BIG NOIZE FIRST ACT TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR Z ROCK 09             

Plan's are now underway for Z Rock 09 and during the next week we will be announcing the entire line up. Many contracts are already signed or will be signed during the next 24 hours. We are sure you will agree that this line up is the strongest ever assembled for a Z Rock event, the 2009 show will be staged at JB's in Dudley purely due to the need for a larger capacity venue and its central location foe everyone in the UK. JB's is renowned throughout the UK and we are looking forward to returning there after a three year absence.

Tickets go on sale for both May 29th and 30th at 6pm today September 25th only at http://www.zrecords.net/  and www.myspace.com/zrockfest priced at £42.50 and £25.00 this special discounted early bird offer will run until October 31st when prices will revert to £47.50 and £30.00 They will go on General sale from various outlets tbc at full price from November 1st.    

Now to our first major announcement; it is with great pleasure that we confirm the appearance of a supergroup who have been the talk of the net over the past few months namely BIG NOIZE, the bands pedigree is undisputable and they will be like a rock freight train passing through JB's on May 30th. Phil Soussan and Vinny Appice made the following comment concenring their appearance...  

From Phil Soussan - "I am really thrilled to be coming back to my homeland for the Big UK launch of Big Noize at the Z-Rock Fest.  We shall be playing nothing but the big hits at this show to introduce this new supergroup to the British audience" From Vinny Appice -  I like being involve in things that rock and Z Rock Fest ROCKS loud!

BIG NOIZE are.................    

JOE LYNN TURNER vocals In a career that spans over 30 years and over 60 album credits, Turner is best remembered for his work with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Deep Purple and Yngwie Malmsteen. He has also contributed to a diverse array of other artist's albums including Billy Joel, Cher, Mick Jones (Foreigner), Michael Bolton and many others. Recently, his tours, CD releases, appearances on VH1 and nationally syndicated radio shows have revived interest in this singer who was a veritable MTV heartthrob during the channel's 80s heyday.

PHIL SOUSSAN bass Soussan was a member of Ozzy Osbourne's band at the height of Ozzy's career. He has worked with Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Toto, Billy Idol, John Waite, Vince Neil, Richie Kotzen and more. Phil was also active in writing songs for them as well as many other artists, which he continues to do. Most notable is Ozzy's biggest hit single "Shot In The Dark." Last year he released his debut solo album, "Vibrate." He also currently serves as a NARAS Governor on the Board of the Recording Academy (the Grammys)

CARLOS CAVAZO guitars Cavazo is an original member of the multi-platinum band Quiet Riot. The band sold over ten million albums between the early 80s and 2000 and Carlos earned "guitar hero" status with his powerful solos and wailing passages. Quiet Riot's "Metal Health" album featured the famous cover of Slade's "Cum On Feel the Noise," which is still played on classic rock radio stations and at sporting events around the world.

VINNY APPICE drums Vinny is best known as the incredible drummer who was the power and rhythm behind DIO throughout the band's career. He also worked with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, John Lennon and many others. Appice has recorded/co-written songs on over 25 albums including seven multi-platinum records. While he remains loyal to Big Noize, he is currently touring with Heaven and Hell,along with Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Ronnie James Dio.  


further news re other additions to the line up will be made over the next few days For further details about the show please visit www.myspace.com/zrockfest or http://www.zrecords.net/