UFO set release dates for The Visitor

[Hellraiser!!]

According to bravewords.com

Good news for all fans of British rock legends UFO: their brand-new studio album, The Visitor, is due out before the end of spring.

The arrival of the album has been set for late May/early June, tour dates will be announced soon.

UFO composed more than 35 new tracks in the run-up to the recordings, 13 of which were short-listed and produced at the studio. 11 of these songs are expected to make it onto the regular album, the other two are scheduled to become bonus tracks for a limited edition digipak.

The current line-up continues to consist of the three original members, Phil Mogg (vocals), Paul Raymond (guitar, keyboards), and Andy Parker (drums), as well as American world-class guitarist Vinnie Moore. Bass legend and original member Pete Way is currently suffering from a liver disease and was unfortunately not available for the studio production.

“All those who have been into UFO for a long time will find all our characteristic trademarks on The Visitor, and anybody new to the band will be impressed by our enthusiasm and dynamism,” frontman Phil Mogg enthuses on the subject of the new songs.

The Visitor sees the band benefiting especially from their collaboration with Vinnie Moore, who joined UFO in autumn 2003 and has made an excellent impression on the albums, You Are Here (2004) and The Monkey Puzzle (2006), and on the band’s tours.

Mogg: “Without running down previous UFO lineups - it’s been a long time since we had a team as strong as this one. Vinnie contributes his youthful energy and amazing guitar technique, and in Andy’s return we’ve seen the reappearance of a musician who has always been very important to the band’s original sound.”

Naturally the band will embark on a major world tour this year. Concert dates will be announced soon, and appearances at the Rock Hard festival at the end of May and the Wacken Open Air at the beginning of August 2009 in Germany have been confirmed.

Release Dates for The Visitor on Steamhammer / SPV:

Germany / Austria / Switzerland: May 29th
UK / rest of Europe: June 2nd
USA / Canada: June 2nd


Too bad Pete Way is not with them anymore.....anyone knows who'll be the new bass player?!

[ThrillsNSpills]

After performances like Schenkers on Pack if Up and Go and the brilliant Walk on Water album, I could never imagine another guitar player doing the right thing in that band.

That Vinne Moore tears Light Out a new asshole!
His playing goes well with that band.
I'm not sure what other fans think of the writing he's done with them.
35 tracks? Just put it all out !
:fenderstrat:

[Mr Walker]

I'm gonna say it (just so it won't happen), but Pete Way will be dead before the end of the year.

:(

[Hellraiser!!]

I'm gonna say it (just so it won't happen), but Pete Way will be dead before the end of the year.

:(

WTF Walker!!!

Are you his doctor to say something like this?!

[Mr Walker]

WTF Walker!!!

Are you his doctor to say something like this?!

Quote from Paul Raymond...

Regarding Pete - he has not been well for some time, our past excesses have caught up with all of us in one way or another but more so with Pete. He is getting treatment for a serious liver complaint and hopefully in time he will recover - its going to take a complete lifestyle change and only time will tell if Pete can be strong enough to do that.

[Hellraiser!!]

Quote from Paul Raymond...

Regarding Pete - he has not been well for some time, our past excesses have caught up with all of us in one way or another but more so with Pete. He is getting treatment for a serious liver complaint and hopefully in time he will recover - its going to take a complete lifestyle change and only time will tell if Pete can be strong enough to do that.


Yeah I kinda understand, cause like Pete said:

"Am I drinking today? Let's put in this way, I'm not not drinking today"

But who knows....a man can change!!!

[GAR]

If any of these 35 songs are any good please post them.

[Mr Walker]

Yeah I kinda understand, cause like Pete said:

"Am I drinking today? Let's put in this way, I'm not not drinking today"

But who knows....a man can change!!!

It sounds to me like they are trying to minimize things... I think it may be too late for change at this point.

As far as the Vinnie Moore UFO discs go... I think 'You Are Here' is excellent but I didn't care much for 'The Monkey Puzzle'.

[Hellraiser!!]

It sounds to me like they are trying to minimize things... I think it may be too late for change at this point.

As far as the Vinnie Moore UFO discs go... I think 'You Are Here' is excellent but I didn't care much for 'The Monkey Puzzle'.

Exactly!!! There's just a couple of really good songs on "Monkey Puzzle"....and I'm not too enthusiastic about the new release, cause in the later years, Pete Way was the best songwriter of this band!!!

[Atomic_Rob]

Looking forward to this.

Get well soon Pete!

[GreenBayLA]

UFO albums w/ Vinnie Moore have been dull in my opinion but he does breathe new life into their concerts. He puts his own stamp on the Schenker solos in a good way.
I'll be praying for Pete.

[Mr Walker]

Finally found myself the new 2009 Chapman-era remasters (No Place To Run - The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent - Mechanix).

[Hellraiser!!]

Cool...still can't find those remasters anywhere here in my country yet....but they're planning to release soon, so it will be easier than the originals CDs which is almost impossible to find here, including the discs from Michael Schecker era!!

[Mr Walker]

I got them off Amazon... I found a place that was offering two of the three (No Place to Run, TWTWATI) for 8 bucks each... I think I paid 12 for the 3rd (Mechanix). Prior to that I had to buy these CDs from a Japanese website for much more than this. I also bought a CD that had both TWTWATI & Mechanix on the same CD but it was a piece of shit... the songs were horribly chopped up.

The liner notes for these 2008/2009 remasters are awesome. Out of this new batch, the only one I've opened so far is TWTWATI. The notes go into Mogg's obsession with Bruce Springsteen and how it influenced the title of the LP (The Wild The Willing and The Innocent v. The Wild The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle) and how everyone pretty much new Neil Carter was gay before he did (he was married to a chick when he joined UFO).

I don't know why they stuck this live version of 'Lonley Heart' on here as a bonus track... it really sounds bad... if I were Mogg, I wouldn't have allowed it.

Speaking of the Chapman-era UFO... I keep forgetting to search youtube to see if anyone ever posted a clip of Pete Way and Paul Chapman on the Hollywood Squares game show from 1979.

[Hellraiser!!]

I got them off Amazon... I found a place that was offering two of the three (No Place to Run, TWTWATI) for 8 bucks each... I think I paid 12 for the 3rd (Mechanix). Prior to that I had to buy these CDs from a Japanese website for much more than this. I also bought a CD that had both TWTWATI & Mechanix on the same CD but it was a piece of shit... the songs were horribly chopped up.

The liner notes for these 2008/2009 remasters are awesome. Out of this new batch, the only one I've opened so far is TWTWATI. The notes go into Mogg's obsession with Bruce Springsteen and how it influenced the title of the LP (The Wild The Willing and The Innocent v. The Wild The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle) and how everyone pretty much new Neil Carter was gay before he did (he was married to a chick when he joined UFO).

I don't know why they stuck this live version of 'Lonley Heart' on here as a bonus track... it really sounds bad... if I were Mogg, I wouldn't have allowed it.

Speaking of the Chapman-era UFO... I keep forgetting to search youtube to see if anyone ever posted a clip of Pete Way and Paul Chapman on the Hollywood Squares game show from 1979.

The other day I found on MSN videos a funny interview with Pete Way and Fin from 1984/1985...Pete was really hammered!!!!

Cool info from the liner notes...did the mention something about Bon Scott in the liner notes of "No place to run"?! Cause I read that Phil and Pete was one of the last persons who meet him before his death!!

[Mr Walker]

This is sad...
paulchapmanprojectpcp.com - Home (http://paulchapmanprojectpcp.com/index.html)
No wonder Mogg didn't want him back to replace Schenker again.

[Mr Walker]

I keep scouring the internet looking for updates on Pete's condition...
I found these posts from a few weeks back made by Fin at a Waysted forum

The big news is though..... Pete has now STOPPED yes STOPPED!!! drinking!!! He's been told by the experts that it's continue & DIE end of.... So, he has until the 28th. Feb. to get over the cold turkey bit, he's on serious medication too, this is NOT gonna be easy for him... he's been drinkin' the 'Killer in a Can' since I've known him... It's gonna be life changing if he keeps it up & life ending if he don't, simple as...

Pete update: He's not had a drink for 10 days now, he has the BEEEEG session with the psychiatrist on Feb. 13th. & he say's he's not gonna go on the serious medication till after the Limelight gig, (I think it'll depend on what happens on the 13th.) which is a wee bit understandable, but we'll see!!!

He's on top form & I've told him we are all rootin' for him & support him all the WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

Pete did play a brief gig with Waysted on 2/28/09 here's a picture of Pete striking a 'Weekend At Bernie's' pose.

[GreenBayLA]

Thanks for the update Mr Walker, how about a link?

[Mr Walker]

Thanks for the update Mr Walker, how about a link?

Let's Get Waysted! • View topic - New gig announcement (http://ccgi.harpole.plus.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=751)

[Matt White]

Pete used to party with BON SCOTT...it's amazing he's lasted this long!

[Hellraiser!!]

Pete used to party with BON SCOTT...it's amazing he's lasted this long!

Yeah!!! The last Bon's party was with Pete...

[Mr Badguy]

The liner notes for these 2008/2009 remasters are awesome. Out of this new batch, the only one I've opened so far is TWTWATI. The notes go into Mogg's obsession with Bruce Springsteen and how it influenced the title of the LP (The Wild The Willing and The Innocent v. The Wild The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle) and how everyone pretty much new Neil Carter was gay before he did (he was married to a chick when he joined UFO).

I don't know why they stuck this live version of 'Lonley Heart' on here as a bonus track... it really sounds bad... if I were Mogg, I wouldn't have allowed it.

Speaking of the Chapman-era UFO... I keep forgetting to search youtube to see if anyone ever posted a clip of Pete Way and Paul Chapman on the Hollywood Squares game show from 1979.

TWTWATI is probably my favourite UFO album.

No Schenker guitar pyrotechnics but the songs are solid.

[Mr Walker]

The 20th studio album from UFO will be released in CD and LP format. There will be also a digi-pack album with a bonus track

01. Saving Me
02. On The Waterfront
03. Hell Driver
04. Stop Breaking Down
05. Rock Ready
06. Living Proof
07. Can't Buy A Thrill
08. Forsaken
09. Villains & Thieves
10. Stranger In Town
Bonus track for the Digipack - 11. Dancing With St. Peter (2009 Edition)

CD ART
http://www.metalitalia.com/cms/images/bands/u/ufo/visitor_cd.jpg

LP ART
http://www.metalitalia.com/cms/images/bands/u/ufo/visitor_lp.jpg

[GreenBayLA]

1 UFO 1
2 Flying
3 Phenomenon
4 Force It
5 No Heavy Petting
6 Lights Out
7 Obsession
8 No Place To Run
9 The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent
10 Mechanix
11 Making Contact
12 Misdemeanor
13 High Stakes and Dangerous Men
14 Walk On Water
15 Covenant
16 Sharks
17 You Are Here

19 The Monkey Puzzle

I guess they count Showtime as 18 as Ain't Misbehavin' was an EP.

[Mr Walker]

1 UFO 1
2 Flying
3 Phenomenon
4 Force It
5 No Heavy Petting
6 Lights Out
7 Obsession
8 No Place To Run
9 The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent
10 Mechanix
11 Making Contact
12 Misdemeanor
13 High Stakes and Dangerous Men
14 Walk On Water
15 Covenant
16 Sharks
17 You Are Here

19 The Monkey Puzzle

I guess they count Showtime as 18 as Ain't Misbehavin' was an EP.

If they were going to count 'Showtime' then why not 'Strangers...'
I guess they'd argue 'Ain't Misbehavin' as a studio release.
Since it has been rumored that this will be the last UFO release, they wanted to end it on a milestone number like 20 instead of 19.

Any UFO fans check out the Mogg stuff outside of UFO?
Mogg/Way (which kinda was UFO back when Schenker was holding the name hostage) and $ign of Four which is like a Mogg solo album.

[GreenBayLA]

I have first Mogg/Way CD Edge of the World and after the high of Walk on Water it felt flat. I hear that the 2nd CD Chocolate Box is better but I never dropped the coin. In my opinion Mogg's lyrical well is running dry.
I have The Plot ~ a Schenker/Way project with Pete on vocals. It's raw and basic but I enjoy it as Pete's character shines through.
After ignoring MSG for years I bought In The Midst Of Beauty. Schenker reunites with original singer Gary Barden. It's solid but a bit too produced as all songs sound the same. MSG plays House of Blues in Hollywood tonight. I might go and try to score a ticket.

[Hellraiser!!]

If they were going to count 'Showtime' then why not 'Strangers...'
I guess they'd argue 'Ain't Misbehavin' as a studio release.
Since it has been rumored that this will be the last UFO release, they wanted to end it on a milestone number like 20 instead of 19.

Any UFO fans check out the Mogg stuff outside of UFO?
Mogg/Way (which kinda was UFO back when Schenker was holding the name hostage) and $ign of Four which is like a Mogg solo album.

I heard Mogg/Way - Chocolate Box the other day...there's a few great songs there, but still nothing compared with their classic stuff or Waysted discs!!

[Mr Walker]

Another UFO disc being released next week...

Amazon.com: Beginnings: ufo: Music (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RTP46I/ref=s9_intf_r1_i0?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=1GHBWXARQMTVGMG41B19&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938191&pf_rd_i=507846)

[binnie]

I am looking forward to this immensely....

[GreenBayLA]

Waysted with Fin is it. Love Loaded, Sleazy, The Price You Pay, Land That's Lost The Love, Heaven Tonight etc.

MSG show canceled, err postponed due to "VISA problems". C'mon Michael get an American Express card already! Seriously every time I see an MSG show advertised I wait until the day of show to buy a ticket as he has less than 50% chance of showing up.

UFO Beginnings is good package of all pre-Schenker material but that cover art is :barf:

New Schenker era Box Set here: http://www.amazon.com/Impact-Live-UFO/dp/B001GXPJ06/ref=pd_sim_m_1

!!!sʞɔoɹ ɥʇıɯsoɹǝɐ

[Mr Walker]

Waysted with Fin is it.

Sorry for the long post, but I'm really bored...

I bought the 'Vices' lp when it was released back in '83. I listened to it once and since Fin didn't sound like Phil Mogg, I dismissed it and traded it away to a friend. Back then, we used to trade albums like baseball cards so a few months later I got it back, listened to it again and loved it ever since. I bought the CD version a few years ago but it sounds like crap... it's one of those CDs that is mastered way too loud... to the point where I found it unlistenable. I've recently assembled the hardware and software I needed to rip some of my vinyl collection to digital (nothing bank breaking). 'Vices' was an album that was at the top of my ripping list, but my copy was pretty worn out and had some skips. Luckily I found someone selling a "near-mint" copy online for only $5. I finally found time to do the rip last night. I know it's overkill, but I ripped it at 24-bit/192kHz (the CDs you buy are done at 16-bit/44.1 kHz)... I figured why not, I have the space to hold the files (the finished wav files came in at 2.28 gigs). I was watching '24' while the album was ripping so I used Nero to burn the wav's onto a CD-R so I could listen for any glitches on the way to work, and the fucking thing sounded awesome. There were a few tiny clicks during the intro to 'Toy With The Passion' but not anything that I would subject to altering through a software clean-up. The main problem was that the software I used (Acoustica's 'Spin It Again') cut the fades on two tracks (Sleazy, Somebody To Love) prematurely but I'm sure there's a simple adjustment that will take care of that (I probably should have split the tracks manually instead of relying on the software to do it), but in my haste I deleted the master wav's and now have to rip it again. I also have the 'Waysted mini-lp' and 'The Good, The Bad And The Waysted' but like my copy of 'Vices'... these aren't in great shape and I haven't been able to find replacement copies. I've read some good reviews concerning Spin It Again's ability to clean up clicks and crackles so I'm looking forward to putting it to the test with these lps.

[Hellraiser!!]

I bought the CD version a few years ago but it sounds like crap... it's one of those CDs that is mastered way too loud... to the point where I found it unlistenable.
I have the CD version and I never heard the LP version......but I always thought that the drums sounded like "Creatures of the Night" LOL!!

[Mr Walker]

I have the CD version and I never heard the LP version......but I always thought that the drums sounded like "Creatures of the Night" LOL!!

The drum sound on 'Vices' is insane!
The drums were played by Frank Noon... who was not really an ex-member of Def Leppard... he played on their EP because they had no drummer when they went in to record it.

[Hellraiser!!]

Walker, do you ever heard any boot or watched Philthy Animal playing drums with Waysted?!

[Mr Walker]

Walker, do you ever heard any boot or watched Philthy Animal playing drums with Waysted?!

No I haven't.

[Mr Walker]

There's some sound clips of the new material here...

UFO Official Website (http://www.ufo-music.info/visitor.htm)

http://www.spv.de/scripts/artistlight_e.asp?Eingabe=UFO

I keep forgetting to check them out at home... they're blocked here at work.

[binnie]

Cheers Mr Walker :D

[Mr Walker]

1st batch of 2009 US Tour Dates... I'm sure Pete won't be with them :(

USA (more dates to follow)

2nd October - Jaxx - Springfield - VA -
3rd October - Tangiers - Akron - OH
7th October - The Rex - Pittsburgh - PA
8th October - The Chance - Poughkeepsie - NY
9th October - The Starland Ballroom - Sayerville - NJ
10th October - BB Kings - New York - NY
15th October - Ameristar Casino - St. Charles - MO
16th October - House Of Blues - Chicago - IL
17th October - Medina Ballroom - Medina - MN
21st October - The Catalyst - Santa Cruz - CA
22nd October - The Brixton - Redondo Beach - CA
23rd October - The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano - CA
24th October - Boulder Station Casino - Las Vegas - NV
25th October - Majestic Ventura Theater - Ventura - CA
27th October - Key Club - West Hollywood - CA
28th October - The Fat Cat - Modesto - CA
29th October - Aladdin Theatre - Portland - OR
30th October - Neumos - Seattle - WA
1st November - The Independent - San Francisco - CA

[GreenBayLA]

27th October - Key Club - West Hollywood - CA
That place isn't very big but they packed it to the rafters in 08
Thanks for listing I'll save the date.
Get Well Soon Pete!

[Mr Walker]

I found this hidden in the noticeboard at melodicrock... comments from Fin concerning the state of Pete Way...

"I'm limited in what I can/should say... It's his life & he don't want me airing his laundry (what laundry?) in public... but... As I'm the one who’s been blessed with keepin’ everyone up to speed (got any coke?), as best I can on his condition & form, (cos he can't & she don't) through the Waysted forum (now no more), & cos I'm his pal & we speak most days & I also know that a LOT of you (like myself), care about the man & want to know how he is.

Well… yet again he's been ‘economical’ with the truth to me. 'I've been as good as gold', 'I've been to the gym', and ‘Ironically enough I only had one glass of wine'!!! Don't work anymore, he's got to face it!!!

The facts as they stand today are not good & if something isn't done about it real soon, then he's not gonna last much longer, he has got to go to rehab!!! That’s just for starters; he's got to have a life changing experience of biblical proportions as well!!!

Please let it be arise St. Peter & not St. Tommy.

Amen… "

Seems to be going the way of the Steve Clarke story... band tells him to go and get better... he goes, but never gets better... sad.

[GreenBayLA]

AA talks about having a spiritual experience, sounds like even Fin realizes that's what Pete needs now.

[WACF]

I found this hidden in the noticeboard at melodicrock... comments from Fin concerning the state of Pete Way...

"I'm limited in what I can/should say... It's his life & he don't want me airing his laundry (what laundry?) in public... but... As I'm the one who’s been blessed with keepin’ everyone up to speed (got any coke?), as best I can on his condition & form, (cos he can't & she don't) through the Waysted forum (now no more), & cos I'm his pal & we speak most days & I also know that a LOT of you (like myself), care about the man & want to know how he is.

Well… yet again he's been ‘economical’ with the truth to me. 'I've been as good as gold', 'I've been to the gym', and ‘Ironically enough I only had one glass of wine'!!! Don't work anymore, he's got to face it!!!

The facts as they stand today are not good & if something isn't done about it real soon, then he's not gonna last much longer, he has got to go to rehab!!! That’s just for starters; he's got to have a life changing experience of biblical proportions as well!!!

Please let it be arise St. Peter & not St. Tommy.

Amen… "

Seems to be going the way of the Steve Clarke story... band tells him to go and get better... he goes, but never gets better... sad.

Last week Vinnie Moore was interviewed on Eddie Trunk's XM show.

Pretty much says the same thing.

Pete's in a bad way...going on the road is not possible for him...and if he straightens out...the road is the last place he should be.

Said he is not facing the truth.

Too bad.

[Hellraiser!!]

woow that's really bad news!!!! I hope Pete wins this battle, cause he's a great musician and a great character, no one needs booze to face this life!!!!

I'm sure some strong spiritual guide will help Pete and he'll play again with UFO soon, he deserves and all fans deserves this!!

[Mr Walker]

Just downloaded 'The Visitor' off Amazon... figured I'd probably have a hard time finding it a store. This is the same producer who did 'The Monkey Puzzle'. I didn't like his work on Mogg's vocals the last time and it sounds the same this time. Sounds like a demo tape.

[Mr Walker]

Four songs in and I'm pretty angry about this disc.
The songs are great, but Phil's vocals are crap... or should I say the production on Phil's vocals are crap... and since this has been hinted at being the last UFO studio release, I'm extra disappointed.
If this was in the hands of someone like Brendan O'Brien (who resurrected Brian Johnson's voice on Black Ice) this would have been a five star album. This would have stood proudly with the great Chapman-era discs. Damn shame.

[GreenBayLA]

Do you have the CD version of Monkey Puzzle? Wondering if it's an mp3 thing or just the fact that UFO doesn't sell enough CDs anymore to invest in top notch studio and producer. Bring back Ron Nevison!

[Mr Walker]

I can't watch youtube clips at work... but it looks like there has been a Pete Way sighting... posted on the melodicrock notice board...

MSG Shep Bush..with P.WAY and P.Raymond
Author: Frazzle-Batt (---.bb.sky.com)
Date: 06-07-10 22:32

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsAhgPbTJ3I

Doctor Doctor..with guests Pete Way (complete with paul Weller feather cut) and Paul Raymond. Although still not 100% well, I hope this leads to Pete either getting his spot back in the euro-touring line-up of UFO, or maybe doing something with Schenker.

[GreenBayLA]

Thanx for the link Walker. That was great! So good to see Pete out and about. Paul Raymond quit UFO in 2001 due to Schenker's shenanigans but they seemed to have buried the hatchet.



And you tell me that you can't change
Your life's been set, prearranged...