OT: EXTREME ready to ROCK this summer

[dabstudio]

Boston rockers EXTREME continue along the comeback trail with a headlining tour in support of the band's first new studio album in 13 years. The reunited hard rock quartet--which features original members Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass) and new addition Kevin Figueiredo (drums)--will launch the tour July 29 in Poughkeepsie, NY. The 21-city outing will run through late August and end on the West Coast..

The group will also co-headline the July 11 Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor, OK, in advance of the tour.

"As much as we enjoy recording, for me, I've always loved playing live for the fans," Cherone said in a press release. "We can't wait to get out there and play this music."

"Saudades de Rock," the band's fifth studio album and first since 1996's "Waiting for the Punchline," still awaits a proper release date, but will appear sometime in June, according to the band. The set was produced by Bettencourt and recorded in Los Angeles.

"We wanted to record as much of the new album as possible live in the studio," added Bettencourt. "And because of it, these songs will translate easily to the stage. We're really looking forward to getting out on tour, putting on a show. That's really where the band shines."

During its original incarnation, Extreme released four studio albums and two greatest-hits collections, and racked up total sales of more than 10 million records, according to a press release. The band began playing together again in 2004 for the first time in eight years.

Since parting ways in 1996, Extreme's members have tackled several other projects, most notably Cherone, who briefly fronted Van Halen; that union yielded the 1998 album "Van Halen 3," a set that received a lukewarm reaction from the public. Following the group's world tour behind the disc, Cherone jumped ship and went on to form Tribe of Judah with Badger and one-time Extreme drummer Mike Mangini. That group released one album: 2002's "Exit Elvis."

July 2008
11 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma
29 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
31 - Boston, MA - Bank of America Pavilion

August 2008
1 - Long Island, NY - Brookhaven Amphitheater
2 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Live
4 - New York, NY - The Fillmore NYC at Irving Plaza
5 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
6 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
8 - Detroit, MI - Emerald Theater
9 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
10 - Cincinnati, OH - Union Center Boulevard Bash
12 - Charlotte, NC - Venue to be announced
13 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
15 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
16 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
18 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
19 - Houston, TX - Meridian
20 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
22 - Phoenix, AZ - The Marquee
23 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
25 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
26 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues

[Saint John]

During its original incarnation, Extreme released four studio albums and two greatest-hits collections

You have got to be shitting me.

[JrnyScarab]

During its original incarnation, Extreme released four studio albums and two greatest-hits collections

You have got to be shitting me.

And what's with the retarded name for the CD? Yeah, nice catchy title that everyone will remember for your comeback. Not!

[Since 78]

Since parting ways in 1996, Extreme's members have tackled several other projects, most notably Cherone, who briefly fronted Van Halen; that union yielded the 1998 album "Van Halen 3," a set that received a lukewarm reaction from the public.

Van Halens biggest mistake

[texafana]

I could never "get" how MyCherona could sound so good and seem to be an excellent front man with Extreme, yet appear to be very gay like and sound gawd awful with VH? Perhaps he was just awe struck, I don't know....

[Andrew]

I could never "get" how MyCherona could sound so good and seem to be an excellent front man with Extreme, yet appear to be very gay like and sound gawd awful with VH? Perhaps he was just awe struck, I don't know....

Cause he was FORCED to sound like Hagar. Pure and simple. Bad management and no A&R direction.

[Arkansas]

Extreme never rocked. They were a trendy pop act.
Nothing more.


later~

[Carlitto H@kk]

Extreme never rocked. They were a trendy pop act.
Nothing more.


later~

Naw, far from Pop and not very trendy.
More Funk than I like but
III Sided Story is an incredible album.
The band was at it's peak on that one
and didn't nearly get the credit they
deserved for that one.
Just my opinion.

Hopefully, this new album will be more
like that one and not too "funky" like
Porngraffitti.

[Andrew]

Really liked the first 2 albums...then nothing...

[Carlitto H@kk]

Really liked the first 2 albums...then nothing...

Loved the debut but never got into Pornograffitti.
How could you NOT like III Sides?

[Pelata]

I think they got better as they went...'...Punchline' is my fave from them...love all 4 albums.

Extreme & King's X gets my ticket $...screw Journey...

[conversationpc]

I think they got better as they went...'...Punchline' is my fave from them...love all 4 albums.

"Waiting for the Punchline" is your favorite Extreme album? Seriously?

[Pelata]

I think they got better as they went...'...Punchline' is my fave from them...love all 4 albums.

"Waiting for the Punchline" is your favorite Extreme album? Seriously?

Hell yeah! Love the songs, love the more raw vibe & tone...love the grooves...