| Man Raze News | 14th May 2008 |
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Man Raze Surreal Album Press Release
A press release for Man Raze's album 'Surreal' has been released by Fontana Distribution. The album is released in the US on June 3rd by VH1 Classic Records and Fontana are the distributors. The release contains lots of info about forthcoming activity. You can find some of the interviews mentioned in the Man Raze and Def Leppard radio sections of this site.
Man Raze "Surreal":
Phil Collen - Guitar, Vocals (Def Leppard)
Paul Cook - Drums (Sex Pistols)
Simon Laffy - Bass, Vocals (Girl)
Overview:
An archetypal power trio? A super group (of sorts)? What Man Raze is can be hard to define. What the members have done is create a blistering 12 song, 40 minute debut that can stand side-by-side with some of the other great power trios in history.
So it all started some time in 2004 when Phil Collen, after 20+ years as lead guitarist for Def Leppard, decided he needed an avenue for his material that did not fit into the classic Def Leppard mold. He hooked up with his former bandmate - Simon Laffy ex-of Girl and now a studio musician - and the nucleous of Man Raze was born. Having demoed the songs with programmed drums, they both decided that a live drummer was needed. Enter Paul Cook, drummer for the Sex Pistols.
Selections:
This Is / Turn It Up / Runnin' Me Up / Every Second Of Every Day / Spinning Out / Can't Find My Own Way / Skin Crawl / Low / Connected To You / Halo / It's Entertainment / Shadowman.
Radio:
With the first radio track "Turn It Up" we will endeavor to work it to the Classic and Heritage Rock formats, including the following (but not limited to) stations. Already receiving airplay on Indie 103 in Los Angeles, and KUPD in Phoenix. Man Raze is also confirmed for Rock Live, Phil and Simon have been doing interviews at radio - including,
Indie 103/Los Angeles,
WAAF/Boston,
WCCC/Hartford,
WRIF/Detroit, Jones Radio Network, Guitar Shop Radio,
KKZX/Spokane and many more to come...
Service to 230+ classic/heritage stations
Besides Classic & Heritage, we will also work with Active and Alternative Rock Stations. We will also work to gain exposure, airplay, interviews, and the like, with the following:
Morning shows & morning zoo's
Satellite radio - XM, Sirius.
Plus specific classic rock channels and hosted shows
Syndicated shows: Alice Cooper, Dee Snider and Bob & Tom.
On Line:
The following is an outline of the primary marketing objectives to be used in gaining awareness for the upcoming Man Raze CD release.
Work with the official Def Leppard and Sex Pistols sites and fan generated sites to hit target audiences.
Utilize existing classic rock music fan sites, user groups, like-band sites, and blogs to concentrate a grassroots exposure to Classic Rock enthusiasts.
Service assests and promotional material to the following types of sites: General Music, Classic Rock, Fan Sites, Like-Band sites, Lifestyle, and Music Press.
Work with artists's official site www.ManRaze.com and database.
Use of "Turn It Up" video as a viral tool.
VH1 Classic Support:
Video Clip Rotation - channel will play "Turn It Up" video in 120 Minutes program and in the Rock Video blocks.
Video premiere will be two weeks prior to in store date.
The Leak - A week long advance "sneak peak" at the album on vh1classic.com
30 sec promo spot created to air on VH1 Classic
Promo will direct viewers to vh1classic.com
Promo - an album specific 30 sec promo will be created and run on Vh1 Classic for six weeks. (two weeks before and four weeks following street date), up to 4-6 times a day.
Street/On-line Team
Man Raze has amassed nearly 9,000 member street and on-line team. They will be handing materials out at this spring's Def Leppard tour as well as lifestyle accounts, retail around the Def Leppard new CD release, etc.
Artist: Man Raze
Title: Surreal
Selection #: VH00122
UPC: 8-9431600122-2
Price Code: C14
Box Lot: 30 | Format: CD
Package: Jewel
File Under: "M" | Genre: ROCK
Release Date: 6/03/08
Order Due Date: 5/14/08
vh1classic.com
Manraze.com
© Fontana Distribution 2008
"Rock Live" could be the Decades Rock Live! show on vh1 classic. And might well be where the LA Gig footage will turn up. More info to follow.
More Info - Here
Debut Album - Man Raze - Surreal with Track By Track Preview
Official Links - Man Raze.com | Man Raze @ MySpace.com | Man Raze @ YouTube
Join The Man Raze Street Team - @ MySpace.com
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