Thursday 18th Aug - 2011 Dream Theater Tour Diary Online!
Apologies for the lack of updates folks since the Dream Theater shows, but we were awaiting some photos and reviews to come in before we give you good people out there in cyberland what you wanted - a good old fashioned Tour Diary with all the behind the scenes info, gossip and snaps surrouding the two gigs!
Our good friend Stephen Bate filmed the Leeds show on special request from the band. I don't how Mr Bate does it, but his footage from an audience viewpoint is quite stunning to say the least. Here is "No Holy Man" in all it's glory, for those that missed it :-
It goes without saying that we would like to thank James LaBrie, especially, for making this all happen, as well as the rest of Dream Theater guys. Also a thank you to all the Dream Theater crew who made us and our crew feel very special and were thoroughly accomodating throughout both shows.
Dream Theater and Eden's Curse after the Wolves show!
Also a massive thank you to everyone who came up to say hello at the Leeds and Wolverhampton shows. We made so many new friends at both shows - and that really is what it is all about.
We are currently discussing with our agents a possible return to the UK, for shows most likely to be in Spring 2012. As always, we will keep you posted right here as soon as anything is confirmed.
Finally, our Online Store Team have checked back in all of our Tour Stock, including the new Trinity T-Shirt, Ladies Sparkling Babydoll Shirts (now stored in the UK) and US Import versions of Trinity.
Tuesday 12th June - 2011 Confirmed signing sessions & last few days of Pre-Tour Sale!
The excitement is building within the camp as we are only ten days away from our first show with Dream Theater.
The band members will be on the move this forthcoming weekend as rehearsals begin on Tuesday 19th July in England for the shows. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing travel!
Eden's Curse also confirm that there will be 30 minute long signing sessions at both the Leeds O2 Academy and Wolverhampton Civic Hall shows. Times are as follows :-
Be sure to stop by and say hello to the guys as they love nothing better than meeting YOU the "Curse Army".
Last week, Alessandro was the guest of Dream Theater at their show in Verona and James and the band took some time out to say hello and how much they are looking forward to hanging out with the guys.
Finally, we only have 4 days left of our Pre-Tour Sale before our merchandise is packed up and out on the road. This is your chance to grab some Eden's Curse goodies at discounted prices - including the new Trinity T-Shirt.
And, on the subject of Trinity, our Online Store has taken stock of some Limited numbers of the AFM Records and Metal Mayhem Music versions of Trinity which features exclusive bonus tracks on each release.
For more info or to grab your copy whilst stocks last visit here :-
Well, it goes without saying that we wish the band the very best of luck on their biggest shows to date, and with any luck, this is just the start of a great partnership together with Dream Theater.
WE CLIMB, NEVER LOOKING BACK OR DOWN, JUST SHINE!
Stay Cursed!
Michael, Paul, Thorsten, Pete and Ale.
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Wednesday 29th June - 2011 The return of Dream Theater, new endorsement partners & Trinity Merch!
What a better way to start our news update than heralding the triumphant return of the MIGHTY Dream Theater!
As Eden's Curse has recently been on the receiving end of some wonderful press thanks to Messrs LaBrie & Co. we thought it would only be right if we returned the favour, not to mention that we happen to be huge supporters of the Prog Metal Masters!
Dream Theater's record label Roadrunner Records have today officially released the first single from the forthcoming album titled "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", which is due to be released worldwide on September 13th.
Entitled "On The Backs Of Angels", the new track is an 8:46 minute epic, and is the first track to feature new drummer Mike Mangini, since he replaced Mike Portnoy as the bands new tub thumper extraordinairre.
We are also thrilled to announce here at Curse Towers two new endorsement companies to the party ...
Bassist Paul Logue beams "We are delighted to secure the backing of the World's premier Custom Guitar Pick provider In Tune Guitar Picks. We have been courting InTune for some time now and I guess the time was right for them to eventually welcome Eden's Curse to their amazing family. I'd like to personally thank InTune president Bert LeCato for showing his faith in us and we cannot wait to see our exclusive triple collectors set edition of Trinity guitar picks in time for the Dream Theater shows. I'm sure the 'Soldiers of The Curse' will love these and aim to get their grubby paws on all three".
Frontman Michael Eden adds "From a company that works with Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, Queensryche, Skid Row and hundreds more, The Curse expect nothing less but killer quality and an attitude with the middle finger salute and InTune delivers on all fronts and then some!! Our thanks to Bert LeCato and his amazing staff who strive to deliver in spades!!!".
Next up, is Metal Dozer, as Michael tells us - "Metal Dozer Mic Stands are custom built stands with the quality of a military tank using concepts that stretch the imagination. Jason Dozer is a world class builder who has done past work for Robert Plant, Dream Theater, Marilyn Manson, Avenged Sevenfold and many others. Choosing a company to stand behind is never easy. I'll stand behind Jason and his product till death do us part!".
Our friends at Artworx in Germany are hard at work printing our Trinity T-Shirts for the forthcoming Dream Theater shows. We currently have a pre-order open at our Official Online Store for fans to buy the shirts in advance at a discounted rate.
*NB* - Please note that for UK fans attending the Dream Theater shows - these shirts will not ship in time for the shows. Shipping will commence on Monday 27th July - *NB*
Keep an eye out here for some more Dream Theater show related info - stage times etc. as they will confirmed soon.
Until then, as always ... Stay Cursed!
Michael, Paul, Thorsten, Pete and Ale.
Thursday 2nd June - 2011 Eden's Curse to open for Dream Theater!
Apologies for the lack of news updates folks, but we are not the type just to throw crap out there for the sakes of filling cyberspace with more drivel. You guys demand real genuine news, no "ifs" or "maybes" but big juicy chunks of pink chewy meat on your bone ... with gravy to boot!
Well cast your eyes on this T-Bone of an update ... Yes folks it's true, our first live shows of 2011 will be with the mighty Dream Theater!
Who better to comment on this wonderful news, than General Michael Eden of course ...
"Yes, it's true my friends .... anything can and will happen! The Curse has nailed the opening slot for the Dream Theater shows in July. We look towards the future with our friends in Dream Theater, as they prepare their UK return, with a show that will blow minds and speakers!! An evening of Metal delights will never sound better to Metal supporters everywhere!! Dream Theater is back and The Curse is ready to kick some ass with their hardcore fans in the UK, and our fans? They know what's coming. PREPARE! \m/".
Tickets for the shows can be purchased right here :-
Special thanks must go to James LaBrie and Dream Theater for making this happen, and not to forget Richard Taylor @ Wolves Civic - the beers are on us!
More news to follow soon as the band are working hard on live dates for later in the year.
Until then ...
Live another day, climb a little higher!
Michael, Paul, Thorsten, Pete and Ale.
Saturday 23rd April - 2011 New website launched, Song For Japan & Tour Update!
Welcome to the all new Trinity layout, or version 3.0 of the official Eden's Curse website.
Major thanks to our web designer Tadeu Grigolon at Hells Gone Crazy Productions who took the wonderful Trinity artwok from the now legendary Thomas Ewerhard and brought it to life for the world wide web.
You will notice that we have added extensive Gallery sections and also streamlined our Music and Press sections. We will endeavour to keep these updated and add to them as we get some cool images and reviews for you all to see.
Talking of Press ... we are still in the process of collecting the reviewsfor the new album Trinity and will upload that section very soon for you all to see.
If you haven't grabbed your copy of Trinity then make sure you do so now ... links to buy all three CD and Digital Download versions can be found under our Fast Links column down the left hand side.
Thanks to the wonderful talents of Alessandro Del Vecchio we have created a special version of Children Of The Tide to help the people of Japan. Unlike kind hearted souls like Sandra Bullock we don't $1M to donate, but we can give the gift on song. We hope you enjoy it ...
The band are still working hard with their respective booking agents in the UK and Europe in regards to planning the Trinity tour. There is a lot of water to pass under the bridge before we confirm any live dates, but we have some exciting offers that we are looking at. As soon as we can announce any news you shall hear about it first right here.
As always ....
Stay Cursed!
Michael, Paul, Thorsten, Pete and Ale.
Firstly let us start by offering up our prayers and hopes for all our friends, fans and colleaugues in Japan and their families too. It's been heartbreaking to watch such devastating images.
Many people will not realise this, but the song from our new album Trinity entitled Children Of The Tide is actually about all the people who died in the Tsunami in the Indian Ocean several years back.
These lyrics take on a whole new meaning during such a sad time ...
'He works in mysterious ways and we have all questioned why
How one so young and pure can be victims sacrificied
So sleep our little angels, sleep tonight'
Stay Cursed!
Michael, Paul, Thorsten, Pete and Ale.
Friday 4th March - 2011 No Holy Man video released & Pre-Order Trinity!
Cult Music website Get Ready To Rock! are delighted to announce that Eden's Curse are their featured artist for the month of March.
Get Ready To Rock! have uploaded a special feature on Eden's Curse, which includes the new promotional video for No Holy Man, new band photographs, a review of Trinity and an interview and track-by-track feature with Paul Logue.
