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Critically Acclaimed ‘Savior of Classic Rock‘ BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announce Second Album ‘2,’ Will Be Released June 14th, 2011
BCC to Embark On Full U.S. Summer Tour Starting June 9th
LOS ANGELES, March 17th, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Black Country Communion, the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Sabbath), blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), has announced the title of its much-anticipated second album. The album will be called “2” and will be released in the U.S. on June 14th, 2011 on the J&R Adventures label.
On June 9th, the band will kick off a U.S. Summer Tour in San Diego, CA. It will take them across the country with stops in Anaheim, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; St. Louis, MO; Indianapolis, IN; Hampton Beach, NH; Sayreville, NJ; and Washington, DC.
Seeing the band perform live is a rare treat for fans. In fact, the band has only performed a full gig together twice with two sold-out shows in the UK in Dec. 2010. The first was to a 3,000 strong crowd on Dec. 29, 2010, deep in the heart of the Black Country at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall. The Birmingham Mail called the performance “rip-roaring” and “breath-taking” and the Express & Star said, “From the moment Hughes’ thunderous bass riff introduced ‘Black Country’ it was like a torch had been lit underneath the famous old venue, the ghosts of rock Christmases past roaring into the present.”
Black Country Communion released its self-titled debut album in September 2010 to rave reviews. MOJO gave the album four stars and Goldmine said it’s “Possibly, the best hard rock album of 2010.” Music Radar described it as “a potent and stomping collection of riff-heavy rockers that will undoubtedly stun listeners.”
During its debut week, the album entered the Billboard Top 200 Chart at #53 and also hit #18 on the Rock Albums Chart and #6 on the Indie Chart. In the UK, it stormed to the #1 position on the Official UK Top 40 Rick Album Chart. It also charted at #13 in the Official UK Top 40 Album Chart and #2 in the Official UK Top 40 Indie Album Chart. It hit #3 in Classic Rock Magazine’s “Critics Album of the Year” poll, while Planet Rock radio listeners crowned them Best New Band of 2010.
Black Country Communion – U.S. Summer Tour 2011:
06/09/11
San Diego, CA – Civic Theatre06/10/11
Anaheim, CA – Grove of Anaheim06/11/11
Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot06/13/11
St. Louis, MO – The Pageant06/15/11
Indianapolis, IN – The Murat Theatre06/17/11
Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom06/18/11
Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom06/19/11
Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Got word from Glenn today with Black Country Communion…
“Welcome to the recording of BCC 2… its all happenin’ in Hollywood… Rock ‘n Roll…
BCC 2 will be released in June ~ when we start our Summer tour… thanx for all your very positive messages.
We recorded our first new BCC 2 song 2day… it F—— Rocks… play it loud…
GH”
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Glenn and Black Country Communion have just sent us all a new HD video message 😎
Hi everyone,
Happy New Year from Black Country Communion!
G
Black Country Communion ~ Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian made their live debut earlier this evening at The Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, UK. Playing almost their entire debut album to the sold out crowd, along with a couple of other numbers from Purple to Zeppelin, everyone was buzzin’ in the Black Country tonight 😎
Black Country Communion have made it to the Top 3 in both the ‘Albums of the Year‘ in the latest issue of UK magazine, Guitar and Bass, and the ‘Critics Choice Best Albums of 2010‘ in UK magazine, Classic Rock.
In addition, there is full BCC coverage in both, along with interviews, and even a song included on Classic Rock’s FREE monthly CD, so be sure and pick-up copies of both magazines when you can!
Black Country Communion – the world’s best new supergroup – have announced details of their 2010 debut UK live gigs, and you can now buy tickets TODAY!
Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, Derek Sherinian – Black Country Communion will be in the UK just after Christmas to play two live shows.
GENERAL SALE BEGINS TODAY from 9:00AM GMT (1:00AM PT / 4:00AM ET).
24 HOUR BOX OFFICE: 0871 230 1101
www.seetickets.com – www.eventim.co.uk
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29TH – Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Venue Box Office: 0870 320 7000
Venue Address: North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30TH – O2 London Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Venue Box Office: 0844 477 2000
Venue Address: Shepherd’s Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
Further details are available here:
www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/mascot/BCCTour.htm
Black Country Communion – the world’s best new supergroup – have announced details of their 2010 debut UK live gigs, and you can get tickets early on Planet Rock.
TODAY at 9:00AM GMT (1:00AM PT / 4:00AM ET)
…before tickets go on general sale on:
Friday, November 19th, 2010 at 9:00AM GMT (1:00AM PT / 4:00AM ET).
Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, Derek Sherinian – Black Country Communion will be in the UK just after Christmas to play two live shows 😎
Wednesday, December 29th – Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Thursday, December 30th – O2 London Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Further details are available here:
www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/mascot/BCCTour.htm
Glenn and Black Country Communion in studio… from their soon to be released, debut album,
“Black Country“… ‘The Great Divide‘…
Black Country Communion are receiving glowing reviews from the European music press, in anticipation of their debut album, “Black Country“, later this month.
The latest issues of Metal Hammer, Total Guitar, Powerplay Magazine and Keyboard Player Magazine feature full album reviews, interviews with Glenn, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Sherinian and more! These will certainly wet your appetite for what’s arriving soon!
On newstands soon! Check ’em out!!
Just a reminder, Glenn and the rest of Black Country Communion will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET.
Fans are encouraged to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com. This broadcast will be available for 2 weeks on the Rockline website beginning the evening of the day following the show.
Also checkout… http://bccommunion.com/talk-live 😎
