ANVIL

I just had the ultimate emotional experience while watching the DVD of ANVIL:The story of Anvil.

This is a moving tale of the real life struggle of two guys trying to make their dream of rock stardom come true.

The band released some early metal albums that influenced guys like Metallica at the beggining of their career. But as those bands went on to super stardom, Anvil never got the break they deserved. They are still out there now, trying to look for that break, 30 years later.

It's scary because I could relate to some of their situations very closely indeed. The rough edge of the music industry sword! But the movie is a triumphant tale of sticking to your guns and keeping the faith.

I highly recommend this movie. Go get it now.

Jim xx

Happy Father's day all.

I'm taking time out today to chill with my pops! But straight back into the "Blitz" tomorrow.

Rehearsals on Monday, Some interviews and performances for radio on tuesday, Meetings on Wednesday, sessions on Thurday and Friiday, performances at a charity concert on Saturday which takes us right up to Sunday again!

In the meantime a good buddy of mine is over from New Zealand for a couple of weeks so I wanna catch up. May have to drag him along!

Enjoy your Sunday.

Jim xx

Rumours

Hey tribe.

There has been a rumour going round that we are touring with The Answer and/or Iron Maiden in the near future!

As much as I would love to say YEP, this hasn't been confirmed to date. Although communication with both camps has been made.

If anything like this is confirmed, you will be the first to know. Just thought I would clear that up as I have received a number of emails about the subject.

We are planning tours and supports so keep it tuned to dravenofficial.com and all will be revealed shortly.

Be groovy

Jim xx

David Carradine

Today I found out about the death of film star David Carradine. Most famous for his leading role as the Shaolin monk "Kwai Chang Caine" in 70s tv sho "Kung Fu." This was a much loved and inspirational show at the time and still is. (It was originally a concept by Bruce Lee that was "taken over" by the studio and Carradine won the role as chinese actors were not very popular at the time!!!)

Carradine will be known more recently for his role as Bill in "Kill Bill."

Thank you David for many years of great entertainment and motivation. May it be well with you, where ever you fly.

xx

Dear all.

Still busy bees here. It does appear that we may indeed be performing a second show at this years Guilfest. It would be one of the accoustic peformances we have spoken about. More info on this very soon. But it would be a very chilled out festival like vibe.

Talks still going on with movie companies about soundtrack projects. Again, not wanting to jump the gun, more info once confirmed.

We are currently discussing ideas about a tour that would be something fun and different. It would be happening over the summer months. It's summer now so best get a move on.

Hang in there.

We are still yours.

Jim xx

The best of June!

...and so it's June!

To sum up the last month, we have released EDEN to critical acclaim and been truely honoured by the great reviews it has received. The album sold out in under 24 hours from HMV, Amazon and Play. Some stores are still having trouble coping with the demand! Our launch show was a fantastic and electrifying night.

We have been confirmed as the official "opener" for guilfest 09 ahead of Joe Bonamassa, Brian Wilson and Motorhead.

Kevin Shirley (our producer) and his wife received their new baby girl and named her "Eden!"

We have received several offers to work on film soundtracks and are currently waiting to confirm support slots, promotional tours, festival appearances and charity show appearances as well as some accoustic performances.

So it has definately been a busy few weeks. But it's getting busier still. Lots of play lists and radio/magazine interviews still coming in and did somebody mention Freakfest? Well, lets wait and see. Slowely but surely as they say!

Try and find time to just sit in a field and watch faces appear in the clouds! Summer is upon us.

Jim xx