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DEEP PURPLE will release its new album, "Whoosh!", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The legendary rockers' 21st studio LP was once again helmed by Canadian producer Bob Ezrin (KISS, PINK FLOYD, ALICE COOPER), who also worked on DEEP PURPLE's last two studio albums, 2017's "Infinite" and 2013's "Now What?!" Together they created the most versatile album in their collaboration. DEEP PURPLE "stretched out in all directions" without any limitation, letting their creativity go. "DEEP PURPLE is putting the Deep back into Purple" was the half-joking motto in the studio after the first songs made it clear that Ezrin and PURPLE were on their path to creating an album pushing the boundaries of time, while voicing their resentment about the current situation of the world and addressing all generations. "Whoosh!" will be available as limited CD+DVD mediabook (including the one-hour feature "Roger Glover And Bob Ezrin In Conversation" and, for the first time, the full live performance at Hellfest 2017 as video), 2LP+DVD edition, limited boxset and digital. "We've included everything that made the whole band smile, including Bob Ezrin. We've always enjoyed making music and having the incredible luxury of a loyal audience," said guitarist Steve Morse. Track listing: 01. Throw My Bones 02. Drop The Weapon 03. We're All The Same In The Dark 04. Nothing At All 05. No Need To Shout 06. Step By Step 07. What The What 08. The Long Way Round 09. The Power Of The Moon 10. Remission Possible 11. Man Alive 12. And The Address 13. Dancing In My Sleep DEEP PURPLE will embark on a full European tour starting in late May. Confirmed dates: May 31 - Moscow - Megasport Ice Palace (RU) Jun. 03 - Istanbul - Lifepark (TR) Jun. 06 - Athens - Rockwave Festival (Terravibe Park) (GR) Jun. 20 - Clisson - HellFest (FR) Jun. 21 - Dessel - Graspop Metal Meeting (BE) Jun. 24 - Hamburg - Stadtpark Freilichtbühne (DE) Jun. 25 - Aalborg - Skovdalen (Open Air) (DK) Jun. 27 - Oslo - Tons of Rock Ekeberg (NO) Jun. 30 - Paris (Boulogne Billancourt) - La Seine Musicale (FR) Jul. 01 - Nimes - Festival De Nimes Les Arenes (FR) Jul. 03 - Klam - Clam Rock (AT) Jul. 04 - Eisenstadt - Lovely Days (AT) Jul. 06 - Bologna - Bologna Sonic Park (IT) Jul. 08 - Sion - Sion sous Sion sous les étoiles (CH) Jul. 10 - Bonn - Kunst Rasen Granau (DE) Jul. 11 - Rosenheim - Rosenheim Sommerfestival (DE) Jul. 14 - Halle (Saale) - Freilichtbühne Peißnitz (DE) Jul. 15 - Mainz - Open Air Volkspark Mainz (DE) Jul. 17 - St Julien en Genevois - Guitare en Scene Festival (FR) Jul. 18 - Brombach - Lieder Am See (DE) Jul. 20 - Carcassone - Festival De Carcassone Theatre Jean Deschamps (FR) Jul. 22 - Lörrach - Stimmen Festival (DE) Jul. 24 - Colmar - Festival De La Foire Aux Vins De Colmar Parc Des Expositions (FR) Jul. 26 - Stockholm - Hovet Ice Hall (SE) Jul. 27 - Gothenburg - Partille Arena (SE) Jul. 29 - Copenhagen - Royal Arena (DK) Oct. 02 - Manchester - Manchester Arena (GB) Oct. 03 - London - O2 (London) (GB) Oct. 05 - Glasgow - Hydro (GB) Oct. 06 - Leeds - FD Arena (GB) Oct. 08 - Birmingham - Arena (Birmingham) (GB) Oct. 10 - Luxembourg - Rockhal (LU) Oct. 13 - Berlin - Max Schmeling Halle (DE) Oct. 14 - Lodz - Atlas Arena (PL) Oct. 16 - Stuttgart - Schleyer-Halle (DE) Oct. 17 - Oberhausen - KP Arena (DE) Oct. 19 - Milan - Forum (IT) Oct. 20 - Zurich - Hallenstadion (CH) Oct. 22 - Lille - Zenith (FR) Oct. 24 - Dijon - Zenith (FR) Oct. 26 - Clermont Ferrand - Zenith D'Auvergne (FR) Oct. 28 - Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome (NL)

Which EARL band do you favour most from this list of Earl favourites?

Which metal act do you prefer?

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RIP

I'm a lefty. :D-13:

This is how I rank them based on how good each album sounds to me, after decades of listening in most cases. 2-5 is very close, that 4 album order is always changing, this is how I have it now. 1. Leftoverture 2. Masque 3. Point of Know Return 4. Song For America 5. Kansas 6. Vinyl Confessions 7. Power 8. Drastic Measures 9. The Prelude Implicit 10. Monolith 11. Audio-Visions 12. In the Spirit of Things 13. Somewhere to Elsewhere 14. Freaks of Nature 15. Always Never the Same Make your list and vote in the poll which is a different question.

Ok I'm getting requests now, so by popular demand, here's 1989.

RIP Joe

Do you prefer the Pink Floyd album The Wall or the KANSAS song The Wall?

RIP

Earl Ray "Hair Metal" Ramer February 18, 1951 ~ August 9, 2020 (age 69) RIP Earl R. Ramer, age 69 of Concorde California, died suddenly on Sunday, August 9 of an apparent heart attack while headbanging. He was taken all the way to the Community Medical Center in Falls City, NE 3000 miles away but it was too late, but no one wanted to pay to ship him back. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church near Verdon, NE. Internment will follow at the church cemetery. A Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 7:00 - 8:00 at the Hall Funeral Home in Falls City. Survivors include ex- wife Wendy "Sex Fiend's Dream" Ramer the well-known real estate magnate who used money from Earl to make her a millionaire overnight, children Sky, Zoe and Beth 41, (named after the KISS song)17 Brazilian blondes, 2 stinky redheads, his new husband Randy Wittwer of Falls City; David Ramer and wife Kathy of Dorchester, NE; and Douglas Ramer and wife Kristi of Crete, NE; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. And his dog Earl Junior. Heavy Funeral Home of Falls City is in charge of arrangements for Earl R. Ramer. More information can be found on our website at www.heavymetalfuneral.net. Rumours are that after midnight 13 August Earl will rise and join the undead.

Who's the truly hardest man from this bunch?

It's because of the recent George Floyd-BLM protests. I think it's an innocuous connection but whatever. One thing I do know though, if Lynch Mob had been a super successful money-maker of a band there's no way they'd be dropping the name. At this point though Lynch Mob is just another of Lynch's obscure side projects so it's easy to get rid of.

Since about 1998 De Niro's career and reputation has been on a slow downward spiral. It's not just the crap comedies, the straight to video dreck, the hackneyed thrillers, the phoned-in performances, it's the overall feeling that he's completely sold out. Here's the latest thing. Can you imagine the De Niro of the 70's and 80's doing a thing like this? It's not like he needs the money, why do it?

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This is how I rank them right now. I've not listened to the latest one, In Cauda Venenum, that much yet so it's place in the rankings could change in the future. Damnation is low compared to a lot of people maybe but I've always found that album a little flat and Orchid doesn't grab me as much as it used to. 1. Ghost Reveries 2. Blackwater Park 3. Deliverance 4. Still Life 5. Watershed 6. My Arms Your Hearse 7. Morningrise 8. Pale Communion 9. Sorceress 10. In Cauda Venenum 10. Heritage 12. Damnation 13. Orchid

RIP Olivia

She wants some sympathy but only a little. She's orange-brown and furry but somehow blonde as well. How does anyone feel about the Little Koala Bear Girl? What the hell am I talking about?? :hi:

Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd seem to be the most popular bands on TRF as well as RUSH, but which is the most popular of the two? Which of them would you rather listen to?

KANSAS, America's legendary progressive rock band, will release its new studio album, "The Absence Of Presence", on June 26 via InsideOut Music. The LP follows 2016's "The Prelude Implicit", which debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. "The Absence Of Presence" features nine all-new tracks written by KANSAS, produced by Zak Rizvi, and co-produced by Phil Ehart and Richard Williams. KANSAS's signature sound is unmistakable throughout. The album showcases Ronnie Platt's towering vocals, David Ragsdale's searing violin, Tom Brislin's dazzling keyboards, Williams and Rizvi's electrifying guitar riffs, Ehart's powerful drums, and Billy Greer's rocking bass. "We are really proud of the album 'The Absence Of Presence'," comments KANSAS guitarist, producer, and songwriter Zak Rizvi. "Making a new KANSAS album sets a very high musical standard that is expected from our fans. From rockers, to progressive epics, to ballads, there is something on this recording for everybody." This fall, KANSAS will be taking its very popular "Point Of Know Return" anniversary tour to Europe for 13 dates in October and November. The "Point of Know Return" anniversary European tour will include songs from "The Absence Of Presence", classic hits and deep cuts, and will culminate with the iconic album "Point Of Know Return" performed in its entirety. "It's been a while since the band has been able to perform in Europe, where we have some very passionate fans," adds KANSAS guitarist Richard Williams. "We are excited to take the 'Point Of Know Return' anniversary tour across Europe. Not only will they hear us perform that album in its entirety, along with other hits and deep cuts, but they will be the first fans to hear some of the songs from 'The Absence Of Presence' performed live." KANSAS has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and is famous for classic hits such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust In The Wind' to progressive epics like "Song For America". After wrapping-up current U.S. dates for the "Point Of Know Return" anniversary tour this spring, KANSAS will debut a track from "The Absence Of Presence" live this summer during the "Juke Box Heroes" 2020 tour when the band will hit the road with FOREIGNER and EUROPE. Tickets for the KANSAS "Point of Know Return" anniversary European tour will go on sale this week. http://www.kansasband.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TAOP-Vinyl-front-cover-1024x1024.jpg

Which do you think is the best singer from this group of artists?