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WHITE WIZZARD releases new track, “Strike The Iron”

May 21st, 2013

WHITE WIZZARD has launched a new track, “Strike The Iron,” taken from their upcoming third full-length album, The Devils Cut. Due out on June 3rd in Europe via Earache Records and on June 25th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records, The Devils Cut features artwork by Cameron Davis (http://www.cdavisart.com), who is known for his work as the lead character designer and illustrator for the Guitar Hero video game series.

WHITE WIZZARD bassist and main-man JON LEON comments about “Strike The Iron”:

“‘Strike the Iron’ is my favorite WHITE WIZZARD song I have ever written, along with ‘The Sun Also Rises’, which closes the new record.  I am very proud of the arrangement.  I had the verse melody in my head and chorus line before I even picked up the guitar and started writing it.  It has stunning leads by Jake and Will, and Joseph interpreted the vocal melody fantastically and gave so much character to it.  This song really exemplifies everything this line-up is capable of and everyone’s talents really came through on it.  It never lets up and we are very excited to get this one out there live…I expect it to be our opening song for the next couple of years.”

Listen to “Strike the Iron” here.

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WHITE WIZZARD REVEAL ‘THE DEVILS CUT’ ALBUM ARTWORK

April 24th, 2013
WHITE WIZZARD 'THE DEVILS CUT'

WHITE WIZZARD ‘THE DEVILS CUT’

WHITE WIZZARD have revealed the artwork for their upcoming new album, THE DEVILS CUT, which is due to be released on June 3rd in Europe via Earache Records, and June 25th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records.

THE DEVILS CUT is the band’s third full-length release, and features artwork by CAMERON DAVIS, who is known for his work as lead character designer and illustrator for the Guitar Hero video game series.

WHITE WIZZARD bassist and mainman JON LEON comments:

“It was great to work with the amazing artist Cameron Davis again, who also did the art for our album ‘Over the Top’.  Cameron and I live in the same building here in LA and he is a really talented guy.  When he presented me the piece for the album cover, I knew right away it was the one.  It has amazing imagery and depth and is very artful, while making a tongue-in-cheek statement poking some fun at organized religion, which is something I feel strongly about.

“Some of my lyrics on this album and previous albums focus on not letting religion and the cult of group belief blind you from the preservation of thinking for yourself and being an individual, so it ties into that very well, as the statement of the piece is how religion is imprisonment for the soul and how, even within its own confines, it forces its believers into blind group submission.  I think any of us that went to catholic school as a child can relate to that nun!!!  It has ‘classic metal cover’ all over it and it just blew my mind.

“I look forward to this imagery being out there and am proud to have it be a part of White Wizzard.  To have art of this quality to convey the visual aspects of the band is just fantastic.”

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WHITE WIZZARD CONFIRM WEST HOLLYWOOD SHOW WITH LIZZY BORDEN

March 10th, 2013

Los Angeles heavy metallers WHITE WIZZARD have confirmed a show in West Hollywood with veterans LIZZY BORDEN.

WHITE WIZZARD – who are currently recording their new studio album, THE DEVIL’S CUT – will be supporting LIZZY BORDEN at the world famous Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip on April 13th.

WHITE WIZZARD bassist and main man JON LEON comments:

“We are happy to announce White Wizzard will be playing direct support to the classic and amazing band Lizzy Borden at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, April 13.  We go on at 11pm sharp.  If you are in LA make sure you buy tickets.  It’s going to be an amazing show!!!”

THE DEVIL’S CUT is being recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER) at Phase Four Studios in Tempe, Arizona.  The album is the band’s third full-length release, and their first to feature vocalist JOSEPH MICHAEL.  The album is due to be released later this year on Earache Records in Europe and via Century Media/Earache Records in the USA.
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WHITE WIZZARD posts video from in the studio

February 25th, 2013
   
Los Angeles heavy metallers WHITE WIZZARD have posted a new video from the studio where they are recording their brand new album, titled The Devil’s Cut. The studio video features clips of the band recording, as well as a track-by-track breakdown from bassist and main-man Jon Leon. Watch the video now here:

 

WHITE WIZZARD is once again working with producer Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER) at Phase Four Studios in Tempe, Arizona to record The Devil’s Cut, the band’s third full-length album that features new vocalist Joseph Michael. WHITE WIZZARD released a demo in 2012 of one of the new tracks, called “Torpedo of Truth”, which was the band’s first recording to feature Michael. Listen to the track now here:

The Devil’s Cut is due to be released later this year via Century Media Records/Earache Records in the USA and via Earache Records in Europe.

WHITE WIZZARD online:

http://www.whitewizzardofficial.com

http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard

http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD Reveal New Album Title; Update Issued

October 29th, 2012

Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD check in with the following update on their forthcoming new album, expected in early-2013.

Says the band: “The new WW album is written and will be called The Devils Cut. It is 8 songs to tear your heads off. Jon (Leon) is perfecting lyrics and vocal melodies now after having written the best WW yet and Jake (Dreyer) and Will (Wallner) are writing masterful leads that are gonna blow your heads off.

We hope to record early 2013 and have out by spring… stay tuned.”

Updates to follow. More on White Wizzard at this location.

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WHITE WIZZARD TO PERFORM IN TOKYO WITH VOCALIST WYATT ANDERSON

April 21st, 2012

WHITE WIZZARD have confirmed a special show in Tokyo, Japan in support of the band’s latest album, FLYING TIGERS.

WHITE WIZZARD will be performing at Shibuya Club Quattro on May 12th, and as a special treat for fans, the band will be joined by vocalist WYATT ANDERSON, who sang on FLYING TIGERS as well as the band’s first full-length album, OVER THE TOP.

WHITE WIZZARD mainman and bassist JON LEON comments:

“To our fans: We have a big show coming up in Tokyo, Japan on May 12, 2012.  This is to support the Japanese release of Flying Tigers.  Wyatt ‘Screaming Demon’ Anderson has agreed to do this show for our Japanese fans and we will be performing the entire ‘Starman’s Son’ six-song epic from Flying Tigers, as well as many more songs from all releases.  We hope to film some great footage and we are excited for the experience!”

See WHITE WIZZARD live in Japan:

May 12 – Tokyo, Japan – Shibuya Club Quattro

FLYING TIGERS is out now worldwide on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP.  Get the album in Europe at http://bit.ly/a6kLfN or in North America at http://bit.ly/aHWjUL

FLYING TIGERS is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/HDKO3F

Watch WHITE WIZZARD’s music video for the track “Over the Top” at http://youtu.be/FfnIBnz2_zw

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and info at:

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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Los Angeles modern-day heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD are due to kick off a European tour with ICED EARTH this Sunday, October 30th

October 28th, 2011

WHITE WIZZARD wrapped up a North American trek with FIREWIND, ARSIS and NIGHTRAGE last night at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, leaving the band just two days before the start of the European tour in Bochum, Germany on Sunday.

Don’t miss WHITE WIZZARD on tour with ICED EARTH at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD w/ ICED EARTH, FURY UK
Oct. 30 – Bochum, Germany – Zeche
Nov. 01 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg
Nov. 02 – Uden, Netherlands – De Pul
Nov. 03 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
Nov. 04 – London, UK – Islington Academy
Nov. 05 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy
Nov. 06 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy
Nov. 07 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront (WHITE WIZZARD headlining show)
Nov. 08 – Paris, France – Alhambra
Nov. 09 – Lyon, France – Transbordeur
Nov. 10 – Barcelona, Spain – Salamandra 1
Nov. 11 – Madrid, Spain – Sala Heineken
Nov. 12 – Bilbao, Spain – Rock Star Live
Nov. 14 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
Nov. 15 – Rome, Italy – Alpheus
Nov. 18 – Athens, Greece – Gagarin 205
Nov. 19 – Athens, Greece – Gagarin 205
Nov. 20 – Thessaloniki, Greece – Principal Club
Nov. 21 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Yubileina Hall
Nov. 22 – Bucharest, Romania – The Silver Church
Nov. 23 – Belgrade, Serbia – SKC
Nov. 24 – Budapest, Hungary – Club 202
Nov. 25 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Majestic Music Club
Nov. 26 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
Nov. 27 – Vilnius, Lithuania – Forum Palace
Nov. 29 – Riga, Lithuania – Nabaklaba (WHITE WIZZARD headlining show)
Nov. 30 – Tallinn, Estonia – Forum Palace (WHITE WIZZARD headlining show)
Dec. 01 – Helsinki, Finland – Nosturi
Dec. 03 – Copenhagen, Denmark – The Rock
Dec. 04 – Hamburg, Germany – Markthalle
Dec. 06 – Herford, Germany – X
Dec. 07 – Cologne, Germany – Essigfabrik
Dec. 08 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk
Dec. 09 – Geiselwind, Germany – Christmas Metal Festival
Dec. 10 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
Dec. 11 – Ludwigsburg, Germany – Rockfabrik

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_icedearth_tour.jpg

WHITE WIZZARD’s new album, FLYING TIGERS, is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP at http://j.mp/a6kLfN, or on iTunes at http://bit.ly/qkYmbG

FLYING TIGERS is due to be released in North America on November 15th.  Pre-order the album now at http://j.mp/aHWjUL

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and information at:

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD MAINMAN DISCUSSES APPROACH TO WRITING ‘FLYING TIGERS’

September 16th, 2011

Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD are preparing to release their brand new album, FLYING TIGERS, on Monday, September 19th in Europe.  The album will be released in North America on November 15th.

Ahead of the release of FLYING TIGERS, WHITE WIZZARD bassist and mainman JON LEON took some time to speak to Victor Ruiz of Mars Attacks Radio about the band’s approach to writing the new album and the expectations of following on from their critically-acclaimed debut album, OVER THE TOP.

JON LEON comments:

“I didn’t go into Flying Tigers feeling like there was any debt to prove anything to anybody.  Everything with me, with the writing of White Wizzard, has been pretty much a natural flow, and it’s been exactly what I’ve been feeling at the time and what’s come out of me – none of it’s contrived.  I’m just pretty much a Rush geek and an Iron Maiden geek that loves music, that finally got sick of compromising being in different bands and just decided to form this band not caring if ten people showed up, and I still write like that.  I feel blessed that people have reacted so positively to White Wizzard; I’m really, really happy to see that something that I did just kind of on a whim, to form the band I wanted to form and make the music I want, has at least resonated with some people and hopefully it will continue to do so.

“I’m really just focused on myself and our fans, and anybody else that is judging us or feeling like we need to prove something to them, I really am not worried about.  At the end of the day I’m very, very proud of this record and I think it’s the best thing I feel I’ve ever done musically as an artist, and I feel like White Wizzard’s continuing to progress and I’m progressing as a writer.  It was a pleasure to make this record and it’s definitely a very exciting time for me as far as what we’re going to be putting out.”

Get more news and interviews from Mars Attacks at http://marsattacksradio.com

FLYING TIGERS features the core WHITE WIZZARD line-up of bassist, songwriter and founding member JON LEON, drummer GIOVANNI DURST and studio vocalist WYATT ANDERSON, who featured on the band’s debut album, OVER THE TOP.  The new album was once again recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN in Phoenix, Arizona.

FLYING TIGERS is available to pre-order now on CD, as well as limited edition coloured vinyl in the following quantities and colours:

100 – Purple
200 – Yellow
300 – Clear & White Mix
400 – Black

Pre-order the album now on CD and limited edition vinyl in Europe at http://j.mp/a6kLfN or in North America at http://j.mp/aHWjUL

FLYING TIGERS is also available to pre-order on iTunes at http://bit.ly/mSAp3z

See WHITE WIZZARD on tour at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD w/ FIREWIND, ARSIS, NIGHTRAGE
Oct. 09 – St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theater
Oct. 10 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Oct. 11 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
Oct. 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
Oct. 13 – Hampton, NH – Wally’s
Oct. 14 – Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques
Oct. 15 – Ottawa, ON – Maverick’s
Oct. 16 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
Oct. 18 – Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s
Oct. 19 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Oct. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – The Osborne Village Inn
Oct. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
Oct. 22 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
Oct. 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
Oct. 24 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
Oct. 25 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Oct. 26 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Oct. 27 – Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

View the North American tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_tour_oct11.jpg

WHITE WIZZARD w/ ICED EARTH, FURY UK
Oct. 30 – Bochum, Germany – Zeche
Nov. 01 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg
Nov. 02 – Uden, Netherlands – De Pul
Nov. 03 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
Nov. 04 – London, UK – Islington Academy
Nov. 05 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy
Nov. 06 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy
Nov. 08 – Paris, France – Alhambra
Nov. 09 – Lyon, France – Transbordeur
Nov. 10 – Barcelona, Spain – Salamandra 1
Nov. 11 – Madrid, Spain – Sala Heineken
Nov. 12 – Bilbao, Spain – Rock Star Live
Nov. 14 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
Nov. 15 – Rome, Italy – Alpheus
Nov. 18 – Athens, Greece – Gagarin 205
Nov. 19 – Athens, Greece – Gagarin 205
Nov. 20 – Thessaloniki, Greece – Principal Club
Nov. 21 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Yubileina Hall
Nov. 22 – Bucharest, Romania – The Silver Church
Nov. 23 – Belgrade, Serbia – SKC
Nov. 24 – Budapest, Hungary – Club 202
Nov. 25 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Majestic Music Club
Nov. 26 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
Nov. 27 – Vilnius, Lithuania – Forum Palace
Dec. 01 – Helsinki, Finland – Nosturi
Dec. 03 – Copenhagen, Denmark – The Rock
Dec. 04 – Hamburg, Germany – Markthalle
Dec. 06 – Herford, Germany – X
Dec. 07 – Cologne, Germany – Essigfabrik
Dec. 08 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk
Dec. 09 – Geiselwind, Germany – Christmas Metal Festival
Dec. 10 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
Dec. 11 – Ludwigsburg, Germany – Rockfabrik

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_icedearth_tour.jpg

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and info at:

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD BASSIST EXPLAINS “FLYING TIGERS” ALBUM TITLE

September 8th, 2011

Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD are preparing for the release of their new album, FLYING TIGERS, which hits stores in Europe on September 19th and in North America on November 15th.

The band’s bassist and mainman JON LEON recently took some time to speak to Classic Rock magazine about the meaning behind FLYING TIGERS, a tribute to a legendary World War II fighter squadron.

JON LEON comments:

“When I wrote the music and lyrics for this song, it just seemed so visual that it lent itself to being the album title.  The Flying Tigers was the name given to the First American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force, and they took on the Japanese, who had far superior aircraft, with incredible success.  Their kill to death ratio was amazing.”

View the original article on Classic Rock’s website at http://bit.ly/p045Ch

Classic Rock are also offering a free download of a new WHITE WIZZARD track, “Starchild”, which was recently featured as their “Track of the Day”.  Get your free MP3 download now at http://bit.ly/qn6JEN

FLYING TIGERS features the core WHITE WIZZARD line-up of bassist, songwriter and founding member JON LEON, drummer GIOVANNI DURST and studio vocalist WYATT ANDERSON, who featured on the band’s debut album, OVER THE TOP.  The album was once again recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN in Phoenix, Arizona.

FLYING TIGERS is available to pre-order now on CD, as well as limited edition coloured vinyl in the following quantities and colours:

100 – Purple
200 – Yellow
300 – Clear & White Mix
400 – Black

Pre-order the album now on CD and limited edition vinyl in Europe at http://j.mp/a6kLfN or in North America at http://j.mp/aHWjUL

FLYING TIGERS is due to be released on iTunes worldwide on September 19th and is available to pre-order now at http://bit.ly/mSAp3z

See WHITE WIZZARD live with touring vocalist MICHAEL GREMIO at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD w/ FIREWIND, ARSIS, NIGHTRAGE
Oct. 09 – St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theater
Oct. 10 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Oct. 11 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
Oct. 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
Oct. 13 – Hampton, NH – Wally’s
Oct. 14 – Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques
Oct. 15 – Ottawa, ON – Maverick’s
Oct. 16 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
Oct. 18 – Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s
Oct. 19 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Oct. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – The Osborne Village Inn
Oct. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
Oct. 22 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
Oct. 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
Oct. 24 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
Oct. 25 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Oct. 26 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Oct. 27 – Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_tour_oct11.jpg

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and info at:

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD: FREE CLASSIC ROCK “TRACK OF THE DAY” DOWNLOAD

August 23rd, 2011

A new track from Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD, titled “Starchild”, is featured as Classic Rock magazine’s free “Track of the Day”.

The new song comes from WHITE WIZZARD’s incredible new album, FLYING TIGERS, which is due to be released on September 19th in Europe and November 15th in North America.

To get your free “Starchild” MP3 download, head to http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/track-of-the-day-white-wizzard-2

FLYING TIGERS features the core WHITE WIZZARD line-up of bassist, songwriter and founding member JON LEON, drummer GIOVANNI DURST and studio vocalist WYATT ANDERSON, who featured on the band’s debut album, OVER THE TOP.  The album was once again recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN in Phoenix, Arizona.

FLYING TIGERS is available to pre-order now worldwide on iTunes.  Listen to audio samples for the entire album and pre-order your copy at http://bit.ly/mSAp3z

See WHITE WIZZARD live with touring vocalist MICHAEL GREMIO at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD w/ FIREWIND, ARSIS, NIGHTRAGE
Oct. 09 – St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theater
Oct. 10 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Oct. 11 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
Oct. 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
Oct. 13 – Hampton, NH – Wally’s
Oct. 14 – Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques
Oct. 15 – Ottawa, ON – Maverick’s
Oct. 16 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
Oct. 18 – Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s
Oct. 19 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Oct. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – The Osborne Village Inn
Oct. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
Oct. 22 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
Oct. 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
Oct. 24 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
Oct. 25 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Oct. 26 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Oct. 27 – Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_firewindtour.jpg

Get WHITE WIZZARD’s debut album, OVER THE TOP, on CD and vinyl LP in Europe at http://j.mp/a6kLfN or in North America at http://j.mp/aHWjUL

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and info at:

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MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD: NEW SONG “STARCHILD” AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

July 26th, 2011

Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD have released a brand new song, titled “Starchild”.

“Starchild” is the first new song from the band’s forthcoming new album, FLYING TIGERS, which is due to be released on September 19th.  The track features studio vocalist WYATT ANDERSON and incorporates a powerful arena rock sound that stands out from the band’s usual fist-pumping heavy metal anthems.

Listen to the new track, “Starchild”:

FLYING TIGERS features the core WHITE WIZZARD line-up of bassist, songwriter and founding member JON LEON, drummer GIOVANNI DURST and studio vocalist WYATT ANDERSON, who featured on the band’s debut album, OVER THE TOP.  The album was once again recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN in Phoenix, Arizona.

FLYING TIGERS is available to pre-order now worldwide on iTunes.  Listen to audio samples for the entire album and pre-order your copy at http://bit.ly/mSAp3z

View the FLYING TIGERS cover art at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_flyingtigers.jpg

See WHITE WIZZARD live with touring vocalist MICHAEL GREMIO at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD w/ JETTBLACK
Sep. 11 – Exeter, UK – TBC
Sep. 12 – Southampton, UK – Joiners
Sep. 13 – Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
Sep. 14 – Glasgow, UK – Cathouse
Sep. 15 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
Sep. 16 – Manchester, UK – Alter Ego
Sep. 17 – London, UK – Underworld
Sep. 18 – Tilburg, Netherlands – Incubate Festival *
Sep. 22 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix *
Sep. 23 – Drachten, Netherlands – Iduna *
Sep. 24 – Leiden, Netherlands – BB Metal Bar *
Sep. 25 – Cologne, Germany – Underground
Sep. 27 – Hamburg, Germany – Logo
Sep. 28 – Berlin, Germany – K17
Sep. 29 – Munich, Germany – Feierwerk
(* no JETTBLACK)

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_toursep11.jpg

WHITE WIZZARD w/ FIREWIND, ARSIS, NIGHTRAGE
Oct. 09 – St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theater
Oct. 10 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Oct. 11 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
Oct. 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
Oct. 13 – Hampton, NH – Wally’s
Oct. 14 – Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques
Oct. 15 – Ottawa, ON – Maverick’s
Oct. 16 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
Oct. 18 – Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s
Oct. 19 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Oct. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – The Osborne Village Inn
Oct. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
Oct. 22 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
Oct. 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
Oct. 24 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
Oct. 25 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Oct. 26 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Oct. 27 – Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

Get WHITE WIZZARD’s debut album, OVER THE TOP, on CD and vinyl LP in Europe at http://j.mp/a6kLfN or in North America at http://j.mp/aHWjUL

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and information at:

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MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD BROADEN THEIR TRADITIONAL METAL SOUND ON NEW ALBUM ‘FLYING TIGERS’

July 19th, 2011

Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD have officially revealed the details for their forthcoming new album, titled FLYING TIGERS.

FLYING TIGERS features twelve new tracks and expands on the band’s traditional heavy metal blueprint, with songs ranging from fist-pumping NWOBHM-style anthems, through the arena rock power of “Starchild”, to a six-track epic concept piece featuring science-fiction and philosophical elements tied together with a progressive vibe.

FLYING TIGERS features the core WHITE WIZZARD line-up of bassist, songwriter and founding member JON LEON, drummer GIOVANNI DURST and studio vocalist WYATT ANDERSON, who featured on the band’s debut album, OVER THE TOP.  The album was once again recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN in Phoenix, Arizona.

The full track listing for FLYING TIGERS is as follows:

01. Fight to the Death
02. West L.A. Nights
03. Starchild
04. Flying Tigers
05. Night Train to Tokyo
06. Night Stalker
07. Fall of Atlantis
08. Blood on the Pyramids
09. Demons and Diamonds
10. Dark Alien Overture
11. War of the Worlds
12. Starman’s Son

View the FLYING TIGERS cover art at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_flyingtigers.jpg

FLYING TIGERS is due to be released on September 19th and is available to pre-order now on iTunes worldwide.  Pre-order the album and listen to audio samples for all of the tracks on iTunes at http://bit.ly/mSAp3z

FLYING TIGERS is also available to pre-order in Europe on CD with free shipping from Play.com at http://bit.ly/oR4A7W

Don’t miss WHITE WIZZARD live with touring vocalist MICHAEL GREMIO at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD w/ JETTBLACK
Sep. 11 – Exeter, UK – TBC
Sep. 12 – Southampton, UK – Joiners
Sep. 13 – Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
Sep. 14 – Glasgow, UK – Cathouse
Sep. 15 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
Sep. 16 – Manchester, UK – Alter Ego
Sep. 17 – London, UK – Underworld
Sep. 18 – Tilburg, Netherlands – Incubate Festival *
Sep. 22 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix *
Sep. 23 – Drachten, Netherlands – Iduna *
Sep. 24 – Leiden, Netherlands – BB Metal Bar *
Sep. 25 – Cologne, Germany – Underground
Sep. 27 – Hamburg, Germany – Logo
Sep. 28 – Berlin, Germany – K17
Sep. 29 – Munich, Germany – Feierwerk
(* no JETTBLACK)

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_toursep11.jpg

WHITE WIZZARD w/ FIREWIND, ARSIS, NIGHTRAGE
Oct. 09 – St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theater
Oct. 10 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Oct. 11 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx
Oct. 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
Oct. 13 – Hampton, NH – Wally’s
Oct. 14 – Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques
Oct. 15 – Ottawa, ON – Maverick’s
Oct. 16 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
Oct. 18 – Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s
Oct. 19 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Oct. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – The Osborne Village Inn
Oct. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
Oct. 22 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
Oct. 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
Oct. 24 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
Oct. 25 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Oct. 26 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Oct. 27 – Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

Get WHITE WIZZARD’s debut album, OVER THE TOP, on CD and vinyl LP in Europe at http://j.mp/a6kLfN or in North America at http://j.mp/aHWjUL

Watch WHITE WIZZARD’s music video for the track “Over the Top” here:

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and information at:

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH FORBIDDEN STARTS TONIGHT

June 9th, 2011
White Wizzard - Oct.2010 Promo Photo

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Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD are due to kick off a North American tour tonight, June 9th, at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood.

WHITE WIZZARD will be joining reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN for the three-week tour, along with REVOCATION and HAVOK.

WHITE WIZZARD bassist and founding member JON LEON comments:

“The band is in heavy rehearsals and firing on all cylinders.  We have never sounded better.  We have our work cut out for us, as we are going out with three amazingly talented groups.  I am a fan of every band on the bill and Forbidden were my heroes growing up.  It is going to be an amazing time!!!  Come out and see for yourselves…  Long live metal!!”

Don’t miss WHITE WIZZARD on tour with FORBIDDEN, REVOCATION and HAVOK at the following shows:

June 09 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
June 11 – Sparks, NV – The Alley
June 12 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
June 13 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
June 14 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
June 15 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
June 16 – Edmonton, AB – The Pawn Shop
June 17 – Regina, SK – Riddell Center
June 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Royal Albert Arms
June 20 – Milwaukee, WI – Mad Planet
June 21 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club
June 22 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
June 23 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
June 24 – Trenton, NJ – The Backstage at Championship Bar
June 25 – Columbus, OH – Alrosa Villa
June 26 – St. Louis, MO – Fubar
June 27 – Kansas City, MO – The Beaumont Club
June 29 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
June 30 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
July 01 – Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse
July 02 – Escondido, CA – JT’s Limelight

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ww_forbidden2011.jpg

WHITE WIZZARD recently finished recording their new studio album with producer RALPH PATLAN (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER, BONDED BY BLOOD).  The follow-up to their 2010 debut full-length is due to be released on September 19th.

Get OVER THE TOP on CD and vinyl LP in North America at http://j.mp/aHWjUL or in Europe at http://j.mp/a6kLfN

Watch WHITE WIZZARD’s official music video for the track “Over the Top” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnIBnz2_zw

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and info at:

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD CONFIRMS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH FORBIDDEN

April 13th, 2011
White Wizzard - Oct.2010 Promo Photo

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Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD have confirmed a North American tour with reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN.

WHITE WIZZARD will be kicking off the tour on June 9th at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood with FORBIDDEN, plus REVOCATION and HAVOK.  The shows will be WHITE WIZZARD’s first since the return of vocalist WYATT “THE SCREAMING DEMON” ANDERSON.

WHITE WIZZARD bassist and founding member JON LEON comments:

“I am very excited to be touring with Forbidden.  Forbidden was my favorite band of the Bay Area thrash/metal scene back in the day when I was a kid.  I also hold them in the highest regard in musicianship, song writing and technical ability.

“Their first three albums, ‘Forbidden Evil’, ‘Twisted Into Form’, and ‘Distortion’ were all big influences on me and inspired me to want to be a musician.  I saw many a show back then, and there was no band in that scene that could pull off a live show better than Forbidden.  Russ is one of the few GREAT singers in metal history and he is the best of ALL TIME in the history of thrash.  That includes the so called ‘Big Four’.

“I was so bummed they split in the late ’90s, and when they reunited I went up to the Bay Area to see them and it was still magic.  I have seen them twice since and they are just getting better and better.

“It is great to go open for a band I respect so much and the best part will be being able to watch their set every night!!  Forbidden is a special band and it is great they are back making music and touring again.  We are very thrilled to be along for the ride this time.”

Catch WHITE WIZZARD on tour with FORBIDDEN, REVOCATION and HAVOK at the following shows:

June 09 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
June 11 – Sparks, NV – The Alley
June 12 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
June 13 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
June 14 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
June 15 – Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
June 16 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
June 17 – Regina, SK – Riddell Center
June 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Royal Albert Arms
June 20 – Milwaukee, WI – Mad Planet
June 21 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club
June 22 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
June 23 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
June 24 – Trenton, NJ – Championship Bar and Grill (at The Backstage)
June 25 – Columbus, OH – Alrosa Villa
June 26 – St. Louis, MO – Fubar
June 27 – Kansas City, MO – The Beaumont Club
June 29 – Denver, CO – The Marquis Theater
June 30 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
July 01 – Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse
July 02 – Escondido, CA – JT’s Limelight

WHITE WIZZARD were recently in the studio recording the follow-up to their 2010 debut full-length album, OVER THE TOP.  The band are once again working with producer RALPH PATLAN (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER, BONDED BY BLOOD).  The new album is due to be released later this year on Earache Records.

Get OVER THE TOP now on CD or LP in North America at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_706 or in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_737

Watch WHITE WIZZARD’s official music video for the track “Over the Top”


 

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MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

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WHITE WIZZARD ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF VOCALIST, WYATT ANDERSON

February 2nd, 2011

Los Angeles traditional metal heroes, WHITE WIZZARD are pleased to announce the return of vocalist, Wyatt Anderson. Affectionately known as “The Screamin’ Demon,” the fan favorite who previously appeared on the band’s sophomore release, OVER THE TOP has rejoined the band as the full-time frontman. He replaces Peter Ellis, who’s US visa issues prevented him from participating in any long term recording or touring plans. Wyatt Anderson is currently recording vocals for the band’s next release and will be a part of the band’s 2011 world tour.

Here is WHITE WIZZARD mainman, Jon Leon with a brief statement on the reunion:

“I am happy to announce that vocalist Wyatt Anderson has rejoined White Wizzard. I want to first and foremost thank Peter Ellis for giving us his all during the last few months. He is a great guy and we wish him all the best. I am sure he will find a great band and he will always be a part of us.

In the end Wyatt and I were able to find a way to make it work. It is what the fans have asked for as well. We know we had something special with Wyatt singing and myself writing, and we want to progress on that chemistry and keep moving forward. We found a way to work around some obstacles so we can pick up where we left off. Over the Top was an album we are both proud of. We are now recording the follow up due out early summer. We plan massive touring in 2011 as well. Thanks to our fans and I am proud and happy to say the screamin’ demon is back.”

Here is a statement from “The Screamin’ Demon” himself:

“Sometimes, people have to take a step back to gain perspective of their lives. That’s what I did. I didn’t see myself getting what I had always wanted out of a band at the level that White Wizzard was. I didn’t like being told what to do, not realizing that it was not only for the benefit of the band, but also for my benefit. Once I had stepped back, though, I began to see that I WAS getting what I had always wanted, it was just coming at a slower rate than what I had expected. Most people who dream of being in a professional band, spend their lives in pursuit of that dream, and never even come close; and I had just given it up. Fortunately, there is a silver lining to this story. White Wizzard and I have reconciled our differences, and I am proud to say that I will once again be handling the vocal duties. This is going to be an exciting time for all in the White Wizzard camp, and I look forward to seeing all of you fans out there once again.”

View a photo of the reunited Jon and Wyatt in the studio here:

http://earacherecords.com/myspace/DemonsReturn2011.jpg

As previously mentioned, the arrival of Wyatt Anderson brings the departure of Peter Ellis. This split was 100% amicable and everyone in the WHITE WIZZARD camp wishes him well in his future endeavors. Here is a parting statement from Peter:

“My departure from White Wizzard was due to the fact that it just proved impossible to get things done in time to keep up with the time schedule with me being based in London and the band being in Los Angeles because of complications that came up regarding my US VISA. The goal was for me to be a long term member of the band and I am very sorry that things didn’t work out. I have had an amazing experience being the lead singer for the band and I found Jon being a true gentleman and one of the easiest people to work with. I would also like to thank Earache for giving me the chance to be on the “Shooting Star” single and for being so nice to me since day one and most importantly I’d like to thank all the fans for being so supportive of me and making me feel so loved! I have already started working on a new band here in London and we are going to be doing some really cool things in the new year. Expect more news about that soon. Meanwhile keep checking my faceb ook and myspace pages for updates.”

WHITE WIZZARD
is currently in the studio with producer Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER, BONDED BY BLOOD) recording their new album to be released in Spring 2011.

WHITE WIZZARD‘s debut album, OVER THE TOP, is available now worldwide on CD and LP.  Get the album now in North America at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_706

Watch Wyatt demonstrate why he earned the nickname “The Screamin’ Demon” in   the video for “Over The Top”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnIBnz2_zw

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to:

MySpacehttp://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard

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