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NEWS:

Nov. 3 2009:
New MSG European and Japan Dates posted on Tours page!!
 
 
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 
 
Wayne Findlay is featured in a full page Guitar Hero theme ad for Carvin V3 Amplifiers.
It can be seen in this month's issue of Premier Guitar Magazine as well as this month's Carvin Catalog...Outlined in background and in photo...


 

 
Friday, September 25, 2009 

Category: Music
 
Great News Fans!!
Recording for the demo of the 2nd SLAVIOR album finally begins!! We are recording finished album tracks for a 4 song demo. Mark has finished drumz for these 4 already. I'm laying guitars down this week, Philip will come down here with bass in hand next week, followed by Gregg Analla the week after for vox. We are very stoked to have him back on board.
 SLAVIOR is extremely excited to start the demo for 2nd album, which we are 16 songs into at the moment. The material is heavier than the first album but still has the SLAVIOR sound! Engineer Joe Marlett has dialed in some CRUSHING guitar tones, as well as SICK drum tones as well. He will once again be at the helm on this project. Stay tuned for updates and progress as it unfolds...
 
Update: 8/10/09
 
MSG U.S./S.A.Tour Summary 2009:
 
First of all, I would like to send a special thank to all the fans that came out for the M.S.G. US Tour and South American Tour!! We had a total blast and look forward to more tours in both places very soon. 
 
Secondly, I would like to thank Michael, Gary, Pete, Elliott, Rev, Slade, Roberto, Ryan, Tony and C-Lo!! The shows were killer thanx to all of your hard work. ("That was easy...")The band and crew was in top form every night. Michael was tearing it up and Gary was belting out like only masters can do. The band was tight and solid night after night. I really had a great time rockin' and kickin' ass with all of you on the road.
 
We had some great musicians join us during the shows onstage and off.
Leslie West joined MSG onstage in front of a sold-out audience, and an off the cuff shred fest in New York at the Blender Theatre. That show was totally amazing and will be remembered for a long time.
Ex-MSG singer David Van Landing sang with MSG in Cleveland and rocked the house.
While  Doug Aldridge(Whitesnake) and Uriah Duffy(Whitesnake) joined in the after show celebrations.
Also Robin MacAuley(Ex-MSG) tore it up in with MSG at the Key Club in Hollywood.
 
A very special thanx goes out to Ritchie Araki and Peter Mondria for keeping all the fans posted on the latest news and updates!!
 
Also an extra special thanx to: Elliott "Dean" Rubinson and Josh Maloney, Derek Brooks, Adrian Galysh, Lance Cole, Axe, Chef Steve Farot+Co., Chef Jamie,Jason and Emett from Dean TV and Ricci Rocks+ Co., Alan Sosa, Diego, Facu, Julio and Rodrigo!!
 
M.S.G will hit the road again this Sept. for the 3rd leg of the European Tour. Stay tuned here for the latest news, photos and videos...more to be added soon...
 
 
 

Update: 6/8/09
2 New M.S.G. U.S. Tour Dates added/venue change.
 
Please see Tours page.
 
Stay tuned here for any updates or changes
 
Update: 5/30/09
 
Tours, Links, Bio and Gear page updated...
 
Hi Everyone,
Just got back from a killer non-stop trip to Grove City, Colombus, Ohio. 
2 weeks of near continuous writing/recording/producing a new CD with Kelly Garni(Quiet Riot), Scotty Phillips(Waysted), Kelle Rhoads(Randy's brother) and new mystery singer...? (t.b.a. very soon)

We recorded/rehearsed/lived at the amazing Sonic Lounge Studios. www.sonicloungestudios.com

The killer Joe (Jitzu) Viers at the helm and his band of hip engineers did an amazing job. THANX so much!!! I can't wait to go back and work again with these guys. Total pro...

I also want to give a huge THANX to Frank Powers and also to Glenda for all their help!! You guys made this all possible.

In addition to the album, we did record a lost Tommy Bolin tune that suppossedly has never been heard, with Fin Muir(Waysted) on Vox. He did an outstanding job, and really captured the spirit of the song. I can't wait until this is released on a compilation of lost Tommy Bolin songs very soon in the near future. We are all very honored to be asked to be a part of this...

We are working on a name for this side project and should have one to announce very soon. I'm really excited about the music's direction. We laid down 11 tracks total for the album. We will return to finish chrushing guitarz/solos/keys and vox after the upcoming M.S.G. U.S. Tour.

Yes, that's right. All systems go for the MSG U.S. Tour 2009!! Michael has been approved for his work visa. So now, it's time to prepare for battle and hit the road.

The upcoming M.S.G. U.S. Tour 2009 line-up will be:

Michael Schenker(Guitarz)
Wayne Findlay(Guitarz/Keyz)
Gary Barden(Vox)
Pete Holmes(Drumz)
Rev Jones(Bass)

*Special guest Elliott Rubinson(Cactus/CEO of Dean Guitars) will fill in on Bass for 2 selected shows!!

Look forward to rockin' with all of you and make sure to get there early to catch the shredman Doug Doppler!! He's totally amazing and not to be missed!!
Hope to see ya on the road!!
Peace,
Wayne
 
Update:4/16/09
 
New MSG date added to Tours page...

Update: 4/13/09
 
Hello Everyone!

Just wanted to put the word out that I'm now accepting new students for guitar / bass / keyboards / composition and theory in the San Diego area. All ages and levels welcome.

Learn from a true experienced professional. International touring and recording artist for over a decade, with some of rock's most historic legends...

Serious and dedicated inquiries only please.

Contact at:
waynefindlay@earthlink.net

 
 
Update: 4/11/09
5 New MSG Tour dates added. See Tours page.
 
Update: 3/25/09

Category: Music
 
Celestion Speakers welcomes Wayne Findlay!!!

I'm very proud and honored to be a part of the Celestion Family. I've always used Celestions Greenback's in my cabinets. Their tone is legendary. Nothing else compares...

Check out:
http://professional.celestion.com/guitar/features/partners/index.asp

Update: 3/20/09 
 

5 more rescheduled/venue changes - MSG dates for June...

06/11/09 SANTA CLARA, CA.         AVALON

06/13/09 YUCAIPA, CA.                 ANGELS ROADHOUSE

06/14/09 SAN DIEGO, CA            4TH & B (venue change)


06/20/09 SAN ANTONIO, TX     RIVERCITYBIKEFEST  


06/29/09  CHICAGO, IL            HOUSE OF BLUES                                  

..More dates to be added.....

 
Update: 3/19/09
 

We are very sorry to announce that:

Due to a delay in Visa processing, the final step in receiving the necessary paperwork required for Michael Schenker to enter North America was stalled. This will cause the MSG “In The Midst Of Beauty” USA/Canada Tour to be postponed until June-July.


 

Tickets for current dates will be honored at the rescheduled ones, the first of which are as follows:

6/09/09 W. HOLLYWOOD, CA – KEY CLUB

6/10/09 MODESTO, CA – FAT CAT

6/12/09 AGOURA HILLS, CA – CANYON CLUB

6/16/09 EL PASO, TX – CLUB 101

6/18/09 DALLAS, TX – PONTIAC GARAGE

6/19/09 HOUSTON, TX – HOUSE OF BLUES

6/20/09 SAN ANTONIO, TX – CAMARGO PARK

6/21/09 AUSTIN, TX – ACES

6/24/09 NEW YORK, NY – BLENDER THEATER AT GRAMERCY

6/25/09 SPRINGFIELD, VA – JAXX

6/30/09 SAUGET, IL – POPS

7/03/09 CONCORD, CA – VINNIE’S

7/04/09 FAIRFAX, CA – 19 BROADWAY

7/07/09 VICTORIA, BC – ELEMENT

07/08/09 SEATTLE, WA STUDIO 7

7/10/09 REDONDO BEACH, CA – BRIXTON

7/11/09 SANTA ANA, CA – GALAXY THEATER

.. ..

 More dates will be added in the coming days including additional cities/venues and festival appearances!

 
Update: 2/27/09
New M.S.G. Tour dates added to Tours page...
Check it out...
 
 
Update: 2/24/09
M.S.G. "In the Midst of Beauty" USA / Canada 2009 Tour dates posted!!!!
...see Tours page...

Update: 1/27/09

Wayne has a page on our new EMG website! http://www.emgpickups.com/artists/artist/177.
 
 
Update: 1/21/09
Wow!!
What a KILLER night!!
Had to be one of my favorite gigs of all time.
Shredding with Michael Schenker, Leslie West, Robin McAuley, Robbie Crane, Brian Tichy, Rev Jones, Vinnie Moore, Warren DiMartini, and James Kottak...intense.


Check out some ruff footage:


On and On:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bK07HQjNQ7I


Lights Out:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=llndNnUcZqM


Goin' Down:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOkBIQvAlw


This doesn't do justice, but you can get a ruff idea.
It was a blast.
Hope you enjoy it!!
Peace,
Wayne

 
Update:12/30/2008 

Wayne is featured in a full page Carvin V3 amp ad in this month's (Febuary 2009),Guitar Player Magazine... Metallica(Kirk/James) on front cover. On news stands now...

Update: 12/23/08
Wishing you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Findlay family...+++
 
Update: 12/22/08
H.O.B. Anaheim "Guitar Gods" NAMM Concert Line-up on Jan. 17 2009 will be: Michael Schenker/Wayne Findlay/Robin MacAuley/Brian Tichy/Robbie Crane w/ Warren DiMartini and Frank Hannon opening...Don't miss it!!!
 
Update: 12/16/08
Things have been very busy around here the past several months, so I thought I would try to get everyone up to speed...
 
First of all, the MSG Asia Tour 2008 of Japan and Korea was incredible and historic.
To be playing in Japan/Korea with the Original MSG line-up of Gary Barden, Chris Glen, Ted McKenna, Michael Schenker and myself, for the first time since their "Live in Budokan" album, was surreal...
Truly an honor to play with these masters. The sound and energy was simply magic...
It was a amazing experience and it is something that I will never forget.
 
As always the fans in Japan were completely awesome!!
 and Korea was more beautiful than I could have imagined. 
 
Xtra Special Thanx to Yumi and the Zak Corporation for all their efforts!!! and ofcourse Ritchie Araki for his true devotion to MSG...
 
 The MSG European Tour 2008 of Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Spain was a whirlwind from start to finish. Traveling/performing nonstop for weeks or months can certainly take it's toll both mentally and physically, but that just goes with the territory.
The music and the fans have a way to energize you every night, taking you to the next level...
 
This tour was equally awesome and had the same line-up, but with the legendary Chris Slade on the drums. The band was in tight form and totally explosive every night!!
 I really love Europe and the fans there always kick ass!! ...but there is always something special with Spain. To hear the audience singing along to every song and guitar melody is just priceless...:) and a total adrenaline rush...
 
Thank you so much to ALL of our FANS EVERYWHERE!!!
You keep us charged and inspired...
 
 
SLAVIOR is currently writing/recording the 2nd album. Vocals are still coming together at this point.
Mark, Philip and I have actually starting the 3rd album material wise.
The new music is so intense!!! I can't wait until it's released...
 
The Jan. 17th House of Blues, NAMM show Guitar Gods Concert: with Michael Schenker/Myself/Robin MacAuley and extra special shredder guests will be a blast!! Hope to see you there!!
 
Stay tuned for exact line-ups...
 
Videos/photos/new projects to be posted soon also...
 
Until then my friends Keep Shreddin'...
Peace,
Wayne
 

Update: 11/02/08
Wayne is featured in National ads for Carvin V3 Amplifiers!!
Check out page 7 of the Dec. issue of Guitar World Magazine(James Hetfield on Cover), and also the Dec. issue of 20th Century Guitar Magazine!!
Thanx Carvin!!
 
Click to enlarge photo...

Dec. Guitar World/Carvin V3 Amp Ad.
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Update 9/30/08:
New MSG European Tour dates added to Tours page...
 
Also MSG Japan/Korea Tour Review and photos to be posted soon...

Update: 9-29-2008

SLAVIOR "NAMMY"nomination, broadcasted on line Oct.4th!!
Category:
Music

SLAVIOR Nominated for "NAMMY" award for Best Debut Artist 2008!!!

Have you voted yet??!!

HELP support the band!!!

VOTE TODAY AT:
http://www.votenative.com/debutartist.cfm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2008

10th ANNUAL
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON THE INTERNET

BEST OF NAMMYS & NAMA 9 TO BE BROADCAST
ON MHZ NETWORKS IN NOVEMBER


New York - The 10th Annual Native American Music Awards (N.A.M.A.) will be featured in a free live internet broadcast via Single Feather Media, LLC on Saturday, October 4, 2008.

The three hour Native American Music Awards program will proudly commemorate its tenth anniversary with a special celebration that includes over 30 Awards categories from every genre of music as well as Hall of Fame inductions and high energy performances by nationally renowned band members from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Taste of Honey, Redone & Village People. For the past decade, N.A.M.A. has been nominating and awarding prominent national music figures of Native American heritage at its annual Awards ceremony, a highly celebratory and critically acclaimed event.

 Good luck to all the nominees for this year's award show!"

The broadcast can be viewed on Saturday, October 4th by visiting
WWW.NATIVEAMERICANMUSICAWARDS.COM
or
WWW.SINGLEFEATHERMEDIA.COM.

Update: 9-25-08

SLAVIOR nominated for best debut artist 2008, for "NAMMY"!!!
Category:
Music

SLAVIOR has been nominated for best debut artist 2008 for the Native American Music Awards. Please vote today for SLAVIOR at:

http://www.votenative.com/debutartist.cfm

Once you listen to the song "Red Road" you'll see a link on top that says vote - logo in (you have to create a login name) and start clicking to vote!
right on!

http://www.votenative.com/debutartist.cfm
date:

Update: 7-12-08

Just returned with M.S.G. from 2 great German Festivals...

 The first was The Honberg Festival in Tuttlingen Germany with Magnum. What an amazing concert inside the ruins at Honberg Castle. The view was incredible over looking the town below. The crowd was really awesome and we rocked the glowing blue castle at night!! Insane...This was definitely a memorable performance for me. I hope to return next year for another festival.

The Magic Circle Festival in Bad Arolsen was another great show despite a few technical difficulties that were out of our control...Unfortunately, we had to play a shorter set because the shuttle was 4 hours late to pick up singer Gary Barden and Carlo my guitar tech from the airport...Good one!! So the whole band is waiting on stage for the first site of Gary Barden. Finally he arrives and we instantly run onstage and begin "Into The Arena". We end with "Doctor ,Doctor" for a shorter 40 minute set. Despite the poor stage monitor mix, the sound out front was great. Thousands of fans singing along with fists in the air, giving us the energy to rise above the minor distractions. Overall, I felt it was a great show and we look forward to playing here again next year, to ROCK the entire set as we had originally planned!!

After the show it was a real blast to hang out with fellow San Diego friends, Benedictum. They're all VERY COOL and we have played shows together in the past. So it was great to be able to do that again.

Look for festival photos on this site and the myspace site in the next few days...

Peace,

Wayne

Update: 6-30-08

Check out the 360 degree panoramic shots of M.S.G. - June 19, 2008 at the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh, Scotland....Make sure to click on full-screen and play option for each link!!

http://www.musicpro.co.uk/sites/schenker/pages/mpro_msg_pano_01.html
http://www.musicpro.co.uk/sites/schenker/pages/mpro_msg_pano_02.html
http://www.musicpro.co.uk/sites/schenker/pages/mpro_msg_pano_03.html

Also 2 Live photos from the killer Kobeta Sonik Festival in Bilbao Spain added to photos page!...Check it out...

Also Bio page updated...
 
Update: 6/11/08
2 New Festival links added.
Please check out these killer band line-ups!!
Hope to see you there...
 
 
Update: 6/9/08
Rock Legend Chris Slade (AC/DC, The Firm) will be the drummer for M.S.G. on their upcoming shows!!!
Don't miss it...
 
Update: 5/21/08
New M.S.G. date in Korea added to Tours page...

Update: 5/17/08
Slavior is currently looking for a new vocalist/lyricist for the second album...
All of the material is written and ready to go. Gregg Analla has had the good fortune to become very busy with his art work and just does not have the time to commit to the band. Gregg has some serious opportunities for his art and we all feel it is a blessing for him. He is doing some amazing stuff with his art and we wish him all of the best. A mutual decision was made by all of us.

Interested vocalist can send links and samples to studio41658@gmail.com  . Please check out www.myspace.com/slaviorband  

There are several promising vocalists in the mix at this point, so time is of the essence...

Peace.

Update: 5/15/08
New M.S.G. Scotland gig announced for June.
Schenker, Barden, Findlay, Glen and ? ...stay tuned for more...
 
Update: 5/13/08
New M.S.G. Tour dates posted on TOURS page...

Update: 4/19/08
SLAVIOR DEBUT HITS SOUTH AMERICA!!
Brazilian Label, Dynamo released the self titled debut of SLAVIOR (DYN 0600-2) on Nov.18 2007 to an overwhelming response... Radio shows, newspaper and webzine interviews soon followed this Febuary from Venezuela, Paraguay, Colombia and Peru. The people seemed totally excited about what we were doing and had so many good things to say. We look forward to bringing SLAVIOR to South America very soon in support of the new album. Until then...KEEP ROCKIN' AMIGOS!!!

Update: 3/8/08
2 New NAMM photos added to photos page.
 
Update: 3/3/08
SLAVIOR featured in April 2008 issue of Modern Drummer...
The 2 page article,"Starting your own band: Why, When and How", by Mark Zonder, is in the current April 2008 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. The article talks about the genesis of SLAVIOR and how it's members interact.
Click to enlarge photos...

Update: 1/30/08
What a great time SLAVIOR had at NAMM this year thanx to STEINBERG!!!. We played 2 demo/performance shows at the Steinberg booth, and got a great reasponse. Hopefully we will make a Youtube video out of the footage we took. For photos go to www.markzonder.com
I should have some different photos on this site soon...Way overdue...
The music for the 2nd SLAVIOR CD is almost finished also. We should be laying down some vocal tracks in a couple weeks. All of us are very anxious and excited about the new material...
Definetely Heavier this time around!!! Stay tuned...
 
SLAVIOR voted #1 for 2007!!!
A while ago I e-mailed you about my review for the Dutch website. As
I expected then, your album ended up as the no.1 album on my list for 2007, which
was published here:
number one too, I might add.) Thought you might like to know. :-)
 
I wish you all the best for the new year and I'm looking forward to the new album. I hope you'll be able to do some shows in Holland this year.
 
Regards,
Eric van den Bosch

Update: 1/16/08
NAMM Schedule change for SLAVIOR:
SLAVIOR will be performing at 12:00pm Noon,instead of 2:00pm, on this Sat.19th at the Steinberg booth. See ya there!
 
Update: 1/5/08
New Steinberg link added to links page.
Check it out!!
 
Update: 1/1/08
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
 
Update: 12/21/07
The Findlay Family would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!!!
 
Update: 12/15/07
SLAVIOR will be playing this year at the Namm Show in Anaheim. We will be playing some acoustic songs on Friday and Saturday, January 18-19, 2008 at 2pm in the Steinberg Technology booth. This will be in a demonstration/performance format with questions in between, and Cubase/Nuendo examples from our first album. Somewhat similar to the show we did in Japan back in August. Hope to see everyone at the Steinberg booth!!

Slavior is currently finishing up the writing of the second album. I think this album is gonna be even heavier this time around!! All of us are very excited about it. We will be doing some vocal tracks during this same period while Gregg is here from New Mexico. I can't wait!!

Update: 11/24/07
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Update 11/19/07
WAYNE FINDLAY/SLAVIOR is featured in the November 2007 issue of Young Guitar Magazine and Beatleg Magazine!!

Young Guitar Magazine Nov. 2007
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Update: 10-24-07
2 New SLAVIOR Videos,"Swept Away" and "Another Planet", added to Videos Page...Check it out!!
 
Update: 9/24/07
 
New link for SLAVIOR bassist, PHILIP BYNOE added to links page...
 

Update: 9/19/07

"Red Road" is the 56th most "linked" video on Youtube today! That's pretty huge considering the millions of videos on the site!

UPDATE: 9/17/07

SLAVIOR: "Red Road" New video posted!!!

This video of "Red Road" was filmed during our SLAVIOR Japan Tour 2007, in Tokyo. The footage of the performances are from:"The Sanctuary"(Electric), and at the Yamagiwa Soft In-Store (Acoustic)...Check it out!!!

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

SLAVIOR warmly welcomes our newest member!!! The one and only...

Philip Bynoe on bass!!! (Steve Vai/Ring of Fire)Thanx for joining the Family!!!

The B Factor Rules...

Update: 9/17/07
Stay tuned for next killer SLAVIOR video!!! Should be posted any day...
 
SLAVIOR has a featured article in Hit Parader this month!! Cover story is about 100 greatest albums of the 21st century.  Available on newstands everywhere.
SLAVIOR also featured in Modern Drummer Magazine this month!!
 
Wayne Findlay on new Wacken 2006 DVD: The WACKEN 2006 DVD is now available from www.Metaltix.com . It has MSG's "DUST TO DUST" (live) as well as Shadow Lady (Live - Documentary) and Dust To Dust (Interview).

Update: 9/6/07
Just a quick note to let you know that self-titled debut "Slavior", by Slavior has been nominated for best Alternative Rock album of 2007 at the Indian Summer Native american awards!
(anouncements on Sept 7th,8th,9th.)
Peace...
Also New French Review added to Reviews page. Check it!

Update: 8/28/07
Wow!!! What a KILLER time in Japan!!
This was the best trip/tour of Japan ever!!
 
I would like to express my deepest thanx and gratitude to Hirosan, Geoff, Nobu, and Nari...You all kicked some major ass!!
Your hospitality, kindness, professionalism, generosity and humor have made a big impact on me and SLAVIOR!!
 
 I would also like to thank Ryo Okumoto and Kiko, Goninissyu, Young Guitar Magazine, Beatleg Magazine, Lucy's Room Music Air Show, Ritchie Araki, all the press, the club owners, crews, fellow Scotsman Doogie White, and especially the fans!!!!!
and ofcourse... Mark Zonder, Gregg Analla and Philip Bynoe and the BF, for all their hard work, excellence and shredding performances... You guys RULE!!!
 
I really feel like we are on the verge of something big and I can't wait to take it to the next level.
I know on the next tour, SLAVIOR will continue to reach new heights in Japan and around the world...:)
Domo Arigato and Kompai!!
Take care and see ya soon!!!
All the best...
Peace,
Wayne
 
For an overview/photos from the SLAVIOR Tour of Japan click here: http://dingwall.blog.shinobi.jp/Page/1/
 
BTW: Both Electric shows and acoustic show was filmed while we were there, so stay tuned here for upcoming SLAVIOR DVD's and You Tube videos to be released ASAP...
 
Also a great SLAVIOR CD review has been added to Reviews page...
 
Photos from the SLAVIOR JAPAN TOUR 2007 will be added ASAP also...
 
Bio Page updated too...
 
 
 

Update: 7/26/07
MSG UK Tour Rocks on!!!
See Tours page for details...

Click here for SLAVIOR JAPAN POSTER!!

Update 7/7/07:
SLAVIOR will be heading to Japan in August for a complete promotional tour!!! We are doing press, a couple acoustic shows in various record stores as well as the following full electric shows...This will all be filmed for a future DVD!!! 
 
 
August 23 (Thu) at dress, Akihabara, Tokyo
Admission (advance) Yen 3,500 (door) Yen 4,000 OPEN 18:30/START 19:00
Ticket: Phone 03-5822-5631 dress TOKYO
http://www.dress-tokyo.com

 
Aug 24 Sanctuary, Tokyo
 
August 24 (Fri) at SANCTUARY, Numabukuro, Tokyo
Admission (advance) Yen 3,500 (door) Yen 4,000 OPEN 18:00/START 18:30
Opening: (Goninisshu/INSPIRE
*SLAVIOR show starts around 20:00
Ticket: Phone 03-3389-6392 (SANCTUARY)
http://www.sanctuary-nes.com
 
Aug. 25 In-Store acoustic performance:T.B.A.

 I love playing in Japan!! The people and fans are great...one of my personal favorite places to tour in the world!! Did I mention the beautiful country and KILLER food??!! I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to play SLAVIOR's music live in Japan...

This Tour is made possible by all of the hard work by our Japanese label, Dingwall. (www.dingwall.jp )  They really have gone out of their way to make this happen. As every band knows, there is no better feeling than having the support and trust of your label.

Philip Bynoe (www.philipbynoe.com) will be playing bass with us. We are currently about halfway through writing and recording demos for the next album. Philip is also involved with this as well and we welcome his creative input and know he will have a big impact on the Slavior sound. Can't wait to see everyone in Japan in August!!!

Tickets now on sale!!

SLAVIOR:
Wayne Findlay (Guitarz) MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP/ex VINNIE MOORE
Mark Zonder (Drumz) ex FATES WARNING/WARLORD                                             
Gregg Analla (Vocalz) ex TRIBE OF GYPSIES/SEVENTHSIGN
 
Philip Bynoe (Bass) ex RING OF FIRE/STEVE VAI

Update: 6/25/07

So far the MSG Tour is going KILLER. Michael is rippin' it up every night!! Robin MacAuley sat in with MSG on "Lights Out" at the Key Club. He was awesome. Also the George Lynch Band opened in Hollywood and Santa Ana. They Kicked Ass!!

  Check out the Tours page for venue changes and additions...
See you on the road!!

 
Update: 6/8/07
Wayne Findlay has been chosen for a "Betcha can't play this!" featured article and DVD in the August 2007 issue of Guitar World magazine!!! In stores now!! Look for the White Stripes on the cover...Very Cool!!! Click on photo to enlarge...
 
Also new MSG US/UK dates have been added to Tours page...

Update: 6/1/07
SLAVIOR on 102.1 KPRI in San Diego at 9:00pm this Saturday!!!
Tune in and ROCK!!
Jun 1 2007 8:48A

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Update: 5/30/07
Wayne Findlay/SLAVIOR ad in this month's(July issue)Metal Edge magazine, with Linkin Park on the cover!! Click link below...

Wayne Findlay/SLAVIOR Metal Edge ad

Update: 5/23/07
SLAVIOR Officially in rotation on XM 41 satellite radio!!! Tune in!!
 
Also 2 new links for MSG's Bodo and Franky R. added to links page!! Check it!!
 
Update: 5/18/07
Wayne has just received a new endorsement with EMG Pickups!!!
Very Cool!! Check out the Links and Gear pages!!
 
Update: 5/17/07
Slavior 2 full pages in new issue of Metal Edge Magazine Out Now! (July Issue)
Linkin Park on the cover, Article on Porcupine Tree as well.
Great to be in an issue with these 2 bands!

Also Wayne Findlay 1/2 page add for InsideOut/Dean guitar giveaway signed by SLAVIOR, Redemption, Dominici and others!! Check it out!!

 
Update: 5/12/07
New M.S.G. "Tales of Rock N' Roll" US/UK Tour dates added to Tours page!!
 
Update: 4/30/07
PROG LIVE:
Join Mark Zonder on Tuesday, May 15th at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST in the Prog Live Interview chat room on www.usaprogmusic.com (click on the Chat link, then the Rooms tab).  Ask him questions for an hour to learn more about his music! You must be a registered user of the site, so please register today for FREE.
 
3 new links added to links page:

Update: 4/25/07
The SLAVIOR CD is Officially Released in Japan/Asia!!!
 
Update: 4/24/07
3 New Dutch Slavior Reviews posted on Reviews page!!!
 
Update: 4/23/07
Wayne Findlay/SLAVIOR videos added to Dean Guitars site!!
 
Update: 4/16/07
SLAVIOR CD: 3 New German Reviews posted on Reviews page!!
 
Update: 4/13/07
New SLAVIOR Hardrock Haven Review posted on reviews page!!
 
Update: 4/5/07
New Video: "The Making of SLAVIOR" Documentary added to videos page!!
The documentary features Mark Zonder's commentary of how SLAVIOR came together...
Also includes never before seen footage of live performances, in the studio writing and recording, photo shoot, future plans and more!!
Check it out!!

Update: 4/4/07
Debut SLAVIOR CD Officially released in North Americas!!
Order yours today at www.amazon.com
 
New German Review of Slavior CD - www.Metalspheres.de
 
He called it "The album of the month!!!".
9 out of 10!!!
 
Update: 3/29/07
By the way: the new SLAVIOR release went on Position 16 at soundcheck/ Metal Hammer magazine,Germany! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
 
Update: 3/27/07
Check out the commentary and review of the SLAVIOR album from the April issue of a leading Dutch/ Belgium rockmagazine named "Aardschok''.
The Debut SLAVIOR CD Officially released in Europe!!
 
Update: 3/21/07
New SLAVIOR Japanese/Asia release on Dingwall Music can be seen here:
 

Update: 3/21/07
New Piercing Metal Review of SLAVIOR CD added to Reviews page...
 
Update: 3/16/07
New Promo Video of "Dove" has been posted on the Video page!!
Check it!!
 
Update: 3/14/07
The SLAVIOR CD Worldwide Release Dates are:
March 24th - Europe.
April 3rd - Northern and Central Americas.
April 24th - Japan/Asia.
T.B.A. - Brazil/South America.
 
Stay tuned for more exciting news...
 
Update: 3/04/07
I just returned home from MSG Japan/Ukraine Tour 2007, and what a whirlwind it was... All the shows were really killer and I really had a great time. Bodo Schopf(drumz)and Frankie Rummler(bass) did an excellent job with all the material, and kicked some major ass on stage every night!! It was a real pleasure to spend time performing and hangin' out with them. Both are very cool guys!!!
   The audience was KILLER as always in Japan and Kiev kicked ass too!!  Thanx so much to all the fans for coming out and rockin' with MSG!!! ...A special thanx to everyone from the Zak Corp. in Japan, especially Yumi, Thom, Jackie, Shin!!! and Demetri, Tania,Vitalij and Alexander from Kiev, Ukraine!!! You guys Rock!!! I look forward to performing there again soon...
 
A Review from the Debut SLAVIOR gig by ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE can been seen here:
 
 
Lots of killer new photos to be added soon!!!
 
 
Update: 2/19/07
New MSG Tour dates posted on Tours page...

Update: 2/5/07
The NAMM show was awesome this year!! It was really great to talk with all my endorsers and friends that I sometimes only see once a year!! There are some new good things on the horizon, which I will go into more detail later, as they are confirmed...
   Some of my favorite highlights from this years' NAMM, would be hangin' with Uli Jon Roth, Gary Howe, and Michael T. Ross...
 
It's Official!! The release date of the debut SLAVIOR CD will be April 3rd, 2007 on InsideOut Music!!!
 
Both SLAVIOR Shows/Record Release Parties I and II, turned out KILLER!!!
 
 SLAVIOR would like to send a very special thanx to bassist KEVIN FREEBY and keyboardist MICHAEL T. ROSS for being a part of SLAVIOR for the debut gigs!!! You guys kicked some ass!!!
 
Also a huge thanx to InsideOut Music, especially Jim Pitulski and Eric Corbin!!! It was so great to finally meet you guys!! and Inna Worlds Video Team for doing their magic...
 And ofcourse, a big thanx to all our family, friendz and fanz that came out!! The HD video that was shot will be included on our debut SLAVIOR CD as a multi-media function, allowing you to see the videos that were shot this past week!! Pretty cool...
 
More SLAVIOR dates to be released soon...
 
Update: 2/5/07
2 New SLAVIOR Debut CD reviews added to reviews page...Check it...

Update: 1/22/07

SLAVIOR to shoot HD Video this Friday the 26th...

Just wanted to invite our friends to our Record Release Party/HD video shoot this Friday 26th at Bill's Place Rehearsal studios. The upcoming footage/interviews will be included as part of a multi-media function of our debut SLAVIOR CD, which will be released this April 2007. Hope to see you there!! For more gig details go to the upcoming shows section at: www.myspace.com/slaviorband

Update: 1/21/07
Tune in your radio stations!!!
Listen in this Sunday the 21st at 10pm...
 
Mark Zonder will be doing an on air interview with Norm and his radio show "Another State of Mind", on ROCK105.3 FM, KIOZ in San Diego. We will play a few cuts from the new Slavior album as well as some other classics. Norm promises that he has a few surprises from the past...
 
Update:1/17/07
 
Here's the lineup on Jan. 27th at Paladinos

Thursday, January 18, 2007

 

SLAVIOR at Paladinos on January 27th...

Saturday Jan. 27 - 2007

12:00-MOTLEY PRIEST - 80's HARD ROCK COVERS
11:00-
bitcH


10:00
-slaVior
-Record Release Party II w/

InsideOut Records!! 

MEMBERS:

MARK ZONDER (FATES WARNING, WARLORD)
GREGG ANALLA (
TRIBE OF GYPSIES)
WAYNE FINDLAY (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP)


9:00-
raven's cry
8:00-
injecting the filth

$10 COVER/ $8 w/ flyer

Update: 1/14/07
The Official Record Release date for the debut SLAVIOR album will be on April 3rd 2007, on InsideOut Music!!! Check it out!!!
 
New SLAVIOR Rock Festival Tour date added to Tours page...
 
We are proud to have KEVIN FREEBY(Planet X) on bass, and
MICHAEL T. ROSS(Angel/Hardline) on keyboardz for the upcoming shows!! Don't miss it!!

Update: 1/9/07
New SLAVIOR Tour Dates added to Tours page...
 
Also New MSG video added to Myspace page...
Check it!!
 
Update: 1/6/07
I'm very excited to announce some new SLAVIOR news!!
  On January 21st Mark Zonder will be doing an on air interview with Norm and his radio show "Another State of Mind" on ROCK105.3 FM, KIOZ in San Diego. We will play a few cuts from the new Slavior album as well as some other classics. Norm promises that he has a few surprises from the past...
 
  Our First Official SLAVIOR gig and Record Release/ Press Party w/InsideOut Records, will take place on Friday January 26th, at Bill's Place Rehearsal Studios, in North Hollywood. The show starts at 8:30pm!! Space is limited so get there early...
 
The SLAVIOR Record Release Party II, w/ InsideOut Records, will take place on Saturday January 27th at 10:00pm, at Paladinos in Tarzana Ca. Don't miss it!!!
 Stay tuned for more details...
 
 New song "Red Road" loaded to www.myspace.com/slaviorband !!! Check it!!
 
Update: 1/1/07
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
 
Update: 12/26/06
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the "Godfather of Soul",
Mr. James Brown and his family...
Thank you for so many years of inspiration...
Rest in Peace...
 
Update: 12/23/06
The Findlay Family would like to personally wish all our families, friends and fans a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! May all God's blessings be with you throughout the coming year!!!
 
Update: 12/12/06
Slavior is starting to gear up for some live dates that will start at the end of January 2007. We are currently seeking a 7 string rythym guitarist, no exeptions, who can sing backup. A local San Diego bass player, Kevin Freeby will be playing bass with Gregg, Mark and I. We are all very excited and looking forward to playing and touring with SLAVIOR!!! Stay tune for the exact dates and time for the shows...
 
 I would like to personally thank all the fans that came out for the MSG Japan/Asia Tour 2006!! Your energy and enthusiasm was awesome!!! Thanx so much!!! See you next time...
 
   Also new MSG Japan/AsiaTour photos to be added soon...
 
 

Update: 11/6/06
New MSG promo video for "Shadow Lady"posted on new Video page!! Check it...
 
Update: 10/30/06
More info. on Asian venues added to Tours page...
 
Update:10/27/06
New MSG Asia Tour dates added to Tours page...
 
Update: 10/24/06
Check out Wayne's new endorsement ad at:
 
Update: 10/13/06
New Wayne Findlay MySpace link added to links page and navigation bar...Stop on by and say Hello!!
 
Update:10/9/06
New SLAVIOR MySpace link added to links page...
Check it out!!!

Update: 10/6/06
MSG Japan Tour dates added to tours page...
 
Update: 10/5/06
SLAVIOR SIGNS WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH INSIDE OUT: : : :

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Slavior signs worldwide deal with Inside Out Music – album to be released in early 2007

Slavior, the new band of former Fates Warning/Warlord drummer Mark Zonder has inked a worldwide deal with Inside Out Music for the release of their self-titled debut album due in early 2007.

A versatile, melodic hard rock/metal act, Slavior’s debut album features elements familiar to Zonder’s progressive metal past, but also introduces a wide array of influences including reggae, hip-hop, and modern rock. Rounded out by Michael Schenker Group guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay and ex-Tribe Of Gypsies singer Gregg Analla, Slavior is a band that has been a long time coming for Zonder.

“For a long, long time, I’ve always wanted to put something together that was based on the drum parts” begins Zonder.  “It is very difficult to take a crazy drum idea and try to apply it to someone else’s idea.  Most of the time it turns into a mess.  If you start with the drum part, and build from there, it seems to work out.  With Slavior, the songs are so accessible and groove-oriented, after 15 seconds, anyone should be able to lock into it.”

The band had originally inked a deal with Greece’s Black Lotus Records, but financial turmoil eventually caused the label to fold, leaving Slavior to re-evaluate matters and come to their initial choice of labels, Inside Out.

“You hear the old saying, ‘when one door closes, another opens’ and I think that is the case here,” relates Zonder. “Inside Out was always one of our first choices. I’ve known Jim (Pitulski, Inside Out America President) for 20 years now and to come to his label is certainly something we’re excited about. Even after we inked our deal with Inside Out, we heard from other labels that we were in contact with that congratulated us and said that IO was a classy label. That’s always a good thing to hear.”

Pitulski and Inside Out are eager to start working with Slavior.

“Mark Zonder has been a friend and colleague for many years and I have long admired his incredible skill as a musician,” comments Pitulski. “It is with great pleasure and pride that we now welcome Mark and Slavior to the Inside Out family. The release of Slavior represents a unique challenge for Inside Out in that its sound is not necessarily typical of what we've come to be known for as a label. We're looking at this release as an opportunity to push our own boundaries just as Slavior themselves are pushing the boundaries of modern music.”

slavior

Look for Slavior to hit stores in early 2007.
To hear an advance track, go to: www.myspace.com/insideoutamerica

 
Update: 9/26/06
2 New Wacken photos added to photos page...
...More to come soon...

Update: 9/11/06
All our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims, families and heroes from 9/11...You are missed but not forgotten...
 
Update: 9/5/06
SLAVIOR is currently finalizing negotiations with a new label, so stay tuned for more details and release date of the finished self-titled CD!!
Meanwhile the band is already in the studio for pre-production on the next album!!
SLAVIOR will definitely be playing some shows here in California very soon also...
 
Update: 8/10/06
Just got back from 2 festivals in Germany. The Wacken Open Air festival was incredible!! Sold out!! with 62,000 people!! Screaming fans headbanging and throwing their fists into the air as far as you can see...all at sunset...Very Cool!!
   We also opened for the Scorpions which was a dream come true in itself... Michael Schenker, Uli Roth, and Herman Rarebell all jammed several songs with the Scorps!! They all sounded killer...Definitely a historic performance... The best Scorps. concert I've ever seen...To me, this could be the new Tokyo Tapes!! I hope they release the entire show...We watched the show backstage, up above them on the left...Wow!! There were tons of great bands that played with us at the festival also...Whitesnake, Motorhead, Metal Church, Fear Factory, Gamma Ray, and more!! See the Wacken poster below...
 
   MSG has filmed 4 or 5 festivals in the past few months...if they will be compilations or in their entirety is not known at this time...
The 5 festivals that could be released at some point would be:
 
1. Sweden Rock Festival                     6/10/06
2. Graspop Metal Meeting, Belgium 6/23/06
3. Noc Plna Hvezd Festival, Czech. 6/24/06 (Filmed?? not positive about this one.)
4. Rock Over Hamburg, Germany    8/01/06
5. Wacken Open Air, Germany         8/03/06
 
Stay tuned for developments on DVD's releases...
 
Also new Master X photos from Vienna Austria added to home page and photos page...More photos to be added very soon...
 
Update:7/27/06
New Hans-Rock photo added to home page!!

 
Update: 7/21/06
New SLAVIOR banner added to SLAVIOR page and Photos page...check it!!
 While in negotiations...The band is currently in the studio writing for 2nd album!!! Also new website is in the works...
Sorry, but Soundz page has been removed until the finished mastered album can be uploaded... Stay tuned!!
 
Update: 7/17/06
Check out the latest indepth interview of Wayne Findlay!! by Ritchie Araki!!
Click on link below...

NEW WAYNE FINDLAY INTERVIEW!!!

 Also new photos added from MSG T.O.R.R. European Tour 2006...See photos page!!! Also more photos will be added soon...
 
 MSG merch can be purchased at www.metaltix.com
 
photos from Graspop 2006 can be seen on the M.S. news page:
 
Update:7/3/06
My new band has been under going a few changes, but things are moving in a very positive direction. We have decided to change the name of the band from TEMPLEWITHIN to SLAVIOR. We feel that SLAVIOR better represents the style and imagery of the band...
Recently, our record company Black Lotus Records has gone under, releasing us from our record contract  a few weeks ago. We are currently in the process of securing a new deal. Details of the release along with the new official Slavior website will be announced shortly. The second half of the year 2006 will be a very exciting one for us...Stay tuned!!!
 
Update: 6/30/06
Wow!! We just got home from another week of touring and traveling with MSG...The Graspop Metal Meeting was awesome!! What an incredible feeling to perform in front of 40,000 screaming fans with gigantic circus tents, jumbo-trons and water cannons!!! What a great time!! The Czech. Nov Plna Hvezd Festival was cool in a different way...30ft. flames shooting out of a giant smokestack about 150ft. in the air!!! Very cool!! ...We did have a little trouble getting home though. MSG got stuck in the airport for over 8 hours in Poland and had to stay an extra night because of tornadoes in Germany. I guess that's better than landing in them!!
 Well, it's been pretty non-stop with 16 countries in the last 2 months, but I woundn't trade it for anything... We all had a really great time on this past tour, and look forward to next month's Festivals in Germany and Bulgaria...and ofcourse, the U.S., Japan and Asia tours +? ...Stay tuned for more info. and photos from the tour...
 
Update: 6/29/06
8 New updates to BIO page...Stay tuned for overview/photos from the European leg of the MSG "TORR" Tour 2006...
 
Update: 6/17/06
New Germany and Asia Tour dates added to Tours page...
 
Update:6/14/06
Just returned from Europe...13 countries in 6 weeks!!
I really had a great time on this past tour... The band is tight, Michael is in top form, and we totally kicked ass and shredded every night, in every city!!!  A few days ago we played the Sweden Rock Festival for 30,000+!!! People rockin and having fun as far as you can see...Very cool!! Plus a huge jumbo-tron screen!!It was an incredible and spiritual experience that I'll never forget...
  There were many highlights of the tour, but one of my favorites was playing on stage with Gary Barden...For me, he was the main voice of M.S.G. as I was growing up, and to play with him on stage,was truly an honor and a dream come true!! He can still belt out the notes like no other!!
 Other highlights were playing on stage with Leif Sundin in Copenhagen and Sweden, Sandro Pellegrini and Gianni Pontillo from Pure Inc. in Switzerland, and having our kick ass support band Nikki Puppet, join us in the U.K. and Germany...They were really cool!!
Some other great moments was hanging out with Dave Lubeck(Molly Hatchet), Manny Charlton(Nazareth), Brian Robertson(Thin Lizzy), Nibbs Carter(Saxon), Carmine Appice(Cactus), Claus Meine, Rudy Schenker, Wolfgang Dziony and Herman Rarebell(all Scorpions) and M.S.G. alumni Steve Mann, Chris Glenn, Ted Mckenna and Barry Sparks!!
It was really a great M.S.G. celebration!! We leave for more festivals in Europe next week...Stay tuned for more info. and photos...
 
Update:4/24/06
Also new M.S.G. Japan dates added to Tours page...
 
Update: 4/8/06
New MSG photos from filming of DVD in Cologne, Germany can be seen...
HERE
 
Update: 4/6/06
New Czech. MSG tour date added to tours page...
 
Also,You can download a new MSG song from "Tales of Rock N Roll" every week until the release on April 28th, at www.hardy.tv  Check it out...
 

 
Update: 4/5/06
Just returned home from Germany...
Over 19 hours of flights and travels...whew!
All the MSG rehearsals, Musicmesse, promo shows and the filming of the
Rock Palast DVD went great!! It was a blast!! We've got a great crew and management on board this time, which makes all the difference...
Very professional, cool, and well put together. I feel really good about the upcoming MSG World Tour 2006!!
   The band is sounding really tight and Jari is a great addition to the group...and Michael was just shredding to no end every night!!!
 I've also got a great guitar tech Matjes Muller, who really kicks ass!! 
 
       Well, here's some of the latest MSG news...
 
1.There's sample mp3 clips of the MSG EP at www.hardy.tv , then go to download...
 
2.Photos and Michael Schenker greeting mp3, from filming of MSG Rock Palast DVD gig, can be found below..

Rock Palast: MSG April 3rd 2006

3. The MSG Rock Palast performance/DVD, will air on German TV, at 12:30am on May 15th, on the WDR Fernsehen channel. The show will also feature Doomfoxx. Duration is 90 minutes in length...
 
4.New website of Jari Tiura added to links page!!!
 
5. Two New MSG Tour dates in Germany and Denmark, added to Tours page.
Check them out!!!
 
6. I'm sorry to announce the Croatia/Zegreb/Tvornica date on May 31,
was cancelled due to problems with local promoter...
 
7. New MSG World Tour Poster below...Click to enlarge...

MSG promo poster...
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Click to enlarge...

8. New MSG Promo Poster...see above...
 
9. Support acts for the MSG World Tour 2006 will be:
 Nikki Puppet: May 4 -June 2006
 Doomfoxx:   May 22 - May 30
 Faster Inferno: May 19 - May 21 ( U.K.)
(Featuring Tyson Schenker)
 
10. *Attention collectors and fans:
There will be tons of new killer MSG
"Tales of Rock N' Roll" World Tour 2006 merchandise for this tour!!
Don't miss out!!
 
Stay tuned for more details/photos coming soon...

 
Update: 3/16/06
More MSG Tour dates of Sweden Rock Festival and more, added to Tours page...
 
Update: 3/12/06
New Tour date added on May 3rd, see Tours page...
 
Update: 3/08/06
The new M.S.G. CD "Tales Of Rock N' Roll" Track listing is as follows:
              ...Jari Tiura on all vox except where noted...
1.The Ride
2.Setting Sun
3.Angel of Avalon - Leif Sundin
4.Dreams Inside  - Chris Logan
5.Dust to Dust
6.Voice of My Heart
7.Journey Man
8.Big Deal            - Kelly Keeling (Trade-off solos*)
9.St. Ann
10.Shadow Lady
11.Love Trade
12.Human Child
13.Bitter Sweet
14.Blind Alley
15.Freedom
16.Life Vacation - Gary Barden (Trade-off solos*)
17.Rock N' Roll   - Graham Bonnet
18.Tell a Story    - Robin McAuley
19.Life Goes On (Instrumental)
 
* = Trade-off solos with Michael Schenker and Wayne Findlay!!
 
Hear a new clip of the MSG tune,"Rock N' Roll", w/Graham Bonnet here:
 
Update: 3/5/06
Check out the new M.S.G. Album cover for the
25th Anniversary Celebration...It will be released next month on
Armaggedon Records on April 28th 2006!! Click to enlarge...

New M.S.G. Album Cover...
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25th Anniversary of M.S.G.

MSG EP cover
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For more M.S.G. Tour info click below:

M.S.G. Press Release/Tour Info...

Update: 2/23/06
New M.S.G. Tour dates added to Tours page...Check it out...
 
Also Check out the new link for Joe Marlett on the links page!!
 
Update: 2/21/06
All the mixing is finished!!! We are all very happy the way it's turned out!! This CD KICKS ASS!!! Joe Marlett has done an incredible job with the mix and we now prepare to have it mastered as well as finish the artwork for the album...
The final track listing for the TEMPLEWITHIN album "SLAVIOR", is as follows:
ORIGIN
SHATTER
ANOTHER PLANET
SWEPT AWAY
ALTAR
RED ROAD
GIVE IT UP
SLAVIOR
DEEPER
DOVE
COME ALIVE
 
Stay tuned for more...
 
Update: 2/16/06
The mixing is going great!! Only a couple more songs left, so we should be finished this weekend!! Yeah!!! We are all really excited about how the music is sounding...
Stay tuned...
 
Check out Mark Zonder at his Drummerworld page...
 
Update: 2/07/06
We've been really busy with the new TEMPLEWITHIN album!!
Gregg has finished all the vocals. They really sound awesome!!
All the acoustics and guitar solos are now finished...I'm really happy how they turned out. I can't wait to hear how they sound in the final mix!!
 So we are now mixing the final tracks with Joe Marlett. He's adding his mixing magic, taking the songs to the next level...
We've finished mixing 1/3 of the album so far and are all very excited how the music is sounding...INTENSE!!!
Alex Solca came down for the final photoshoot for the album when Gregg was here.  He captured some amazing stuff on film... I can't wait to see the rest of his photos!!
Stay tuned for more...
 
 
Update: 1/28/06
New endorsement with MKS PedalPad website added to links page...Check out their cool pedalboards!! www.pedalpad.com
 
Update: 1/26/06
We had a great time at the NAMM convention this year. It was great to see all my endorseres and friends!! We caught a private concert with Disturbed and Nuno's band at the House of Blues...they kicked ass!
Some of the highlights of the trip were hanging with Gary Hoey,
Doug Pinnick, Jeff Martin, Jeremy Coleson, Metal Mike and Michael T. Ross, among so many others...These guys are so down to earth. Plus I got to see two of my heroes/inspirations: Vernon White(Earth, Wind and Fire) and Matthias Ecklund(Freak Kitchen)!!
 
I've also added a new endorsement with
MKS (Pedal Pad,Pedalboards)!!!
Thanx for all your help Michael and Les!!
 
 
Update: 1/11/06
Well, there's lots of new news...
Gregg has just recorded most of the vocals...8 songs during his short stay. He will fly back out in 2 weeks to record the remaining tracks and do his final touches... The record is really sounding amazing!!!
Not to mention, we all had a lot of fun joking around in the studio.It helps make for a positive work atmosphere. We all get along great and we share the same passion for music...I think that will be quite evident when this album is released...
 
The title for the new TEMPLEWITHIN album is SLAVIOR.
The track listing so far is:
ORIGIN
SHATTER
DEEPER
ALTAR
ANOTHER PLANET
DOVE
SLAVIOR
RED ROAD
SWEPT AWAY
 
I'll be recording acoustic, classical,and 12 string guitars along with solos this week. We will begin mixing at the end of the month, and should be rapped up by mid Feb. The album will be released this May 2006 on Black Lotus Records. So stay tuned...
 
Also check out the mp3 of Mark Zonder's indepth interview with Dementia Radio at http://www.markzonder.com/dementiainterview.mp3
 
 
1/10/06
Thanx for all your Birthday wishes!!!
 
1/1/06
Happy New Year!!!
All clean guitars and keyboards are finished!! Gregg flys in this evening and we start recording final vocals tomorrow...
 
Update: 12/31/05
I've finished all the bass and have a couple clean guitars left...Next will be classical,
6 &12 string acoustic guitars and keyboards. Gregg will be flying in on Wed. to start vocals! The music is really sounding amazing!! Stay tuned...
 
Update: 12/23/05
We would like to wish a very Merry Christmas
from the Findlay family to all of you!!! God bless!!!
 
Update: 12/21/05
I'm very sorry to announce that the U.S. leg of the M.S.G."Tales of Rock N Roll" World Tour is cancelled until further notice...
 
Update: 12/16/05
I'm proud to announce that TEMPLEWITHIN has officially signed
with Black Lotus Records!!!
Click the link for more details...
 
Update: 12/12/05
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) will release "Tales of Rock 'n' Roll", a special CD to celebrate the band's 25-year anniversary, in Europe on April 28, 2006 via Armageddon Music. The CD will feature guest appearances by past MSG singers, including Robin McAuley, Kelly Keeling, Gary Barden, Leif Sundin and Chris Logan. A European tour in support of the album will kick off in early May. Opening on select dates will be VICTORY and NIKKI PUPPET.

For M.S.G."Tales of Rock 'n' Roll World Tour 2006" dates see Tours page...

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's lineup for the European tour will consist of the following:

Michael Schenker - Guitars
Jari Tiura - Vocals
Rev Jones - Bass
Wayne Findlay - Keyboards & Rhythm Guitar
Pete Holmes - Drums
 
Update: 11/30/06
Just finished all the HEAVY guitars for the TEMPLEWITHIN album!! Tomorrow we start bass and clean guitars. If they sound as good as what we got going already...this will be one totally screamin' CD!!!
 
 
Update: 11/23/05
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
 
Update: 11/21/05
New M.S.G. U.S.Tour 2005-2006 dates
with Leslie West, and Doug Doppler added to Tours page...
 
Update: 11/17/05
2 new M.S.G. U.S. Tour dates added:
1/6/06     Sayerville NJ.,   Starland Ballroom
1/21/06  Hollywood Ca.,  Key Club
 
Update: 11/16/05
The recording of the TEMPLEWITHIN album is going full speed ahead...
Mark has finished the drumz and they sound insane!!
We've also got some KILLER guitar tones for the new album!!
The guitar sounds totally FIERCE!! I started HEAVY guitars last week and continue onto song #4 tomorrow...I think the TEMPLEWITHIN CD will be Much HEAVIER than the demo and sound clips...
  
 Mark and I had a photo shoot with ALEX SOLCA on this past Friday for the inner sleeve for the album...
What a TRUE pro Alex is and a totally cool dude!! His photos are amazing!!
Check out his site at: www.alexsolca.com
Another shoot will take place in late January with Gregg, and also on location with the band at an undisclosed site...Should have some new photos in a few days...Stay tuned...
 
Update: 11/04/05
Aloha! Just got back from Maui and there's lots of good things happening!!
Mark is finishing up the drum tracks for the album as we speak... Joe Marlett has got a great drum sound for us! HUGE!! The sound that we're getting is night and day from the demo/sound clips that you hear on the soundz page on this site...
I start recording guitars next week !!
 
As far as a label for the band, we are currently finalizing negotiations and a proper home for TEMPLEWITHIN. We are looking at a tentative May 2006 release date for the album, followed by summer festivals and touring!! We will elaborate more details on this very soon...
 
Also check out METAL EXPRESS RADIO's cool interview with Mark Zonder, by Zoltan Koncsok on reviews page!!
 
Update: 10/17/05
Rest in Peace David Reilly...God Lives Underwater was and still is a big influence on me...
 
Update: 10/14/05
The recording of the TEMPLEWITHIN album starts today with Mark laying down the drum tracks!! All the music is finished and just a few lyrics from Gregg is left...We are very excited to move on to the next stage of this project...We will also be filming the making of this CD as well..
Stay tuned...
 
Update: 9/22/05
Pre-production is almost finished!! We're very excited about the way things are sounding!!! This will be one KILLER CD!!!
 Things are going well with securing a proper label for the band. We will start recording the album in the middle of October. We have decided to have Joe Marlett (www.joemarlett.com) engineer and mix the album. Joe's skills will be a very important part of our sound. We are very excited with what he will contribute to the final product...
Stay tuned for more info...
 
Update: 9/21/05
New mp3 sound clip from solo section of "Another Planet, Another Sun", just added to
the TEMPLEWITHIN site, on the soundz page ...
Check it out!!!
 
Update: 9/20/05
All 6 original singers of M.S.G. have finished their tracks for the new M.S.G."Tales of Rock N Roll" CD!! Final touches and completion should be done soon... 
This is gonna be a great celebration for the 25th Anniversary of M.S.G.!!!
 
Update: 9/13/05
TEMPLEWITHIN featured in DIGITECH's artist news page!!!
Click on Archive #19 at link below:
 
Update: 9/7/05
Drummer of TEMPLEWITHIN, Mark Zonder, voted 1 of 10 most important metal drummers in history!!! No surprise!!! Check out the TEMPLEWITHIN site, then go to reviews page to read article...
 
Update: 8/17/05
New mp3 sound clip of "DEEPER" on TEMPLEWITHIN soundz page...
Check it!!
 
Update: 8/16/05
New band website is:
 
 
This is also accessable through my website on the TEMPLEWITHIN page... Stay tuned for updates at both sites...
 
 
Update: 8/3/05
New TEMPLEWITHIN page for all the latest info., sound bytes and photos...Check it out!!
 
Also New Sound clip from the demo:
"Swept Away" now loaded!!!
 
Update:8/1/05
The new band featuring Mark Zonder, Wayne Findlay and Gregg Analla is now officially called:
...TEMPLEWITHIN...
 
The mastered demo will be back tomorrow and sound bytes should be up by Wednesday...
Stay tuned!!!
 
Update: 7/23/05
New band photos by Alex Solca added to photos page...
More to come soon...
Also 1st sound byte should be up in a few days...
Check back!
 
Update: 7/17/05
The recording session with Greg Analla went exceptionally well.
We just totally clicked personally and musically. I think there will be plenty of great stuff in the future for this band !!!...
Plus mastermind Chris Leibundgut and ace photographer Alex Solca came down to San Diego to check out the music and shoot some photos for the album. We all had a great time and look forward to some final demo mixes of the new vocals. Stay tuned for some sound bytes in the following weeks...
 
Update: 7/10/05
Gregg Analla has flown in to lay down some vocals on our solo project...Wow!!! We've been working really hard, and it is really sounding amazing!!! I can't wait to release this stuff...We should have a sound clip ready in a week or so!!
 
Update: 7/1/05
Added guitar solos to Kelly Keeling's song, on the new 25th Anniversary M.S.G. CD...
This stuff KICKS ASS!!  Stay tuned...
 
Update: 6/14/05
Just added some more keyboards and transitions to the new MSG CD...Also a guitar solo to Gary Barden's tune...This is gonna be one awesome MSG album!!! More info. to come soon...
 
Update: 5/13/05
Wayne Findlay and Mark Zonder has joined forces with vocalist Gregg Analla(Seventhsign/Tribe of Gypsies)...We are writing tons of material and it is looking like this will be one KILLER album!!! Stay tuned for more...
 
n other news:
The 25 Years MSG Celebration album - Tales of Rock'n Roll - is almost mixed. Leif is working on the last song and we are hoping to have all the singers of the total 25-year career of MSG on this CD...
 
Update: 5/05/05
New M.S.G. DVD news:
The DVD will be released:
In Japan on 6/22/05 and U.S./ Europe on 6/28/05.
It will be distributed by Metal Mind Productions.Total running time: approx. 230 min. Includes footage of Japan 1997 tour and bootleg of Japan 2000 tour...Also includes fully animated menus,interview with Michael from Jan. 2005, desktop Images, weblinks, and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound...
Tracking from Japan 2000 Tour includes:
1. Cry for the Nations
2. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
3. Rock My Nights Away
4. 3 Fish Dancing
5. Pilot of Your Soul
6. In and Out of Time
7. The Mess I've Made
8. Hello Angel
9. Fat City
10. Looking for Love
 
 
Update: 4/30/05
2 New M.S.G. links added: Bolwin and Woods sites to links page...
 
Update: 4/22/05
Wayne will be on a new M.S.G. DVD to be released on June 22nd. Includes Footage of Japan 2000 Tour plus more...click here for more...
 
 
Update: 4/15/05
New photo from Findlay/Zonder project added to photo page...
 
Update: 3/23/05
M.S.G. plans to devote entire year to touring the new 25 years celebration CD:"Tales of Rock N' Roll"...Graham Bonnet and Gary Barden should be finishing their vocals this weekend...Stay tuned for upcoming tour dates...
 
Update: 3/19/05
Yet Another New Endorsement added:
Wayne has just signed on with CLAYTON (Custom guitar picks)!!!
...See Links page for more info... 
 
Update: 3/13/05
2 Live Castle photos added to photo page...
 
Update: 3/11/05
New endorsement added:
Wayne has just signed on with NORD keyboards!!!
...Check out the Links page for more info...
 
Update: 3/9/05
Acoustic CaliforniaTour has been postponed for now... So that 2005 will be totally devoted to "Tales of Rock n' Roll", with classics celebrating 25 years of M.S.G...Stay tuned...
 
Update: 3/1/05
M.S.G. plans to perform at the 2005 Monterrey Metal Festival II in Monterrey Mexico on the main stage with Motorhead, Danzig, W.A.S.P., Warcry, Jag Panzer and more... 
 
Update: 2/17/05
An Unplugged California Tour with Michael Schenker,Wayne Findlay and Kelly Keeling has been scheduled for March 23-27th...(Postponed)
 
Update:2/8/05
Another New Endorsement added:
Wayne has also signed on with GET'M GET'M
(Instrument straps)!!!...Check out the LINKS page for more info...
 
Update: 2/3/05
2 New Endorsements added:
Wayne has just signed on with SPECTRAFLEX(Instrument Cables) !!! and COLORIFFIC (Pickguards)!!! Check out LINKS page for more info...
 
New photos from World Tour 2004 added to photos page...
 
Update 2/2/05
25 years of M.S.G."Tales of Rock N' Roll",
 Celebration CD:
Featuring all new songs, performances and recordings. There have been 5 songs mixed so far and there will 18 songs total...
 Jari Tiura, Robin McAuley and Kelly Keeling have finished their vocals.
Gary Barden, Leif Sundin are next up to record...
Stay tuned...
 
 
Update: 2/2/05
New NAMM 2005 photos added to photo page...
 
 
Update: 1/25/05
2 new photos added to photos page, from recording of: "Tales of Rock N' Roll"...
 
The WayneFindlay/MarkZonder project has been in pre-production/recording for the past month, and is currently in high gear...Stay tuned...
 
Update:1/24/05
Just got back from the NAMM show in Anaheim. I really had a great time this year. First of all, our show at the Vault 350 was great! It was Robin McAuley's birthday, and he just completely tore it up on every song! Belting out all the classics, with power and ease... Robin is a  great guy and and a real honor to work with... Kelly Keeling was a special guest on Assault Attack and Fat City. He tore it up as well, shredding these songs to pieces...And of course Michael blazed his fretboard to no end that night!! He's incredible... Overall, it was an unforgetable night...
 
It was unfortunate Graham Bonnet couldn't make it due to illness...But at least I got to jam with him at rehearsal the night before and sing backups/guitar/keys on Assault Attack with him... Cool!
 
I talked with many great musicians/fans this year at NAMM...but 2 of my highlights/heroes were legends: Robert Moog and Vernon White(Earth Wind and Fire)...what an inspiration!!
 
Other  highlights were: Gary Howe,John Petrucci, Blues Saraceno, Michael T. Ross, Frank Hannon, Frank Gambale, Warren DeMartini and Chris Caffery among so many others...NAMM is always a great place to inspire any musician of any music...
 More info and photos to be posted soon...
 
Update: 1/19/05
There's a possibility Graham Bonnet and Kelly Keeling will both make guest appearances with M.S.G. at the Vault on Thurs.20,2005...nothing confirmed as of yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!
 
Update:1/16/05
There has been a change:
Robin McAuley will now be singing with M.S.G. at the NAMM show this year at the www.vault350.com on Thurs. Jan. 20, 2005.
 
Update: 1/10/05
Thanx for all your Birthday wishes!! You  ROCK!!!
 
Update: 1/10/05
I've just returned home from the recording of M.S.G.'s new album "TALES OF ROCK N' ROLL"...I've added 7 string guitars and Keyboards to it and I'm very excited about the way it's sounding...I think this will be M.S.G.'s heaviest album yet!!! Stay tuned for more details... 
 
Update: 1/04/04
New photos added from last tour...
 
Update:12/30/04
...Rest in Peace Dime...You've been a big inspiration!!
 
Update: 12/29/04
Guest Book section and counter added to website...
 
Update: 12/22/04
Wayne is currently featured in this month's CARVIN catalog for December 2004...

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Update:12/21/04
Some new photos have been added to photo section...more to follow soon...
 
Update: 12/18/04
M.S.G. will be headlining at the N.A.M.M. show convention on the 1st night,Thursday January 20th. The concert will be held at the Vault 350 in Long Beach, Ca. Go to www.vault350.com for more info.  Also supporting acts include George Lynch(Dokken), Gilby Clarke (G'n'R) with guest Bruce Kulick(KISS) and Frank Hannon (Tesla). This should be a killer show!! Don't miss it!!
 
Update: 12/15/04
The Michael Schenker Group DVD,"Worldwide Live 2004" is now available at Best Buy super stores.
 
Update:12/07/04
We would like to personally wish all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year from the Findlay Family...God Bless!!!
 
Update:12/06/04
2 new photos added...more coming soon...
 
Update:12/03/04
Just flew home from Europe...and what a crazy tour this has been!! We all had a great time, but there were a few shaky moments...It was unfortunate that singer Chris Logan couldn't continue the tour...I wish things could've turned out different...But Leif Sundin did an outstanding job with no advanced notice and he is a real professional! We made the best of things and continued to kick ass, rocking our hearts out every single night!! Michael's playing was in top form and always an honor to perform with! All the fans were great and we really enjoyed meeting new faces and seeing new places...It was also great to get to know the guys from our supporting band Pure Inc.These guys are great and we had a lot of fun on tour with them. They were with us most of the tour until the U.K., then Million was our support band. They were great guys also. Both Pure Inc. and Million Rocked, so check out their stuff! I hope to make it to Japan and Rio to finish the Arachnophobiac Tour, but nothing is confirmed as of yet... I'll keep you posted on any updates as they become available...
 
Meanwhile, back on the home front, I'm in pre-production with Mark Zonder on our solo project...which I'm very excited about getting back to!!!...Thanx to ALL the fans for coming out !! and all your emails!!    Stay tuned for Tour photos coming soon...
Peace...
 
Update:10/24/04
Preparing to leave for European Tour...Flying to Germany tomorrow. Ten countries in 5 weeks...Cool!! I'm looking forward to ROCKIN' new places and new faces...We're Armed and Ready Europe!!! So come out to the shows and have a kick-ass time!!!
 
Update:10/24/04
New photos from San Antonio Rock Festival
can be seen on photos page...
 
Update:10/12/04
Wayne has joined forces with Mark Zonder(Fates Warning/Warlord) on a new solo project!! Pre-production has already begun. Stay tuned for details... 
 
           Check out the new Reviews page...It includes reviews and photos from fans, from the M.S.G. Worldwide Tour 2003-2004...
 
 
Update:10/5/04
Notice: Greece dates have been switched in order. See Tours page.
 
 
Update:10/4/04
My new web address can now be found much easier at:              waynefindlay.com
Thanx for your patience!!
   The Tour section has been updated and now officially FINAL... Get ready 2 ROCK Europe!!!
I want to personally Thank all the fans for all your support and emails!! You RULE!!
 
Update: 9/30/04
Some new photos from the 2nd leg of the U.S.Tour have been posted on the photos page. More to come soon...
 
Update: 9/26/04
Wow! What a great tour this has been!! All of the shows and fans were awesome!!! Some of them even battled remnants of hurricane Ivan with severe tornadoes and rain to see the show, you guys ROCK!! I'll have some new photos from the tour up in a few days with additional updates...p.s. Our tour bus broke down 3 times on the way home from Long Island!! 
 
 Update: 8/31/04
I'm very sorry to announce that the Poughkeepsie N.Y. gig on 9/19/04 at "the Chance" has been officially cancelled...but jam on over to "the Downtown" in Farmingdale, Long Island N.Y. on the 9/18/04 and catch us there...
 
 UPDATE: 8/30/04
Just stopped home in S.D.before our show at the Brick by Brick...
The Tour so far has been excellent!!
We've been having a great time ROCKIN our hearts out every night!! The crowd response has been overwhelming!! You guys RULE!!! Uli and his band are incredible...PLEASE come out and join us!!! See you there...
 
Coming to a town near you...
M.S.G. heads back out on the road with Uli Jon Roth for the 2nd leg of the"Arachnophobiac"World Tour 2003-2004...
 















ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!!!
Don't miss out on these 2 Guitar Legends on one stage!!! See Tour section for more info...
 
The M.S.G.Tour Line-up for 2004 is as follows:
 
Michael Schenker: Guitar/vocals
Wayne Findlay: Guitar/Keyboards/vocals
Rev Jones: Bass/vocals
Pete Holmes: Drums/Percussion
Chris Logan: Lead Vocals
 
Update 8/08/04: M.S.G. filmed their DVD at the Metal Mania Festival in Katowice Poland during their European Tour this past spring.It was recorded in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound and will be released Worldwide this October 5th,2004.
Attention: True fans...In my opinion, this is the best, clearest and highest quality footage to date!! Check it out!!
Some of the extras include:
An indepth interview with Michael
Fully Animated Menu
Biography
Discography
Photo Gallery
Desktop Images 
Websites and more...     Click here to order your copy today:
AMAZON.COM

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Track List: 
Synth Intro"Divine Inspiration"by: Wayne Findlay
1. Ready to Rock
2. Mother Mary
3. Assault Attack
4. Let it Roll
5. Lights Out
6. Rock'n'Roll Believer
7. Arachnophobiac (solo: Wayne Findlay)
8. Into the Arena
9. Only You Can Rock Me
10. On and On
11. Too Hot to Handle
12. Armed and Ready
13. Doctor, Doctor
14. Rock Bottom
 
Japan Edition contains bonus track: "Attack of the Mad Axeman".
 
The 1st 3,000 copies of U.S.edition will be packaged with a free full length CD!!