IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN NEWSFLASH!!!!
 

I've just called Universal, Meat's record company in Australia. They've given me a HEAP of news:

The Australian release date for CHSIB is September 29th.

The Australian release is the same as the UK one. There is no sign of the extra live tracks mentioned by Kasim and Meat.

He will be in Australia for promo visits between October 1st and October 8th (I wonder if this means he'll be in NZ before or after this period, I'll have to keep harassing the NZ record company for more info).
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He will be at the following music stores at the times stated:

October 4th, noon
Mall Music
Sydney (don't know where in Sydney this is)

October 7th, 12.30pm
HMV
Bourke Street, Melbourne

He will be at the NRL grand final opening ceremony on the 5th. I'm not sure where that is or when but I'm sure anyone can look it up (I'll probably make an edit to this post later when I've found out myself).

The record company doesn't know what he'll be doing at other times during the Australian promo visit, other than probably giving interviews and so on.

So, will anyone be at these events? If so, can you take pictures? Give a review?

Oh, I'm gonna be bummed big time if there are no live tracks! :cry: Either way, I have it on order- if nothing else I'll have a third copy of it to go with my UK and American versions. (But I'd so rather have the live cuts!)

Sherrie

Oh, and another thing I forgot
 

The single (didn't ask, assumed it's CHSIB) will be radio only in Australia.

:)
Thanks so much Shane for posting all the info here !!!!!
It's really appreciated.
Unless Meat comes to Adelaide (promo) I won't get a chance to take any pics or anything, but if he does.......... well I will certainly post anything I get.
I nearly fell off my chair yesterday at work.....
Local radio station played CHSIB for the fist time, or anyways the first time I have heard it :wink:
AWESOME - I'm sure it's going to go no 1. !!!!!

bye
Kaye

Additional Australian news
 

Additional Australian news concerning exclusive Australian release:

The exclusive Australian release is now available for pre-order WITH the extra live tracks.

It appears that a new entry has been created on the site I mentioned earlier on another thread, for this release. If you ordered from the site when the first one appeared, you might be getting the one without the live tracks. I'd go back and see if you can cancel your order and replace it with the new one.

Anyway, the link to the Australian release with live tracks is here:

http://www.chaosmusic.com/shop/produ...oductID=851358

As the above link will show you, the live tracks are:

Life Is A Lemon
Tear Me Down
Love You Out Loud
I'd Do Anything For Love
Couldn't Have Said It Better
Bat Out Of Hell

It is a mystery to me why Universal in Australia don't appear to know anything about this, but an online retail site does.

Re: Additional Australian news
 

Thanks for passing this along Shane :))
I just ordered my copy!!
Vicki

I've just noticed that the product number of this cd set is the same as that which was displayed earlier (without the extra tracks). This version is slightly cheaper than that one. So perhaps if you ordered that one, you might be getting this one instead. I'm not sure.

Note that if you are looking at the US price, that it is approximately only, and currency fluctuations may mean it is either cheaper or more expensive than the price mentioned.

Very interesting ....
thanks again for the help :)
Vicki

I rang Universal again (two different branches, spoke to two different people) who still knew nothing about the exclusive Australian release. However, they say to keep an eye on the media for interviews and news about Meat's Australian activities. So perhaps there is still hope for you.

It will be interesting to see how CHSIB goes on the charts in Australia. Universal told me a few days ago that it will be radio only (sorry forgot to mention that in the news I first posted). Remember to request it on the radio there!

Thanks Shane.

Just shows the lack of communication in the corporate Music industry. When Kas said he was working on new live tracks, I knew they would be there. Too bad the industry folks are so clueless when you try to get info.

Dang, now I have to buy another version of CHSIB. I'm dying to know if any of the live tracks are from concerts we were at. :??: Guess I'll have to wait til next Kaschat. :D

Regards,
T

I think you can force yourself, eh tbuck :wink:
Vicki

I'm so releived to know that the bonus live tracks are going to be included on the Aussie release! My hubby was getting a bit annoyed with me purchasing so many copies of CHSIB (US, UK, Aussie and 5 copies of the UK single), so I was dreading telling him that all three versions of the full CD were identical! He is fairly understanding of my ML obsession, but he just didn't get the point of having three copies of the same identical album, bless his soul. Alas, now with the live tracks it was clearly worth every penny! I can't wait to hear "Love You Out Loud" live- I bet it absolutely rocks! :lol:

Sherrie

Your hubby sounds like my folks .... they already think I'm nuts :lol:
Right you are .. it'll be worth every penny !!

Vicki

I called Universal in NZ, and even THEY knew about it!

Another Australian website from which to purchase:

http://www.sanity.com.au/product.asp...tArtistID=2303

This is cheaper than the one at the Chaos Music site. The postage cost to the US is $A7.85 for one CD and $A1.50 for additional CDs. This gives you a total of $A35.06. The prices at both sites include GST (Australian Goods and Services Tax), so if you're trying to calculate the US (or whatever) equivalent, you will need to deduct 10% (I think) off the Australian price first.

However, I don't know the shipping costs for the Chaos site so I can't make an all-inclusive price comparison. If anyone from the US has ordered from Chaos Music, it might be helpful to state what you paid in postage here, so others can do a better all-inclusive price comparison. The postage cost information on Chaos doesn't give the US postage cost.

On the Sanity site, the cover is red which is different than the Chaos Music site (blue), but both sites state that the product is an Australian exclusive.

If you're an Australian wishing to purchase from a physical store:

Click on http://www.aria.com.au/ChartstoresIndex.htm, then click on your state to view a list of stores whose sales statistics contribute to the charts. Chaos Music and Sanity are two websites that contribute their sales figures to the charts, so anyone ordering from either can be happy that they're helping Meat get higher in the charts there.

Thanks Shane :)
I ordered it from Chaos, and I'm paying :

AU $29.04 for the CD ---- approximately $17.42
AU $ 5.50 for shipping to the US.

This doesn't include any tax, but it does say the US prices are approximate and subject to change.

Hope this helps.
Vicki

Thanks Vicki! However, I think I read on the Chaos website that Australian sales tax was included. But that info will be helpful. I think the other site may be slightly cheaper.

You're welcome Shane .. glad I could help :)
Thanks for the info too.
Vicki

A short news article
 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s945525.htm

It says that apart from Meat, an Australian band and American Idol Kelly Clarkson will perform, for a total of 20 minutes. Meat will perform BOOH, and "a new single" (CHSIB?).

Here's another article, mostly about Paradise:

http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/s...4-62F88D811806

Here is a not-so-flattering article which briefly mentions his performance at Wolf Trap, also talks about Steinman and Bat 1 and 2:

http://www.fcnp.com/327/meatloaf.htm

Fallen Angel??? Have I missed this?

Sue
http://www.KasimInfo.com

Hi! I believe that was supposed to be the name of the follow up CD to Bat Out of Hell, but it never came to light due to a whole bunch of different things -- i wondered about that part of the article too! :) Take care!!

Jen S.

FALLEN ANGEL was the name of yet another one of the "greatest hits" packages. It was released in Germany this year and was widly available for import around the globe.

As to the name of the scrapped Meat Loaf album, that would be RENEGADE ANGEL. This was the working title to the album that was to be the followup to BAT OUT OF HELL. RENEGADE ANGEL later became Jim Steinman's solo album, BAD FOR GOOD.

Hope that helps!

ROCK ON FIRE BALL!!!

Hey, I was close, Renegade, Fallen -- similar in a small itty bitty sense of meaning there ;)

I dont get all those darn import/best of's though, i thought they were supposed to stop when Meat released the 'official' Best of one? Guess the record companies never heard that! Take care!!

Jen S.

LOL~!

I don't think the "I'm gonna mix a best of Meat Loaf CD in my basement and make all the songs sound like crap" compilations will stop until we (as fans) stop financially supporting them. But, like many others here on this board, I am a completist with my collection. If there is something with Meat Loaf's name on it, I gotta have it. Does Catch 22 come to mind?

ROCK ON FIRE BALL!!!

Re: A short news article
 

Thanks for posting the links Shane :)
Vicki

I know fallen angel was on another album a long time ago and
was one of my favourites and when i saw this i was kind of
hoping it was being fetched out again, thank god i carried on reading! :oops:
kezzina

Australian release date changed
 

I've just checked out http://www.meatloaf.de, which says that the Australian release date for CHSIB is now on 6th October. It was previously 29th September.

Meat will be in Australia on this date, so it is fitting that it be released while he is there.

Thanks Shane for the info, gonna e mail my sister in Oz, and let her know, I just hope she's back down from Mackay by then.

Re: Australian release date changed
 

What year :??:

:? 8O :? yea i thought fallen angel was just a song???

Well, you didn't miss much then... some ridiculously stupid made edits (I'm Gonna Love Her Her... just fades out somewhere mid-sentence, and more). Only thing worthwhile might be "I Love You So I Told You A Lie" with Ted Nugent... a lot of "deffinitive collections" were available some years ago. I had the Bonnie Tyler one too, but gave that one to my mother when I got her (Bonnie's, not my mum's) 'relevant' albums (Faster, Secret Dreams and Free Spirit)...

But to answer the question, yes, I've got it :). Actually it was the 2nd Meat-CD in my collection (and one of the 1st 10 overall) *way* back in '93 or '94. My version has also an 'extra bonus CD' with 4 tracks from "Live" (Wembley '87). Haven't listened to it in ages though....

Play.com, probably the biggest online store next to Amazon have the Australian CHSIB available for pre-order at £11.99 including shipping, however they don;t receive it until 13/10/03. Although its 10 days later i think in the long term UK fans would get the CD quicker still than if they ordered through Austrailian shops.

I use play.com to order all my cd's DVDs etc and they are very quick and sharp on delivery. I highly recommend them. The products direct link is
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page...D&title=137611

Re: Australian release date changed
 

This year Winston, sorry forgot to mention that. The release date has not moved a lot unlike elsewhere. It had been scheduled for October for a few months (Meat hinted at an October 2003 release some months ago), then a few weeks ago the date of 29th September was mentioned, and finally this new date of 6th October. I think it is fitting that the date is close to the US release, but I think either the rest of the world should have waited until the US and Australia, or that the US and Australian release should have been a the same time as Germany which was the first.

News article
 

Here's another short Australian news article, http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/com...E14823,00.html.

There's nothing substantial in this article. It confirms that the `new single' to be performed at the NRL Final that was earlier mentioned by another news article will be CHSIB.

It also gives a date for an instore appearance at a record store in Melbourne, 7th October at HMV Bourke St, which I have already mentioned in this thread.

It also says that there is no gigs planned for Melbourne (and so I'm assuming not for the rest of Australia either), but the article writer is guessing he'll be on the `usual' talk shows.

Re: News article
 

Thanks Shane.
Well at least we have an idea of what he's going to be doing in Australia ... I'm still wondering when he's going to be on tv here in the US :roll:

Vicki

Re: Australian release date changed
 

The site http://www.meatloaf.de lists the Australian release date as 29th September again!

Re: Australian release date changed
 

The ironic part is that's on the English section of the site, which doesn't list the US release date. Also, neither the Australian or English release dates are listed on the German section of the site, and yet it lists US tour dates?
Very confusing ... :roll:

Vicki

Re: IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN NEWSFLASH!!!!
 

Hey Shane,

I've just checked and Mall Music seems to be at Warringah Mall, Brookvale in Sydney. I'll give them a call later and confirm it's the right store. I haven't been able to get any more info from Universal myself about Meat's promos in Oz. I assume he'll be on the usual talk shows - I'll tape them just in case during the dates he's here. The Grand Final is in Sydney with a kick off at 7pm so I'll record that appearance too. In the n/paper it said he'll be singing his new single and BOOH.

If anyone has found out any more info, please post it here, we're running out of time! :roll:

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

Yes Ausloaf Mall Music which is located in waringah Mall near the food court will be having meat there at 12pm on the 4th of october Saturday. Meat will also be at The grandfinal eve party on the 4th. On the 2nd Thursday night in Sydney at the entertainment center will be on the Final NRL footy show with Ffatty and the team also performing some songs.Then Meat will perform Couldnt of said it better and BOOH at the final triple M just held a competion to be in the corprate box with meat on the day of the final. And as far as I know Meat will also be doing a instore at HMV on the 7th Tuesday at Hmv in Melbourne at 12pm at will be on Rove that night. Other performances will be on Bert Newton and about three radio stations. but thats to the extent of what I know.

Yes Ausloaf Mall Music which is located in waringah Mall near the food court will be having meat there at 12pm on the 4th of october Saturday. Meat will also be at The grandfinal eve party on the 4th. On the 2nd of octoberThursday night in Sydney at the entertainment center will be on the Final NRL footy show with Ffatty and the team also performing some songs.Then Meat will perform Couldnt of said it better and BOOH at the final triple M just held a competion to be in the corprate box with meat on the day of the final. And as far as I know Meat will also be doing a instore at HMV on the 7th Tuesday at Hmv in Melbourne at 12pm at will be on Rove that night. Other performances will be on Bert Newton and about three radio stations. but thats to the extent of what I know.

Hey Aus Loaf,
Here is mall music's website in regards to the apperance.Are you going? Iam and cant wait........
www.mallmusic.com.au also
www.ticketek.com.au for the final footy show tickets on thursday the 2nd of october at the entertainment center.

Thanks MooreMeat for that info. Do you know which radio stations he will be on? I'm hoping that, if he can be heard on radio, that he'll be able to be heard via the net as well. And could you tell me what Rove is please?

Hi Shane,
The stations are the Ausstero network which includes tripleM and 2dayFm and the other is wsfm (classic rock station) nova969 are also trying to get Meat both in sydney and melbourne.

Adam

Thanks!

Is the album being promoted there yet? What kinds of promotion have you seen, if any?

Shane,
To answer your question on Rove its a popular show in Australia on channel 10 that is on tuesday nights. The website is www.rove.com.au and you wont see meat advertised to a leat three days before thats the way the site works . It is hosted by Rove Mcnamus and has all the big stars on it. A bit like letterman. I think it plays in Auckland dont quote me on this.
Adam

Shane ,
Not much promo yet I think most of it is been held back till Meat gets here. The newspapers and triple M have mentioned it. And of course the footy are advertising it but thats about it. The record stores hate me at the moment as Im making a bit of a hassle by ringing them to see if they have the album or going to get it. I read one of your previous posts on promoting Meats album and have taken some of the ideas and started. Ill keep you posted on any promos or any extra information.
Adam

Hey, thanks for that. I already rang Mall Music and confirmed Meat's appearance there. I will definitely be going.

Just a couple of questions - will Meat be appearing on the Final Footy Show at the Ent. Centre do you know? And you wouldn't happen to know what day Meat will be on Bert Newton? Otherwise I'm going to have to video tape every show! :roll: The only other tv talk show I can think of at the moment is The Panel - do you think he'll be on that? I'll keep an eye out on the tv for any promos anyway.

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

Hi Aus loaf,
To answer your first question Yes he is appering on the Final footy show and has been billed as such.With Uncle Bert Im not sure as all filming for the show is done on Mondays and Tuesdays for the week and he doesnt advertise guest till that day but if I find out Ill let you know or we have to watch it everyday. And the panel Im not sure but its proably more than likely as its channel 10 and they normally follow suit and he is in Melbourne at the time.(lets Hope). I cant wait till next saturday cause Im going as well its a long travel from the west but I will be at mall Music.

Adam

Hey Adam,

Thanks for the info. I can see I'd better make notes and get down to setting up the VCR to record. I guess I'll just have to record Bert N. every day - I don't usually watch it so I wouldn't catch any promos for the following shows. The Panel is just about the only other talk show for artists left on Sydney tv, so I would guess they'd try and get him on it. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see if you do find out what tv Meat's doing.

So far I haven't heard any promos at all for ML apart from the bit in the Sunday newspaper about the footy final. Anyway, I'll definitely be at Warringah Mall - I live in the south near the airport, but I know the way really well - my parents live near there and I used to work at the Mall when I was at school and uni. I'll be wearing my WTTN t-shirt and my MLUKFC membership card round my neck, so look out for me, ok? :wink:

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

Hey guys I get to meet Meat personally on the Final Nrl footy show as I just won a competion on a radio show in sydney to meet him after the show and also get the new album. :D :lol: :P :D :bunny: 8)
Adam

WOOOHOOO!! Remember to get pictures! And give us the FULL story!

Excellent !!! Congratulations :))
Vicki

Congratulations!! Funny, my husband was in Priceline getting some stuff for me on Saturday and he rang me on his mobile to say it was on the radio they were just announcing the winner of the Meat Loaf M & G! It must have been your name read out! Lucky you - have a great time! :D

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

Hey Adam.

I just noticed you said Uncle Bert is filmed Monday & Tuesday, so that means Meat wouldn't be on it till next week anyway as he doesn't arrive in Oz till this Wednesday. Plus the Panel is advertised in the TV guide this week as the final for the year, so he probably won't be on it I guess. No more thoughts about any other tv shows? Isn't there a morning show that Richard Wilkins does a music bit for or isn't that on any more?

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

Hey Ausloaf,
He is on Uncle Berts next week persumably on tuesday as thats when he is in Melbourne. Other shows which are a possibilty could be Kerry-Anne . Channel sevens and nines morning shows (channel nine is Richard wilkins) Anyway I should ask his management on thursday when I meet him. Universal music rang me to confirm details and I get tickets tommorrow my wife cant wait either as she is also a big fan.

Adam

Hi Adam!

Please keep us posted :)
And I really hope you and your wife have a fantastic time !! Give him a big hello from all of us here :))

Vicki

anyone in the UK can get the Australian CHSIB album from play.com for £11.99. It is in stock and dispatches within 24 hours so you'll have it by the end of the week latest!! I had previously ordered with amazon.com and was estimated an Oct 16th delivery date!! Play is the only UK place i know that has it in stock and they are very reliable and prompt with dispatches as they are who i usually use

I called Universal in Australia to see if they had any info on additional promo events or tour dates, but they did not. But hopefully the person you speak to will have some info.

I hope so - can you post it if you get any info please? I'm going mad trying to figure out how to set up the VCR for all these shows! Having a definite time/program would be a BIG help! :wink:

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

Well, they're on the flight over to Australia now!!!

http://www.kasiminfo.com/Board/viewtopic.php?t=190

Sue
http://www.KasimInfo.com

When they do some of the TV appearances, can anyone who catches them let us know if ALL of the band are actually there or is it only Kasim, Patti and Paul? I had received a letter recently that made me wonder if ALL of the band would be on hand for Promo or just a few of them. Hopefully all are there, as they're a GREAT band and work so well together and with Meat! Take care!

Jen S.

Adam, would it be too much trouble to ask you if you could ask Meat why there isn't any promo for the album in NZ? He posted on this forum earlier this year (under the name Fire Ball) that it would be relaunched in NZ to coincide with the Australian release, and that there would be a single. But the album has now been released in Australia, and the record company in NZ, Universal, deny any plans for promo dates, an album relaunch or single. If anyone else gets to meet him at any time would you consider asking this too? I get nowhere with the record company in NZ.

Jen, I will let everyone know here about anything I see. In NZ we get a bit of Australian programming, so rest assured that if I see anything, a review will be forthcoming. But like you, I am keen to hear from the Australians if they see anything there.

Cool Shane, thanks so much for planning to post reviews of any of the TV you might be fortunate enough to catch! I really love the live performances/tv spots, but at least here in the States, those have been FAR too few in recent years! But also, I AM rather curious as to who in the band, besides who I mentioned, will be there as well, if at all, as like i said, i got a letter recently from someone that had me wondering if everyone would be on hand for the promo or just a few! Sorry to hear about the NZ promo troubles, hopefully you'll have a nice surprise in your area, just would be nice if you had some advanced warning about it though, huh?! Good luck, hopefully something is indeed planned for promo in NZ! (dont ya just love record companies?? NOT!) Take care!

Jen S.

Hi all,
I will be seeing Meat in Less than twenty four hours and Yes Shane I will ask the questions as I will be speaking with the universal promo manager just before I meet Meat. And will Post all info after the meeting. This is a dream come true and can not wait.
Keep Rockin and I ll be back soon

Adam

Have fun, Adam! 8)

Great day to you!

Mariella

That's excellent Adam !!
Have a fantastic time ... and don't forget to fill us in on all the details when you get back :))

Vicki

Just checking in ... has anybody seen him on tv in Australia yet ?

Vicki

I saw your response to Meat ... I'm so glad you got the chance to meet him and enjoyed the show :))

Vicki

Vicki,
He was awsome although tired and a bit pressed for time when we met him he was still gracious and all that I thought him to be. He was a real performer on the show and pretty much took over and really gave it to them and got the crowd wild espicially for a young kid performing. I cant wait to get my photos.

Adam

That's great Adam :))
You'll have to share those photos with us -- I can't wait to see them!
Vicki

Some info regarding Meat's performance at the NRL Final
 

It looks like those of you living outside Australia or NZ may be able to get your chance to listen to him perform at the NRL Final.

Here is a schedule of events for the day which mentions Meat.. Bear in mind that these are Australian times, which I am almost certain (no guarantees though) that the times stated are GMT+10:

http://www.nrl.com.au/finals/general.html

According to this schedule, it looks like Meat will only be a minor part of the entertainment, and not the headliners (who understandably are an Australian band). But hopefully he can convince viewers and listeners that he is the best!!!

I am told that an Australian radio station that can be heard online, http://www.2gb.com.au, will be broadcasting the event. However, one cannot be sure that they will broadcast the non-game (ie Meat) parts. I cannot find any information about the broadcast on that site, however, there are links to listen at the top of the home page, and near the bottom right (you might need to scroll down).

So if you have good bandwidth and are able to save the performance somehow, you might like to do others a favour and make it available for others later.

Hmm! Half an hour to cover Meat Loaf singing both Bat Out Of Hell and Couldn’t Have Said it Better, Kelly Clarkson singing Miss Independence, a Tribute to The Greatest Ever Kangaroos and The Hoodoo Gurus singing That’s My Team! I don't think they're going to be singing the long versions of either BOOH or CHSIB!!

Plus Channel 9 won't be broadcasting it as they're showing "Second Grand Final Preview" at that time!

What a shame....!

Sue
http://www.KasimInfo.com

Couldn't Have Said It Better has debuted at 38 on the Australian albums chart:

http://www.aria.com.au/albums.htm

Great :))
Thanks for the update Shane !!
Vicki

malady posted this on the General forum earlier :

I apologize for the double posting .. but I just want to make sure everybody gets to see it :)

Vicki

Wooo, I just got an email from Chao Music that my Aussie CHSIB will be shipped today! (It said 08/10, which as a backward American I read as August 10th- freaked me out until I remembered that dates are written differently outside the US.) Now there's just the issue of the 30 day wait as it makes it's way around the globe. :lol: I can't wait to hear the live tracks!

Sherrie

That's fantastic Sherrie :))
I still haven't gotten mine ... now you'll probably get yours first :roll:
Oh well .... hopefully it won't take too long. Enjoy it !!

Vicki

According to Paul Crook's website, he's back from Austrailia. No word on Kasim's yet. Does Meat have any other appearances in Austrailia, or would it appear that he has headed back the states? I know he said in an earlier post that he has a doctors appointment on the 17th, so obviously he'll be back home by then. Anyone know which continent he's in now, Austrailia or North America? :lol:

Sherrie

Hey Sherrie,

According to what was said on Rove Live on Tuesday, Meat's going to be a guest on Rove's radio show this Saturday a.m. (11th Oct) so he must still be in Oz. Then he's supposed to be going to New Zealand for a day or so, isn't he? I haven't seen any news of any other tv appearances tho... :(

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

I saw that on Paul's site too Sherrie ... those pictures of him with the Koala were absolutely adorable !! I couldn't remember when Meat said his Doctor's appointment was -- I don't know why I thought he had said the 15th :??:

Thanks for the update Marianne :) I remember reading that about the radio show ... and I think it was either Shane or Adam who said he was going to be in New Zealand for a day.

Speaking of Rove Live .... what did you think of the show ? And I hope you taped it :wink:

Vicki

Kasim's site was updated last night, he's got some great photos and commentary about the trip in two parts on his site, kasimsulton.com

Seems it was only, he, Patti, Paul and Meat out for the two show performances. Meat probably is still there though, but at least Kasim and Paul are home now from what they've wrote. Take care!

Jen S.

Hey, thanks Jen, for the heads up at Kasim's site. I just got through looking at both of his reports, as well as Paul's at his.

I have to say I think I've seen everything now--Bat Out Of Hell performed alongside (well, behind) line dancers a la the Radio City Rockettes!! Incredible!! 8) No wonder these sports announcers got confused!!!!! :mrgreen:

Sounds like everybody had a good time, though. Wonder if Patti stayed behind with Meat or if she came home, as well??

Thanks again, Jen! And thanks to both Kasim and Paul for updating us via their websites!!

Love,
MB
xxx

Thanks for the update Jen ... I'll check it out right away :)
I think Meat's supposed to be there until either the 10th or 11th .... probably to do more radio appearances. I wonder if Patti's still there with him too?

Take care!
Vicki

According to the Ticketek site, Meat was in Australia from 2nd to 7th October. (However the site does also say that the tour started in June in US so I think they're using an old press release for at least that part.)

It also says that MSO will only be playing the Melbourne and Sydney concerts. From the ticket prices, the Melbourne and Sydney concerts go up to AUS$175 (US$120 = £80) and the Brisbane and Newcastle ones )*only* go up to AUS$141 (although it's possible that tickets are usually cheaper in those cities anyway).

Personally, if I was a Meat Loaf fan in Australia I would prefer a choice of either a MSO concert or a normal Meat Loaf concert, even if it does mean travelling. As much as I like the idea of seeing him with an orchestra, as he hasn't played in the country since 1996 and this is supposed to be his last World tour, I would prefer to see him in one final proper rock concert.

It's up 10 places to #28 in this weeks chart!

Sue
http://www.KasimInfo.com

That's excellent Sue :))
Thanks for the update !!

Now if we can just get it started going up on the US chart ......

Vicki

Wooo hooo! I'm guessing this is probably due to the promo that Meat did in Australia, especially the NRL Final. I'll admit to being a bit nervous about how the album will do there now that Meat has gone.

It's interesting to note that CHSIB is doing better in Australia than American Idol Kelly Clarkson's "Thankful" at the moment. Kelly was also at the NRL Final as part of the pre-game entertainment. The week beginning 13th October is her album's third week on the Australian albums chart, but the highest position of her album was only 33 and its now at 37 (fallen five places), while CHSIB has been on the album chart for a lesser time but has climbed higher (10 places).

We pre-booked our tickets thru my husband's corporate guy at work, and we've got great seats - at A$181 each! 8O According to the what I've heard, the concert will be in three parts - one part with the orchestra, one part with Meat and the band by themselves, and I can't remember now what the third part was supposed to be. So it won't all be 'orchestral' (to borrow Rove's wording... :wink: )

And Meat was definitely here on Sat 11th as I heard him on Rove's radio show. I think he was flying to NZ that day, wasn't he?

Luv & Hugs
Marianne :D

On Saturday did Meat Loaf take live phone calls or was it all *just* an interview (in which case it was probably recorded)?

Shane - do you know if he ever did make it to New Zealand?

Two older articles said that concerts would be in three parts but the most recent one said that the orchestra would be on stage the whole time.

Sue
http://www.KasimInfo.com

Sue, I don't think so, I haven't seen any sign of interviews or promo here. However, when Adam/MooreMeat spoke to Universal in Australia (when he met Meat at the NRL I think it was), they said he'd be in NZ.

Universal NZ have told me that promo visits such as these are paid for by the record company (Meat apparently charges them - perhaps this covers payments for the rest of the band and tour staff as well), and as they do not intend to promote the album, I'm guessing Meat never came.

I've got front row tickets for Brisbane......I can't wait.

sorry. just had to tell you all..... :D

Hey all,
Unfortunately Universal (meats downunder company) are not doing much at all at the moment. They are not relasing any singles of the album as they do not think it will sell and is not been played on music programs in Aus and is on very limited radio stations. Although shooping today and three differnt stores with three different rankings

Leading Edge number 38
Sanity records number 28
and HMV records is No 12??

So this seems that this is based on per group I havent checked the arias yet but will . The interview with Rove on the radio was not pre recorded it was done live in the Sydney studios. And from what i heard on another radio station Meat did fly out of the country on that day and headed to NZ ( shane sorry to do what i dont know) And I havent heard.

Adam

Thanks for the update Adam.
But what is it with these record companies :??: It sounds the UK and the US all over again ... how do they expect the album to sell if they don't promote it :angry:

Vicki

Hi all ,
I was just reading a review on couldnt have said it better from who magazine in Australia and cant find a link to post so will type out for you its not that good.

There is good photo of him with the captions Could Do Better:Meatloaf is overcooked and half- Baked.

Then the article reads word for word

MeatLoaf
Couldnt have said It better
Polydor\Universal 57 min

Poor old MeatLoaf has been trying to emulate Bat out Of hell ever since it came out in 1977. And as it sold 30 million copies and became the third Best selling album of all time why wouldnt he?
The problem is that Hell writer - producer Jim steinman has been replaced by a decidedly motley crew including Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue , Tunes by the meter workhorse Dianne Warren , and Kevin Griffin from post grunge wannabes Better Than Ezra. They desperately try to emulate the old mix of Hormone-soaked rock bluster and breast-beating balladry, but end up sounding anything from overwrought. ( "Love you out Loud") to over familiar("Did I say That" is a badly retouched "two out of Three aint bad")Only stephen Trask who wrote the music for the film Hedwig and the angry inch, manages a slice off the old loaf with a 1970s rock rumble called "tear me Down". The rest goes to hell....

Sorry its long but I had to share this evil review :twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil:

Adam

First of all! Beer-man :bunny: Happy for you!

Adam, thank you for sharing the last review. There have been plenty of real positive ones also, fortunately.
IMO, this person did not like the album. Well, a lot of people do!
These are just opinions and I read it, get real 'angry' for 2 mins., then move on.
But I agree, think this is a real evil-one. :evil: Think it is disrespectful, don't like that. Try not to stay angry for too long!

All I can say is I love the album.
Am never impressed with what 'professionals' have to say about it, just another opinion to me.

Have a great day,

Mariella :D

I couldn't agree with you more, Mariella! I don't care what ANYBODY says about this album. It is what I feel in MY heart that matters to me and I truly love this album. I listen to it every single day and it brings me much joy!!

What more can one ask from an album or a performer??

Rip it up, Adam (save the photos-- :mrgreen: ) It's mean-spirited. It seems to make the assumption that if Jim's not a part of it, it's not good. (Anyone REALLY listening to this album knows that's not true!!) And more than anything, this, what-I-laughingly-call-a-review is just not worth saving!! :evil:

(But thank you for taking the time to type it in for all of us! That was a lot of typing!)

You take good care!

Love to all,
MB
xxx

Another Meaty news article!!!!!!!
 

Here's another Meaty news article regarding Meat's upcoming shows in Australia next year with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra:

http://www.undercover.com.au/news/20..._meatloaf.html

Here is an article about the NRL Final pre-game entertainment and Australia's Nine Network and its failure to show much of it:

http://entertainment.news.com.au/com...55Enbv,00.html

Melbourne Devours Meatloaf

Melbournians had Meatloaf for breakfast today. The Meatloaf concert at Rod Laver Arena sold out like a bat out of hell shortly after tickets went on sale this morning.

Meatloaf will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for shows in Melbourne and Sydney in February and perform the rest with his own band in other parts of the country.

The now sold-out February 20 show at Rod Laver will be the first show for the tour but a second Melbourne show for February 21 is now on sale.

"Melbourne has always been Meat Loaf's strongest fan base," said promoter Andrew McManus. "We saw that last week when thousands of fans turned out for Meat Loaf's instore appearance. He is really looking forward to the shows with the MSO and can't wait to get back here."

McManus was the mastermind behind the Kiss Symphony tour. The teaming of Kiss with the MSO resulted in a live album and DVD release of the event. The Kiss Symphony DVD has been the biggest selling music DVD in Australia for the last three weeks.

Talks are underway to record the Meatloaf show for a DVD and CD as well. "The KISS Symphony results have been so fantastic, we are very keen to proceed with Meat Loaf. A final decision should be made within the next few weeks" publicist Chrissie Camp tells Undercover News.

Meatloaf's Bat Out Of Hell is Sony Music Australia's biggest selling album ever. "'Bat Out Of Hell' is our biggest album in our history with sales of over 22 x platinum which equates to over 1.5 million copies since release" Sony Catalogue and Compilation Manager Matthew Tang tells Undercover News.

Meatloaf will perform shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.


by Paul Cashmere

Thank you, Shane for sharing these wonderful articles!!

I was really glad to hear that Channel 9 DID receive a large angry response from its audience for what it did to Meat's performance! Sounds like there was a lot of in-fighting going on between the various factions. Wouldn't you know that Meat would get caught up in the middle of it??!! :? But I bet they won't do this again to next year's performers!!!!

And the second article was terrific --great to read some positive words about Meat and his upcoming tour there!! :bunny:

Thanks, too, for doing all that typing. That was a lot of work!!

Love,
MB
xxx

It was just copy and paste!

Well I personally haven't heard a peep out of him in NZ, but perhaps he was on some show I was not watching. If he did a record store appearance or anything else, I guess not many people would have shown up because there has been no publicity for his visit (if indeed he did come), and the Universal in NZ kept denying he was coming.

I hope he came to tell Universal New Zealand to get fuc ked, because I would. Maybe I should...