and uncovers the back story behind their fan favorite song and instigator of circle pits, Last Breath. Not only will you get the story from the band, you can also hear the original demo version of the song streaming on the blog now! Check it out now on RevolverMag.com.
Lazarus A.D.’s touring onslaught will continue in just a few short weeks with label mates, Bison b.c. and Woe of Tyrants, on the Baptized In Beer tour.
“…fuse grizzled, hyper-speed riffs with virtuosic solos and grinding half-time breakdowns…” Revolver Magazine
“straightforward…engaging…Kill ‘Em All style climax.” Decibel Magazine
“Get ready for some friggin ridiculous thrash from Wisconsin! Not bay area thrash, think Master of Puppets era Metallica thrash…We think this is gonna end up being a big one for MB.” Hails & Horns Magazine
“We are in the midst of a new modern force in heavy metal music.” Randy “Rocket” Cody of The Metal Den
“In two words, “damn good.”” Blabbermouth.net
LAZARUS A.D.
Baptized In Beer Tour:
Tour w/ Bison b.c., Barnburner
07/08 Vancouver, BC Biltmore no Barnburner w/ Bogus Tokus
07/09 Kelowna, BC Habitat
07/10 Edmonton, AB The Starlite Room
07/11 Calgary, AB Dickens
07/13 Banff, AB Wild Bills
07/14 Saskatoon, SK Amigo’s
07/15 Regina, SK The Exchange
07/16 Winnipeg, MB Royal Albert Hotel
Tour w/ Bison b.c.
07/17 St. Paul, MN Triple Rock
07/18 Mokena, IL Pearl Room
07/19 Sandusky, OH Underground
Bison b.c., Woe Of Tyrants
07/21 Raleigh, NC Volume 11
07/22 Nashville, TN The Muse
07/23 Jackson, MS Club Fire
07/24 Fayetteville, AR The Gypsy
07/25 Amarillo, TX War Legion Underground
07/26 Ft Worth, TX Ridglea Theater
07/27 Window Rock, AZ Day Customs
07/28 Tempe, AZ Club 910
07/29 Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne Saloon
07/30 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction
07/31 San Jose, CA VooDoo Lounge
08/01 Portland, OR Ash St Saloon
08/02 Seattle, WA El Corazon
http://www.myspace.com/lazarus1
Echovalve – Echovalve EP
Red Rocket Entertainment
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4 Stars
The mainstream Rock scene is still producing bands here and there that I like and Echovalve is another one! If their EP, entitled Echovalve EP, is a true representation of what their next full length album will sound like, I’m really looking forward to hearing it! With only three tracks, it’s hard to choose a real favorite, but the one track that sticks out a little more to me is “Because of You” (Track 1). It just has an interesting feel that appeals to me a little more. The other two tracks, “Intoxicating” (Track 2) and “Too Late” (Track 3), go along with “Because of You” in their heaviness, but “Because of You” has some extra flair to it. Overall, Echovalve EP is a great EP and I suggest it to any fans of Rock music and I, again, can’t wait to hear their next full length!
http://www.rockinreview.com/2009/06/09/echovalve-echovalve-ep/
Once every so often a band comes along that defines a generation, Silvergun is that band. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Silvergun’s five member line-up was formed in February 2008. Bringing together five guys who have the take no prisoners’ attitude and drive it takes to reach the next level. Fans will get to experience firsthand what only Silvegun can deliver.
Since the release of their self-entitled debut album, Silvergun has been tearing it up regionally and the next step in the bands evolution is to bring their hard rock sound to the masses. From the moment Silvergun takes the stage overwhelming energy is exactly what these guys deliver. From seductive vocal lines, searing guitars, heart stopping bass lines and raw power, groove-oriented drumming, Silvergun will leave you on your knees, begging for more. It’s very apparent these guys love to rock, but what’s even more impressive is that Silvergun takes their fans on a journey with no end in sight. So strap yourself in and hang on for one hell of a ride, Period.
For more make sure to visit them on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/silvergunonline
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Reviewed by: Bam-Bam “Because Of You”, the band shows that they could be a major label player with hooks aplenty and musical chops from hell (they actually LOVE to showoff the guitar solos!!!). Cool lyrics and melodically on track with what’s happening right NOW!
C’mon, major label suits…get your asses out to the clubs like you did in the old days and endure a dose of cheap beer and great music for a change. It might make you find the cure for the dead roaches (no pun intended PAPA ROACH) lying atop those untouched CD’s on your desk that you should be spinning like crazy to save your asses from your label dying off with all the rest of the boring bands atop the charts right now! I mean, how many more fucking NICKELBACK and THREE DAYS GRACE tunes can we stomach, for God’s sake? There is more incredible talent out there and if there are fans that continue to support it in this grass-roots form, don’t cha think there might be some money in this, you fucking lazy douchebags?
Man, don’t get me started…just support this by heading over to ECHOVALVE ONLINE to purchase their latest CD, helloagaingoodbye! Very Highly Recommended!!!
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June 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under NEWS, PRESS PROMO
Producer/Engineer Paul Trust has worked with some of music’s brightest talents, including Ekotren, Diecast, Enstride, Endo, Crease, Al’s Not Well, Sunday Driver, Faces of March, and Hate Machine… to only name a few, and continues to look for exciting projects to offer his expertise in sound production. His diverse repertoire ranges from anything such as indie rock and metal, to R&B.
The Metal Den’s Randy “Rocket” Cody recently conducted some Q&A with the talented producer
for his loyal worldwide army of DEN HEADZ.
Rocket: Where were you born and raised?
Paul: I was born and raised in Merchantville NJ, a suburb of Philly.
Rocket: Do you come from a big family?
Paul: Small family. Spent a lot of time by myself listening to my 8-tracks or reading Tolkien.
Rocket: When did you first get interested in rock music?
Paul: I had been mesmerized by the radio for as long as I can remember. I would fall asleep to my radio every night and I also happened to have inherited a strange assortment of records ranging from The Stone “Hot Rocks”, Beatles “Let it Be’ and Doors “Morrison Hotel”. So it seems that rock has never not been a part of my life.
Rocket: Who are some of your favorite heavy metal bands of today?
Paul: My current top dog in Metal is Slipknot. Their combination of heaviness and melody amazes me.
Rocket: Are you musically inclined? Meaning, do you play an instrument?
Paul: I am a drummer although through the years and after music school I have picked up keyboards and some guitar, at least enough for writing purposes.
Rocket: You graduated from the University of Miami School of Music Engineering. How much of what you learned there actually helps you in what you really do today as a successful producer?
Paul: It’s funny, the classes that I thought were a waste of time like Orchestration and Music Theory seem to be used everyday but I can’t say that I use a whole lot of my Digital Signal Processing theory in the studio.
Rocket: Do you remember your first rock show?
Paul: This will date me. It was the Police “Ghost in the Machine” Tour with the Go Go’s opening at the Spectrum in Philly. Stewart Copeland is a badass.
Rocket: Everyone knows you mainly from your success with Diecast. You produced 2001’s “Day of Reckoning”. Will you be doing more work with them?
Paul: We actually have some new stuff in the works.
Rocket: Who are some of the other bands you have worked with?
Paul: The list is a lot longer than I would have thought. I’m currently working with Atom Smash who are starting to create a nice little buzz. Also Fort Myers Day Minus 7 which we are all real excited about. I just finished some songs with Echovalve which is another great project. Past projects include Endo, Crease, Sunday Driver…
Rocket: You produced all of EkoTren’s albums (2 EP’s and 2008’s “Light The Fire”) Isn’t it amazing to watch them grow? I understand you worked with Sheldon’s vocals a lot on the last record, what can you tell us about that?
Paul: I think they are a great band with a unique take on the genre. Sheldon is absolutely the funniest guy I have ever had the pleasure of producing. We really have a great time in the studio although I always gain weight when I work with him…
Rocket: Are you going to work with EkoTren on their next album?
Paul: I think so. We might have something in the works soon.
Rocket: I notice you are working with Enstride out of Philly, who I had actually come across in 2007. Great guys and very talented. How has it been to work with them?
Paul: Another good band and also for me it was a band that I could relate to personally, having grown up in the Philly area.
Rocket: If you could produce any metal band in the world today, who would it be and why?
Paul: Well by default (and they’re not really metal) I would say Rush. I would want to make the next Moving Pictures with them, but other than that fantasy, I think my real skill is working with the up and coming unknown bands.
Rocket: What is your opinion of how ‘free downloading’ has drastically affected record sales in the 21st century?
Paul: Time to get out the soap box. I think everyone needs to understand the long term ramifications of not paying for your music. The only way bands like Pink Floyd got to make 4 albums without a hit was because of the fact the labels were making money and could be more patient. Now if a band on a major doesn’t go gold it’s considered a failure and they’re dropped. So If you want to keep hearing disposable music, keep not paying for the music.
Rocket: How do bands submit to hire you on as a producer?
Paul: The easiest way is to go to PaulTrust.com and leave us a message. I’m always looking for new bands to work with. A lot of bands are afraid to contact a producer because they think they are too busy or too expensive. I’d recommend bands to take the time to reach out to me or whoever, you might be surprised with the outcome. If I hear something that connects with me we can try to find a way to make it happen.
Rocket: You have a blog at your web site. I read the recent one about Kayaking and spotting dolphins. Does being outdoors help stimulate your creatively?
Paul: Kayaking and biking are magical writing times for me. I think it’s the solitude matched with the rhythmn of the exertion. My best ideas always come from times like these.
Rocket: Do you also go out and scout for young upcoming acts at shows or do you rely more on friends (in the biz) passing on stuff to you?
Paul: When I can. Unfortunately my studio schedule prevents me from getting out much. If I’m out at a show it’s probably to support one of the bands I work with and then yes I try to catch as many other bands that night as possible.
Rocket: What are some of the future projects you will be working on?
Paul: Next on the slate is a band called The Chaos Agent. I think everyone is going to be blown away with these guys. I’m currently producing the Miami band Venejer. They really rock but have a great radio sense about them. Also finishing up Music Is a Weapon who I had worked with when they were Al’s Not Well (the first band I signed to my label Panacea). Their material is always by far the most eclectic and unique I’ve ever run across, and I think they have a major hit on their hands.
Rocket: What do you see as the one main downfall with good bands actually not surviving in the biz?
Paul: The industry is no longer setup to slowly develop and cultivate talent. So a good band is only measured by their immediate results. I don’t think many of the greatest bands of all time would have thrived in this scenario.
Rocket: What is the one piece of advice you can give to a young person who dreams of making it in music as a member of a band or as a producer?
Paul: Be prepared to work harder than the next guy and always be honest and treat people with respect. Try to capitilze on opportunity but don’t get caught in your own hype.
Rocket: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Paul: I would love to have a studio in a beautiful remote location, say the islands, that bands could come and stay at to make our records. Hopefully there will be a lot of RIAA certified stuff hanging on the walls.
Rocket: Thanks for rocking this out with me. Go ahead and give a shout out to all you friends and family.
Paul: Thanks to Meaghan for listening to the same 3 seconds of music over and over and over, Eddie K. the next Doc McGhee, Bill Ray for great ears over the phone and Mom and Dad for believing in me to an almost embarassing level.
June 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under METAL/ROCK RADIO, NEWS
Echovalve’s new self-titled EP is streaming exclusively on TuneLab.com. The EP should be available for purchase soon.
The material was produced and recorded by Paul Trust (Endo, Diecast, EkoTren), and is the followup to the band’s debut CD, ‘helloagaingoodbye‘ which was released worldwide in March 2008 by Rock Ridge Music.
The singer, Mathieu Nevitt, had the following statement, “We are pumped about the new material and the team we are working with. We feel very optimistic, itching to get back on the road and stage where we belong sharing the new stronger side of Echovalve!“
Amazingly, the string of great bands with independently released CD’s continues to run throughout this world in a number that is just making me think that someone needs to just sign them all under major label funding with a label name, Sadly Overlooked Records! ECHOVALVE is probably the 7th band in less than a month that has managed to turn my ears on edge with incredibly produced, high-melodic content Active Rock that screams for well-deserved radio airplay! Currently touring with two bands that also meet that criteria (DAY MINUS 7 and EKO-TREN), ECHOVALVE has released this 3-song shot at the Golden Ring that surely will gain them fans across the board of the CHEVELLE, EVANS BLUE and CROSSFADE troupes. Opening with the very strong (and easily my favorite track)
