Dream Theater: “Black Clouds & Silver Linings” has been shipped.

I just got an email notifications from Amazon.com. They are shipping Dream Theater’s “Black Cloud & Silver Linings” Special Edition CD out. Since I opted for standard shipping, I won’t be getting it on Tuesday.

The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com:
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Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC):
Black Clouds & Silver Lini… $14.49               1   $14.49

I’m still thinking about getting the DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET ($132.00), but don’t really want to spend that much money.

Dream Theater: Black Clouds & Silver Lining

Dream Theater: Mike Portnoy Explains The Deluxe Box Set.

In the latest money grab scheme venture, Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records are releasing a special “Black Clouds & Silver Linings” Deluxe Collector’s Edition Box Set.

Mike Portnoy explains why hardcore Dream Theater fans (suckers) should spend their hard-earned money on the box set. Watch the video here.

The box set includes the “Black Clouds & Silver Linings”3-Disc Limited Edition, Limited Edition Audiophile 180-Gram Double LP Set with Exclusive Artwork from Hugh Syme, exclusive Dream Theater mouse pad (WOW! – endsarc), BC&SL Litograph and BC&SL “Producer’s Edition” Disc Includes Isolated Audio Tracks of the Entire Album.

The “Producer’s Edition” Disc contains separate audio tracks that can be mixed and re-mixed. Just like what Nine Inch Nails had given their fans, but Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records are making the fans coughing up some money for the tracks.

OK, that’s enough wisecracks from me.

“Black Clouds & Silver Linings” is available on:

“Black Clouds & Silver Linings” | June 23rd, 2009

01. A Nightmare to Remember
02. A Rite of Passage
03. Wither
04. The Shattered Fortress
05. The Best of Times
06. The Count of Tuscany

Click the artwork above for the hi-res version of the cover art.

Black Clouds & Silver Linings Pre-Order
Dream Theater’s Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece
Includes “A Rite Of Passage” & “Wither”
Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET: $132.00 | Mike Portnoy explains the Box Set
Pre-order this configuration and receive an exclusive code to download 5 of the newly recorded cover songs. 1 track per week will be released, beginning on 5/19, leading up to album release. You’ll hear them first!

  • Find a SILVER TICKET and Win a MEET & GREET with the Band!
  • 3-CD Special Edition Set Includes Album, Instrumental Mixes and 6 Newly Recorded Cover Songs
  • Limited Edition Audiophile 180-Gram Double LP Set with Exclusive Artwork from Hugh Syme
  • Black Clouds & Silver Linings “Producer’s Edition” Disc Includes Isolated Audio Tracks of the Entire Album (This Bonus Disc Only Available in this Set)
  • Limited Edition, Numbered Lithograph by Legendary Artist Hugh Syme. 100 Lucky Winners will Find a Litho Personally Signed by the Artist!
  • Computer Mouse Pad, Exclusively Available with Box Set
  • Packaged in a Silver Foil Embossed Black Velvet Box.

SPECIAL EDITION: $21.99
Dream Theater’s Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece in a 3-CD Deluxe Edition includes:

  • 6 Newly Recorded Cover Songs
  • Instrumental Mixes of the Entire Album
  • Expanded Artwork and Packaging

DOUBLE LP: $27.49
180-Gram Double LP Set: The vinyl is of the highest audiophile quality and pressed in Germany.

STANDARD: $15.99
Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

Image courtesy of Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records.

Dream Theater: “Black Clouds & Silver Linings”

Roadrunner Records is now taking pre-order for Dream Theater’s new work titled “Black Clouds & Silver Linings” and provided a 24-hour download link for the first single “A Rite Of Passage” on May 6th, 2009.

“The Shattered Fortress” is the closing song of the “12-step saga.”

“Black Clouds & Silver Linings” is available on:

“Black Clouds & Silver Linings” | June 23rd, 2009

01. A Nightmare to Remember
02. A Rite of Passage
03. Wither
04. The Shattered Fortress
05. The Best of Times
06. The Count of Tuscany

Click the artwork above for the hi-res version of the cover art.

Black Clouds & Silver Linings Pre-Order
Dream Theater’s Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece
Includes “A Rite Of Passage” & “Wither”
Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET: $132.00 | Mike Portnoy explains the Box Set
Pre-order this configuration and receive an exclusive code to download 5 of the newly recorded cover songs. 1 track per week will be released, beginning on 5/19, leading up to album release. You’ll hear them first!

  • Find a SILVER TICKET and Win a MEET & GREET with the Band!
  • 3-CD Special Edition Set Includes Album, Instrumental Mixes and 6 Newly Recorded Cover Songs
  • Limited Edition Audiophile 180-Gram Double LP Set with Exclusive Artwork from Hugh Syme
  • Black Clouds & Silver Linings “Producer’s Edition” Disc Includes Isolated Audio Tracks of the Entire Album (This Bonus Disc Only Available in this Set)
  • Limited Edition, Numbered Lithograph by Legendary Artist Hugh Syme. 100 Lucky Winners will Find a Litho Personally Signed by the Artist!
  • Computer Mouse Pad, Exclusively Available with Box Set
  • Packaged in a Silver Foil Embossed Black Velvet Box.

SPECIAL EDITION: $21.99
Dream Theater’s Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece in a 3-CD Deluxe Edition includes:

  • 6 Newly Recorded Cover Songs
  • Instrumental Mixes of the Entire Album
  • Expanded Artwork and Packaging

DOUBLE LP: $27.49
180-Gram Double LP Set: The vinyl is of the highest audiophile quality and pressed in Germany.

STANDARD: $15.99
Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

Image courtesy of Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records.

Darren Carter: New CD Teaser

It has been quite sometimes since the day Darren Carter recorded his upcoming CD tentatively titled “Orange American” at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena. That was one run-on-sentence.

Darren is wrapping up on editing and mastering the CD and it should be out sometimes late Spring or early Summer 2009.

darren-carter-teaser-trailer

I’m still waiting for Darren to give a go for the video, and it will be posted on YouTube, FaceBook, MySpace, and many other places.
UPDATE: I’m posting it anyway!

In the meantime, you can get Darren Carter’s “Shadyside”:

Official Site | MySpace | YouTube | Twitter | WordPress Blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZOYqsWBn_I

Video is recorded using Canon Vixia HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder and  Canon Vixia HG10 AVCHD Camcorder (hand close-up).

Darren Carter: Pictures from The Ice House

Darren Carter was recording his second CD at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena on February 13th, 2009. Carter performed and recorded two sold out shows that cold and rainy night. Slated for June 2009 release, the yet untitled CD is now going into post productions. In the meantime, Carter will be performing at Funny Bone in Cincinnati, Ohio this weekend.

A few pictures of Darren Carter performing at The Ice House Comedy Club:

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Stay tuned for more news on Darren Carter new CD here and Darren Carter’s sites.

www.darrencarter.com
Darren Carter WordPress Blog
Darren Carter’s MySpace Page

South Park, Reno 911!, Stargate Atlantis and Slipknot.

Recently purchased:

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South Park:

The second half of Season 12 is set to premiere in October 2008.

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Reno 911!:

According to Carlos Alazraqui, Reno 911! might go for the sixth season. Apparently Comedy Central and Reno 911! creators are talking about renewing the show.

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Stargate Atlantis:

Sci-Fi channel has confirmed that they will not be renewing the series after the conclusion of its fifth season. Stargate Atlantis will follow its predecessor, Stargate SG-1 to resurface in feature length movie format.

In related news, the third Stargate series titled “Stargate Universe” has gotten the green-light and will go into production for 2009 premiere.

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Slipknot:

“All Hope Is Gone” is on track to become Slipknot’s first ever #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. Roadrunner Records are pushing hard to make this a reality.