The band will be putting out Children Of The Earth (2011), as a download single, with all proceeds being donated to charity.

The song comes from the band’s new EP Metalmorphosis.

Find out more at http://www.praying-mantis.com/

Via Classic Rock

Via Hard Rock Hideout

Hardrock Haven is premiering a track from the new Images of Eden release Rebuilding the Ruins.

Crosses in the Sand

by Images of Eden

Lead singer Gordon Tittsworth: “Rebuilding The Ruins is a concept CD about gaining wisdom/ strength from our past experiences and overcoming traumatic events in our lives until we learn all that we are here on this Earth to learn. Only then is it time to move on …”

“‘Crosses In The Sand’” is the first track off of Rebuilding The Ruins, which picks up exactly where ‘Midnight’s Tide’ left off (the final track on the previous CD, ‘Sunlight of the Spirit’). The song is (in a broad sense) about forgiving yourself for something in your past that haunts you, specifically from a traumatic decision you may have made that inevitably turned into a huge regret. The song is actually written about something specific, but written in a way to open the door of interpretation to others. The ‘crosses’ that I’m referring are actually metaphors for ‘headstones’ covering our past demons and regrets. Being carved ‘in the sand’ represents the fact they they are not permanent markings, and that we can get beyond them, essentially ‘let the waves wash them away’ until they are completely erased from our memory (or conscience). Essentially, we lay our regrets to rest and ‘bury them in the sand.’ This goes back to the quote on the CD tray card of, ‘There are times when war is absolutely necessary in order to achieve peace, especially if this war is internal. Our wounds will never heal if we cannot bleed.’”

Read Hardrock Haven’s review of Rebuilding the Ruins- http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2011/images-of-eden-rebuilding-the-ruins/, and listen to the audio interview with frontman Tittsworth as well - http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2011/gordon-tittsworth-of-images-of-eden-2/.

Images of Eden official: http://www.imagesofeden.com

 - Derric Miller (Hard Rock Haven) 
 

Via Classic Rock

JUDGES PETER GABRIEL, TOM WAITS, RIHANNA, KINGS OF LEON, TRAIN, BEN HARPER,

McCOY TYNER, WYNONNA, KEANE, AND MORE TO SELECT WINNERS

March 11, 2011....ISC is proud to announce the 2010 finalists and semi-finalists. This year, ISC received well over 15,000 entries from 115 countries throughout the world, representing all genres of contemporary music. The ISC listening committee narrowed these entries down to 323 finalists in 22 categories. These finalists hail from 33 countries from all corners of the world, from Uruguay to Armenia, from Moldova to Hungary, from Zaire to the Ukraine, and everywhere in between. Reflecting the international scope of the competition, over 58% of all finalists and semi-finalists come from outside the USA. Winners will be selected from the group of finalists by ISC judges Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Rihanna, Ben Harper, Kings of Leon, Jeff Beck, McCoy Tyner, and many more.

Winners will be announced in late April, 2011. Prizes include over $150,000 in cash, merchandise, and services - including a Grand Prize of $25,000 cash and $20,000 in additional prizes.

Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners to see the complete list.

The ISC finalists' songs are currently posted on the ISC website as part of the 2010 People's Voice - an online voting contest that allows the public to listen to and vote for their favorite ISC finalist. The winner of the People's Voice is selected solely by public vote and is in addition to, and completely separate from, the regular winners who will be selected by the prestigious ISC judging panel. To listen to the finalists' songs and to cast your vote (you be the judge!), visit: http://www.sonicbids.com/voting/Default.aspx?p=372

ISC 2010 was the most competitive of any year in terms of quality of entries. ISC received so many wonderful songs that reflected creativity, diversity, and excellent songwriting craftsmanship, and as a result, it was the most difficult year to select the finalists. "Selecting both the finalists and the semi-finalists was a challenging and daunting task," says Founder and Director Candace Avery. "The competition was so extreme this year, making the status of being selected a finalist or semi-finalist an honor that is elevated and even more prestigious than in past years." Accordingly, there is a record number of finalists and semi-finalists. Congratulations to all these deserving songwriters!

Kasey Chambers, an award-winning, internationally renowned Australian Country/Americana artist, leads the pack this year with seven songs being selected finalists in various categories. This is the first time any artist has ever received so many finalist nods in ISC, and this achievement recognizes the excellence of her songwriting ability. Kasey's glittering career has culminated in multiple ARIA, APRA, and CMAA awards as well as multiple top-selling albums, establishing her as one of the most respected and successful Aussie artists. Click here for more information.

The Parlotones (with six entries achieving finalist status), are one of South Africa's most popular and successful groups. Known for their electrifying live performances, they also hold the distinction of having the biggest selling rock album of the last decade in South Africa, having achieved double Platinum status and garnering seven radio singles off this one album alone. They are currently on tour in the USA. Click here for more info and their tour schedule.

The complete list of ISC judges includes:

Recording Artists: Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds; Train; Robbie Williams; Joe Nichols; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee Lewis; Regina Spektor; Alejandro Sanz; Jeremy Camp; Terence Blanchard; Ray Wylie Hubbard; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Jazmine Sullivan; DJ Tiësto; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; Wynonna; John Digweed; K'Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Chayanne; and Dan Zanes

Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America, Sony/BMG); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo Kids); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville); Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); Leib Ostrow (CEO, Music For Little People); and Tommy Morris (Talent Coordinator, The Comedy Store)

ISC sponsors include: Martin Guitar, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers, D'Addario, Shure, Westone, Thayers, Onlinegigs, ASCAP, SongU.com, Grooveshark, TuneCore, Aspen Brownie Works, The Music Business Registry, Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, Tanager, George Stein, Esq., Celebrity Access, Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit, and Alphabet Arm Design

ISC is now accepting entries for 2011. For more information and an entry form, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com.

The intro to 'And You Will Rise' was recently played at the Carling Cup Final at Wembley Stadium during the pre-match warm up, see if you can spot it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5lqwDC8WOk

Cheers

JEBO

www.jebomusic.co.uk

Hereby we send you the second newsletter of ProgPower Europe 2011.

ProgPower Europe have announced the Sunday night headliner - progressive metallers REDEMPTION from the USA.

The band will be in the middle of a European tour and coming in from a show in London the day before. Their support for the tour, Italy’s KINGCROW, have also just been announced on the same bill.

REDEMPTION have been one of the bands fans have been asking for since the 2010 festival finished and many will be pleased to see them hit the stage at Baarlo for the 13th edition of Europe’s leading festival for progressive and power metal.

After 12 superb years there is no doubt fans can expect more quality performances from a range of bands. With the first eight acts booked there’s already a real mix with some established acts, some bands doing the festival circuit and one fairly unknown. Expect more variety as the rest of the 15 acts are announced.

ProgPower Europe is the “go to” festival for fans of real music. But rather than the impersonal muddy fields that we’ve had to put up with, fans will enjoy an indoor venue with great sound and situated in the very pleasant town of Baarlo in the eastern Netherlands.

No doubt because of the laid back attitude of the hosts, this is probably one of Europe’s friendliest festivals in any genre - for rock and metal it can’t be beaten.

So if you want a real mix of bands which will include big names and unknowns, and something in between, in a quality venue in a great town, ProgPower Europe is the answer. 2010 included 15 bands from 12 countries as diverse as Tunisia and Argentina, and saw the first ever live show (a rehearsal gig aside) from Shadow Gallery. 2011 will bring more surprises…

A check of the website http://progpower.eu/ will show you links to loads of accommodation as well as a guide to travelling to Baarlo. It’s really easy and today nowhere is really that far. The music speaks for itself.

Booked so far - Barstool Philosophers, Schizoid Lloyd, Kingcrow, Redemption, Seventh Wonder, In Mourning, Sole Remedy, Sky Architect - seven more to be named.

Feel free to spread the news. Within the next couple of weeks we will book some more bands and keep you informed.

Greetings,

ProgPower Europe

www.progpower.eu