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IMPELLITTERI - Update On Proposed Live Dates


Asked about the propose US dates, Rob Rock, singer for IMPELLITTERI (as well as DRIVER, WARRIOR and his own surname fronted outfit) tells BW&BK, "So far I only know of a "warm-up" show at Palladino's in Tarzana (California) in a couple of weeks, on May 15th.We are searching for more dates just before Sweden Rock June 6th, or before the Japanese dates."

As previously reported, guitarist/virtuoso, Chris Impellitteri issued the following statement, "Impellitteri are getting ready for their world tour which will promote the new upcoming release of Wicked Maiden. The band will play the Sweden Rock Festival on Saturday June 6, 2009 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Audience capacity is 35,000 people. The band will play their headlining 75 minutes set including their classics and new material from Wicked Maiden. Impellitteri will share the stage with HEAVEN AND HELL, DREAM THEATER, and JOURNEY. There are also five other stages with some great artists during the day !! The band will also head over to Tokyo, Japan and Osaka in July playing the On Air East arena and Quattro venue. Many dates in The United States and Europe will be added soon!!!!"

IMPELLITTERI - New Official MySpace Page Launched







IMPELLITTERI have changed the address for their official MySpace Page - check it out at this location.

Asked recently about the proposed US dates, Rob Rock, singer for Impellitteri (as well as DRIVER, WARRIOR and his own surname fronted outfit) tells BW&BK: "So far I only know of a "warm-up" show at Palladino's in Tarzana (California) in a couple of weeks, on May 15th.We are searching for more dates just before Sweden Rock June 6th, or before the Japanese dates."

Impellitteri are currently promoting their new album, Wicked Maiden. According to a recent update, the band will also head over to Tokyo, Japan and Osaka in July playing the On Air East arena and Quattro venue. Many dates in The United States and Europe will be announced soon.

IMPELLITTERI - California Setlist Revealed






Friday, May 15th the IMPELLITTERI band, featuring surnamed guitar shredder Chris Impellitteri and singer ROB ROCK (DRIVER, WARRIOR) Rock played Paladinos in Tarzana, CA as a warm-up for a European stint.

The setlist, which included a heavy dose of the new Wicked Maiden CD (available overseas through Metal Heaven label) was as follows:
'The King Is Rising', 'Speed Demon', 'Garden Of Eden', 'Countdown To The Revolution', 'Last Of A Dying Breed', 'Wicked Maiden', 'Father Forgive Them' (followed by a drum solo), 'Crazy Train', 'Wonderful Life', 'Hurricane', 'Victim Of The System' and set closing 'Warrior'. There was no encore.

IMPELLITTERI - "Only In Los Angeles Does That Shit Happen!"






IMPELLITTERI guitarist / founder Chris Impellitteri has checked in with the following update:

"Hello friends,

We just played our first surprise show in Los Angles on Friday (May 15th), and both the band and the audience kicked ASS ! We love you guys !!

Me and the band could not believe how many of you showed up to watch us run through our new material. Even the celebrities were rocking really hard with us (only in Los Angeles does that shit happen! HA!!). We really appreciate it !!

We are now getting ready for more shows including Sweden Rock on June 6th. Impellitteri will play the main headlining stage with HEAVEN & HELL (BLACK SABBATH) and DREAM THEATER."

Cheers all,
Chris I

As previously reported, the May 15th setlist was as follows: 'The King Is Rising', 'Speed Demon', 'Garden Of Eden', 'Countdown To The Revolution', 'Last Of A Dying Breed', 'Wicked Maiden', 'Father Forgive Them' (followed by a drum solo), 'Crazy Train', 'Wonderful Life', 'Hurricane', 'Victim Of The System' and set closing 'Warrior'.