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Tentatively titled ‘Live at Sweden Rock Festival’ CD/DVD release date targeted for spring 2012.

urArtist network — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:32:20 +0000

The fans demanded it, and the fans finally got it. After 20 years apart, the long-awaited Triumph reunion (of vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett, bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, and vocalist/drummer Gil Moore) took place at Sweden Rock Festival, on June 7, 2008. And now, the band is putting the finishing touches on the DVD of that historic performance.

The tentatively titled ‘Live at Sweden Rock Festival’ set will consist of a DVD and CD, with a release date targeted for later this spring.

“It’s great to finally be able show the world Triumph’s reunion show at the Sweden Rock Festival,” says Mike Levine.”It certainly is one of the most memorable performances of our entire career! And they said it would never happen…”

‘Live at Sweden Rock Festival’ will be released on the TML label, distributed by UMG in Canada and ADA in the US. The set will be released throughout Europe on Frontiers Records.

New TRIUMPH WORLDWIDE merch store & St. Patty’s Day Special!

urArtist network — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:21:08 +0000

For our fans around the globe, TRIUMPH has opened a new merch store for Europe, UK, South America, Asia and Australia. Just select your country

We get requests from fans, ALL the time asking us for more TRIUMPH merch options and shipping service types, and this TRIUMPH worldwide store offers both!

Now you can order your favourite TRIUMPH shirts in a variety of colours and each shirt is printed by hand. Pick your favourite one and select the colour YOU think looks the best. And with the store being worldwide you save money on shipping costs!

And until March 19th take advantage of our special St. Patrick’s Day promo. You’ll get $10 off on all orders above $50! (also applies to international stores)

Order yours now and enjoy!

Limited Time Offer – TRIUMPH Valentine’s Day Merch Bundle!

Andy Hawke — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:16:34 +0000

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, so we put together a bundle for you & your Valentine!!
Just add this in with breakfast in bed, Plus a few foot-rubs and you’ll successfully avoid the doghouse another year.

BUNDLE INCLUDES:
- 2x Rock & Roll Machine T-Shirts
- 2x Keychains
- 2x Guitar Picks
- 2x Bass picks
>>> ORDER NOW!!

Rik Emmett of Triumph Plays Rush Song ‘Red Barchetta’ with Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality

urArtist network — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:27:32 +0000

For the first time Rik Emmett of the classic Canadian rock power trio TRIUMPH sang and played guitar in a unique “virtual collaboration” with a member of another legendary Canadian rock power trio, Rush. Rik performed as a guest artist with fantasy rock band “Sonic Elements” on a cover of the song ‘Red Barchetta’ which features drums performed by legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart via a music software sample library called “Neil Peart Drums” by Sonic Reality. Dave Kerzner, CEO and founder of Sonic Reality, put together a unique music project called “Sonic Elements” where various singers and musicians of progressive rock perform and record along with sampled musical elements from the music software Sonic Reality creates for musicians.

“At Sonic Reality we record (aka “sample”) the sounds of musical instruments and drum grooves so that musicians can use these deluxe sound elements in their own music on the computer or mobile devices.” says Kerzner “I created the Sonic Elements music project to not only show what these inspiring Sonic Reality sounds are like in musical context but to also explore giving songs an alternate reality with different fantasy combinations of musicians and authentic sounds.”

A premium example of such a fantasy rock scenario is ‘Red Barchetta’ featuring Rik Emmett which is another take on the classic Rush song with new life brought to it by Rik’s passionate performance and interpretation.

Listen to an audio clip preview of ‘Red Barchetta’ featuring Rik Emmett:

Here’s what Rik Emmett had to say about the project:
“It was such a great day in the studio, jamming out to Neil’s incredible tracks, getting to play virtual ‘basement band’ and laying down my versions of Geddy & Alex parts. I felt like I had been transported back to 1980 for an afternoon. ‘Red Barchetta’ is one of my absolute fave RUSH songs… like an exciting, Ray Bradbury-esque SF short story, told by a progressive rock band… so to get a crack at it, with the actual drum takes that Neil performed, was an ‘artistic’ challenge – almost like accepting a dare.” Says Emmett “This is like “Rock Band” for the seriously, deeply committed.”

The full release of the song ‘Red Barchetta’ by Sonic Elements featuring Rik Emmett is coming in Q1, 2012 and is part of a larger collection of songs with Sonic Elements and other guest artists performing with Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality.

Follow progress on the Sonic Elements project:

Sonic Reality and Neil Peart Drums:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/sonicelements
YouTube – www.youtube.com/sonicelementschannel
Press Contact: marketing@sonicreality.com

Rik Emmett – www.rikemmett.com

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About the Sonic Elements project and Neil Peart Drums:

Dave Kerzner of the music software company Sonic Reality has headed up a unique “virtual fantasy rock band” called “Sonic Elements” combining the sounds and performances captured in Sonic Reality music software and sound library products such as Neil Peart Drums with performances of guest musicians like Rik Emmett on classic covers like ‘Red Barchetta’ by Rush. Collaborating through the use of the sample library “Neil Peart Drums” which was performed by legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart and recorded by top producer Nick Raskulinecz is something that any musician who owns the product can do. Neil’s digitally recreated DW® Snakes and Arrows drum kit in software or soon to be released audio grooves to play along to or loops can be used in any recording software on the Mac, PC or iPad™. To celebrate that concept Sonic Elements have been working up an entire Rush tribute album as well as original songs all built around Neil Peart Drums with various guest guitarists, bass players and vocalists including Rik Emmett (Triumph), Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa), John Wesley (Porcupine Tree, Marillion) and many other classic and progressive rock musicians.

‘Rock & Roll Machine’ still rocks today in the Limited Edition Bundle!

urArtist network — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:57:13 +0000

Mike gave his thoughts in one of his Q&A videos on ‘Rock & Roll Machine’ being Canada’s first heavy metal song..

Possibly being Canada’s first, R&R Machine still ROCKS today! Remastered and re-released, with the ORIGINAL tracklist including our cover of Joe Walsh’s ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ and the two-part ‘New York City Streets’, plus who could forget Rik Emmett’s light-speed guitar solo in ‘Rock & Roll Machine’

TRIUMPH Rock & Roll Machine Bundle includes:
- Rock & Roll Machine. Released Nov. 3rd, 1977 (CD Download)
- Digital Album Booklet
- Choice of Men’s or Ladies’ Limited Edition “Rock & Roll Machine” T-Shirt
- Exclusive Desktop Wallpaper
- Rock & Roll Machine Music Video Downloads from: ‘Live at The US Festival’ AND ‘A Night of Triumph’

Available at the merch store, get yours now!

TRIUMPH: Classic. Heritage. Hard-Rock. Here’s a bundle that puts it all together.

urArtist network — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:02:26 +0000

When you hear TRIUMPH, three words come to mind: Classic. Heritage. Hard-Rock. Pretty much sums up this sick bundle, remixed CD + DVD of TRIUMPH’s Greatest Hits with additional goodies.

The TRIUMPH Greatest Hits CLASSIC Bundle includes:
- Greatest Hits: Remixed CD + DVD
- Choice of: Men’s or Women’s GREATEST HITS T-Shirt
- TRIUMPH 18′ x 24′ “All Albums” Wall Poster

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Allied Forces (Vinyl LP) (muzikreviews.com)

urArtist network — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:13:50 +0000

It has been 30 years since Triumph, Rik Emmett (guitarist/singer), Gil Moore (drums, vocals) and Mike Levine (bass, keyboards), released their classic and best album Allied Forces. I had the opportunity to review their entire catalog of remastered releases several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This time I get to do it again in vinyl LP format. The LP also includes a code for a digital download of the album on the band’s website for all of you that like to have it on your PC or iTunes.
Triumph was more than your everyday power trio. Their big sound led you to believe there were more than three guys making all of that great music. With two double threats in Emmett and Moore manning their instruments and fully capable of delivering the powerful vocals that each song demanded, this lineup always provided the goods. Emmett had the high pitched delivery while Moore had the more traditional rock band voice.

In this digital/download age we live in it is always a treat to step back in time and have a vinyl LP in your hand. The reissue has the inner sleeve covered with pictures on one side and the lyrics for every track on the other. Although you will not find it necessary to follow along with the lyrics because the vocals are very clear and they always were easy to pick up when you heard one of their songs.
If you are too young to remember “Magic Power,” hearing it now in this format will blow you away. Whether you remember listening to it on the radio constantly back in 1981 or you are new to the music of Triumph, this will be a treat. The 9 tracks the make up the album are very strong and any group would be hard pressed to duplicate the consistency of such a landmark release. At the time they were and still are referred to as prog-metal however they sound like a good rock band to me with nothing too complicated going on. I can see where there are some prog influences but there is not enough to tag them as prog-metal. Maybe there was back in 1981 but that no longer applies in 2011, as the genre has changed and advanced dramatically.

30 years later the music has not lost its appeal, in fact in has weathered the test of time very well thank you. Celebrating the release of this album 30 years ago is not the only reason to offer it in a package with an LP and other goodies like the band has on their site, it deserves to get all of this attention and give people another chance to relive the magic or begin another era of fans altogether.
The three men that were Triumph have plenty to celebrate and be proud of. There are not a lot of bands around today making rock ‘n’ roll this timeless. Get your hands on a copy of the vinyl LP version of Allied Forces before it becomes another sought after collector’s item with an outrageous price tag on it. You can get just the album for around $25.00 or order a package that includes the LP, signed poster, letter from the band, keychain, and a T-Shirt for $49.99.

Key Tracks: Magic Power, Allied Forces, Fight The Good Fight

TRIUMPH ‘Allied Forces’ 30th Anniversary Bundle

urArtist network — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:38:37 +0000

TRIUMPH on The Big Rock Show Now Available on PodOmatic

urArtist network — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:11:50 +0000

So if you missed the live broadcast, or you just want to hear it a couple more times, great news! The interview with Mike Levine on The Big Rock Show, hosted by Tina Peek, is now available on PodOmatic.

Mike answers why they chose to reissue “Allied Forces” in a vinyl edition. He shares how he felt when their first album was played on the radio, as well as how the past 30 years have been and where they are now. How did he get into producing music? Is there an upcoming tour in 2012? He talks about all of that and more.

Listen on PodOmatic for the exclusive interview!

Triumph live on ‘The Big Rock Show’ Sept 30 and will be featured on fall tv programming

urArtist network — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:58:51 +0000

As the fall season kicks off, it’s a busy time for the boys in TRIUMPH. On Friday September 30th, 12pmEST, Mike Levine will be featured on a special edition of The Big Rock Show with Tina Peek. Listen live at www.outboundmusic.com

And.. if you missed the live broadcast of TRIUMPH’s appearance on Rockline Radio last Wednesday, worry not! The broadcast will be available for 2 weeks on the Rockline website following the show. Check it out while you still can at http://www.rocklineradio.com/.

TRIUMPH will also be featured on three hit television series this fall. Simon Cowell’s XFactor, Battle Of The Blades, and Cover Me Canada, so keep your eyes peeled and your ears open!

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Watch the ‘Allied Forces’ 30th Anniversary Merch Video!

urArtist network — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:06:42 +0000

September 19th, 2011 marks the 30th Anniversary of TRIUMPH’s platinum selling album ‘Allied Forces’ which has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The TRIUMPH online team has put together this fun video to take you back to the early 80′s…

Take a trip down memory lane and purchase the ‘Allied Forces’ Merch Bundle which includes:

- Choice of Allied Forces Long Sleeve OR Short Sleeve Tee.
- Allied Forces 30th Anniversary Edition Vinyl.
- Allied Forces Digital Download Card.
- Allied Forces Signed Poster.
- Allied Forces Keychain.
+ A Letter from TRIUMPH.
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TRIUMPH ‘Allied Forces’ LIVE on Rockline Radio SEP/21/2011!

Andy Hawke — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:30:38 +0000

Experience TRIUMPH’s classic breakthrough album, Allied Forces like never before! Fans will get a first listen of the completely re-mastered album LIVE on www.RocklineRadio.com.

Tune in September 21^st at 8:30pm PT/11:30pm ET, when TRIUMPH themselves will be live guests in studio. All three members of the Canadian rock juggernaut will be there to debut the release of the album, along with Rockline host Bob Coburn. Founded in 1981, Rockline is considered to be the longest running uninterrupted program in rock history. Broadcasting live every Monday and Wednesday night, the program showcases prolific guests from the world of rock and roll.

Fans are given the opportunity to phone in and have their questions answered by Mike, Gil & Rik. This is the perfect time to rediscover this landmark in Canadian rock music, as this date marks 30 years to the week, of the album’s original release.

Fans are encouraged to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you or to listen online, go to www.RocklineRadio.com. Take a trip down memory lane and crank the volume up for this unique event in celebration of a special moment in hard rock history. The broadcast will be available for 2 weeks on the Rockline website following the show.

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PRE-ORDER TRIUMPH’s ‘ALLIED FORCES’ 30th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue & Merch Bundle!

Andy Hawke — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:59:14 +0000

TRIUMPH’s 1981 release, “Allied Forces”, was the album where it all came together for these Canadian prog-metallists. Spawning two of Triumph’s most beloved and enduring arena rock anthems – ’Magic Power’ and ‘Fight the Good Fight’. Produced by the group themselves (vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett, bassist Michael Levine, and vocalist/drummer Gil Moore), the nine-track album was certified Platinum, and sold an impressive 2.5 million copies worldwide.

Now fans will be able to take a highly welcomed trip down memory lane, as “Allied Forces” is reissued as a “30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition” and as part of a new Merch Bundle [Pre-Order]. The album’s original tracks are from the actual EQ’d masters, while the packaging itself will exactly mirror the original ’81 vinyl version.

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‘Allied Forces’ Track Listing:
Side “A”
Fool for Your Love – 4:34
Magic Power – 4:54
Air Raid – 1:18
Allied Forces – 5:05
Hot Time (In This City Tonight) – 3:23

Side “B”
Fight the Good Fight – 6:16
Ordinary Man – 7:17
Petite Etude (instrumental) – 1:15
Say Goodbye – 4:34

“I am excited that the ‘Allied Forces’ LP is being re-released,” enthuses Levine. “Vinyl was always my favorite audio format, because it has really nice warmth and depth. Yet another reason to polish up the turntable and crank up the volume!”

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TRIUMPH “Allied Forces” 30th anniversary Bundle PRE-ORDER includes:
- Choice of Allied Forces Long Sleeve OR Short Sleeve Tee.
- Allied Forces 30th Anniversary Edition Vinyl.
- Allied Forces Digital Download Card.
- Allied Forces Signed Poster.
- Allied Forces Keychain.

Be prepared to fight the good fight once more!

TRIUMPH’s Classic Breakthrough Album ‘ALLIED FORCES’ To Be Reissued as Killer Vinyl Package for 30th Anniversary, Rockline Appearance Announced

Andy Hawke — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:55:22 +0000

Triumph’s 1981 release, ‘Allied Forces’, was the album where it all came together for these Canadian prog-metallists – great compositions, great performances, and great album design…back when album designs mattered!

And now, fans will be able to take a highly welcomed trip down memory lane, as ,‘Allied Forces’ will be reissued as a “30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition” on Tuesday, September 22 2011.

The album’s original tracks are from the actual EQ’d masters (as prepared by the legendary Bob Ludwig), while the packaging itself will exactly mirror the original ’81 vinyl version (including the four-color, UV coated inner sleeve, complete with photos, lyrics and credits).

The record itself will be pressed on pristine 180 gram vinyl, which will also include a download card, so fans can download this rock n’ roll classic , as well as a free video, directly to their digital player.

TML Entertainment will be releasing the album, distributed by ADA in the US and UMG in Canada. The LP will be manufactured by Rainbo Records in Los Angeles, the premier replicator of vinyl in North America.

‘Allied Forces’ spawned two of Triumph’s most beloved and enduring arena rock anthems -’Magic Power’ and ‘Fight the Good Fight’. Produced by the group themselves (vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett, bassist Michael Levine, and vocalist/drummer Gil Moore), the nine-track album was certified Platinum, and has gone on to sell an impressive 2.5 million copies worldwide.

Additionally, all three members of Triumph, will be debuting the release of the album along with host Bob Coburn, live on Rockline Radio, Wednesday, September 21st (30 years to the week of the album’s original release).

Soon, you will be able to re-create the excitement you experienced when you cruised down to the local record shop to pick up ‘Allied Forces,’ back in the fall of ’81.

Get prepared to fight the good fight once more!

‘Allied Forces’ Track Listing:

Side “A”
“Fool for Your Love” – 4:34
“Magic Power” – 4:54
“Air Raid” – 1:18
“Allied Forces” – 5:05
“Hot Time (In This City Tonight)” – 3:23

Side “B”
“Fight the Good Fight” – 6:16
“Ordinary Man” – 7:17
“Petite Etude” instrumental – 1:15
“Say Goodbye” – 4:34

Ribbon Cutting for “Triumph Lane” Takes Place Thursday July 14th

urArtist network — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:05:18 +0000

Canadian Power trio TRIUMPH Get Paid Tribute by Their Own Street Name!

New “street cred” puts TRIUMPH on the map… quite literally. Mississauga’s world champions of classic rock, TRIUMPH will be toasted by a host of appreciative fans, friends, celebrities and dignitaries as a new street is named in their honour.

No strangers to the world stage or international airwaves, the hometown group can now also be found on the latest GPS systems, GTA street guides, and Google maps.

TRIUMPH Lane encircles a newly built development by Bremont Homes and is located at Derry Rd. W. and Terragar Blvd., in the Meadowvale section of Mississauga. 2011, just paces away of the Lionheart Pub (located at 3221 Derry Rd. West , 1 km west of Winston Churchill Blvd.)

Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore will meet with fans, pose for photos, sign copies of albums, memorabilia and their latest CD’s and DVD, on Thursday, July 14. All funds raised through the evening (via photos, autographs and silent auctions) will go directly to support Wounded Warriors of Canada and the special needs of our troops, who very truly know what it means to ‘Lay it on the Line’, ‘Fight the Good Fight’ and ‘Never Surrender’… and those who have also sustained life changing injuries during the Afghan mission.

Think you’ve got ‘The Magic Power?’… there’s an open mike portion of the evening where performers can pay tribute doing various TRIUMPH songs. Access will be limited with advance reservations required.

Please contact;richardallan01@hotmail.com and kindly leave your name and contact info.

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DELUXE US Festival Vintage Merch Bundle,Now Available!

urArtist network — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:47:51 +0000

The US Festival took place on Memorial Day Weekend, amidst the sunny open air of San Bernardino, California, Sunday May 29th, 1983. We performed to an estimate of 375,000 people, under the fierce 115°F heat at US Festival’s “Heavy Metal Day”.

Don’t just relive the “experience”, Commemorate one of the greatest events in history with this epic bundle of vintage merch, at an unbelievable price!!

**Bundle EXCLUSIVE to the TriumphMusic.com Online Merch Store*

DELUXE VINTAGE US FESTIVAL BUNDLE INCLUDES:

– Signed TRIUMPH US Festival Mini-Poster.
– Vintage TRIUMPH US Festival T-Shirt. (Men OR Ladies)
– Adjustable TRIUMPH Baseball Cap.
– Live at The US Festival: CD/DVD.
– Live at The US Festival: DVD.
– US Festival Backstage Laminate.
– Rik & Mike TRIUMPH Guitar Picks.

Get a behind the scenes look at the celebration of evolving technology, the commanding power of music, television and people.

We played “Heavy Metal Sunday” with: Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot &Van Halen.

“It was the day new wave died and rock n’ roll took over” – Vince Neil, Mötley Crüe.

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US FESTIVAL Vintage Merch Bundle [Exclusive to TriumphMusic.com]

Andy Hawke — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:50:25 +0000

The US Festival took place on Memorial Day Weekend, outdoors in San Bernardino, California on Sunday May 29th, 1983. Fighting the fierce 115°F heat on “Heavy Metal Day” TRIUMPH performed to an overwhelming estimate of 375,000 people.

Celebrate this historic anniversary by purchasing the US FESTIVAL BUNDLE!

**Bundle EXCLUSIVE to the TriumphMusic.com Online Merch Store**

- (NEW!) Vintage US Festival Tee
- Live at the US Festival – 2Disc CD/DVD
- Live at the US Festival – DVD

(includes behind the scenes look at how TRIUMPH’s live shows are put together, lighting, pyro, smoke, lightening techniques and MORE!)

The US Festival was intended to be a celebration of evolving technologies; a marriage of music, computers, television and people. Heavy Metal Sunday Featured: TRIUMPH, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot & Van Halen.

“It was the day new wave died and rock n’ roll took over” – Vince Neil, Mötley Crüe.

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Classic Rock Presents AOR Magazine and a free 15-track CD featuring Triumph’s ‘Follow Your Heart’.

Andy Hawke — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:00:32 +0000

Classic Rock is pleased to announce the launch of a new magazine dedicated to the radical rock genre.

Classic Rock Presents AOR also comes with full news, reviews and a free 15-track CD featuring Triumph’s ‘Follow Your Heart’.

Love rocking out to Triumph? Then you’ll love rocking Triumph’s awesome Tees!

Sport this Never Surrender Tee- a tribute to TRIUMPH’s sixth studio album which provided fans with unforgettable songs like ‘All The Way’, ‘A World Of Fantasy’ and of course, ‘Never Surrender’.

Blinding Light Show

Andy Hawke — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:25:27 +0000

Tears in the Rain – Live in Halifax

Andy Hawke — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:23:19 +0000

Somebody’s Out There – Live in Halifax

Andy Hawke — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:18:44 +0000

Allied Forces – Live in Halifax

Andy Hawke — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:15:04 +0000

Lay it on the Line – Live In Halifax

Andy Hawke — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:10:39 +0000

Midsummer’s Daydream – Live in Halifax

Andy Hawke — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:05:16 +0000

Follow Your Heart – Live in Halifax

Andy Hawke — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:58:40 +0000