Firstly, we finally get to the Lion Ride updates I promised over the last while! Again, my apologies for pushing them ahead, I didn't want them to get lost among the new stuff that needed to be mentioned as soon as possible. Lion Ride have begun recording sessions for their first full-length album which they were working on at BWC Studios in Brampton from Tuesday to Friday! The yet untitled disc will of course be their first with Iron Mike Bison on drums, and will feature guitarist Marky Lion playing bass on the four tracks that were just recorded! Daily updates from the recording studio were published on the band's Facebook page, and with terms like "crushing jams" and "the loudest, rudest, raddest songs ever recorded" being thrown around, you know this must be good! During the span of the recording sessions, Lion Ride also played a show at The Foxx Lounge in Barrie, all accounts say it went well! There's also a photo album from the recording sessions on Facebook featuring producer Greg Dawson and most of the band! All sounds good on the Lion Ride front, I can't wait for their show here in three weeks, maybe we'll get a taste of their new album? Fingers crossed! 
Next up, let's go over some assorted updates on the health of Poison singer Bret Michaels, who still does indeed hope to play here at the Kewadin Casino 25th Anniversary Summer Festival in July! Tuesday at noon, doctors treating him for his brain hemorrhage and related ailments will hold a press conference in Phoenix, Arizona (where he's currently located) to further detail his progress, condition, and future outlook. As of Thursday, he was still recieving testing and treatment, and from what I've read, things are no worse for his health, so there is reason to be hopeful! One of his doctors was quoted as saying that "his sheer will to live and fully recover is undeniable." Very nice to see! I haven't heard a whole lot else, but nothing seems to indicate a major step back in his health, so that's a welcome sign. Maybe he'll be here after all! As always, when I hear more major news on Bret Michaels' health, I'll have it for you guys! Here's more links for my above information:
Alright, so do you remember when we gave some coverage last year to Wawa author Duane Roy and his book "Castle Stories: A Rock N' Roll Scrapbook" about concerts from the old Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan? Well, work on his next book has officially begun, and this definitely has a major local connection! If you remember correctly, his next book was planned to be similar to "Castle Stories", but would instead feature stories, restrospectives, pictures, stubs, and assorted goodies from shows at Sault Memorial Gardens! And that is exactly what this new book will be about, and he needs YOUR help! He's apparently close to finishing the book, but the call is still out to find people who attended concerts at the Gardens to submit stories and artifacts, and if you have any, he'd love to see them! If you attended a Sault Memorial Gardens concert and would like to submit stories and/or concert memorabilia to Duane for his new book, e-mail him at duane@duaneroy.com! Remember, metalheads, the Gardens played host to bands like Rush, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, Helix, and Great White, among likely others, and Duane's a definite metalhead (his tales in "Castle Stories" are proof), so this will be a must-read! Read David Helwig's SooToday article about it at this location, and yes, I WILL REVIEW "CASTLE STORIES" THIS SUMMER!!!!
Closing today's update are two new local metal videos! Firstly, want a glimpse into the next Stillbroke CD? This very well could be one, so pay attention! It's an acoustic solo perfomance of what could be a new Stillbroke song by frontman Jesse Frigault that was uploaded onto the band's YouTube channel on Friday! Entitled "Drifting Away", Jesse performs it on the hood of a car at nighttime, interesting setting choice! Well performed, though I can't help but think that this would sound much better plugged in. Jesse's using his heavier vocals a lot here while keeping a nice melody, I think this would fit much better with an electric guitar. Good though, I wonder how this will sound in concert? Check it our below!Finally, we come to a new 98 second demo clip from that new local band WinkStinger that I discussed in my update last Monday! Entitled "CheeseGraderFace", it's not mixed or mastered, but it has lots of promise! Reminds me of newer metalcore bands in ways, with punkier vocals, if that makes sense. Hopefully they start gigging soon, I'd love to see them live! Check out the clip below, thanks to YouTube user joeyvelcro for the upload! Oh, and for your reference, they DID find a bassist, thanks to Jason Ladouceur for confirming that on the SMS Facebook page!
That's all for now, I guarantee I'll have another post by Wednesday! Tough being out of town, but I'm managing! I'll be back this weekend though, but until then, I'll update when I can, so keep your browsers pointed here!
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