Lorenzo to Open for Stone Temple Pilots and More

With a new line-up intact, Lorenzo has scored opening slots for Stone Temple Pilots, Gin Blossoms and Saliva. Check out the dates, plus another performance on the MMA Big Show!

7/08/09 - PNC Pavillion Riverbend w/ Stone Temple Pilots (Cincinnati, OH)

7/24/09 - Riverstar Center w/ the Gin Blossoms (Cincinnati, OH)

7/25/09 - Belterra Casino w/ the MMA Big Show

8/28/09 - Riverstar Center w/ Saliva (Cincinnati, OH)

Ira Black Joins Lorenzo

Former Lizzy Borden guitarist Ira Black has joined Lorenzo. Black, who has also played in other groups including Metal Church, joined the band right before performing at the MMA Big Show, last weekend. (That show is to be scheduled for a future air date.) For all the latest on Ira, check out several sites, including his myspace page.

Green Car Motel Album Release in Europe Delayed

The word is that the Green Car Motel album - to be released on Suonix - has been pushed back until late summer. Cisco DeLuna has two songs on the album.

Austria Plays to Full House

Apparently the June 11th show at Sala Lavarden in Rosario not only went well, but it had quite a turn-out (see photo above). Check out some of the footage from the show.

Austria Sells 300 tickets in Advance of their June 11 Show

Austria has sold 300 tickets in advance of their show in their hometown of Rosario. For details, go to www.austriaband.com.

Kevin Churko in the Studio with Five Finger Death Punch

Hard rock band, Five Finger Death Punch, has enlisted Kevin Churko to produce at least part of the follow-up to "Way of the Fist." The Firm/EMI act are recording in Las Vegas, where Churko is based.

Two Cisco DeLuna Songs on Green Car Motel Album to be Released on Suonix Records

The Green Car Motel is releasing their first album on Switzerland's Suonix Records. The album will include two Cisco DeLuna co-writes: "Debestar" and "Destino de Abril." The album is set to be released later this year in Europe and Japan.