Rocking the Dragon http://www.komodorock.com Sat, 17 May 2008 12:45:15 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.komodorock.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.komodorock.com Rocking the Dragon http://www.komodorock.com/tour-news/tour-news/more-acts-confirmed-for-beachdown-festival-200805155607/ Promoters of the Beachdown Festival have released the following update: Even more top notch acts have been announced for Beachdown Festival, including Jose Gonzalez, the legendary Fun Loving Criminals, cutting edge accountants The Young Knives, Brighton’s very own geniuses, Bonobo, The Brakes and quirky, sea-faring songstresses, Peggy Sue and The Pirates. The downs will also play host to The Magic Numbers, NYC residents, Hercules and Love Affair and French collective Nouvelle Vague. Tour News - Tour News Thu, 15 May 2008 17:52:39 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/tour-news/tour-news/simple-minds%3a-deacon-blue-announced-as-special-guests-for-30th-anniversary-tour-200805155606/ One of the most successful bands of their generation; Simple Minds will take a break from the preparations of their new album to celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a series of six rare UK concerts during November and December. The concerts celebrates 30 glorious years dating back to the first time Simple Minds played their very first concert on January 17th at the Satellite City Club in Glasgow, as the support act to Steel Pulse. Tour News - Tour News Thu, 15 May 2008 17:49:27 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/tour-news/tour-dates/agnostic-front-announce-uk-tour-200805155605/ The godfathers of New York hardcore return to the UK with their most brutal release to date, “Warriors”. Recorded at the now infamous Planet Z Studios in Hadley Massachusetts by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall), “Warriors” is the yet another landmark in hardcore’s history. Produced this time around by vocalist Roger Miret’s little brother, Freddy Cricien (Madball, Hazen Street), the bands message of family and unity has never come across stronger in their music. “Warriors” is a statement of strength in the face of adversity and few bands make a statement louder than AGNOSTIC FRONT. Tour News - Tour Dates Thu, 15 May 2008 17:46:17 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/tour-news/tour-news/tygers-of-pan-tang-confirmed-for-hard-rock-hell-200805155604/ Legendary NWOBH metallers the Tygers of Pan Tang have been confirmed for this years installment of the Hard Rock Hell Festival which takes place in December at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales. Tour News - Tour News Thu, 15 May 2008 17:40:49 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/latest-news/latest-news/nikki-sixx%3a-%22i%27ve-been-busy-finishing-the-album-and-preparing-the-tour%22-200805155603/ Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has checked in with an update noting that despite his lack of updates he has been very busy working on getting the bands new album finished and preparing the Crue Fest tour. He said Sorry for no updates lately, but I'm sure you can imagine I've been busy finishing the album and preparing the tour. Beisdes the usual stuff I've been diving back into a few books that are really inspirational to me and helps to clear away any road blocks that our crazy lives (full of crazymakers) tend to bring. Katherine and I have been up to our eyeballs in both The Four Agreements as well as The Mastery Of Love - both by Don Miguel Ruiz. Simple concepts for complicated lives… Kat was shooting a movie in North Carolina, so I went out to visit her for a few days… had a blast… beautiful beaches and cool people… we needed it.... News - Latest Thu, 15 May 2008 17:34:33 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/tour-news/tour-dates/metallica-tour-set-to-start-in-october-200805155602/ Billboard.biz reports that With a handful of US and overseas festival and concert dates lined up this summer, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has revealed that the band will follow the September release of its new as-yet-untitled album with a tour. The trek will begin in October, Ulrich said last night (May 14th) during an intimate benefit concert at Los Angeles' 2,300-capacity Wiltern Theatre. Tour News - Tour Dates Thu, 15 May 2008 17:32:28 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/tour-news/tour-dates/journey%3a-uk-tour-details-announced-200805155601/ Journey, the legendary San Francisco rock band, known for their massive international hits ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’, Who’s Crying Now’ ‘Open Arms’, will play six UK concerts this June. The tour begins at London Hammersmith Apollo on 17th June and finishes at Newcastle Metro Arena on 28th June. Tour News - Tour Dates Thu, 15 May 2008 17:29:25 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/latest-news/latest-news/dave-navarro-comments-on-mcqueen%27s-appearance-with-camp-freddy-200805155600/ Dave Navarro, the former Jane's Addiction and current Camp Freddy stallwart has commented on the recent appearance of McQueen duo Leah Duors and Hayley Cramer with the band at the Roxy in West Hollywood last Thursday (May 8th). Navarro said I have to admit, not only did [the MCQUEEN girls] kill it, but it was kind of hot to hear her sing the line, 'Turn around bitch I got a use for you!' As amazing as it is to do these shows with my musical peers and heroes, there is nothing more inspiring than to watch new talents like MCQUEEN get up with us and rock it like nobody's business. Those are the moments that really make me smile. That inner knowing... 'Fuck yeah, it ain't dead yet!' News - Latest Thu, 15 May 2008 17:26:40 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/tour-news/tour-dates/lou-reed-announces-berlin-european-tour-200805155599/ Lou Reed returns to Europe this June to perform the entirety of his 1973 landmark album Berlin. The European dates will see Reed performing with a 30-piece ensemble including his band, a string and horn section, and a children's choir. Tour News - Tour Dates Thu, 15 May 2008 17:22:01 +0100 http://www.komodorock.com/interviews/interviews/an-interview-with-harry-oellers-of-axxis-200805155598/ I confess that Axxis completely escaped my radar. It could have something to do with the territorial constraints with their 10 year contract with EMI where they did not tour outside of Germany. Nevertheless, I am not one to turn down a challenge, so when I was offered the opportunity to conduct an interview I agreed wholeheartedly with, I admit, some apprehension. Even though ‘Axxis II' was in my collection, I deliberately avoided listening to anything else from their back catalogue so that I could review their November '07 release ‘Doom of Destiny' with unbiased ears. However, when the phone rang ten minutes earlier than expected, the butterflies attacked as I began to question my preparation. The friendly voice of founder member and keyboard player Harry Oellers greeted me good morning, and after I'd explained that I was a bona fide Axxis virgin, the humour began, and we settled in for an entertaining conversation that lasted almost an hour. First I wanted to know about the newest member of the band .... Interviews - Interviews Thu, 15 May 2008 17:20:12 +0100