CIRCUS DIABLO:
Billy Morrison; Vocals and Guitar.
Rob Patterson; Guitar.
Patrick Cornell; Bass.
Charles Ruggiero; Drums.
Matt Sorum plays drums on the record and appears courtesy of RCA Records.
Its been a ton of fun writing songs with the two Billys. No pressure, lots of guitars and some great tunes. Matt has been amazing, agreeing to play on the tracks, and we look forward to getting the album finished and maybe playing a few shows later in the year, schedules permitting. We have a couple of ideas for a bass player and a drummer and when the time is right, well jump into a rehearsal room and get out there: Ricky Warwick.
Homegrown, Low-Key, on the D/L, call it what you will: CIRCUS DIABLO was put together by three friends from the UK and has proceeded at its own, organic pace, morphing and changing at every turn. No pressure, no world changing plans, Billy Morrison, Billy Duffy and Ricky Warwick got together to record some songs:
a) for the hell of it.
b) to make some fresh music for their I-Pods.
c) to damage their hearing a little more.
d) for a future planned album release.
Initially, the three of them got together in Morrisons demo studio and just kicked it out. Straight rock, no bullshit. With no plans to do anything except write a few good rock songs, it soon became apparent that they had a chemistry happening. Three weeks and a bunch of songs later, they sat back and listened to what they had written. Powerful, solid, catchy as Bird-Flu. With Ricky's rhythms, Duffy's hooks and Morrison's far too many cigarettes and Red Bull vocals, they began to think about continuing this project.
They needed a drummer ....... hmm ......
Enter Matt Sorum. With a resume that reads The Cult, Guns N Roses and now Velvet Revolver, Matt is quite possibly the worlds best rock drummer. He also happens to be a close friend of Duffy and Morrison .... and owns a recording studio. The next step was a logical one. Record some of the tracks with Matt on drums, in his studio. Easy. A few weeks later, they parted their legs and collectively gave birth to the first record. Take two parts Cult, a pound of Almighty, a drop of Fuel (in their original bass player Brett Scallions) and beat it together with a little VR tossed in for good measure: the end result became CIRCUS DIABLO.
After the successful release of their debut album in 2007 on Koch Records, and the first single, "Loaded" breaking into the Top 40 Active Rock charts in the U.S., the band filmed the video for the single in a disused parking lot in South Central Los Angeles. It became the NUMBER ONE most viewed music video on YouTube ......TWICE!! With over a million views, the video can now be seen on this site.
2007 brought a succession of headlining shows, as well as a spot on Ozzy Osbournes' prestigious OZZFEST Festival. But towards the end of the year, it became clear that Morrison's original partners in crime, Ricky Warwick and Billy Duffy were too busy with The Cult and The Almighty respectively to be able to commit to another year. So with a mutual love of all things Diablo, the decision was made. Morrison recruited his Ozzfest touring partners, Rob Patterson and Charles Ruggiero, along with new bass player Patrick Cornell, and they are currently holed up in a shack just off the 405 freeway with two acoustic guitars and a Teac 4 Track recorder. Expect Album Number Two later in the year.
KEEP AN EYE ON WWW.CIRCUSDIABLO.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.
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Wyrd Ways Rock Show is now up. Bit of a remembrance vibe to this one. Not only for fallen military, but also for Mike Alexander. The show features an interview with two members of Evile, conducted by Alexander Milas of Metal Hammer. In Shock Of The New this week, you'll be hearing from Shudderwall, Francis Soto, Daisy Cutter, Thaurorod and Morphine Killer.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. Remember I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
n Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXIV you can hear the interview I did with Anders Bjöler of The Haunted and At The Gates. As is the custom, he also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Arsenite, Ugly Mother, Auspex, Fortune Favours The Brave and Counterhold. There’s also new tracks from Epica and Fu Manchu and news of more bands appearing at Bloodstock 2010.
I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXIII is up and running. The show features an interview with Agamoth of Abgott, who also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It (so it’s not my fault!). In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Xerosun, Liquid Society, Hellfire, Inner Fire and Storm The Gates. There’s also new tracks from WASP, Rammstein and Lita Ford (yes, she’s back!).
I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com. Here’s where you need to be: http://www.wyrdwaysrs.com or PureRockRadio.net every Friday from 10pm BST.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXII is posted as a tribute to Mike Alexander of Evile, who died on the 5th October 2009. There’s also an interview with Daniel Erlandson of Arch Enemy, who also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Honeycomb Love, Ockam’s Razor, Kalevala, Vindicator and Adastra. There’s also new tracks from WASP, Dead By April and Atreyu.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage.
The wait is over!!! Sunday October 18th, 2009 is the date for the 1st
Annual L. A. KISS EXPO. This is a perfect time to celebrate an all day
event of new album releases by KISS, ACE FREHLEY and BRUCE KULICK. What
an exciting time for KISS ARMY members everywhere! There will be KISS
merchandise, a KISS costume contest, KISS trivia and much, much, more!
This event includes special guest and legendary guitarist BRUCE KULICK.
Bruce will be doing a Q&A and signing autographs and if we're lucky
we might get him onstage to play a few classic hits. Book Author and
special guest WENDY MOORE of "Into the Void" and now unveiling her new
book "Out Of the Void". Wendy will be doing a book signing and a
Q&A for the fans. This years event will include L.A.'s own "VENUS
ENVY" one of the hottest bands on the Strip! "School of Rock" has
joined up with the L.A. KISS EXPO and rock guitarist Bruce Kulick will
be rockin out the kids! FIFI LARUE will be performing, and finally
hold on to your seats... The hottest tribute band in the land "PRISS",
will be performing an awesome set of KISS tunes! LA KISS EXPO AT LAX MARRIOTT!!!
In Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXI you’ll get to hear the interview I did with Niklas Stalvind of Wolf at Bloodstock. He also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Eruptors, Snake Bones, Exzeltic, Vyan and Will The Thrill. There’s also new tracks from Sonic Syndicate, Kiss and Suicidal Angels. The Spotlight this week is shone on Lowlife Sinner$.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage.
Bit late getting the show uploaded this week, thanks to The Wildhearts, who I went to see on Saturday night! I've also got a cold, so that explains the dodgy voice! Anyway... Wyrd Ways Rock Show LX is more the normal length at about 2hrs 40. This week’s interview is with Mathias Nygard of Turisas. He also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Enemy Logic, JetBlackStare, Khynn, SEX Department and Silverspork. There’s also new tracks from Sonata Arctica, Powerage and Kiss. The Spotlight this week is shone on Forefather.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. Remember you can also listen to the show on PureRockRadio.net at 10pm BST on Friday.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show LIX is another long one. Over three hours again. Next week’s should be more back to normal. This week’s interview is with Johan Hegg of Amon Amarth. He also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Rusty Eye, Elements, Neonfly, Hokori and Legion. There’s also new tracks from Arkona, and WASP.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. Remember you can also listen to the show on PureRockRadio.net at 10pm BST on Friday.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show LVIII is even longer than the last one. Over three hours this week. Sorry about that! We’ve got a real interview (not a generic one) with Tomi from Battlelore, in which he reveals potential for a very interesting project. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear contributions from Vaspooher, MMD, Rushmore, Fell On Black Days and Southern Drinkstruction. There’s also more new tracks from The Wildhearts, and The 69 Eyes and a couple of things you might want to get involved in.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage.
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