Press Release: LILLIAN AXE TO SUPPORT SHOCK ROCK LEGEND ALICE COOPER

LILLIAN AXE TO SUPPORT SHOCK ROCK LEGEND ALICE COOPER - IN SUPPORT OF
NEW ACCLAIMED RELEASE, ‘WATERS RISING’


Think of ‘theatrical rock legend,’ and Alice Cooper immediately comes
to mind for many. And the shock rock godfather couldn’t have picked a
more deserving band to support him on a string of upcoming southern
dates – Lillian Axe. After an extended hiatus, the group – which is
comprised of Derrick LeFevre (lead vocals), Steve Blaze (lead
guitars/vocals), Sam Poitevent (guitars/vocals), Eric Morris (bass),
and Ken Koudelka (drums) – recently unleashed their first new studio
album in nearly fifteen years (and first for the Metro City Records label),
‘Waters Rising.’


Originally formed in 1983, the New Orleans-based group soon caught the
attention of Ratt manager Marshall Berle and MCA Records, leading to
the release of the group’s self-titled 1988 release (produced by late
Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby), 1989’s ‘Love and War’ (produced by Tony
Platt, who previously worked with AC/DC), 1991’s ‘Out of the Darkness
into the Light,,’ 1992’s ‘Poetic Justice,’ and 1993’s
‘Psycho-Schizophrenia’ (the last two of which were produced by Leif
Mases, who previously worked with Led Zeppelin). Additionally, such
Lillian Axe tracks as “Dream of a Lifetime,” “Show A Little Love,”
“True Believer,” and a cover of Badfinger’s “No Matter What” received
attention from rock radio and MTV.


By the middle of the ‘90s, Lillian Axe opted to take a break, although
a collection of previously unreleased material was issued in 1999,
‘Fields of Yesterday.’ With metal once more ruling the charts and the
airwaves by the early 21st century, Lillian Axe was back in business
with live shows, resulting in the release of their first-ever live
album, ‘Live 2002,’ recorded in Houston, Texas. Roadwork has continued
for the band - including playing to 27,000 fans at Germany’s Bang Your
Head Festival in 2004, as well as an extensive European tour a year
later. With new singer LeFevre recently replacing longtime frontman
Ron Taylor, ‘Waters Rising’ sees a whole new metallic chapter
unfolding for Lillian Axe.


Despite the long break between studio albums, ‘Waters Rising’ has been
steadily receiving its share of accolades, including a write-up by All
Music Guide, which raves “If ‘Waters Rising’ were released in the late
'80s, there's little doubt that its video clips would have done battle
- and held their own - alongside Iron Maiden and Queensrÿche on
Headbangers Ball.” Additionally, KNAC.com gave the album a four and a
half star rating, saying “[Steve Blaze] is the visionary of what he
wants the band to be, and as long as he’s a part of any musical
endeavor, you KNOW to expect nothing but the best!”


Dates for the Alice Cooper/Lillian Axe tour:


10/20 Birmingham, AL Alabama Theatre

10/21 Mobile, AL Saenger Theatre

10/22 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theatre

10/23 Dallas, TX Majestic Theatre


For more information, go to www.lillianaxe.com