Ray Manzarek is an integral part of X’s history. The band’s debut album, Los Angeles was released on April 26, 1980 and produced by Ray.  The album includes a cover of the 1967 Doors song “Soul Kitchen” and was the bands most successful release.  It ranked # 16 for the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop Critics Poll.  Subsequently in 1989, it was ranked number 24 on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 best albums of the 80s and Pitchfork ranked it 91st on their top 100 albums of the 1980s. The title track is included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll  and again in 2003, the album was ranked number 286 on the Rolling Stone‘s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.  Ray went on to produce the next three studio albums for the band, Wild Gift in 1981 (also on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 greatest albums of all time at #334), Under the Big Black Sun in 1982 and 1983’s More Fun in the New World.

In late 2010, X celebrated the 30^th Anniversary of Los Angeles by playing the entire album, start to finish.  Ray joined the band during their two shows in San Francisco, just after Christmas.   In August of 2012, Ray again joined the band for the entire show at the famed Roxy Theatre during the Sunset Strip Music Festival, playing Los Angeles in its entirety.  In 2013, Rhino released The Doors/X Side by Side: Soul Kitchen, a split white vinyl 7″.

Ray led by example, from the doors to carmine burana and beyond. He is and will always be a spirit being, adept at expanding perception. And once those doors of perception are opened, they never close. He taught me that we are the keys, that we can unlock all doors, everywhere, to create magic, to transform ourselves and power the world, through joy and love and imagination and art and, above all through music.                                                                    - Exene

Ray was a mentor to X in our early days and a something of a father figure to Exene & me. He was brilliant & soulful. If Bob Dylan brought poetry & folk to popular music; Ray & the Doors brought the blues & poetry to rock music. The Doors are rock royalty. It has been a privilege & honor to call Ray a friend and share the stage w/ him.                  -John Doe

Ray always believed in us.  We’ll miss him.  My heart goes out to Dorothy and Pablo.       -Billy Zoom

I am so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. Not only was he an integral part of X’s history, he was a smart, funny, and kind friend. I will miss him.                                                  - DJ Bonebrake

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RED FANG

“We’re hyper excited about this new album. The basic tracks are like rabid monkeys we’re wrangling at Type Foundry in our hometown of Portland, OR. Producer Chris Funk has almost been amputated twice. Surprise guests abound! We’re in the final moments before all systems are go on this sucker. Dig people!”    -Red Fang

On Friday, May 24^th, RED FANG will head to the picturesque Gorge Amphitheater outside Seattle for their first festival appearance this year at Sasquatch! The band will then hit the road for European trek through mid July with festival stops at Sonisphere,Download, Hellfest, Reload, Full Force, Open Air and Eistenaflug among others. Expect the group to announce a full U.S. run for late summer.

Formed in 2005, RED FANG–Bryan Giles (Guitar/Vocals), Aaron Beam (Bass/Vocals), David Sullivan (Guitar), John Sherman(Drums)–has two albums under their belt: their 2009 self-titled debut on Sargent House and 2011’s Murder the Mountains onRelapse Records. Listen to both of the above albums streaming on www.redfang.bandcamp.com.  RED FANG quickly became known for their series of hilarious videos directed by Whitey McConnaughy (Band Of Horses, Flogging Molly, Turbonegro). Each clip was picked up by Reddit and went viral, garnering over 1 million+ views. Click to experience the group’s “Wires” and “Hank Is Dead”videos and expect more good time clips in the coming months.

The band spent the past few years touring the world and wining over audiences at clubs and festivals like All Tomorrow’s Parties,Rock on the Range, Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival and Metallica’s Orion Music & More Fest.  After more high-profile tours with Mastodon, Dillinger Escape Plan, Helmet, Saint Vitus and more, the band expanded their global footprint with a European trek and festival appearances across the continent. 2013 promises to be the biggest year yet for the Portland, OR-based group who show no signs of slowing down. Their intense live performances–along with their unique brand of humor, catchy songwriting and independent attitude–are sure to turn a few heads in 2013 and beyond.

Red Fang 2013 dates so far:

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A true DIY success story, ONE-EYED DOLL has been sweeping the nation since early 2011 with their memorable live show, which is being called one of the most captivating and interesting performances of recent times.  Adored by fans and press alike, within the past two years the band has landed direct support slots for ORGY, MUSHROOMHEAD, COLD, OTEP and PEELANDER Z, and has also toured with WAYNE STATIC/STATIC X.

The eerie music video for “Committed,” the title-track off ONE-EYED DOLL’s forthcoming album, can be seen below.  Directed by Patrick Kendall [Megadeth, Incubus, Theory Of A Deadman], the video premiered with Revolver Magazine and Artix Entertainment, and has since acquired nearly 230,000views.

Due out this year, ‘COMMITTED’ was produced by multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning producerSylvia Massy [Tool, Johnny Cash, Prince, The Red Hot Chili Peppers]. The album offers eleven hard-rocking tracks with addictive melodies, soulful, thought-provoking lyrics and chilling harmonies.

Tour Dates:
06/23/13 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
06/24/13 – St. Joseph, MI @ Czar’s 505
06/25/13 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
06/26/13 – Peoria, IL @ Brass Rail
06/27/13 – St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
06/28/13 – Des Moines, IA @ The House Of Bricks
06/29/13 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chameleon Room

For more information on ONE-EYED DOLL, please visit:
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The Winery Dogs (@TheWineryDogs), the power trio featuring rock veterans Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big) and Richie Kotzen (Mr. Big, Poison), have signed with Loud & Proud Records.  The Winery Dogs’ self-titled debut album will be released in North America on July 23.  THE WINERY DOGS was self-produced and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour, Steel Panther).  It features a classic rock/power trio sound which seamlessly melds the immense talents of the three veteran rockers.

For more information, please visit:

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www.twitter.com/TheWineryDogs

www.youtube.com/user/thewinerydogs

 www.loudandproudrecords.com

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Official music video on YouTube: 

Official website:
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‘The Distortion Field’ makes history in the TROUBLE camp through the band’s acquisition of a new lead vocalist, Kyle Thomas of Exorder and Floodgate fame.

Commenting on new vocalist Thomas, TROUBLE founder and guitarist Rick Wartell says, “Kyle is one of the most impressive singers I’ve ever heard, and by far the most extraodinary singer I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.  He’s got incredible range, incredible power, and an incredible knowledge of TROUBLE, as he’s been a fan for 20-something years. We’ve known him forever, and he innately understands what TROUBLE is about.  He’s like the perfect guy to come in and do this job. It’s awesome.”

Veteran Music Producer Bill Metoyer is once again lending his expertise, having previously worked with the band on ‘The Skull’ and ‘Trouble’, both Metal Blade releases.

“Musically, I think this album is a true TROUBLE record.”, states Wartell. “In the early days, we used to just write what we felt and didn’t really care about what anyone said.  We just wrote heavy riffs and played our music our way. But outside influences can kind of get a hold of you and start telling you what to do. When we were writing this album, the thinking was, we don’t care what anybody thinks. We’re going to write what we write. So this is basically a return to our roots, while combining some reflections of our band’s long history as well. With the two different music writers, Bruce and myself, we have a slight variation in our writing; Bruce has more of a ’70s groove to his writing, and I’m more the old school doomy metal thing. And when you put it together, you get TROUBLE.”

The band consists of Kyle Thomas – vocals, Rick Wartell – guitar, Bruce Franklin – guitars, and Mark “Marko” Lira – drums.

More details including song titles and album artwork are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

The band has planned a string of festival dates and will tour the album in both Europe and North America.

Visit the band’s website www.newtrouble.com for updates.

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After leaving Bang Tango in 1995, Knight immediately set to work on following his dream of becoming the outstanding singer and songwriter his is today — one who keenly stays away from the flavor-of-the-moment stuff that seems so prevalent today.

“As I grew older I had no interest in chasing any kind of trend,” Knight explains. “While I was in Bang Tango I was just writing music for the band. It was a different time then and we were well caught up in that scene. By the time the band split up I was more interested in writing for myself and what I like and what I wanted my songs to sound like.”

Knight, who has worked extremely hard in honing the style he is now comfortable with, has every reason to be proud of the adult themes that make up the radio-friendly songs such as “Pack It Up,” “Lies,” and “Sink Your Teeth Into” that make up Road Sick Eyes. The entire recording, including the title track, represents Knight’s best work yet.

Whether the songs on Road Sick Eyes were formed on the acoustic or electric guitar, Knight knew he could get help where needed from the outstanding music veterans who make up The Unsung Heroes — guitarist/backing vocalist Mark Tremalgia and drummer Tigg Ketler (both also formerly of Bang Tango), and bassist Reeve Downes (Rhino Bucket). “We all find a groove and everyone adds their bits,” Knight says.

“My writing has evolved in so many way as I have gotten older,” Knight says. “I had to write countless songs before I got my style together. Learning vocal melody and a since of lyrical content that isn’t cheesy takes time.”

In order to capture “the band sound,” Road Sick Eyes was recorded live over the course of a year with few overdubs added by producer Tom Lavin. Knight believes the album is made even stronger by the fact that many of the musicians who appear on the recording were having their own trials and tribulations during the process. Guest musicians include George Dolivo (Rhino Bucket Frontman) and Matt Abts(Gov’t Mule Drummer)

“It was just crazy, nonstop,” Knight says. “Something was always going on, but we just powered through. I couldn’t be more proud.”

TRACK LISTING:

1. Pack It Up
2. Lies
3. Monkey Boy
4. 7 A.M.
5. Low Down In Vegas
6. Sink Your Teeth Into
7. Slow You Pace
8. Wrong Direction
9. God and Dollar Bills
10. Far From Sober

Produced by Tom Lavin

MARK KNIGHT AND THE UNSUNG HEROES:
• Mark Knight(Ex Bang Tango) — Lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars
• Mark Tremalgia(Ex Bang Tango) — Electric, acoustic and resonator guitars, backing vocals
• Reeve Downes(Rhino Bucket) — Bass
• Tigg Ketler(Ex Bang Tango) — Drums

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The Ex-Wives of Rock,  Athena Lee, Sharise Neil, Bobbie Brown and Susan “Blue” Dixon, were on RadioScreamer Yesterday (5/15/2013).  They discussed how the Ex-Wives of Rock show began, their personal lives and Season 2 of Ex-Wives of Rock.

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In online news, THE ALMOST have premiered their propulsive first single “I’m Down” which will hit Alternative and Rock radio starting June 5.  Listen and watch the lyric video below:

FEAR INSIDE OUR BONES is collecting early praise from the media. Alternative Press hailed, “On The Almost’s first album in nearly four years, Aaron Gillespie and his bandmates fire up the Wayback Machine to the ‘70s, employing fuzzed-out rock ‘n’ roll that’s big on bluesy licks and light on studio magic. There’s a visceral energy to ‘I’m Down’ and ‘Never Be Like You,’ the result of The Almost tracking these songs live and in rapid-fire fashion, and the title track might be the darkest song Gillespie has penned in quite some time” (May). Elsewhere, Revolver magazine declared, “Candid lyrics like this paired with the band’s decision to record completely live make for its most raw and organic album yet. Fear Inside Our Bones delivers thundering rhythms and crunchy guitars fans will love, at times even tapping into the pop-rock effervescence of the Foo Fighters” (April). The preview track “Ghost,” which echoes with unbridled blues intensity before converging on a divinely heavy refrain is gathering steam. Listen to “Ghost” below:

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