| News release: Rockdetector, the world�s biggest Rock devoted database, is looking for bands to appear on two compilation CDs as part of their ongoing book series. The first is �Rockdetector A-Z of 80s Rock�, scheduled for early 2003 publication. Says Editor in chief Garry Sharpe-Young, "This is an important book for us because it sees the book series starting to cover the more melodic end of the Rock spectrum. Previously we have put our efforts into chronicling the extreme side of Metal. Those books have been so successful we are looking at revised versions for the future. For this CD we are looking for bands that either were operational in the 80s or are heavily influenced by that era- bands into a kind of CRUE, RATT, DOKKEN type of vibe. Not so much AOR, that is for a future book. However, I`d like to hear bands getting a bit experimental, I think a Stoner version of `Shout At The Devil` might be cool! Although the book is called �80s Rock� it does include many bands that formed as late as 2000! There is no fee for inclusion, we will just pick bands we deem worthy. Got some exciting names already lined up." �80s Rock� is a 400 page documentation of the era, ranging from the very biggest 70s acts that blossomed during that period, the Los Angeles Glam explosion right through to artists firmly rooted in that epoch. "I�m proud to say that the fabled Dave Reynolds wrote a good chunk of this book" says Garry. "After all, how on earth can you seriously write up the stories of KISS, ANGEL, WHITE LION and BRITNY FOX without Dave�s input? Dave�s knowledge of this era is just huge and the book benefits hugely from his input." The second book is a history of BLACK SABBATH from 1980 to the present day. It will include exclusive interviews with many of the major players plus a lot of surprises. Again, an accompanying CD is planned. "We�re looking for something different from bands here" Garry states. "This latter half of Sabbath�s history includes, in my opinion, some of Tony Iommi�s greatest work with such world class vocalists as Glenn Hughes, Ian Gillan, Tony Martin, Ray Gillen and of course Ronnie James Dio. We don�t want straight covers here. We are seeking bands who find inspiration in those songs and are able to give a radical slant on them so expect a full range from AOR to Grindcore. I hope we can pull this CD off because it could be something really special." Interested parties should contact [email protected] for further information on inclusion. Check out the BLACK SABBATH entry at WWW.ROCKDETECTOR.COM for songs eligible for the CD. Sarah Jarvis Available now: ROCKDETECTOR: OZZY OSBOURNE. 350 pages http://www.cherryred.co.uk/books/ozzy.htm ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of BLACK METAL. 400 pages. http://www.cherryred.co.uk/books/blackmetal.htm ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of DEATH METAL. 400 pages http://www.cherryred.co.uk/books/deathmetal.htm ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of THRASH METAL. 350 pages plus CD http://www.cherryred.co.uk/books/thrashmetal.htm Forthcoming: ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of DOOM, GOTHIC & STONER. 350 pages plus CD http://www.cherryred.co.uk/books/doommetal.htm ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of POWER METAL. 350 pages plus CD 2003 confirmed titles: ROCKDETECTOR: BLACK SABBATH. 350 pages ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of 80S ROCK. ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of NU-METAL ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of HARDCORE ROCKDETECTOR A-Z of AOR |
