Jon Anderson & Roine Stolt Team Up for Invention of Knowledge

Anderson / Stolt, the brand new duo of legendary Yes vocalist & singer/songwriter Jon Anderson and progressive rock veteran Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings, Transatlantic), have announced the release of their collaborative album Invention of Knowledge on June 24th, 2016 via InsideOut Music.
The idea came to life swiftly off the back of a performance from Roine's band Transatlantic, and Jon Anderson on the Progressive Nation at Sea Cruise in 2014, and was initially instigated by InsideOut Music label boss Thomas Waber.  The duo set about crafting new music in the spirit of early epic works such as Tales from Topographic Oceans, Awaken & Olias of Sunhillow, but giving it a modern twist.
Written & recorded over the course of 1 and a half years, the tracks have been in a state of constant change as Roine and Jon swapped & refined ideas by sending tracks to each other via the internet. In March 2015, an ensemble was put together by Roine to realize the music live in the studio. Joining him there was Tom Brislin (who played on the Yes Symphonic tour) &  Lalle Larsson on keys, Jonas Reingold & Michael Stolt on bass and Felix Lehrmann on drums. The sessions were also bolstered by appearances from Daniel Gildenlöw, Nad Sylvan, Anja Obermayer, Maria Rerych and Kristina Westas, who all provided backing vocals.

The full track-listing for the album is as follows:
1. Knowing 17:45
2. Everybody Heals 13:20
3. Invention Of Knowledge 23:10
4. Know 11.20

Keep an eye out for more news in the coming weeks!

Anderson / Stolt online:www.jonanderson.com
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Nad Sylvan Announces New Solo Album

InsideOutMusic recently announced the signing of Steve Hackett and Agents of Mercy vocalist Nad Sylvan to their roster, and now he is pleased to reveal his new solo album is titled Courting The Widow, and will be released on October 16th, 2015 in Europe and October 30th, 2015 in the US.

Courting the Widow tracklist:
1.Carry Me Home
2.Courting The Widow
3.Echoes Of Ekwabet
4.To Turn The Other Side
5.Ship's Cat
6.The Killing Of The Calm
7.Where The Martyr Carved His Name
8.Long Slow Crash Landing

Courting The Widow musicians:
Vocals, keyboards, guitars - Nad Sylvan
Guitars - Steve Hackett, Roine Stolt, Lars Drugge
Bass - Nick Beggs, Jonas Reingold
Piano - Roger King, Nad Sylvan
Drums - Nick D'Virgilio, Gary O'Toole, Doane Perry
Flute, tenor sax - Rob Townsend
Violin - Annbjorg Lien
Backing vocals - Nad Sylvan, Nick Beggs, Jade Ell
plus secret guest.

Nad had this to say about the album:

"During these past years with Steve Hackett, I have developed a character known as the "Vampirate". I have here set him loose, and so he has invited you all on-board his great ship, to take you on a musical journey you have never been on before.

The main character - the widow herself, is a symbol of death - and is to be courted through every song, one way or another. It is indeed a dark album, but full of loving light"

Nad has most recently been seen performing alongside the legendary Steve Hackett as part of his Genesis Revisited show, continuing his stint into the latter part of this year. Nad adds: "In a little less than four years, I was snatched up by two iconic guitarists, namely Roine Stolt and then Steve Hackett. That must mean something to the world, because it sure means an awful lot to me". Nad formed Agents of Mercy with Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings, Transatlantic) in 2009, and have released three albums to date.

Nad Sylvan Online:
https://www.facebook.com/Nadsylvanartist
http://www.nadsylvan.com/
https://twitter.com/SylvanOfficial

Another Tour, Another Transatlantic Live CD/DVD

Following in their tradition of releasing a live album after each studio album, Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Roine Stolt and Pete Trewavas are set to release a live CD/DVD/BluRay documenting Transatlantic's Kaleidoscope Tour.
 
KaLIVEoscope, to be made available in a variety of formats, including deluxe 3CD/BluRay, on October 27 via InsideOut documents two European shows in particular. The video was shot in Cologne, Germany, while the audio CDs were recorded in Tilburg, Netherlands.

Tracklists of KaLIVEoscope:

DVD 1
1. Into the Blue
2. My New World
3. Shine
4. The Whirlwind Medley
5. Beyond the Sun
6. Kaleidoscope
7. Neal / Roine Duet
8. We All Need Some Light
9. Black as the Sky
10. Medley: All of the Above / Stranger in Your Soul

DVD 2
1. Into The Kaleidoscope documentary
2. Band Interviews
3. Bonus Live Performances:
a) Nights In White Satin (Live in Tilburg)
b) Sylvia (with Thijs van Leer - Live in Tilburg)
c) Hocus Pocus (with Thijs van Leer - Live in Tilburg)

CD 1
1. Into the Blue
2. My New World
3. Shine

CD 2
1. The Whirlwind Medley
2. Beyond the Sun
3. Kaleidoscope

CD 3
1. Neal / Roine Duet
2. We All Need Some Light
3. Black as the Sky
4. Nights in White Satin
5. Sylvia
6. Hocus Pocus
7. Medley: All of the Above / Stranger in Your Soul

Steve Hackett to Release New Live CD/DVD

Prog pioneer Steve Hackett proudly announces the DVD release of his critically acclaimed live spectacular Genesis Revisited, filmed at the sold out show at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall in October 2013. The DVD of this landmark performance will hit the stores on 30th June 2014.

Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall - the next best thing after being there - was recorded in 5.1 Surround Sound and will be available in the following formats:
- Standard 2CD/DVD digipak
- Limited 2CD/2DVD/Blu-Ray art-book with liner notes, photos and bonus interview features.

To pre-order go to Hackett's webstore: http://hackettsongs.sandbag.uk.com/Store/DisplayItems-4-0-0.html

An ecstatic Steve Hackett comments: "I'm excited the Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited show at the extraordinary Royal Albert Hall is being released on both DVD and Blu-Ray in 5.1. It was a thrilling musical experience for all concerned with a fantastic light / visual show! Paul Green and team filmed it brilliantly too. It's a feast for eyes, ears and all the senses..."

In order to re-live such a seminal chapter of prog rock history live on stage for Genesis Revisited, Hackett surrounded himself with a team of exceptional musicians including keyboardist Roger King (Gary Moore, Snoop Dog, Jamelia), Gary O'Toole (Chrissie Hynde, Kylie Minogue) on drums, percussion and vocals, Rob Townsend (Eddie Henderson, Bill Bruford, Django Bates) on sax, flute and percussion, Lee Pomeroy (Rick Wakeman, Take That) on bass, and Nad Sylvan (Unifaun, Agents Of Mercy) on vocals.

Genesis Revisited: Live at Royal Albert Hall track listing:
1. Dance on a Volcano
2. Dancing With the Moonlit Knight
3. Fly on a Windshield
4. Broadway Melody of 1974 (Vocals: Gary O'Toole)
5. The Carpet Crawlers (with Ray Wilson)
6. The Return of the Giant Hogweed (with Roine Stolt)
7. The Musical Box
8. Horizons
9. Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers...
10. ...In That Quiet Earth
11. Afterglow
12. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) (with Ray Wilson)
13. Firth of Fifth (with John Wetton)
14. Ripples (with Amanda Lehmann)
15. The Fountain of Salmacis
16. Supper's Ready
Encore:
17. Watcher of the Skies
18. Los Endos

And here's just a taste of the video:

Transatlantic Reveal New Album Title and Tour

Progressive-rock super-group Transatlantic, featuring Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Roine Stolt and Pete Trewavas will release their brand new fourth studio album ‘Kaleidoscope’ on the 27th January 2014.

The track-listing for the forthcoming record is as follows:

1. Into the Blue
2. Shine
3. Black as the Sky
4. Beyond the Sun
5. Kaleidoscope

The band will also embark on a 6-week World Tour that will see them joined once again by Pain of Salvation’s Daniel Gildenlöw as a 5th touring member. As part of the extensive tour, the band will also headline the Progressive Nation At Sea 2014 Cruise from the 18th till the 22nd February alongside 22 other leading Prog acts including Adrian Belew Power Trio, Devin Townsend Project, King's X, Anathema, Spock’s Beard and many more. This unique performance will see the band performing a very special encore of classic Yes material with the legendary Jon Anderson on vocals. You can find more details on PN14 here: http://www.progressivenationatsea.com/

An Evening With Transatlantic 2014 World Tour:
Jan 31st - Los Angeles, CA, USA - El Segundo Performing Arts Center
Feb 1st - San Francisco, CA, USA
Feb 2nd - Seattle, WA, USA
Feb 4th - Chicago, IL, USA - The Arcada Theater
Feb 5th - Quebec City, Canada - Theatre Du Capitole
Feb 6th - Montreal, Canada - L'Olympia
Feb 8th - Philadelphia, PA, USA - Keswick Theater
Feb 9th - New York City, NY, USA - Highline Ballroom
Feb 11th - Mexico City, Mexico - Teatro Metropolitan
Feb 13th - São Paulo, Brazil - Carioca Club
Feb 14th - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 15th - Santiago, Chile
Feb 18th to 22nd - Progressive Nation At Sea
Feb 27th - Madrid, Spain - La Rivera
Feb 28th - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 2
March 2nd - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
March 3rd - Rome, Italy - Orion
March 5th - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
March 6th - Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage
March 7th - Munich, Germany - Muffathalle
March 8th - Berlin, Germany - Astra
March 9th - Cologne, Germany - E Werk
March 11th - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
March 12th - London, England - The Forum
March 13th - Tilburg, Holland - 013
March 14th - Tilburg, Holland - 013
March 15th - Paris, France - Le Bataclan
June - Sweden Rock Festival

For more information visit:www.facebook.com/transatlanticmusic
www.transatlanticweb.com

The Flower Kings Reveal New Studio Album

Swedish progressive-rock band The Flower Kings have had a busy year since regrouping in 2012 for the ‘Banks Of Eden’ album, and with a new creative vigor the band are following that with the fantastic new album 'Desolation Rose' due out on 28th October 2013.

The artwork, once again created by Silas Toball, can be viewed below. The band had this to say about the forthcoming release:

"Being somewhat of a political statement, the epic theme of 'Desolation Rose' is a logical step in a time where perpetual war, famine, environmental threats, and religious conflicts dominate the media and our minds.

This is a time to wake up, and the music on this album takes you on a journey where you are forced to question what the mainstream media feed us, and to rethink your whole world view on all of the above.

This is in many ways a typical Flower Kings album but we have also taken it into another realm where we do take chances and where you may struggle to get into the music - or the lyrics - but trust me when I say you will be rewarded, as this may be our most involved, important, and interesting album ever! " - Roine Stolt

Desolation Rose (due out on 28 October 2013):

1. Tower ONE (13:39)
2. Sleeping Bones (4:16)
3. Desolation Road (4:00)
4. White Tuxedoes (6:30)
5. The Resurrected Judas (8:24)
6. Silent Masses (6:17)
7. Last Carnivore (4:22)
8. Dark Fascist Skies (6:05)
9. Blood of Eden (3:12)
10. Silent Graveyards (2:52)

Earlier this year The Flower Kings embarked on a very special tour alongside Neal Morse & Mike Portnoy to celebrate InsideOut Music's 20th Anniversary, playing to sold out crowds across Europe and the US.

Look out for more information and videos in the coming weeks!

Pre-sale starts soon at the Flower Kings web-shop:www.flowerkings.se

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