The MARC RIZZO BAND, featuring SOULFLY / CAVALERA CONSPIRACY guitarist Marc Rizzo, has two upcoming shows in the Tri-State area this weekend. Details are as follows:

December

18 - Teaneck, NJ - Mexicali Live

19 - Cortlandt Manor, NY - Popeye’s Pub

As previously reported, BW&BK; recently received the following Marc Rizzo press release:

Marc Rizzo once again has stepped out from his six-string tour of duty with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY to deliver his new solo project, Legionaire on Phlamencore Records. This new album reveals a phenomenal command of the guitar that Rizzo has become known for.

Legionaire was written and recorded over a two year period, while touring worldwide with Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy. Having time to write this record while on the road and in between tours, Rizzo would break and get into the studio to record, then back out on the road. “I’m really excited about this record”, exclaims Rizzo. “I had a lot of time since my last record to really think about this new album. I think traveling all over the world, writing all the new material, really influenced the sound. After two U.S. solo tours in 2008, I think I really figured out what songs work well live. I’m really excited to play these new songs in front of a live audience. It’s very cool to see kids slam dancing and going off to instrumental music.”

Rizzo is touted a master musician with deep musical roots in metal, classical and flamenco guitar. His raw energy combined with the talent of a new-generation shred-master is a much needed breath of fresh air to the instrumental rock genre.

Legionaire tracklisting:

'Release The Kraken'

'.....By Great Odins Beard'

'Bandidas'

'Victim In Shred'

'The Emerald Goblet'

'The Wrath Of Crom'

'Peaks And Vallies'

'Legionnaire'

'Life And Will'

'Fenestrelle Fortress'

'The Metallurgist'

Legionaire US tour:

January

8 - Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz
9 - Erie, PA - Sherlocks
10 - Lexington, KY - Busters
12 - Parkersburg, WV - Club Vibe
13 - Kent, OH - JB’s
14 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
15 - Dayton, OH - McGuffy’s
16 - Amelia, OH - Big Ed’s
18 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
19 - Lincoln, NE - Knickerbockers
20 - Salina, KS - Blue Goat
21 - Kansas City, MO - Crosstown station
22 - Wichita, KS - Lizard Lounge