Psychotic Waltz/Nevermore/Symphony X Euro tour

[PureXul]

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=146892



Who do we have to beg to get a tour package like this in the US?

 

[zedowns]

I hope at least Psychotic Waltz can hop on that LA show Symphony X is playing here.

 

[pollution]

Yeah this is a terrific tour package and one I can't miss! Unless they add more dates including Finland I'm definitely going for the Stuttgart show and possibly the two dates in the Netherlands which happen to be on a weekend.

 

[No Username]

Anyone else wondering why NeverAgain is on this bill?

 

[BenMech]

Anyone else wondering why NeverAgain is on this bill?

Well, they're the only ones still releasing music.

 

[Matt Crooks]

Anyone else wondering why NeverAgain is on this bill?

To sell tickets?

 

[No Username]

Well, they're the only ones still releasing music.

If you would call it that?

 

[No Username]

To sell tickets?

I guess there are instances when some fans will come to see a middle act.

I have two Nevermore albums, purchased blind after hearing they were coming to PP, and went MEH.

Personal taste, true. But I don't see how their style meshes with the other bands on this bill.

IMO it makes as much sense to put Kenny Chesney in that slot.

 

[DuchessOfDork]

If you would call it that?

Oh snap.

 

[dcowboys311]

If you would call it that?

You like Brokencyde, don't you.

 

[Claus / Intromental]

I guess there are instances when some fans will come to see a middle act.

You do realize that this tour is not booked for your personal benefit, right?
You do realize that Nevermore has a big name around the "power/progressive" metal circles, right?
You do realize that this tour is in Europe where Nevermore has a much larger name than over here in the US, right?

 

[Cheiron]

Since when should a show/tour have 3 bands that sound alike? That is a kickass lineup -because- of the diversity, yet similar in that all have clean vocalists and are progressive driven bands.

 

[Jasonic]

I believe Candlemass was originally to take part in this, per a tweet Warrel made a while back.

 

[nomisofsiman]

I've honestly never heard of psychotic Waltz. In terms of the other two, I think both are bands that due to their diversity can fit with a lot of other different bands. This fits a whole lot more than if they were to have an extreme metal outfit touring with them.

 

[Harvester]

I've honestly never heard of psychotic Waltz.

*sigh*

 

[VenomGA]

I've honestly never heard of psychotic Waltz.

WOW!!! well here it is band history for you:
Psychotic Waltz is a progressive metal band formed in El Cajon, California in 1988.
The first incarnation of the band was under the name Aslan,[2] after a character in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. With money earned from local shows and T-shirt sales, they recorded a self-titled demo tape in 1986. After discovering another band with the same name, they changed theirs to Psychotic Waltz and recorded a new four-song demo in 1988.

In 1990, they debuted with their independently financed debut A Social Grace, which was released in Europe via a licensing deal with the German label Rising Sun Productions.[3] The album was very well received in Europe, being named album of the month in some European magazines,[citation needed] The situation in US was more difficult, as the album was released under the band's own Sub Sonic Records label. With practically no promotion and minimal distribution, it remained an extremely underground item. In 1991, the band appeared in the Dynamo Festival in Holland.

After the tour, the band's guitarist, Dan Rock, suffered a near-fatal accident after falling off a bridge while rappelling.[3] The band went on to record their second album, Into the Everflow.[4] The album was recorded from August–October, 1992, at Phoenix Studios in Herne, Germany, and was produced by Mekong Delta (band)'s main man, Ralph Hubert. After recording the album, but before its release, the band did a small tour while Dan Rock recovered from his accident. The CD was released in Europe on Dream Circle Records, and was very well received, getting album of the month honors in many European magazines.[citation needed] After Rock recovered, the band was nominated as the Best Hard Rock band at the 1992 San Diego Music Awards.[5]

By that time, the band was at the peak of its popularity. They signed with Ralph Hubert's own label, Zardoz Music, for their third album, Mosquito. Recording took place in late 1994 in Record Plant and Madhatter studios in Los Angeles, with the help of the famous metal producer Scott Burns. The initial response for this album was mixed, as the more conventional songwriting that the band followed led some hardcore fans of the band to label it as a sell-out. This was the last album that was recorded with their initial lineup, as bassist Ward Evans left the band after two tours in Europe and was replaced with Phil Cuttino.

They entered the studio once again in 1996, for what proved to be their last studio work together, Bleeding. This time, Scott Burns did the engineering, but the record was mixed by Dan Rock and engineer Woody Barber. Before the band started touring in support for the new album, guitarist Brian McAlpine announced that he would not be able to follow the band due to familial obligations. He was replaced by Steve Cox for the band's final two European tours. Phil Cuttino filmed a promotional video for the track "Faded". This proved to be disastrous for the band, as a crew member sued the band in April 1998,[6] claiming that a light on the set caused him to go blind.

The lengthy court battle that followed, coupled with the different musical interests that the band members had, contributed in the band's demise. Buddy Lackey was the first to leave the band. For a short while, the remaining band members tried to continue with the band, but eventually each went his own way. Rock recorded two instrumental albums with his project Darkstar. Norm Leggio and Steve Cox created the band Teabag, and Buddy Lackey formed the band Deadsoul Tribe, where he performs using his real name, Devon Graves. Psychotic Waltz reunited in 2010 to do an European Tour with Nevermore and Symphony X.

 

[AngraRULES]

...it makes as much sense to put Kenny Chesney in that slot.

**sigh**

Really? You can't understand WHY Nevermore is on this bill? You really see *no* similarities between SX, PW and NM?

Let me guess... you don't see the fact that they're both big, established bands in the metal scene? You have no idea why their fanbase overlaps so much? Hmm, SX and Nevermore have actually been on tour together (Gigantour). Let me think... heavy riffing in both bands? Check. Amazing guitar solos? Check. Vocalists that put a lot of emotion and have vocal melodies that are amazing? Check. Two of the best guitarists in the whole world? Check. Music that crosses the boundaries between Power, Progressive and sometimes even Thrash metal? Check.

Maybe you're right. Maybe although they have so much in common, they really have nothing in common.

 

[nomisofsiman]

Update: listened to some samples on Youtube. Good stuff. I really don't understand why people don't think these bands fit together though. Whatever.

 

[nomisofsiman]

WOW!!! well here it is band history for you:
Psychotic Waltz is a progressive metal band formed in El Cajon, California in 1988.
The first incarnation of the band was under the name Aslan,[2] after a character in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. With money earned from local shows and T-shirt sales, they recorded a self-titled demo tape in 1986. After discovering another band with the same name, they changed theirs to Psychotic Waltz and recorded a new four-song demo in 1988.

In 1990, they debuted with their independently financed debut A Social Grace, which was released in Europe via a licensing deal with the German label Rising Sun Productions.[3] The album was very well received in Europe, being named album of the month in some European magazines,[citation needed] The situation in US was more difficult, as the album was released under the band's own Sub Sonic Records label. With practically no promotion and minimal distribution, it remained an extremely underground item. In 1991, the band appeared in the Dynamo Festival in Holland.

After the tour, the band's guitarist, Dan Rock, suffered a near-fatal accident after falling off a bridge while rappelling.[3] The band went on to record their second album, Into the Everflow.[4] The album was recorded from August–October, 1992, at Phoenix Studios in Herne, Germany, and was produced by Mekong Delta (band)'s main man, Ralph Hubert. After recording the album, but before its release, the band did a small tour while Dan Rock recovered from his accident. The CD was released in Europe on Dream Circle Records, and was very well received, getting album of the month honors in many European magazines.[citation needed] After Rock recovered, the band was nominated as the Best Hard Rock band at the 1992 San Diego Music Awards.[5]

By that time, the band was at the peak of its popularity. They signed with Ralph Hubert's own label, Zardoz Music, for their third album, Mosquito. Recording took place in late 1994 in Record Plant and Madhatter studios in Los Angeles, with the help of the famous metal producer Scott Burns. The initial response for this album was mixed, as the more conventional songwriting that the band followed led some hardcore fans of the band to label it as a sell-out. This was the last album that was recorded with their initial lineup, as bassist Ward Evans left the band after two tours in Europe and was replaced with Phil Cuttino.

They entered the studio once again in 1996, for what proved to be their last studio work together, Bleeding. This time, Scott Burns did the engineering, but the record was mixed by Dan Rock and engineer Woody Barber. Before the band started touring in support for the new album, guitarist Brian McAlpine announced that he would not be able to follow the band due to familial obligations. He was replaced by Steve Cox for the band's final two European tours. Phil Cuttino filmed a promotional video for the track "Faded". This proved to be disastrous for the band, as a crew member sued the band in April 1998,[6] claiming that a light on the set caused him to go blind.

The lengthy court battle that followed, coupled with the different musical interests that the band members had, contributed in the band's demise. Buddy Lackey was the first to leave the band. For a short while, the remaining band members tried to continue with the band, but eventually each went his own way. Rock recorded two instrumental albums with his project Darkstar. Norm Leggio and Steve Cox created the band Teabag, and Buddy Lackey formed the band Deadsoul Tribe, where he performs using his real name, Devon Graves. Psychotic Waltz reunited in 2010 to do an European Tour with Nevermore and Symphony X.

I can see now why I've never heard of them.

 

[dcowboys311]

I only got into Psychotic Waltz recently. Known the name for years but never bothered to try them out. Great band. They aren't exactly that well-known so I don't know why they're headlining (although some people could argue the same thing for Sanctuary and piss me off...). But yeah, cool band, great tour package, Nevermore is a million times better than anything No Username likes.