Saudades de Rock!
May 13, 2008 · Print This Article
The new Extreme album will be called ‘Saudades de Rock’ (very roughly translated from Portuguese as “Nostalgic Yearning for Rock”) :D.
From the Extreme Myspace blog:
EXTREME will make their much-anticipated return to the stage this summer in support of Saudades de Rock (pronounced “sow-dodge”), their first studio album in thirteen years. The multi-platinum, Boston-bred band’s 2008 ‘TAKE US ALIVE’ world tour gets underway on July 29th at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and will be anchored by a hometown gig two days later at the Bank of America Pavilion. In advance of the tour, EXTREME will be a co-headliner on July 11th at the five day Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor, OK.
The iconic rock foursome – vocalist GARY CHERONE, guitarist NUNO BETTENCOURT, bassist PAT BADGER and new drummer KEVIN FIGUEIREDO – will be supported by King’s X on all North American dates. Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp will offer additional support .. dates.
Information on the groundbreaking new album Saudades de Rock– which was produced by BETTENCOURT at L.A.’s NRG studios and is planned for release to coincide with the tour–is forthcoming. Fans can expect the same unwavering songcraft and diverse musical approach that made EXTREME legendary. Simply put, EXTREME’s fifth studio offering– which boasts the infectious roar of “STAR,” the groove-laden, swagger of “KING”, a raw funk rock anthem called “LEARN TO LOVE”, and the expressive ballad “GHOST”–just may be its finest hour yet.
Can’t wait to see those UK dates announced!
May very very well go to this - especially if they bring King’s X over with them!
Interesting that a band that has been non-existent for 13 years manages to come back and be supported by a band that has been, pretty much, ever-present!
Still, it’d be worth seeing if I can get to a gig.