NEW
YORK (Smog Veil Records) -
Heavy metal legend Thor the Rock
Warrior has
teamed up with long time Thor friend and collaborator, John Fasano
(Zombie Nightmare, The Edge of Hell � All Hallow's Eve), Once Upon A
Time Films, USA Networks and Smog Veil Records to the premier of the
Murder At The Presidio (Lou Diamond Phillips, Jason Priestley, Victoria
Pratt, Jon Mikl Thor) and to a live Hollywood Knitting Factory April
26th - Thor performance featuring songs from his new CD titled "Thor
Against The World". Thor both performed in and contributed to the
soundtrack for the upcoming USA Network production titled "Murder in
the Presidio," airing on May 2, 9pm, May 3, 4pm and May 4, 2pm. (See
Trailer:
https://www.usanetwork.com/movies/murderatthepresidio/ and invitation
https://www.thorcentral.com/mp_redesign/images/news/knittingfactory_flyer.gif ).
Thor Against the World is set for release on Smog Veil Records
www.smogveil.com
on July 12. The recording started in 2004 and was finished in March of
2005. The CD is produced and co-written by the production team Messiaz
(Bruce Duff, Frank Meyer). See for Producer information:
https://www.sweetjusticetheband.com/theguys.htm.
"We wanted to make a record that would embrace all the things that made
Thor's classic albums so fun and great, yet update into the new
millennium and make it cool and hip," says Messiaz/Sweet Justice
collaborator Frank Meyer, who co-produced and co-wrote much of the
material. "The main ingredient was strong songs, of which Thor
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had plenty of." "Between Jon's blow-down-the-walls vocals, Brian
Kehew's elaborate synth playing, Vince's MVP harp and sax, not to
mention the soon-to-be hits that both Jon and Frank brought to the
table, the album was a total joy to work on," chimes in Messiaz/Sweet
Justice partner Duff. "I think people are going to be surprised to
discover a fun, hard-rocking album along the lines of Alice Cooper's
'70s favorites." "What I liked the most about it is that the songs --
lyrically and musically -- remind me of my older material, yet sound
fresh and modern," adds Thor. "Going into this, I really wanted this
album to reflect where I'm at in my life now� and I think we achieved
that."
Thor and his manager�partner Michael Hektoen (See latest news
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explain about their choice of record label for the release. "Frank Mauceri the boss of Smog Veil Records
www.smogveil.com
is a great visionary." "We really like his fast growing multi-media
company. The industry is rapidly changing and Smog Veil is getting
involved with downloading, ring tones, DVD's and movies. They truly see
where the future of technology is headed and have their finger on the
pulse. Were honored to be part of the Smog Veil Family."
Equipped
with a new multi-media deal with Smog Veil Records that will see the
July release of Thor Against the World and a career retrospective DVD
now in post production, Thor is entering the fray with his greatest
weapon yet, an incredible album. "Those who have heard the new album
feel it is Thor's best work ever," says Frank Mauceri head of Smog Veil
Records. KNAC
Radio has the new Thor Video link at:
https://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=3595Thor
brims with enthusiasm when asked about his plans for the upcoming show
"there will be theatrics. am concentrating mainly on the music, energy
and showmanship" Thor explains "and I will do things like wrap a
microphone stand around an opponents neck on stage!" he quips. "Usually
I have half nude female warriors on stage," he adds "but this time we
are planning a rock 'n' roll "all cock and balls band" set. We think
there may be some scantily clad women in the audience though. We hope
so anyway!" Thor's set list for the Knitting Factory performance will
include "Megaton Man," "Easy Women," "Glimmer" (from the movie),
"Thunder On The Tundra," "Anger," and "Let The Blood Run Red."
Thor's
discography spans over 28 years and over 20 full-length albums. This
body of work recently earned him a place on the Classic Rock Magazine
List of Top 100 Greatest Front Men of All Time (alongside winners like
Robert Plant, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Steven Tyler, Ozzy
Osbourne See:
https://www.classicrockmagazine.com/ ). Body building titles Thor has held include Mr. North America, Mr. Canada and Mr. Teenage USA.
Thor
is known for his ability and willingness to perform amazing feats of
strength and endurance during his shows. He has had a pile of bricks
stacked on his chest and then broken with a pneumatic drill. He has
bent steel bars with his teeth, performed motorcycle stunts on stage
and mock-slain gladiators while flames and thunderbolts explode around
him. Thor is still an immensely powerful man and is in incredible shape
and continues to be a dedicated performer. During Thor's long career he
has shared the stage with other rock and entertainment luminaries
including Metallica, Arnold Schwarzeneger, Motorhead, The Dictators,
D.O.A., John Candy, Wasp, Donald Sutherland,
Manowar and Liberace, to
name but a few. "It's Great to be re-united with Jon Thor - The
original Hard Rocker" says John Fasano, the multi-talented producer,
director and screenwriter.
The media and musicians have always
embraced Thor, littering magazines and newspapers with their praise for
the man, the myth and the music.
Melody Maker wrote "Thor is a genial
host for an evening of some murderously effective and hard
music....Thor is a showman, his expression and antics are all there to
enliven the proceedings, but the quality of his band and his voice
should not be underestimated." Kerrang! unabashedly gushes "Thor flew
into town and put on one of the most outrageous shows I've ever seen."
Henry
Rollins enthuses "No one rocks like the mighty Thor. He's been going
strong for decades. Let the blood run red, mother--ckers!" SF Weekly
"Thor, the original rock warrior, has returned to walk among his people
and safeguard his dominion. Since his emergence in 1977 with Keep the
Dogs Away, he has had countless imitators -- girlie-men musicians who
thought a few well-placed chest plates and a foam ax or two could mask
their puny physiques and poofy lineage -- but none was Thor."
Visit:
www.smogveil.com
for more THOR information and tour updates. Thor Tour Dates TBA in the
following markets: Los Angeles, CA, Vancouver, BC, Cleveland, OH,
Chicago, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, Detroit, MI, Toronto, ON, New York, NY,
San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, Montreal, QC,
Minneapolis, MN.
