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| 09.24.2009 |
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Planet X to play Poland in October!
Even though the European tour was recently postponed, Planet X WILL be playing in Poland for the October Eventus Drum Fest which will include other big names such as Steve Smith, Thomas Lang and Terry Bozzio to name a few. Here are the dates:
9th October 2009 - Katowice - Music Academy in Katowice
10th October 2009 - Opole - Opole Philharmony
11th October 2009 - Wrocław - Artistic Function Center FIRLEJ
Visit the 18th International Percussion Festival "Eventus Drum Fest" site for more information.
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| 08.25.2009 |
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PX Euro Tour Cancelled
It is with much regret, that due to unfortunate personal circumstances, Planet X are forced to postpone their upcoming European Tour until the first half of 2010.
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| 06.29.2009 |
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Tony Macalpine is back! Euro tour announced!
As many Planet X messageboard goers have been discussing over the last couple of weeks as well as Tony's MySpace blog - Yes! Tony Macalpine is back with Planet X.
The band had since been preparing for their next tour in Europe for the last quarter of 2009...this time, with the original lineup along with new bass player Doug Shreeve. If your city is not in the list, make sure you start planning ahead. These shows will showcase the original fire and musicianship from the original lineup!
Here are the confirmed dates:
September 26, 2009 - Boerderij - Zoetermeer, Holland
September 27, 2009 - Bosuil - Weert, Holland
September 28, 2009 - Underworld - London, UK
September 29, 2009 - Trabdendo - Paris, France
September 30, 2009 - Spirit '66 - Verviers, Belgium
October 1, 2009 - Lubeck Rider's Cafe - Lubeck, Germany
October 2, 2009 - Chollerhalle - Zug, Switzerland
October 3, 2009 - Colos Saal - Aschaffenburg, Germany
October 4, 2009 - Musiktheater - Lorsch, Germany
October 5, 2009 - Garage deluxe - Munchen, Germany
October 6, 2009 - Szene - Vienna, Austria
October 7, 2009 - Grand Casino - Basel, Switzerland
October 9, 2009 - Venue TBA - Katowice, Poland
October 10, 2009 - Venue TBA - Opole, Poland
October 11, 2009 - Venue TBA - Wroclaw, Poland
Stay tuned or keep chatting away on the messageboards for more information!
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| 01.11.2009 |
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Derek Sherinian's solo record "Molecular Heinosity" out soon!
Derek's newest solo record entitled "Molecular Heinosity" which was also co-written with Virgil Donati, will feature Zakk Wylde, Tony Franklin, Brian Tichy, Virgil Donati and Rusty Cooley.
It will be out on InsideOut Records the following dates:
Japan: February 25th, 2009
Taiwan: March 1st, 2009
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: March 20th, 2009
Europe: March 23rd, 2009
North America: March 24th, 2009
Stay tuned on Derek's website for more information or check out Derek's MySpace page for samples.
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| 10.27.2008 |
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Planet X getting ready to rock...
The boys in Planet X have spent the last 10 days rehearsing for the upcoming tour. Virgil related that the sessions has been quite intense, as the material chosen requires the best from everyone. Good news for MI students in Hollywood is that they will be performing there this coming Thursday afternoon!
Virgil: "I think there will be a few nerves present when we hit the stage on Thursday afternoon. No matter how much you prepare, when you're playing music that's so demanding and so difficult, it's always good to get the first one out the way. This MI show will be a good final preparation for the tour."
Virgil will be heading down to the Baked Potato directly after the MI show, where he will appear with CAB on Thursday and Friday night. Next Tuesday the PX guys will board a flight to Athens...
Click here to check out the tour dates
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| 09.09.2008 |
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Planet X to play two festivals in Greece and Armenia
Planet X will another 2 countries to their list as they will play 2 festivals in the next coming months in Greece and Armenia...
Here are the dates:
November 6th, 7th, 8th, 2008 - Athina Live - Athens, Greece
November 14th, 2008 - Jivan Festival - Yerevan, Armenia
More information about the band lineup will be available soon! Stay tuned!
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| 03.07.2007 |
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Quantum release dates from Derek!
Planet X "Quantum" is FINALLY completed. At least we will have it out before Chinese Democracy...
Virgil and I are very pleased with the final results, I think that it is our best record yet.
The release dates will be:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: May 18th, 2007
Rest of Europe: May 21st, 2007
North America: May 22nd, 2007
Japan - July 22nd, 2007
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| 02.25.2007 |
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Preorders for Limited Edition Planet X "Quantum" T-Shirts
Since "Quantum" is right around the corner, there will be a special limited run of the Quantum T-shirts available. Sizes are SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, XL and XXL.
100% cotton
$25.00
$15.00 shipping
US gets overnight shipping
Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery
Paypal to DSherinian@aol.com
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| 07.19.2006 |
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Xplanetx.com back from downtime...
Here's a huge thanks to all of you guys for their patience to get this website back up and running. It was a whirlwind of a mess with our host and it looks like we lost about a year's worth of messageboard data, which is sad, but not ALL is lost. That's all I care about. There are some pretty cool OLD threads that I didn't want to go to waste.
I will be rebuilding the database for the messageboard for it to be operational again.
Soon, very soon, we'll be talking about Planet X as a family again! Stay tuned!
-Christopher
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| 06.27.2006 |
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Recent Reviews of Derek's "Blood of the Snake"
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| 06.07.2006 |
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Derek's Blood of the Snake merchandise and more...
For all of you Derek fans, check out Derek's website for all the new swag and merch from Derek's new album "Blood of the Snake". Buy t-shirts, cds and more. Click here to check it out!
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| 05.03.2006 |
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Slash and Billy Idol guest on Derek Sherinian’s new CD, Blood of the Snake!
 World-renowned keyboardist Derek Sherinian returns with his 5th solo effort, titled Blood of the Snake due out on August 1st from Inside Out Music. Heralded for his unique blend of progressive rock, jazz/rock fusion and metal, Sherinian continues to push the envelope with Blood of the Snake. Once again, Sherinian has a surrounded himself with an all-star lineup, including Billy Idol, Slash, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and long-time collaborators Zakk Wylde, Simon Phillips, Tony Franklin, and Brian Tichy.
The lead single from Blood of the Snake is the cover of Mungo Jerry’s “In the Summertime,” which features Idol on vocals and Slash on guitar. The song, a loose, easy-go-lucky summer jam has been a longtime favorite of Sherinian’s and benefits from both Idol’s smooth delivery and Slash’s sweet guitar licks.
"In The Summertime" was my favorite song when I was 3,” begins Sherinian. “Billy started singing it one day at soundcheck, and we started jamming on it. We agreed it would be a great song to cover one day. Slash was the perfect guitarist for this track."
Wylde also gives his vocal talents a go, appearing on the brooding “Man With No Name,” which resembles classic-era Ozzy Osbourne.
“Zakk sounds like vintage Ozzy on this track,” acknowledges Sherinian. “He sings and plays great on this song."
Sherinian, who can now been seen on tour with Malmsteen, has made a name for himself with stints in such high-profile acts such as KISS, Alice Cooper, and Dream Theater. His last release was 2004’s Mythology, which garnered worldwide acclaim from both fans and press alike, utilizing the talents of Wylde, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Steve Lukather (TOTO) and Allan Holdsworth.
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| 01.11.2006 |
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Derek working on 5th solo album!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Famed Keyboardist DEREK SHERINIAN In Studio With:
ZAKK WYLDE, JOHN PETRUCCI, STEVE LUKATHER, SIMON PHILLIPS, TONY FRANKLIN, and BRIAN TICHY
SHERINIAN Produces His 5th Solo Masterpiece
HOLLYWOOD (January 10, 2006) – Famed keyboardist, Derek Sherinian, is in the studio producing yet another masterpiece. The new untitled work is currently underway in Sherinian’s own Beachwood Manor Studios in Burbank, CA. This new album is slated to be released June 2006 worldwide on InsideOut Music in the US & Europe, and Marquee /Avalon in Japan.
After a nine month World Tour with Billy Idol, Sherinian went immediately into the studio. With the immense reception to last year’s album Mythology, he decided to bring back several of the available players that made it happen. "This is the 4th solo record of mine that Zakk has played on, and he goes beyond the call of duty for me every time,” explains Sherinian. Zakk is the real deal and I am very fortunate to be able to work with him."
The 2006 cast o’ characters is comprised of Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society/Ozzy), John Petrucci (ex-Dream Theater band-mate), Steve Lukather (Toto), Simon Phillips (Toto), Tony Franklin (The Firm/Blue Murder), and Brian Tichy (Billy Idol, Ozzy, Slashes Snakepit) and other surprise special guests. This line-up proves that that you can only expect the best.
Last years album, Sherinian’s fourth solo album, is a true brilliant work of art. Playing with a cast of virtuoso’s, Mythology had combined many styles - rock, prog and metal with splashes of jazz. As the composer, Sherinian left a lot of room for the guest artists to feel natural in playing. So much so that Zakk Wylde was inspired by the flow of the music that he wrote lyrics for the track The River Run and also performed the vocals.
Sherinian gained worldwide recognition as a member of Dream Theater from 1994-1999. He has also toured and recorded with Alice Cooper, KISS, and BILLY IDOL among many others. He has released seven full-length recordings in the last five years – four solo albums, and three with Planet X, the studio is always busy. That’s just the way Sherinian likes it. “All I’m trying to do is create music that moves me first,” he says. “I hope other people dig it too.” www.dereksherinian.com
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| 07.26.2005 |
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Update from Derek on
the new Planet X album!
Hello Friends,
Allan Holdsworth left a nice message on my answering
machine saying that he has record 5 or 6 songs, and
will be finished up by the fall.
I will finish all of my tracks between August 2-24th.
I cant wait to hear what Allan has recorded - I am
as excited as all of you are!
Here are the song titles for Planet X 2006:
1. Alien Hip Hop
2. She Tyranny
3. Snuff
4. The Thinking of Stones
5. Kingdom of Dreams
6. Desert Girl
7. I Crave
8. Poland
9. Quantum Factor
You may have heard "Alien Hip Hop" on Virgil's
OTV record. Virgil has made some alterations to the
original version. "Quantum Factor" has also
been altered a bit from it's original form.
I will keep you posted as the recording progresses
- again, we greatly appreciate everyone's loyalty and
patience - I am confident that the new PX will be released
in the spring of 2006.
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| 02.09.2005 |
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Derek's upcoming shows
with Billy Idol...
Derek will be playing the following shows in Billy
Idol's band:
Mon 03/14/05 Corpus Christi,
TX Concrete Street Amphitheatre
Tue 03/15/05 San Antonio, TX
Sunset Station
Wed 03/16/05 Austin, TX SxSW
Convention
Thu 03/17/05 Oklahoma City, OK
Coca Cola Bricktown Event Center
Sat 03/19/05 Las Vegas, NV Hard
Rock Hotel - The Joint
Tue 03/22/05 San Diego, CA 4th
& B
Fri 03/25/05 West Hollywood,
CA The Roxy Theatre
Sat 03/26/05 Ventura, CA Ventura
Theatre
For
more information, please visit Billy's official website.
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| 11.02.2004 |
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Thank you to all Polish
+ Italian fans & promoters!
The European tour in Poland and Italy has been a great
success! A BIG thank you to all the promoters for organizing
the gigs and a HUGE thanks to all the
fans who came to see the shows! It's been a long wait
for places like Poland and Italy but it's been excellent
overall!
Pictures from Poland (Krakow, Wroclaw)
and Italy (Rome, Milan) have been posted
in the gallery.
Thank you to all the fans who submitted their awesome
pictures! Click here
to check it out!
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| 10.07.2004 |
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Derek's 4th solo CD Mythology
to be released in November!
 The
time is near. Derek's 4th solo release entitled "Mythology"
will be released this winter courtesy of Inside
Out Music. Special guests include Zakk
Wylde, Steve
Stevens, Allan
Holdsworth, Steve
Lukather, Simon
Phillips, John
Sykes, Tony
Franklin, Marco
Mendoza, Brian
Tichy, Rufus
Philpot , and Jerry Goodman.
You can check out some sound clips by visiting his
website.
Click
here.
Here are the release dates for "Mythology".
Europe and US (InsideOut) - November 9th, 2004
Japan (Avalon/Marquee) - December 16th, 2004
Latin America - To be announced
Stay tuned for more!
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| 09.27.2004 |
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Planet X European October
dates confirmed...
The European October dates for Poland and Italy have
been confirmed. Click here to check out the tour
dates.
Also note that Virgil will be doing a
drum clinic in Rome on October 28th 2004, with a performance
by Planet X to follow on that same night. Click
here to review the upcoming tour dates!
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| 07.05.2004 |
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Reminder of Planet X
shows coming soon!
July will see the return of Planet X with the new lineup
(Derek Sherinian, Virgil Donati, T.J. Helmerich, Rufus
Philpot). It will all start at the Musician's Institute
and the Baked Potato in Hollywood, CA this Thursday
and Friday. Click here
to check out the list of upcoming shows.
Be
sure to discuss more about the gigs on the messageboard!
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| 04.22.2004 |
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Official news from Planet
X!
It's official! T.J. Helmerich will be Tony
MacAlpine's replacement in Planet X.
Virgil
has been working with him on the material for several
weeks now. T.J's unique approach to the guitar and his
blistering two handed tapping technique will bring an
exciting new character to the Planet X sound.
On The Virg fans may remember T.J. for his soloing
on "Serious
Young Insects", particularly on the song called
"Native Metal". You can download the full
version of this song off of Virgil's
official website. Click
here to check it out.
We will keep you posted on the any news for the NEARfest
official lineup in July. There will also be a few more
confirmed dates coming soon.
Discuss
about T.J's arrival on the messageboard!
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| 03.31.2004 |
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Tony's Departure / Important
message from Derek
Hello PX Fans,
It has been awhile since there has been an update,
please accept our apologies.
Virgil
and I are sad to report that Tony
MacAlpine has left Planet X. We have enjoyed working
with Tony, and wish him the best of luck on the Vai
tour, and his solo career.
We are working with some new players, we will announce
the final new line-up sometime in April. Rest assured
- whoever Virgil and I choose will be a great addition
to the band.
We look forward to playing NEARFest
July 11.
Regards,
Derek
Discuss
about this on the messageboard. Click here.
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| 01.29.2004 |
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Derek interview on Delicious
Agony Progressive Rock Radio...
Derek
will be airing an interview on Delicious
Agony Progressive Rock Radio on Thursday February
5th at 3PM EST. The entire show will be devoted to Derek's
solo work as well as Planet X's music.
For more information, please visit the official Delicious
Agony website.
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| 12.03.2003 |
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Planet X to play NEARfest
2004 in Bethlehem, PA!
Taken from the official Press Release from Inside Out:
PLANET X TO ILLUMINATE NEARFEST
2004
We are thrilled to announce the progressive fusion
powerhouse PLANET X as band #7 for NEARfest 2004.; Planet
X features three virtuoso instrumentalists: keyboardist
Derek
Sherinian (Dream Theater, KISS, Alice Cooper), drummer
Virgil
Donati (Tribal Tech, Steve Vai, Freakhouse), and
guitarist Tony
MacAlpine (G3, CAB); Planet X mixes progressive,
metal, and jazz influences into a powerful and dazzling
musical blend,loaded with strong riffing, majestic melodies,
and mind-searing solos.Their most recent CD "Moonbabies"
is absolutely essential for prog, fusion, and metal
fans alike.
Planet X's ambition is to become "the sickest
instrumental group in the world" and they may have
already achieved that lofty status! Without doubt, they
will shine very brightly among the constellation of
progressive music talent on display during the festival
weekend. We hope that their set at NEARfest 2004 causes
many listeners to discover Planet X!
Jim Pitulski
Inside Out
Music America
Click here to check out the
tour dates.
Click here for the
official NEARfest website.
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