JOE SIMS (Axemaster)

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I play lead guitar for the metal band AXEMASTER check out
http://www.myspace.com/thebandaxemaster
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Axemaster/ for more band info and more music.
A list of things I've done in the past are below NEW INFO!!!!!!!!
In 2006 AXEMASTER's original lineup reunited with the same sound, power, and intensity that the band's music has always been known for. While working on material for a new CD, the re-formed band’s first major project was to sign a contract with Burning Star Records {Greece} to re-release “Blessing in the Skies” on disc. It will include the album in its entirety as well as 3 bonus tracks (making a total of 12 songs, 6 of which have never been available on CD), and a video for the song “Slave to the Blade”. It will be released as a digi-pack with a 4 page foldout that will feature new & improved artwork and a 12 page booklet containing vintage photos from 1985-1988 (some never before seen), liner notes, and song lyrics. The release date is set for December 2006; all updates and sales/promotional information will be available on http://www.burning-star.net . As one person from the company said, “it’s time that ‘Blessing in the Skies’ got the recognition it deserves”.
“Blessing in the Skies” is now also featured on Smog Veil Records’ I-Tunes roster (for downloading onto I-Pods). For more information see http://www.smogveil.com/ecom/ and click on “I-Tunes exclusives”. DISCOGRAPHY 1) AXEMASTER "Slave to the Blade"&nbsp (Independent 5-song cassette) 2) AXEMASTER "Blessing in the Skies"&nbsp (Full length album and cassette released by
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAzra International Records) 3) AXEMASTER "Crusades"&nbsp (Shaped picture disc issued by Azra International
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspRecords as a limited edition release to promote "Blessing in the Skies") 4) AXEMASTER "The Vision" &nbsp(Shaped picture-disc single released by Azra
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspInternational Records ) 5) AXEMASTER "Death Before Dishonor"&nbsp (Full length cassette of rehearsal
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp recordings European-only release by S.A. Bucher Management {France}
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp & Skullthrasher Promotions {belgium}) 6) AXEMASTER "5 Demons (Imperative is their Demise)" &nbsp(Independent 5 song
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp cassette) 7) THE AWAKENING "On & On"&nbsp (Promotional/demo cassette) 8) THE AWAKENING "Invictus"&nbsp (Full length independent CD and cassette) 9) REIGN "Now and Forever" &nbsp(Full length independent CD and cassette) 10) AXEMASTER & THE AWAKENING "1985 - 1995" (A "best of" full length CD
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspreleas ed by Unisound Records {Greece} which includes songs from
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp the releases numbered here as 2, 6, 7, and 8) 11) AXEMASTER "Death Before Dishonor (Reissue)" &nbsp(Re-release on CD of the
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsporigin al recordings by Unisound Records {Greece}. Also includes previously
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspunrele ased material and songs from the releases
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp numbered here as 1and 3) 12-13) DREAM OR NIGHTMARE 2001 & 2002 Demos &nbsp(2 four song
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&n bsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsppromotional/demo CDs.Number 1 is self-produced and 2 is a rough mix
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&n bsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp studio recording) 14) DREAM OR NIGHTMARE Light Burning Bright Till the Dawn &nbsp(Independent
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp 4 song CD) MUSIC INCLUDED ON AXEMASTER - The comedy/horror movie "Killer Nerd" (produced by Entertech Productions and stars the former MTV personality Toby Radloff)
AXEMASTER - The heavy metal documentary on CD-ROM titled"The Polishing of Metal" which contains 1304 band biographies, 900 album reviews, 19 videos, and 5 hours of music as well as color photos and web links. AXEMASTER is included in the release with a song, video, and bio page. It's an honor to be featured in such a major project with the most important bands in the history of metal and some of the biggest underground artists. This work, which was released by The Rock Record Collectors Association, Emperor Multimedia, and The Diskery (Canada), is not only being distributed worldwide, but is also featured in public libraries internationally (such as the United Nations' "Great Library of Alexandria").

AXEMASTER -The DVD “Defenders of the Faith” which was a European release through Kastle Killers Productions.
DREAM OR NIGHTMARE - The CD-ROM "Recorded History" which contains over 700 pages of text (bios, reviews, photos) concerning the history of rock music. Also included is music (4 of the songs are from DREAM OR NIGHTMAREs 2002 Demo) and a full length video. This work, which was released by The Rock Record Collectors Association (Canada), is not only being distributed worldwide, but is also featured in public libraries internationally such as the United Nations Great Library of Alexandria and The National Library of Canada). COMPILATIONS AXEMASTER - "Metalgon" (Shaped picture disc by Azra International Records),
"Speed N Thrash" (Cassette release {France}), "Bloodzit" (Cassette
release {Canada}), "A Distant Thunder" (Cassette release)
DREAM OR NIGHTMARE - "Kid Antrim Music's Rock Compilation 2001" (CD release), Oasis Alternative Sampler 5 (CD release)
* All above releases from the USA unless otherwise stated GENERAL INFORMATION EXPERIENCE : 28 years on guitar, assisted in production of 9 significant recording projects
FEATURED IN: Ballbuster Magazine's section titled "Axe-Bangers, The Guitarist Showcase - A profile report featuring some of the world's most talented, accomplished & upcoming players"
SONGWRITING : Maintains sole ownership of all but 3 compositions which comprise
all of the AXEMASTER and THE AWAKENING releases (as well as other unreleased material). Maintains joint ownership of the compositions that appear on the DREAM OR NIGHTMARE and REIGN releases. [email protected] &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&n bsp&nbsp [email protected]