Powerglove
From:
Boston,
MA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Powerglove News
Below is our complete Powerglove news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Powerglove Postpones Show w/ Video Game Orchestra
Powerglove has planned to performa alongside the Video Game Orchestra at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston on November 14th and film the show for a DVD. However, the band has cancelled their appearance there and issued the following update about it:
"We unfortunately have to postpone our concert with the Video Game Orchestra until February. Refunds will be available for everyone who bought a ticket. We're thinking of filming the show which means we want it to be as big of a production as possible and there just wasn't enough time with the date we had planned.
"We promise that this will mean a bigger, beefier, more bacontastic show for all of you!"
In related band news, Powerglove has released a trailer for their upcoming tour with Firewind:
Here are those tour dates:
FIREWIND - Days Of Defiance North America 2010, with Powerglove, The Absence
November 4th - Volume 11 -- Raleigh, NC
November 5th - Jaxx -- West Springfield, VA
November 6th - The Gramercy -- New York, NY
November 7th - Les Foufounes Electriques -- Montreal, Que
New Powerglove Track Posted Online
Boston progressive power metallers Powerglove have posted a track from it's forthcoming studio album, titled "Saturday Morning Apocalypse," to its label's YouTube page. The song, simply titled "Transformers," is a remake of the classic Tranformers theme song. "Saturday Morning Apocalypse" is set for release on September 28, 2010 through E1 Music.
You can check out the song below:
Here is the "Saturday Morning Apocalypse" tracklisting: More...
Powerglove Posts Studio Footage Online
Boston video game power metal band Powerglove has posted studio footage of the recording of their latest album , titled "Saturday Morning Apocalypse," which is is set for release on September 28th, 2010 through eOne Music. The album features a guest appearance from Sonata Arctica frontman Tony Kakko. Watch the studio footage below:
Arsis Announces U.S. Tour
Virginia's Arsis has announced a run headlining U.S. tour dates in December. "A Tour for the Sick" is presented by MetalInjection.net and will include Powerglove and Conducting From The Grave. Arsis vocalist/guitarist Jim Malone commented:
"What does a band that is notorious for canceling tours, video game induced tendinitis, and a Noah Martin look-a-like all have in common? If you have spent the better part of your existence trying to play 16th triplet arpeggios at 250 bpm you will probably be overcome with joy (or something) to hear that we (meaning Arsis dudes), Powerglove, and Conducting From The Grave are teaming up for a US tour this December. We are beyond stoked for our first headlining tour in support of Starve for the Devil and hope to see you at one (or more) of the tour dates. We promise to 'turn up the hell' on this one and make your weekend (or week night) one that is 'rock hard' and metalificated."
The currently announced dates are as follows:
12/01/10 Championship Bar & Grill – Trenton, NJ
12/02/10 Evening Star Music Hall – Niagara Falls, NY
12/03/10 Pirates Cove – Cleveland, OH
12/04/10 Harpo’s – Detroit, MI
12/05/10 Reggie’s Rock Club – Chicago, IL
12/07/10 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
12/08/10 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
12/09/10 The Venue – Boise, ID
12/10/10 Studio 7 – Seattle, WA
12/11/10 Branx (Loveland) – Portland, OR
12/12/10 Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA
12/13/10 The Whisky – Hollywood, CA
12/14/10 The Clubhouse – Tempe, AZ
12/15/10 Club Khaos – Amarillo, TX
12/16/10 The Marquee Theatre – Tulsa, OK
12/18/10 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
Firewind Posts New Music Video Online
The Greek melodic metal band FIREWIND, led by young guitar sensation Gus G., has returned with the scathing new studio album "Days of Defiance." The disc is set for an October 25th release worldwide.
The video for the album’s blistering lead-off single, “World On Fire,” can now be viewed exclusively at MetalSucks. The clip was shot by the renowned Patric Ullaeus (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, Lacuna Coil).
FIREWIND will celebrate the album’s release with a limited number of special North American headlining shows. The trek, which kicks off on November 4th and runs through November 7th, features Powerglove and The Absence in the support slots.
Gus G. states: “The video for ‘World on Fire’ was shot entirely on green screen and I think this time Patric Ullaeus has outdone himself! The concept is based on the album cover artwork and it's something we're doing for the first time on a video of ours. There's a barbaric vibe to it, lots of fire, metal warriors and even a Valkyrie. We're very pleased with the final result and we believe this is our best video yet. Check it out and let the FIREWIND rage on.
“We are also very happy to announce four special album release shows in North America this fall in support of our new record, Days of Defiance. It's been awhile since FIREWIND played North America, as our last tour was Spring/Summer 2008.
“This is a very special run for us, as it will be the first time we'll play the new songs live. It also might be awhile until we come back for a full North American run, so we REALLY hope to see many of you come out to these shows. We'll be sure to rock you to the ground and that's a promise!”
Here are the FIREWIND headlining shows:
11/4 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
11/5 Jaxx – West Springfield, VA
11/6 The Gramercy – New York, NY
11/7 Les Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, Que
Firewind Announces U.S. Mini Tour
Greek power metallers Firewind have revealed the dates for their forthcoming mini-tour of the United States. The tour will be in support of the band's upcoming studio album, titled "Days of Defiance." "Days of Defiance" is set for release on October 26th, 2010 through Century Media Records. Firewind features current Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G. Support on the tour will come from The Absence and Powerglove.
Firewind tour dates:
November 4 – Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
November 5 – West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
November 6 – New York, NY - The Gramercy
November 7 – Montreal, QC - Les Foufounes Electriques More...
Powerglove Reveals Guest Musician For New Album
Boston power metallers Powerglove have announced further details regarding the band's upcoming studio album. The album, titled "Saturday Morning Apocalypse," is set for release on September 28th, 2010 through eOne Music and will feature a guest appearance from Sonata Arctica frontman Tony Kakko. Tony Kakko is set to perform vocals on both the theme songs to the cartoon series' Pokemon and The Simpsons.
"Saturday Morning Apocalypse" tracklisting:
1. X-Men
2. Gotta Catch Em All
3. The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest
4. This Is Halloween
5. Batman
6. Transformers
7. Inspector Gadget
8. Heffalumps and Woozles (Winnie The Pooh)
9. The Simpsons (feat. Tony Kakko)
10. The Flinstones
11. Gotta Catch 'Em All (feat. Tony Kakko)
Powerglove Reveals New Album Tracklisting
Video game metal outfit Powerglove has revealed the tracklisting for their forthcoming new album, "Saturday Morning Apocalypse," which will be released through E1 Music on September 28th. The new album will feature more cartoon themes than their previous video game focus however.
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. X-Men
2. Gotta Catch Em All
3. The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest
4. This Is Halloween
5. Batman
6. Transformers
7. Inspector Gadget
8. Heffalumps and Woozles (Winnie The Pooh)
9. The Simpsons
10. The Flinstones
11. Gotta Catch Em All (Feat. Tony Kakko)
Powerglove Signs To E1 Music
Boston video game loving metal band Powerglove has announced that they have signed a new record deal with E1 Music, with plans to release a brand new studio album this Fall. A message from the band reads as follows:
"We are all extremely proud to announce E1 as our new label. And really, what better label for us than one who is home to both IN FLAMES and the Sesame Street catalogue?
"We spoke with many great labels about releasing this album, yet E1 has always felt like the best place for our brand of ridiculous nerd metal. We hereby do solemnly swear that with E1, Powerglove will bring you even more explosions, candy, and nostalgia-gasms. No Powerglove, No Powerlove!"
Powerglove Adds Four Live Shows
Boston-based video game metal band Powerglove has added four new headline shows/video game festivals:
May 15 Manchester, New Hampshire - Rocko's Rock Club
June 26 Providence, Rhode Island - Club Hell
June 27 Foxboro, Massachusetts - Showcase Live *Game Underground Video Game and Music Festival
August 14 Baltimore, Maryland - Sonar *Headlining Bit Gen Gamer Fest
Powerglove will be putting the finishing touches on the new album now that the Sonata Arctica tour is over. The album will be out soon.
Battlesoul Posts New Song, "Wolf," Online
Canadian thrash metal band Battlesoul has posted a new song, "Wolf," on their MySpace page. The band has also announced the following shows:
Mar 26 - Moon Over Marin - London, Ontario
Apr 03 - The Coach & Horses - Windsor, Ontario
Apr 08 - Music Hall Lounge w/ Powerglove - London, Ontario
Aug 13 - Grind Your Mind Land - Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Consei, Quebec
Aug 14 - Grind Your Mind Land - Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Consei, Quebec
Powerglove Checks In With Album and Tour Blog
Boston-based video game metal band Powerglove has checked in with the following update:
"Well it's 5 in the morning, we're leaving for a double tour in a little more than a day, I haven't packed, and i'm not going to sleep anytime soon. Thanks, Starcraft 2 Beta.
"Seriously, thanks to Andrew at Blizzard for hooking us up with Beta keys out of the blue. I never imagined my life could be ruined and made complete by a game.
"And as much as I want to play it until I starve to death, it's time to take a long break from the Motherships and Colossi to not shower or shave for two months and play metal to you guys every single day (almost) for our mutual benefit and enjoyment. We'll be playing new songs at every show for the people who have too much tetris for one lifetime (but we're still playing it!) and we'll be doing a different new track on the Sonata Arctica tour than the Hammerfall one (for the true Powerglove zealots going to both shows, thanks guys), and three new songs at our headlining shows (simply because we can). Most bands have a hard time playing new tracks at shows because the audience doesn't know them, but Powerglove does have the shamelessly imbalanced ability to play the awesome and nostalgic themes from Xmen and Transformers which will have all the excitement of new tracks but also that warm, gooey nostalgia feeling that takes you back to those Saturday mornings in front of the tv...
"Truly those were halcyon days... More...
Hammerfall Announces More US Tour Dates
Sweden’s Metal Masters HAMMERFALL will be touring the U.S. and Canada in support of their latest album, "No Sacrifice, No Victory." The 27-show tour is set to kick off in West Springfield, Virginia on March 5th with the finale planned for April 8th in Houston, Texas. Boston video game metal band Powerglove will be opening for the first 18 dates on the tour; Los Angeles’ Echoes of Eternity and Havok will open the remainder of the tour following the Hollywood show. Dates are follows:
HAMMERFALL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH POWERGLOVE
3/5 W. Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
3/6 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
3/7 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
3/9 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
3/10 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
3/11 Quebec City, QC @ Imperial
3/12 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
3/13 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
3/15 Chicago, IL @ Metro
3/16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
3/18 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
3/19 Winnipeg, MB @ The West End Cultural Center
3/21 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
3/22 Calgary, AB @ Warehouse
3/23 Vancouver, BC @ The Venue
3/24 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
3/26 San Francisco, CA @ Grand Ballroom @ Regency Center
3/27 Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
HAMMERFALL WITH ECHOES OF ETERNITY AND HAVOK
3/28 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
3/30 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
3/31 Santa Ana, CA @ The Galaxy Theater
4/1 Mesa, AZ @ U.B.’s Bar
4/2 Tuscon, AZ @ The Rock
4/4 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
4/6 Dallas, TX @ Trees
4/7 Austin, TX @ Emo’s
4/8 Houston, TX @ Meridian
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Unearthing Metal Video Game Cover Underground
Video game music metal covers, that’s what I’ll be reviewing here. For those new to this concept, video games, especially the old school games for NES and SNES, have always had many elements in common with metal. A Simple search on youtube or myspace, will yield plentiful results. Now it seems anyone who plays guitar decent enough is trying to play his or her favorite video game theme, movie theme, or TV show theme. Sadly most of these people are amateurs and don’t spend enough time arranging the music to form an interesting version of the song. Furthermore they usually have sub par recordings done in their bedroom with a drum machine. The bands in this article have been around for a while and put time, money, and a lot of effort into their recordings.
Boston unsigned video game metal band Powerglove are probably the most popular of the band as they have toured with power metal band Dragonforce. Their covers are constructed as progressive power metal songs. The band will be touring the US with Hammerfall in March and continue in April and May with Sonata Arctica and Mutiny Within. The band has three albums worth of covers available. I am really surprised that the band is able to tour with such popular acts, while being unsigned and a band that covers video game music. They’ve done everything from Power Rangers to Final Fantasy VII. Check out some of their covers and upcoming tour dates on their MySpace page.
Powerglove performing Power Rangers in Quebec with the crowd singing the words:
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Sonata Arctica Announces North American Tour
After their North American tour with Dragonforce in support of their latest album "The Days Of Grays," Finland’s Sonata Arctica will be returning to the U.S. and Canada to play 24 headlining shows with Mutiny Within and Powerglove.
The currently confirmed dates are as follows:
04/02/10 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
04/03/10 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
04/05/10 The Blender Theater @ Gramercy – New York, NY
04/06/10 Imperial de Quebec – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
04/07/10 Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
04/09/10 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
04/10/10 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
04/11/10 House of Blues – Chicago, IL
04/12/10 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
04/13/10 The West End Cultural Center – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
04/15/10 Warehouse – Calgary, AB – CANADA
04/16/10 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
04/18/10 The Venue – Vancouver, BC – CANADA
04/19/10 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
04/20/10 Peter’s Room – Portland, OR
04/23/10 The Galaxy Theatre – Santa Ana, CA
04/24/10 House of Blues – Hollywood, CA
04/25/10 U.B’s Bar – Mesa, AZ
04/27/10 Emo’s – Austin, TX
04/28/10 Meridian – Houston, TX
04/29/10 The Marquee – Tulsa, OK
04/30/10 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
05/01/10 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
05/02/10 Jaxx Nightclub – W. Springfield, VA
Hammerfall Announces North American Tour Dates
Swedish power metal band HAMMERFALL will return to North America for a full tour in March/April 2010. This will be the band's first tour of U.S./Canada in almost five years. Support will come from unsigned Boston video game metal cover band Powerglove. For more information on Powerglove check out their MySpace page. Confirmed tour dates are as follows:
03/05 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
03/06 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
03/07 - NYC, NY - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
03/09 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theater
03/10 - Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda
03/11 - Quebec City, Quebec - Imperial
03/12 - Toronto, Ontario - The Opera House
03/13 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
03/15 - Chicago, IL - Metro
03/16 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
03/18 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
03/19 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - The West End Cultural Center
03/21 - Edmonton, Alberta - Starlite Room
03/22 - Calgary, Alberta - Warehouse
03/23 - Vancouver, BC - The Venue
03/24 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
03/26 - San Francisco, CA - The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center
03/27 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues Sunset Strip - w/ Echoes of Eternity