Los Angeles heavy metal power trio NINTH CIRCLE teamed up with the Los Angeles Kings to fight children’s cancer by helping raise funds and awareness for children’s cancer research.

Dennis Brown and Frank Forray were on hand as part of the Los Angeles Kings annual Children’s Cancer Research fund raising event at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles on December 9th, when the Los Angeles Kings played the Calgary Flames.

“It was a great honor to be part of this year’s event”, states Frank. “As a lifelong Kings fan, hockey fan and as a hockey player myself, it was terrific to be part of such a great event and noble cause. It is amazing to see just how many people and organizations get involved with this project each year.”
"It was a good experience to be able to contribute and take part this year, especially around the holidays", adds Dennis. "It was quite inspiring to see what certain organizations and individuals have accomplished during this past year. When you see the percentages of awareness going up using real numbers, it shows how these things do make a difference. Unfortunately it is still all too common that many visit their doctor when they have to, rather than taking the precaution with regular check-ups."

Frank goes on to say, “Yes, Ninth Circle is a heavy metal band and sings about “heavy metal things”, but we also recognize that many of our fans are parents and are cancer survivors so it is important to use whatever influence we have to beat the drum to help beat cancer in all its forms”.

Another recent message from the band reads: "With 2010 coming to a close, Ninth Circle offers a year in review by looking back at an exciting and adventurous year.

January kicked off fast and furious. The whole band was invited to the NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA as members of the Furman Sound team. Ninth Circle was also invited for the first time to perform at a NAMM after party in Corona, CA the home Fender Guitars. Dennis also was part of Paul Gilbert’s private guitar jam sessions. Nothing like jamming with one of your heroes!

In February the band picked up where they left off by handling opening duties for the one and only PAUL DI'ANNO on his first shows in California in over 15 years. That was an experience to remember!

March, in like lion out like a beast! March saw the birth of Frank’s first child and a show that saw him go straight from the hospital delivery room, to the stage and back. Ninth Circle also was hand selected to open for Finish power metal legends, HAMMERFALL. Hearts on Fire!

April and May - the band took some time off from the road for Frank to adjust to being Dad, but the band was hard at work in the studio working on new material. The band did return to the road at the end of May to test drive new songs in front of fans. Scream for me Venice!

Summertime’s here babe… June had the band back on the road with headlining shows in Huntington Beach, Yucaipa and playing with Sunset Strip legends STEEL PANTHER. Can you say lipstick and leather?

Lighting up the sky like the 4th of July! Ninth Circle returned to the stage again with the one and only MICHAEL SCHENKER. What an amazing summer night in July. Under the stars with a living legend and rock star!

The dog days of summer… August saw the band play one of its largest shows to date by performing at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, CA. Playing in front of thousands really brought out the best in the band. We were born for events like that!

September gave the band a well-deserved break from the road and a chance for each member to reenergize. September also saw the band returning to the studio to work on writing new material.

Viva Las Vegas! October brought Ninth Circle to the Las Vegas strip with good friends SCARRED. Two nights in Sin City with some heavy weights of metal was exactly what Sin City needed.

November, there’s a change in the air. Ninth Circle was once again hand selected to open for metal legends DOKKEN at their hometown show in Redondo Beach. The band was also asked by metal heroes RUTHLESS to open for their headlining shows in California along with ANGER AS ART. Surprise attack that night by BETSY BITCH! Great show Betsy!

December, Ninth Circle closes out the year by performing at KCAL 96.7FM Xmas party with the ATOMIC PUNKS. Who says Xmas doesn’t go with VAN HALEN!

Have metal xmas and a mighty metal New Year!"