NEWBURY COMICS ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION BLUE VINYL EDITION OF GHOST STORIES
Limited edition of 300 copies
Newbury Comics has announced a special limited edition vinyl release of Blue Öyster Cult's upcoming release, "Ghost Stories"! Limited to 300 copies, this blue vinyl version is available exclusively from Newbury Comics, and will be released on April 12, 2024.
Second song from the upcoming "Ghost Stories" album
"Don't Come Running To Me" is the second song released from the upcoming Blue Öyster Cult album "Ghost Stories," (releasing April 12) which features a collection of "lost gems" from the band's past, some that didn't make the album at the time, and others that were left unfinished back then, but were completed for this album.
George Geranios, the band's original audio engineer and an integral part of the band's golden years, co-produced the original 1978-83 recordings along with BÖC. All were originally recorded on reel-to-reel analog tape. They were later transferred to digital audio, which is when modern AI and magical musical talents met and the collection of vintage multi-track recordings was de-mixed, re-mixed, and produced by Steve Schenck and Richie Castellano to become 'Ghost Stories.'
The album will be available as a CD, and in both black vinyl and purple vinyl editions.
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCE STUDIO ALBUM
"GHOST STORIES" DUE OUT APRIL 12 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
SINGLE AND VIDEO, "SO SUPERNATURAL"
OUT TODAY
After the resounding success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT is eagerly gearing up for an exciting new chapter in their storied career with the upcoming release of 'Ghost Stories.' This highly anticipated album marks a fitting finale to the recording legacy of one of rock’s most iconic fixtures from the past 50 years.
In a thrilling partnership with Frontiers Music Srl, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT is set to captivate fans with a collection of reimagined and newly completed songs that span from 1978-2016. These musical treasures, long considered 'lost gems' by BLUE ÖYSTER CULT enthusiasts, were originally recorded between 1978 and 1983, except for one track from 2016, "If I Fell." Also included is the only known studio recording of their concert classic “Kick Out the Jams” (MC5 cover). Some of the material is from sessions workshopping material for an album, some is from performance rehearsals. All were recorded once in the hopes that someday they'd see the light of day.
George Geranios, the band's original audio engineer and an integral part of the band's golden years, co-produced the original 1978-83 recordings along with BÖC. All were originally recorded on reel-to-reel analog tape. They were later transferred to digital audio, which is when modern AI and magical musical talents met and the collection of vintage multi-track recordings was de-mixed, re-mixed, and produced by Steve Schenck and Richie Castellano to become 'Ghost Stories.'
The two explain the album's amazing process in the video below:
Work in the studio for the album was completed by Richie Castellano along with remaining original members Eric Bloom and Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, both Albert Bouchard and Rick Downey appear on drums with additional overdubs recorded by Joe Bouchard. All these original lineup members appearing on 'Ghost Stories,' create a musical journey that traverses decades.
To celebrate this exciting announcement, the band shares the single "So Supernatural" along with a new music video that has a super cool blend of classic rock and modern AI. Watch the video below!
As BLUE ÖYSTER CULT embraces its 'classic rock' phenomenon status, the anticipation for this album is reaching a crescendo. Fans are eager to experience the culmination of the band's artistic vision and witness the completion of songs that have become part of their folklore.
With a legacy spanning over five decades, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT continues to be a formidable force in the classic rock scene. The exciting partnership with Frontiers Music Srl and the visionary leadership of Serafino Perugino add an extra layer of anticipation to the release of 'Ghost Stories.' As the band bookends their recording career, they do so with a flourish, offering fans a musical odyssey that is sure to leave a lasting imprint on rock history. Truly, a remarkable journey.
The release will be available as a CD, and in both black vinyl and purple vinyl editions.
“If I Fell” was recorded on April 18, 2016, at Red Studios, Hollywood, CA with:
Eric Bloom - Vocals
Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser - Guitar, Vocals
Richie Castellano - Guitar, Vocals
Kasim Sulton - Vocals
Jules Radino - Percussion
Original recordings Produced by George Geranios and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT except,
“If I Fell” Produced by Steve Schenck and Richie Castellano
De-mixed, Re-mixed and Produced by Steve Schenck & Richie Castellano
Engineered by Richie Castellano
“Gun” and “Money Machine” overdubs recorded by Joe Bouchard
Digital Transfers by George Geranios
Mastered by Sam Stauff at Mercy College Studio, Dobbs Ferry, NY
January 21, 2023
Buck & Eric Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award!
from VegasRocks! Magazine
Blue Öyster Cult's Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma were awarded a lifetime achievement award from the annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards. Both were in Las Vegas to accept their awards in person, and thanked Sandy Pearlman, Allen Lanier, their bandmates, and the support of their wives and families for enabling their decades of success.
December 8, 2023
50th Anniversary Live – First Night RELEASED!
First of the Sony Hall 50th Anniversary shows
Blue Öyster Cult announces the release of the first installment from their 50th anniversary three-night extravaganza at Sony Hall in 2022. This first show featured the entire first album, "Blue Öyster Cult," played in its entirety, plus a second set of deep cuts and hits. This release is available in three different configurations: 2-CD plus DVD; BluRay, and two versions of a 3-LP album pressed on Black or Gold Vinyl.
In conjunction with the official release, a new live video, "Dancin' in the Ruins" is now available to watch!
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
"50th ANNIVERSARY LIVE - FIRST NIGHT" SET FOR RELEASE ON DECEMBER 8
SINGLE AND VIDEO, "I’M ON THE LAMB BUT I AIN’T NO SHEEP (LIVE)"
OUT TODAY
Frontiers Music s.r.l. is pleased to announce the upcoming release from Blue Öyster Cult, "50th Anniversary Live – First Night" on December 8, 2023. The first single and video from the album, "I'm On the Lamb but I Ain't No Sheep (Live)," are out today!
The release will be available in three different configurations: 2-CD plus DVD; BluRay, and the music on a 3-LP album pressed on Gold Vinyl.
The legendary American hard rock band BLUE ÖYSTER CULT celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a very special set of 3 sold-out shows in a row in September 2022 at Sony Hall in NYC.
For this historic career milestone, each show featured the band playing in its entirety one of their first three albums (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, TYRANNY AND MUTATION, and SECRET TREATIES), followed by a set of deep cuts and classics from their other albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard was a special guest on all three nights.
The band played for nearly 3 hours and delivered an amazing set performing the self-titled debut album back to back and the second set also included some fan favorite and deep cuts along with some of their best-known songs. BLUE ÖYSTER CULT were truly on fire. All in, they played for nearly three hours for the delight of the fans that filled the venue.
The Frontiers label will release each night as a special individual package.
For over five decades, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY-based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. They occupy a unique place in rock history, because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim and commercial success.
The band is often cited as a major influence by other acts such as Metallica, and BÖC was listed in VH1's countdown of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.
Upon the release of BÖC's self-titled debut album in 1972, the band was praised for its catchy-yet-heavy music and lyrics that could be provocative, terrifying, funny or ambiguous, often all in the same song. BÖC's canon includes three stone-cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from 1976's "Agents of Fortune,"" the pummeling "Godzilla" from 1977's "Spectres" and the hypnotically melodic "Burnin' for You" from 1981's "Fire of Unknown Origin". Other notable BÖC songs include "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll," "Then Came the Last Days of May," "I Love the Night," "In Thee," "Veteran of the Psychic Wars," "Dominance and Submission," "Astronomy," "Black Blade" and "Shooting Shark."
The intense creative vision of BÖC's original core duo of vocalist/lead guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom is complemented by Richie Castellano on guitar and keyboards, and the longtime rhythm section of bass guitarist Danny Miranda and drummer Jules Radino.
"We realized we're a 'classic rock' band. That's what we are, that's what we do best, and that's what we know," declares the band.
They're proud of BÖC's classic sound, and pleased the band is creating vibrant work for disenfranchised music lovers who don't like the homogenized, prefabricated pop or sound-alike, formulaic rap-metal that monopolizes the radio airwaves and best-seller charts.
BÖC has always maintained a relentless touring schedule and an album of new material, THE SYMBOL REMAINS, was released October 9th, 2020, to rave reviews.
Tracklisting:
Disc 1
Transmaniacon MC
I'm on the Lamb but I Ain't No Sheep
Then Came the Last Days of May
Stairway to the Stars
Before the Kiss, a Redcap
Screams
She's as Beautiful as a Foot
Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll
Workshop of the Telescopes
Redeemed
Disc 2
Dr. Music
Burnin' for You
Train True (Lennie's Song)
Tainted Blood
Harvest Moon
Dancin' in the Ruins
The Vigil
Career of Evil
Box in My Head
Godzilla
(Don't Fear) the Reaper
In Thee
That Was Me
Hot Rails to Hell
DVD / BluRay
Transmaniacon MC
I'm on the Lamb but I Ain't No Sheep
Then Came the Last Days of May
Stairway to the Stars
Before the Kiss, a Redcap
Screams
She's as Beautiful as a Foot
Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll
Workshop of the Telescopes
Redeemed
Dr. Music
Burnin' for You
Train True (Lennie's Song)
Tainted Blood
Harvest Moon
Dancin' in the Ruins
The Vigil
Career of Evil
Box in My Head
Godzilla
(Don't Fear) the Reaper
In Thee
That Was Me
Hot Rails to Hell
Line-up:
Eric Bloom – Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Donald "Buck Dharma " Roeser – Guitars, Vocals
Richie Castellano – Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Danny Miranda – Bass, Vocals
Jules Radino – Drums
Special Guest:
Albert Bouchard - Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Vocals
May 30, 2023
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT RETURNS TO FRONTIERS MUSIC S.R.L. for 50th Anniversary Live Release
SPECIAL 50th ANNIVERSARY MUSIC PACKAGES
SET FOR RELEASE STARTING LATER THIS YEAR
Frontiers Music s.r.l. is pleased to announce that they have secured the rights to release the entire set of shows that Blue Öyster Cult held at Sony Hall in NYC in celebration of the band's 50th Anniversary in September 2022.
BÖC celebrated their historic career milestone performing three sold-out shows in a row. Each show
featured the band playing in its entirety one of their first three albums ("Blue Öyster Cult," "Tyranny
And Mutation," and "Secret Treaties"), followed by a set of deep cuts and classics from their other
albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard was a special guest on all three nights, as well.
The Frontiers label will release each night as a special individual package, starting with the first night, before the end of 2023. But the good news for their fans is not over!
Blue Öyster Cult are working to make their fans a very special gift, the details of which will be
revealed in due course. It will delight both longtime and more recent fans, and show the commitment that
the Frontiers label has for the timeless music of these true Rock giants. More details on this project, which promises to be truly special and unique will be released at a later date.
For over five decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide
with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY-based band is revered
within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. They occupy a unique place in rock
history, because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream
critical acclaim and commercial success.
The band is often cited as a major influence by other acts such as Metallica, and BÖC was listed in VH1's countdown of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.
Upon the release of BÖC's self-titled debut album in 1972, the band was praised for its catchy-yet-heavy music and lyrics that could be provocative, terrifying, funny or ambiguous, often all in the same song.
BÖC's canon includes three stone-cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from 1976's "Agents Of Fortune", the
pummeling "Godzilla" from 1977's "Spectres" and the hypnotically melodic "Burnin' for You" from 1981's
"Fire Of Unknown Origin." Other notable BÖC songs include "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll,"
"Then Came the Last Days of May," "I Love the Night," "In Thee," "Veteran of the Psychic Wars,"
"Dominance and Submission," "Astronomy," "Black Blade" and "Shooting Shark."
The intense creative vision of BÖC's original core duo of vocalist/lead guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom is complemented by Richie Castellano on guitar and keyboards, and the longtime rhythm section of bass guitarist Danny Miranda and drummer Jules Radino.
"We realized we're a 'classic rock' band. That's what we are, that's what we do best, and that's what we know," declares the band.
They're proud of BÖC's classic sound, and pleased the band is creating vibrant work for disenfranchised music lovers who don't like the homogenized, prefabricated pop or sound-alike, formulaic rap-metal that monopolizes the radio airwaves and best-seller charts.
BÖC has always maintained a relentless touring schedule and an album of new material, "The Symbol
Remains," was released October 9th, 2020, to rave reviews.
October 28, 2022
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCES APPEARANCE AT UK'S STONEDEAD FESTIVAL IN AUGUST 2023
Festival will be held August 26, 2023 in Nottinghamshire, England
Blue Öyster Cult will be appearing next summer at the Stonedead Festival at Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire, England. BÖC will be joined by Therapy?, The Answer, King King, Mason Hill, Deraps, South of Salem, with more bands to be announced.
SIRIUS XM TO REBROADCAST BÖC's "FEAR THE REAPER" HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
If you missed it last year, you can tune in to hear a rebroadcast on Sirius XM's "Classic Rewind" channel
Sirius XM will be again be broadcasting "Fear the Reaper," a Halloween-themed show hosted by members of Blue Öyster Cult. For an hour, members of the band will creep you out with stories about their favorite Halloween hits and the artists who made them.
First airings will be Saturday, October 29 at 10am and 8pm ET. The show will air again twice on each subsequent day: October 30 at 8am and 3pm ET, on on Halloween, October 31, at 12pm and 8pm ET. The show can be found on Sirius XM's Classic Rewind channel.
For more info, or to stream Classic Rewind, visit: Sirius XM site
June 2, 2022
ICYMI: ADDITIONAL PRE-SALE OPPORTUNITY FOR BÖC's 50th Anniversary Shows TOMORROW, June 3!
General Admission 3-show bundle on sale tomorrow, June 3, 12 noon EDT
ADDITIONAL PRE-SALE OPPORTUNITY!
General Admission Seating 3 show bundle pre-sale June 3rd at 12 noon EDT.
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - 3 special shows in celebration of their 50th Anniversary at SONY HALL in NYC on September 21st, 22nd,and 23rd.
The Limited "Gold Circle" 3 show bundle sold out so quickly many fans missed a chance to get in on the opportunity.
There will now be a 2nd pre-sale June 1st at 12 noon EDT for a General Admission 3-show bundle.
General Admission seat for all 3 shows at a discounted price.
Souvenir Laminate.
The GA pre-sale ends Monday June 6th at 12 noon EDT, at which time any remaining tickets will be made available for single show purchase at full price.
To celebrate their milestone 50th Anniversary, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will be appearing at SONY HALL in NYC on September 21st, 22nd,and 23rd.
September 21st will feature their debut album BLUE ÖYSTER CULT performed in its entirety.
September 22nd will feature their 2nd album TYRANNY & MUTATION performed in its entirety.
September 23rd will feature their 3rd album SECRET TREATIES performed in its entirety.
Each night will also include a second set of Deep Cuts and Classics.
Appearing with the band at all 3 shows will be founding member ALBERT BOUCHARD.
May 31, 2022
BÖC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS
Three nights of BÖC playing their first three albums in their entirety!
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Announce three special shows in celebration of their 50th Anniversary.
Limited reserved seating! 3-show bundle pre-sale June 1st at 12 noon EDT.
To celebrate their milestone 50th Anniversary, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will be appearing at SONY HALL in NYC on September 21st, 22nd,and 23rd.
September 21st will feature their debut album BLUE ÖYSTER CULT performed in its entirety.
September 22nd will feature their 2nd album TYRANNY & MUTATION performed in its entirety.
September 23rd will feature their 3rd album SECRET TREATIES performed in its entirety.
Each night will also include a second set of Deep Cuts and Classics.
Appearing with the band at all 3 shows will be founding member ALBERT BOUCHARD.
The 3 show bundle includes 1 each of the following:
"Golden Circle" reserved seat for all 3 shows at a discounted price (limited to 150).
Souvenir Laminate.
Autographed event poster.
Early admission on September 21st for first pick of merch at "ERIC & STEVE's Garage Sale." "ERIC & STEVE's Garage Sale"
Steve says, "Eric cleaned out his garage, most of it ended up in mine, and both my garage & office were already loaded with stuff!"
We are clearing out our stock of CDs, LPs, Blu-Rays, DVDs, Box Sets, vintage T-shirts, etc.Included in this mix are some rare promotional items and discs, vintage shirts, coloured vinyl, vinyl test pressings, etc.
May 30, 2022
Eric Bloom Interview & a Special Announcement
Tomorrow, May 31 on Q104.3 Radio
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - TUESDAY May 31st at 5pm edt!
If you live in the New York metro area tune in to KEN DASHOW's Live At Five on Q104.3 as he welcomes ERIC BLOOM with some special news.
Don't live near NYC?
You can stream it live at Q1043 Radio
October 27, 2021
Blue Öyster Cult Again Hosts a Halloween Special on Sirius XM's "Classic Rewind" channel
One airing on Oct. 28, and two airings each on Oct. 29, 30 & 31
Sirius XM will be again be broadcasting "Fear the Reaper," a Halloween-themed show hosted by members of Blue Öyster Cult. For an hour, members of the band will creep you out with stories about their favorite Halloween hits and the artists who made them.
First airing is Thursday, October 28 at 5pm EST. The show will be rebroadcast twice on each subsequent day: October 29 at 6am and 8pm ET, on October 30 at 12pm and 10pm ET, and on Halloween, October 31 at 9am and 7pm ET and can be found on Sirius XM's Classic Rewind channel.
For more info, or to stream Classic Rewind, visit: Sirius XM site
October 15, 2021
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT TO APPEAR ON DAYBREAKER LIVESTREAM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
Daybreaker Live will be presenting Blue Öyster Cult on their Saturday, October 16 livestream, for their "Monster Mash-up Dance Party."" Also appearing are The Swayzees, Pixie Aventura and DJ Jo Vill. Daybreaker Live is a worldwide livestream, and you can tune in to the 2-hour stream starting at 11am Eastern Standard Time.
NEWBURY COMICS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION BLUE VINYL EDITION OF "40TH ANNIVERSARY - AGENTS OF FORTUNE - LIVE 2016"
Newbury Comics has announced a another Newbury Comics exclusive limited edition color vinyl pressing, this time of Blue Öyster Cult's "40th Anniversary Agents of Fortune Live 2016"! Limited to 300 copies, it is available exclusively from Newbury and will be released on September 10, 2021.
All original tickets are valid for rescheduled shows
Blue Öyster Cult's European dates have been postponed until October, 2022. Tickets already purchased will be valid.
Blue Öyster Cult's new show dates will be:
Friday, October 28, 2022 at Radiant-Bellevue, Calurire-et-Cuire (Lyon), FRANCE
Saturday, October 29, 2022 at La Laiterie, Strasbourg, FRANCE
Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Le Trianon, Paris, FRANCE
Monday, October 31, 2022 at Le Trianon, Paris, FRANCE
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Cirque Royale, Brussels, BELGIUM
Friday, November 4, 2022 at Teatro Kaptial, Madrid, SPAIN
So, mark your calendars with these new dates, and remember your current tickets are still valid for these rescheduled dates.
May 7, 2021
THE BÖC UK SHOWS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCT 2022
All original tickets remain valid
Blue Öyster Cult's UK dates have been postponed until October, 2022. This includes all five dates with Deep Purple. Tickets purchased will still be valid for these shows when they occur—now rescheduled to October 2022.
Blue Öyster Cult's rescheduled shows will be:
Tuesday, October 18 at De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Wednesday, October 19 at O2 City Hall, Newcastle
The shows with Deep Purple will be held October 20-26, 2022:
Thursday, October 20 at The O2, London
Saturday, October 22 at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Sunday, October 23 at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Tuesday, October 25 at Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Wednesday, October 26 at Manchester AO Arena, Manchester
So, mark your calendars with these new dates, and remember your current tickets are still valid for these rescheduled dates.
February 23, 2021
NEWBURY COMICS ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION SILVER VINYL EDITION OF THE SYMBOL REMAINS
Newbury Comics has announced a special, limited edition vinyl release of Blue Öyster Cult's "The Symbol Remains"! Limited to 300 copies, this 2xLP, 180g, gatefold, Silver Vinyl is available exclusively from Newbury and will be released on March 12, 2021.
Eric Bloom will be appearing on a Zoom virtual broadcast for KMiC Radio tomorrow, Friday, February 12, at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific. The show will feature Blue Öyster Cult music and an hour-long conversation with Eric.
Last year's Black Friday Record Store Day release, "Blue Öyster Cult Live '83," is now available as a CD— previously this release was available only on vinyl. This great show features 13 songs recorded live at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, CA. The album is also available on a 2x LP black & blue swirl vinyl (the original Record Store Day release).
"SOME ENCHANTED EVENING" RECEIVES EUROPEAN VINYL RE-RELEASE
Preorder for February 26 release
Music On Vinyl announces a European vinyl reissue of "Some Enchanted Evening," Blue Öyster Cult's terrific 1978 live album. The record will be released on February 26. It will be pressed on 180g audiophile vinyl (black), and will include an insert. This release comes on the heels of their re-release of "Fire of Unknown Origin" last December, and previous releases of "Agents of Fortune" and the eponymously-titled first album (on transparent blue vinyl).
Preorders are open! To locate a store to preorder "Some Enchanted Evening" or view and buy any of the earlier vinyl re-releases, visit the BÖC catalog on the Music on Vinyl site.
December 31, 2020
ON TAPE FOREVER VOL #10 - HAPPY NEW YEAR BONUS EDITION! RELEASED ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
A week before the show that was captured for "A LONG DAYS NIGHT" I taped the show in Racine, WI to send to the director. When looking for "bonus" items I found this one in the box.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
December 11, 2020
NEW EUROPEAN DATES ANNOUNCED
Three new shows have been announced for France & Belgium this coming October, 2021.
Blue Öyster Cult will play at the Cirque Royal in Brussels, Belgium on October 11, then in Strasbourg, France at La Laiterie on October 12, and Caluire-et-Cuire, France (near Lyon) on October 13.
NOTE: The show previously scheduled for May 20 at Le Trianon, Paris, France has been postponed and moved to October 17.
At the same time, a new show for September 3 was announced for the Cameo Theatre in Bristol, Virginia.
December 10, 2020
BID TO WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR & COWBELL
Help the National Independent Talent Organization raise crucial funds to continue advocating in Congress to #SaveLiveMusic by supporting their first fundraising effort – the Guitar and Stringed Instrument Auction hosted by Charitybuzz – to ensure the survival of small independent music businesses.
You have an opportunity to win a B.C. Rich "Rich Bich" model guitar, as well as a cowbell, signed by Eric, Buck, Richie, Danny and Jules! The auction runs until December 14, so get
your bid in soon!
NOW AVAILABLE! ROCK OF AGES FEST LIVE 2016 & RE-RELEASE OF A LONG DAY'S NIGHT
Just released! The latest live set—"Live at Rock of Ages Festival 2016" and the restored and remastered "A Long Day's Night" were released on December 4, 2020.
Blue Öyster Cult played a blistering set at the 2016 Rock of Ages Festival in Seebronn, Germany, and it is preserved here for your listening and watching pleasure. Available on CD+DVD, Blu-Ray or 2x LP vinyl.
The restored and remastered "A Long Day's Night" was also released today, also on CD+DVD, Blu-Ray and 2x LP vinyl. This show was painstakingly restored, and the audio remixed and remastered by Richie Castellano and Steve Schenck.
Heaven Forbid, Curse of the Hidden Mirror and Cult Classic are available again!
Since a LOT OF PEOPLE have been asking, we are happy to report that the vinyl versions of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's "Heaven Forbid", "Curse Of The Hidden Mirror", and "Cult Classic" are all back in stock on the FRONTIERS EU store. If you missed getting a copy on the first run, then here is your opportunity to pick one up!
By special arrangement with Blue Öyster Cult and its management, Real Gone Music is thrilled to present, for the first time ever in any physical format, the band’s July 24, 1983 concert at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, CA. Originally recorded for radio broadcast, now it is finally coming out in authorized physical form, complete with liner notes by Scott Schinder and rare photos. Gatefold, 2-LP edition pressed in blue with black swirl vinyl limited to 1500 copies, exclusive to Record Store Day/Black Friday.
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCES NEW LIVE RELEASE "LIVE AT ROCK OF AGES FESTIVAL 2016," OUT DECEMBER 4, 2020
"Harvest Moon" video now available!
Blue Öyster Cult and Frontiers Music Srl continue their release of archival treasures from the band’s vault with the December 4, 2020 release of “Live At Rock Of Ages Festival 2016” on CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and 2xLP. Additionally, the label will also reissue "A Long Day's Night" on the same date (ex-North and South America). Fans can get their first taste of the "Live At Rock Of Ages Festival 2016" via a live performance of 'Harvest Moon' from the release:
BÖC played, as they always do, an inspired set on the second day of the Rock of Ages Festival 2016 in Seebronn, Germany. One of the band’s few appearances on German soil in the past few years, the set is now available for fans to enjoy, both with their ears and eyes, in the comfort of their own home.
The band ripped through an extremely solid and memorable performance that kicks off with "This Ain't The Summer Of Love” and closes with their evergreen hit, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”. In between, the band delivers with hot takes on gems like "Burnin’ For You,” "Golden Age Of Leather,” "Then Came The Last Days Of May,” and “Godzilla”.
Another unmissable gem from the band’s vault of excellent archival shows. See below for tracklisting and further information.
BluRay Bonus Audio: This Ain’t The Summer Of Love (Stereo and Surround Mix)
Line-up:
Eric Bloom - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser - Guitar, Vocals
Richie Castellano - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
Jules Radino - Drums, Percussion
Kasim Sulton - Bass Guitar, Vocals
November 5, 2020
"LONG DAY'S NIGHT" RE-RELEASE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 4, 2020
Restored and Remastered
In addition to the "Live at Rock of Ages Festival 2016" archival release, BÖC's "A Long Day's Night" is also due for reissue. Recorded live on June 21, 2002 at the Navy Pier / Skyline Stage in Chicago, Blue Öyster Cult’s “A Long Day’s Night” celebrates, at the time, 30+ years of incredible music from the band. This release truly highlights the band's phenomenal career up until that point in time.
Originally released in 2002 on CD and DVD, “A Long Day’s Night” is now being reissued on CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and Vinyl. The audio appearing on all formats has been completely restored and remastered to achieve a stunning new listening experience. The set will be available from Frontiers Music Srl outside of North and South America.
The memorable show was captured on the release “A Long Day's Night,” so titled because it took place during the summer solstice. For two hours, guitarist/vocalists Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma, keyboardist/guitarist Allen Lanier, and their bandmates regale a revved-up crowd with Cult classics like "Burnin’ for You," "Last Days of May," "Godzilla," and, of course, "(Don't Fear) the Reaper.”
Highlights include over 2 hours of concert, rare interview footage, behind the scenes coverage, fan interviews, bio & discography information. See below for tracklisting and further information.
Joan Crawford (Previously Unreleased Video Performance)
Astronomy (Previously Unreleased Video Performance)
Line-up:
Donald Buck Dharma Roeser - Guitar, Vocals
Eric Bloom - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Allen Lanier - Keyboards, Guitar
Bobby Rondinelli - Drums, Percussion
Danny Miranda - Bass, Vocals
November 5, 2020
NEW STUDIO ALBUM "THE SYMBOL REMAINS" RECEIVES CRITICAL ACCLAIM
The release announcements of "Live at Rock of Ages 2016" and the reissue of "A Long Day's Night" come on the heels of the band's well received new studio album, "The Symbol Remains," which was released on October 9, 2020. The album landed on the Billboard charts at #1 Current Hard Music Albums, #4 Current Rock Albums, #4 Independent Current Albums, #10 Top Current Albums, #12, Billboard Top Albums. and #192 Billboard Top 200, among others. The album also landed in the Top 50 in Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, and the UK. Fans and critics alike have embraced the band's return with new material, with Classic Rock Magazine saying "there's something for everybody on this very solid return to past glories."
Watch all four music videos from "The Symbol Remains" at the links below.
Blue Öyster Cult Hosts a Halloween Special on Sirius XM's "Classic Rewind" channel
Three airings, Oct. 29, 30 & 31
Sirius XM will be broadcasting "Fear the Reaper," a Halloween-themed show hosted by Blue Öyster Cult. The first airing starts Thursday, October 29 at 5pm EDT. Additional airings are Friday, October 30 at 8pm EDT, and October 31 at 10 pm EDT on the Classic Rewind channel.
For more info, or to stream Classic Rewind, visit: Sirius XM site
October 19, 2020
Charts around the world!
"The Symbol Remains" makes a splash!
Thanks to Emily Wilson for the chart graphics!
USA:
#192 - Billboard 200
#86 - Billboard Artist 100
#36 - Independent Albums
#12 - Album Sales
#10 - Current Album Sales
#10 - Hard Rock Albums
UK
#117 - Top 200 Album Chart
#8 - Top 100 Indie Chart
#5 - Top 40 Rock Chart
#31 - Scottish Albums
France
#64 - SNEP
Sweden
#31 - Physical/Streaming
#4 - Physical only
#5 - Vinyl
#2 - Rock/Metal
Germany
#40 - Official Top 100
Finland
#17 - Physical/Streaming
#3 - Physical only
Belgium
#186 - Ultratop Flanders
#27 - Ultratop Wallona
"The Symbol Remains" has been making inroads on the charts worldwide! Thank you for your support!
October 10, 2020
Win an electric guitar autographed by BÖC and a CD of "The Symbol Remains"
from classic rock website Classics du Jour
You could win an electric guitar autographed by Blue Öyster Cult plus a CD copy of their new album "The Symbol Remains"!
The wait is finally over, and the new album is here! And with it comes the debut of the fourth video for "The Alchemist" (see story below).
With 14 new songs, Blue Öyster Cult's new album, "The Symbol Remains," is packed with killer riffs, sweet harmonies, crunchy guitars and a dash of twang. The album captures, at long last, the creative side of a band that has been playing shows on the road consistently for nearly two decades. "Symbol" offers a palette of sonic variety and interesting song topics, including sword and sorcery, vampires, modern technology, and apathetic bar brawls, courtesy of lyricist John Shirley, a frequent contributor to the band's later catalogue, as well as O.G. back-in-the-day writer Richard Meltzer—author of some of BÖC's most cryptic lyrics. And a special surprise with an appearance of founding member Albert Bouchard, who returns to add percussion (cowbell, of course) and backing vocals to the opening track, "That Was Me."
Lead guitarist Buck Dharma wrote six of the tracks, including "Box In My Head," an earworm of a song that is rich in melody and intricate vocal harmonies. Of the contributions by guitarist Richie Castellano, the palace intrigue in the lyric of "The Alchemist," based on a story by H.P. Lovecraft, matches perfectly with the sinister music, and is a standout track. Jules Radino also contributes a song with the hard-rocking "There's A Crime."
Both Dharma and Castellano share lead guitar duties, weaving in and around each other, their personal styles representing both the classic melodic and modern styles aspects of superior guitar playing.
Mixed by master mix engineer Tom Lord-Alge, the album packs a punch and is a record that is extremely diverse yet continually rocks hard. Blue Öyster Cult is BACK!
Blue Öyster Cult Release New Music Video for “The Alchemist"
Latest video release from "The Symbol Remains"
In addition to the release of "The Symbol Remains," Blue Öyster Cult is also premiering their fourth music video from the album! Check out “The Alchemist,” written by Richie Castellano, and masterfully sung by Eric Bloom.
WATCH "The Alchemist" on Frontiers Music srl's official YouTube channel.
Watch the previous three music videos, "That Was Me," "Box In My Head," and "Tainted Blood":
"That Was Me" was the first music video from "Symbol." Released on September 1, and features a fun surprise cameo!
"Box In My Head" was the second music video released on September 10.
"Tainted Blood," the third video was released on September 25.
October 7, 2020
Blue Öyster Cult on Lineup for Rescheduled Rock Legends Cruise IX
Sailing Feb. 14-18, 2022
While the Rock Legends Cruise IX was postponed from February 2021, it will instead sail in Feburary of 2022, and Blue Öyster Cult will be aboard. 2022 will be the band's 50th anniversary year, so the cruise will be a special one.
Eric & Buck to appear on Long Island's Newsday Live
A virtual performance and Q & A session
Join Eric & Buck online on the evening of Thursday, October 8, as they guest on Long Island newspaper's web show, Newsday Live. They will be talking about the new album, and doing a "virtual performance" of some sort. This day-before-release show will be a great way to ramp up for Friday's big release. The wait is nearly over!
The show is at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, to watch, you'll need to register at the Newsday Website.
September 25, 2020
Blue Öyster Cult Release New Music Video for “Tainted Blood"
Taken From Upcoming New Album, "The Symbol Remains"
Today, Blue Öyster Cult released a new music video for "Tainted Blood," the third video release from the upcoming new album. Check out the band's just-premiered video for the single “Tainted Blood,” written by Eric Bloom and Richie Castellano, which features lead vocals by guitarist Richie Castellano.
WATCH "Tainted Blood" on Frontiers Music srl's official YouTube channel.
Watch the previous two music videos, "That Was Me" and "Box In My Head":
"That Was Me" was the first music video from "Symbol." Released on September 1, and features a fun surprise cameo!
"Box In My Head" was the second music video released on September 10.
Blue Öyster Cult will release their new studio album, "The Symbol Remains" on October 9, 2020 on CD/LP/Limited Edition Color LP/Digital.
The first run of limited edition color vinyl is sold out, but three new colors have been added. They are selling FAST too, so if you want one, then move fast. ONLY AVAILABLE from Frontiers' U.S. and EU stores. See link below to pre-order.
Blue Öyster Cult Release Music Video for "Box In My Head"
Second Music Video from Next Month's New Album, "The Symbol Remains"
Today, the band has released a new music video for "Box In My Head," the second video release from the upcoming new album.
WATCH "Box In My Head" on Frontiers Music srl's official YouTube channel.
On September 1, the band released the first video, "That Was Me", which features a fun surprise cameo! So, watch that one, too!
Three new limited edition color vinyl versions announced!
White, Turquoise and Purple! Don't wait, the last colors sold out in two days!
We know a lot of folks missed out on the first run of limited edition color vinyl for the new album, "The Symbol Remains". Frontiers Records has just added three more exclusive, limited edition colors to their U.S. and EU shops. Purple, Turquoise, and White. Each limited to 300 copies (200 U.S. store, 100 EU store) worldwide. The first fun of colors went FAST, so if you want one of these, then don't wait too long. Pre-order The Symbol Remains 2-LP version in White, Turquoise or Purple from the Frontiers srl Webshop!
September 1, 2020
Blue Öyster Cult Release New Music Video
"That Was Me" Video Features Special Guest Appearance Taken From Upcoming New Album, "The Symbol Remains"
As previously announced, Blue Öyster Cult will release their first new album in nearly two decades, "The Symbol Remains" on October 9, 2020. Today, the band has released a music video for the single "That Was Me".
Both the song (as it appears on the album) and video feature a special guest appearance on backing vocals and cowbell...
Blue Öyster Cult Announce New Studio Album
"The Symbol Remains" Due October 9, 2020 on Frontiers Music Srl
Two Singles, "That Was Me" & Box In My Head Out Now
CD/LP/Limited Edition Color LP/Digital Pre-Orders Available Now
Blue Öyster Cult will return with a mammoth new studio album “The Symbol Remains“ on October 9, 2020. Coming nearly two decades after the release of their last studio album, “Curse of the Hidden Mirror,” the album showcases a band who hasn’t been slowed by the time passed, but simply unphased by it. “The Symbol Remains” is one of the band’s most spirited, diverse, and inspired releases to date. Fans can listen to two new songs from the album, 'That Was Me' and 'Box In My Head' at the links below or on any music streaming service:
The limited edition color LPs (Green, Crystal, Blue) are extremely limited pressing (200 of each, worldwide) and only available from the Frontiers' U.S. and EU webstores. http://radi.al/FrontiersMusic
As the old saying goes, “good things come to those who wait” and the 14 songs showcased on "The Symbol Remains" embody that. The BÖC faithful will be delighted given that the band has delivered an extremely inspired album. Ultimately, this sounds like a band looking back at their storied catalog and giving the fans a bit of everything they’ve ever loved about BÖC, while simultaneously continuing to evolve.
Blue Öyster Cult started sessions for the new album in earnest in 2019, bringing songs to the table that had previously been in the works as well as working on new ones. The goal was to craft an album that gives an appropriate portrait of where the band is in the here and now.
"With the song demos emerging for this record, we realized there was as much if not more variety in style and content on this record as any in our history,” tells Eric Bloom "We embraced this and the thing tying all the disparate elements together is the band’s sound and performance."
"The goal was for the new music to stand up to the quality and vitality of our legacy recordings, and I believe we have successfully done that,” adds Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser. “Other than that, the sound of our voices and style of our writing and playing can’t help but sound familiar to fans of our work."
“The album title, “The Symbol Remains” comes from a quote of an old Sandy Pearlman lyric, which basically we are using to show that the band is back and still rocking after all these years. To me, it means we’re still here and doing what we do...” explains Eric Bloom.
As fans well know, Bloom and Roeser are the two steadfast members remaining from the “classic" lineup of the band, but Jules Radino, Danny Miranda, and Richie Castellano are all long time members. Their constant touring has truly caused them to gel as a unit and you can hear it in the performances on “The Symbol Remains”. Jules, Danny, and Richie here have left their mark on the 50+ years of Blue Öyster Cult history.
"We wanted to record the current band’s lineup for some time and the result of Jules, Danny, Richie, Eric and myself giving our all on “The Symbol Remains” speaks for itself,” says Buck Dharma.
While the current world situation caused some distress, the band is still very happy with the final result. "The Covid-19 lockdown slowed the completion of the record. We were prevented from traveling and collaborating in person. But luckily we had already done the basic tracks. We resorted to video conferencing and producing each other over the internet. Fortunately, the technology exists at this moment in time to do that. The live performance cancellations gave us a little more time to carefully consider the finishing touches. We also sent the album out to be mixed by Tom Lord-Alge and we worked together over the internet on that as well,” adds Buck Dharma.
Formed on Long Island at the end of the '60s, Blue Öyster Cult are best known for their massive singles "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," "Burnin' for You," and "Godzilla." Riff-heavy and head-banging while intelligently hook-laden, the band remains a constant touring presence and as relevant as ever. Pioneering the heavy metal style while providing inspiration to psychedelic jam bands and arena rockers alike, genre-benders Blue Öyster Cult is a widely respected classic rock band with a storied catalog., The band has been covered by everyone from Metallica and HIM to moe, which showcases the wide ranging influence of their music.
Tracklist
That Was Me
Box In My Head
Tainted Blood
Nightmare Epiphany
Edge Of The World
The Machine
Train True (Lennie’s Song)
The Return Of St. Cecilia
Stand And Fight
Florida Man
The Alchemist
Secret Road
There’s A Crime
Fight
Line-up:
Eric Bloom
Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser
Richie Castellano
Danny Miranda
Jules Radino
August 27, 2020
Blue Öyster Cult to Debut "The Symbol Remains" Today on New York's Q104.3 FM @ 5pm EDT
DJ Ken Dashow will be interviewing BÖC and spinning some new tracks!
Eric & Buck will be appearing on Ken Dashow's Live @5 program today, August 27, on Q104.3. There will be new tunes! Tune in at 5pm (EDT) or listen online for the world premiere!
Coming October 9 — Blue Öyster Cult's New Album, "The Symbol Remains"
Cover and Tracklist revealed!
Blue Öyster Cult's brand-new album is now just a few weeks away! Coming October 9 on Frontiers Music srl, the album features 14 brand-new songs! Pre-order information and your first taste of music in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Tracklist
That Was Me
Box In My Head
Tainted Blood
Nightmare Epiphany
Edge Of The World
The Machine
Train True (Lennie’s Song)
The Return Of St. Cecilia
Stand And Fight
Florida Man
The Alchemist
Secret Road
There’s A Crime
Fight
August 8, 2020
Blue Öyster Cult Special on Rudy Sarzo's "Six Degrees of Sarzo" Radio Show
"Six Degrees of Sarzo," a radio show hosted by former BÖC bassist Rudy Sarzo is going to have a Blue Öyster Cult special airing today, August 8, on the Monsters of Rock radio network. The show will be 4 hours of "stories, songs and salvation" with Rudy, Buck and Eric.
Today is the release date for the latest special live set, this time, "45th Anniversary - Live In London." Recorded in 2017 at the O2 Indigo during the Stone Free Music Festival, this show's centerpiece is the performance, in its entirety, of Blue Öyster Cult's debut album, as well as other tunes from the band's catalog. This release is available on CD+DVD, Blu-Ray, and 180 gram Vinyl. The video versions also have extra behind-the-scenes footage.
BÖC in Virginia Beach, VA, September 1, 2012. (Found this one while I was cleaning up stuff on an old hard drive)
BÖC in Swanzey, NH, July 18, 2020. First post-lockdown show at Cheshire Fairgrounds with a drive-in audience. STILL ON TOUR FOREVER!!!!!!! Multi-camera IMAG video and soundboard audio.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
JUNE 30, 2020 (updated July 8, 2020)
ON TOUR FOREVER RESUMES!
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT TO PLAY DRIVE-IN CONCERT!
Get your motor runnin'... Head out to New Hampshire!
Blue Öyster Cult will be playing a Drive-in Live concert at the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, NH, 247 Monadnock Highway, on July 18 (rescheduled from July 11 due to thunderstorms).
This will be the band's first show since March 8th, when their schedule was interrupted by Covid-19.
This show is sure to be a unique event — and a great opportunity to experience live music again, in a safe way.
Tickets are on sale now: Buy Tickets! and experience this unique Blue Öyster Cult concert!
June 29, 2020
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCES NEW LIVE RELEASE "45TH ANNIVERSARY - LIVE IN LONDON," OUT AUGUST 7, 2020
Another special live release from our archives is coming via Frontiers Music srl! "45th Anniversary - Live In London" will be released on August 7, 2020 on CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and 2-LP Vinyl. The performance, captured in London at the O2 Indigo during the Stone Free Music Festival, includes a full performance of our debut album, plus more cuts from the catalog.
We are also nearing completion of the new studio album, "The Symbol Remains," which will be released in October 2020 via Frontiers as well.
Official Press Release:
In 2017, the mighty BLUE ÖYSTER CULT celebrated their 45th Anniversary with a run of festival and headline dates across the UK and Europe. The band's appearance in London at the O2 INDIGO at the Stone Free Festival on June 17th started with a performance of BÖC's first album played in its entirety, a celebration of the 45th anniversary of its release. In addition, the band added special select cuts from their catalog to the set.
The full show was filmed in 4K UHD and is another one-of-a-kind archival release which fans of the band cannot miss.
Hailing from New York, Blue Öyster Cult have garnered huge critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase built on their studio albums, tracks like "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper," "Godzilla," & "Burnin' For You," and their awesome live shows.
"45th Anniversary - Live In London" joins other special 2020 archival releases from the band including "Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014," "40th Anniversary - Agents Of Fortune - Live 2016," and "iHeart Radio Theater N.Y.C. 2012."
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT: THE SYMBOL REMAINS NEW ALBUM ON SCHEDULE FOR FALL RELEASE
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT The Symbol Remains
RELEASE DATE: October 2020
Blue Öyster Cult return with a mammoth new studio album, The Symbol Remains this October. Coming nearly two decades after the release of their last studio album Curse of the Hidden Mirror, the album showcases a band who hasn’t been slowed by the time passed, but is simply unphased by it. The Symbol Remains is one of their most spirited, diverse, and inspired releases to date.
As the saying goes, "good things come to those who wait," and the 14 new songs on display here embody that. Fans will be delighted with an extremely inspired album which ultimately sounds like a band looking back at their storied catalog and giving the fans a bit of everything they've ever loved about BÖC, while simultaneously continuing to evolve.
Blue Öyster Cult are best known for their massive singles "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," "Burnin' for You," and "Godzilla." Riff-heavy and head-banging while intelligently hook-laden, the band remains a constant touring presence and as relevant as ever. Pioneering the heavy metal style while providing inspiration to psychedelic jam bands and arena rockers alike, genre-benders Blue Öyster Cult are a widely respected classic rock band with a storied catalog., BÖC has been covered by everyone from Metallica and HIM to moe., which showcases the wide range influence of their music.
Line-up:
Eric Bloom
Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser
Richie Castellano
Danny Miranda
Jules Radino
JUNE 23, 2020
NEW BUCK DHARMA INTERVIEW ON AXS TV!
AXS TV just released a new interview with Buck Dharma for their "At Home and Social Online" video series. The series was launched to "fulfill the live music void," and it features home performances and personal discussions with musicians to their fans, followers and friends across all AXS TV media channels.
JUST RELEASED! iHEART RADIO N.Y.C. 2012 & CURSE OF THE HIDDEN MIRROR
Today is the release date for two more BÖC records from Frontiers srl! iHeart Radio N.Y.C. 2012 features the band's performance at iHeart Radio Theater in New York City from December 17, 2012. The show was in celebration of the band's 40th anniversary. Available on CD+DVD, Blu-Ray, and 180 gram Vinyl.
"Curse of the Hidden Mirror" was originally released in 2001, but is now being re-released for Europe & Asia! This release also marks its first time being released on vinyl — and it will be on two 180-gram albums packaged in a deluxe gatefold sleeve.
ON TAPE FOREVER - VOL. 8 RELEASED ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Going out with a BANG!
The cupboard is almost bare, so this will be the last of this series as we go back to our day job of high quality, re-edited and remixed commercial releases of professionally recorded performances and reissues of out of print catalog items.
For our swan song, we have 4 items which span pretty much the entire nearly five decade run of the amazing BLUE ÖYSTER CULT.
Jim's DVD #5, This last installment from super fan Jim Valentini features performance from Winnipeg in '77 and performance plus backstage footage from Houston in '78.
BÖC in Clarkston MI, August 11, 1998. Now known as the DTE Energy Music Theatre, it was still called PINE KNOB when this was shot in 1998.
BÖC in Port Washington, NY, November 27, 2012. The first all-acoustic BÖC show, on our home turf — Long Island!
BÖC at Apollo Hammersmith, London, England, July 29, 2016. The final "Agents of Fortune" show with special guest Albert Bouchard. Sold out weeks in advance, the 2-set show ran nearly 2.5 hours, and some have said it was the best BÖC show ever.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
June 3, 2020
ON TAPE FOREVER - VOL. 7 RELEASED ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Release #7 of archive video is online! This week, 1 domestic and 1 import spanning 2 decades.
Blue Öyster Cult is releasing weekly new archive video material on their official YouTube channel.
BÖC Live at Pine Knob, Clarkston, MI, August 3, 1999. Pine Knob from 1999, probably one of the BOC most frequently played venues.
BÖC at Apollo Hammersmith, London, England, February 22, 2019. When BOC first played this venue in '75, when it was known as the Hammersmith Odeon. Returning to the venue in 2019, with a nearly 2 hour show, the seats had been removed and it was now called the Apollo Hammersmith.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
Check back next week for the next installment!
June 1, 2020
BUCK & ERIC TO HOST ROCK N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP ONLINE MASTERCLASS JUNE 20
On the evening of Saturday, June 20, you can take part in a live, interactive, online Masterclass with Buck and Eric of Blue Oyster Cult!
You and 24 others will join Buck and Eric as they share stories, tips and overall knowledge on performance and songwriting from their 50+ years of experience as members of Blue Öyster Cult! Directly ask them a question you've always wanted to know in this live and interactive masterclass!
Secure your spot NOW! Only 25 available spots! Event will sell out quickly! Buy tickets
May 27, 2020
ON TAPE FOREVER - VOL. 6 RELEASED ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Release #6 of archive video is online! This week is 4-plus hours, this time, all from the '90s!
Blue Öyster Cult is releasing weekly new archive video material on their official YouTube channel.
BÖC Live at New Georges, San Rafael, CA, May 6, 1991. Includes a rare 90's performance of 7 Screaming Diz-Busters.
BÖC at Mirage, Minneapolis, MN, September 13, 1991. The third show from the venue's house video system.
BÖC at Toad's Place, New Haven, CT, October 7, 1994 - Is there a venue BOC played more frequently than Toad's Place?
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
Check back next week for the next installment!
May 20, 2020
ON TAPE FOREVER - VOL. 5 RELEASED ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Release #5 of archive video is online!
Blue Öyster Cult is releasing weekly new archive video material on their official YouTube channel.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
Check back next week for the next installment!
May 13, 2020
ON TAPE FOREVER - VOL. 4 RELEASED ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Release #4 of archive video is online!
Blue Öyster Cult is releasing weekly new archive video material on their official YouTube channel.
Jim's DVD #4 — 4th installment from Jim is a smorgasbord of early live footage.
BÖC Live at New George's, San Rafael, CA, Apr. 30, 1988. early show. 1st show of a 2 show evening. The video quality is mediocre at best, but the "master tape" for this is a VHS cassette.
BÖC at Mirage Minneapolis, MN Oct. 27, 1990. There are a few glitches on the source tape and the audio mix is "light" on bass and EB and AL guitars but another really great 100 minute show.
BÖC & friends Tribute to ALLEN LANIER, B.B. King's, June 17, 2016 - A special New York night celebrating the life and songs of a very special man with family, friends and fans.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
Check back next week for the next installment!
May 6, 2020
ON TAPE FOREVER - VOL. 3 RELEASED ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Release #3 of archive video is online!
Blue Öyster Cult is releasing weekly new archive video material on their official YouTube channel.
New York, NY from April 7, 2016 at B.B. King's — The 1st of the "Agents Of Fortune" shows with special guest Albert Bouchard.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
Check back next week for the next installment!
May 1, 2020
JULES AND DANNY OFFER VIDEO BASS & DRUMS MASTER CLASS
Jules and Danny have teamed up on Facebook Live to present a special online class to talk about the finer points of the rhythm section. In this episode, they dive into a few Blue Öyster Cult tracks and talk about Long Island pizza.
House of Blues, Orlando, FL, May 5th, 2000. This is one of the earlier ventures to do live streaming.
Los Angeles, 2016 - The second of two "Agents of Fortune" 40th Anniversary shows at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills CA, with guest Albert Bouchard.
Note: The quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
Check back next week for the next installment!
April 22, 2020
ON TAPE FOREVER - VOL. 1
NEW ARCHIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE NOW ON BÖC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
This project has been in the works for over a year, and what better time to launch than while many people are in lock-down and there are no live shows happening.
Starting today we are rolling out a series of archived videos on our official YouTube channel spanning the entire career of the amazing BLUE ÖYSTER CULT.
Jim's DVD #1 Probably the earliest known footage of BÖC courtesy of longtime friend and superfan Jim Valentini including some that are silent! Volume # 1 from Duluth & Winnipeg'77, Minot '79 and Rockford '75.
San Rafael CA — Late show from April 1988. The audio was simulcast on a local radio station.
Minneapolis MN from July of 1990. Includes a rare 90's outing of "Veteran of the Psychic Wars."
Anaheim CA from February 2001 — Live at the Sun Theater.
New York, NY from April 2016 — The 1st of the "Agents Of Fortune" shows with special guest Albert Bouchard.
Keep in mind, the quality is sometimes less than stellar (especially on some of the oldest material), as the "master tape" for many of these is a VHS cassette from an in-house video system.
There's nine hours of material here so sit back, relax and enjoy - after you WASH YOUR HANDS!
Don't forget to check back next week for the next installment!
April 21, 2020
BÖC "GODZILLA" - LOCKDOWN EDITION VIDEO
While "ON TOUR FOREVER" is temporarily on hold we took a short break from working on our next album to record this from everyone's home studio.
Hope we can get back on the road and see you all soon.
Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, called out to people to participate in the "Cowbell Challenge" to help lift spirits during the coronavirus quarantine.
Fallon said, “I think I might start a thing by the way… it’s the Cowbell Challenge,” Fallon said during an interview on the Today show on Thursday morning, and called on everyone in the country to gather on Friday at 3 p.m. EST to show coronavirus who’s boss.
"I want everyone to get out your cowbell, get out a pot and pan… open a window, open a door — if you have a balcony, good for you — let's go, let’s make some noise,” he said. "Tell this virus to get away from us, we don’t want you."
Buck's video is posted on Facebook. Watch video on Facebook
March 16, 2020
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCES NEW LIVE RELEASE "iHEART RADIO N.Y.C. 2012," OUT June 12, 2020
LIVE VIDEO OF "BURNIN' FOR YOU" OUT NOW
"CURSE OF THE HIDDEN MIRROR" REISSUE FOR EUROPE & ASIA ALSO OUT JUNE 12, 2020
Watch a video of the "Burnin' For You" performance -->
Blue Öyster Cult have announced another special archival live album and long-form video, this time from their performance at iHeartRadio Theater in New York. This show took place on December 17th, 2012 in an intimate setting for an audience of just 200 fans. This special show was arranged in celebration of the band’s 40th Anniversary, to coincide the release of "The Columbia Albums Collection" box set.
Recorded by an army of cameramen for a webcast, the show is now being commercially released for the first time on CD+DVD, Blu-ray and Vinyl on June 12, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. See full tracklisting below.
This Ain't the Summer of Love* (audio only on Blu-Ray)
Extras…
Band interview
Line-up:
Eric Bloom - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser - Guitar, Vocals
Richie Castellano - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Jules Radino - Drums, Percussion
Kasim Sulton - Bass, Vocals
"CURSE OF THE HIDDEN MIRROR" REISSUE FOR EUROPE & ASIA OUT JUNE 12, 2020
Also coming on June 12 will be a re-release of "Curse Of The Hidden Mirror," Blue Öyster Cult's 14th studio album. Originally released in 2001 on Sanctuary Records, the album has been out of print for some time. This will also be the first time it has been officially made available on vinyl.
"Curse of the Hidden Mirror" shows that BÖC were still smart enough to play to their strengths, wearing their standing as '70s classic rock legends as a badge of honour.
The album title comes from a song on an unreleased 1970 album by the Stalk-Forrest Group — the band that would eventually become Blue Öyster Cult. Cyberpunk science fiction writer John Shirley wrote the lyrics for several songs, while the music is classic Blue Öyster Cult.
This release is available worldwide, excluding North and South America.
RICHIE CASTELLANO HOSTS WEEKLY "MULTI-CAM ROCK SHOW"
*Update: due to new Facebook policies, Richie now only livestreams on YouTube and Twitch. Please note the change.
Richie Castellano is going live every Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern time (updated: formerly 1 p.m.) to play some of your favorite songs, live in his studio and streamed through his YouTube channel, Facebook live, and Twitch.
With everyone stuck at home, Richie has enlisted his technology skills and harnessed the Band Geek gear to create a one-man rock show, complete with flashing lights and different camera angles.
During the stream, those that are watching can interact in real time with Richie, requesting songs or bantering with him and the other audience members.
Although Richie is alone, he is playing along with fully orchestrated backing tracks that were recorded by the Band Geeks for their podcasts. Richie is able to not only switch between camera angles, but also switch in to bits of the Band Geek videos, so you can see the different Geeks performing, as well.
On a recent Sunday, he brought in Buck Dharma and Albert Bouchard as special video-conference guests to play "Veteran of the Psychic Wars."
Join Richie for an afternoon of rock and roll!
March 15, 2020
ON TOUR FOREVER — BUT LATER — CORONAVIRUS IMPACTS
Due to the coronavirus situation, some shows on the schedule may be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled. As schedule changes occur, they will appear on the On Tour page. BÖC hopes to see you again, soon! In the meantime, the band will be working on finishing up the new album! Stay safe! Wash your hands!
March 6, 2020
NOW AVAILABLE! 40TH ANNIVERSARY AGENTS OF FORTUNE LIVE 2016 & HEAVEN FORBID!
Today is the release date for the 40th Anniversary Agents of Fortune Live 2016 CD/DVD, BluRay, and Vinyl!
This was a live show recorded in-studio in Hollywood, CA for broadcast, and features special guest Albert Bouchard!
Heaven Forbid reissue released, as well!
The worldwide (excluding the Americas) reissue of "Heaven Forbid" is also released today!
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCES NEW LIVE RELEASE "40th ANNIVERSARY - AGENTS OF FORTUNE - LIVE 2016," OUT MARCH 6, 2020
LIVE VIDEO OF "TRUE CONFESSIONS" OUT NOW
"HEAVEN FORBID" REISSUE FOR EUROPE & ASIA ALSO OUT MARCH 6, 2020
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their widely celebrated album "Agents of Fortune," Blue Öyster Cult performed the seminal album in its glorious entirety at an exclusive concert for the Audience Music Network on Monday April 18, 2016 at Red Studios in Hollywood, CA in front of an intimate audience of invited guests. The performance was recorded by an army of cameramen for a DirectTV special, that is now being released on CD/DVD, Blu-Ray, and Vinyl on March 6, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. See full tracklisting below.
The intense creative vision of BÖC's original core duo of vocalist and lead guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom are complemented by Richie Castellano on guitar and keyboards, and the longtime rhythm section comprised of bass guitarist Kasim Sulton, and drummer Jules Radino. As a special guest, founding member Albert Bouchard appears on guitar, percussion, and vocals on selected tracks, which was a real treat for longtime fans of the band.
Blue Öyster Cult's fourth album, "Agents Of Fortune" was originally released in 1976 and went on to achieve platinum sales status on the strength of songs such as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," which was easily the band's biggest hit. Tinged with a more commercial sound that preserves the band's heavy metal base, while exploring new and varied musical forms, "Agents of Fortune" was the band's breakthrough album. Nothing they had produced previously prepared listeners for the level of sophistication the group found on "Agents of Fortune" and it's both an essential document of the band and an iconic release of '70s rock in general.
See a video of the "True Confessions" performance here:
"HEAVEN FORBID" REISSUE FOR EUROPE & ASIA OUT MARCH 6, 2020
Also on March 6th, Frontiers will reissue "Heaven Forbid," the band's thirteenth studio album, in all territories outside North and South America. Originally released on March 24, 1998 in Europe, it was the band's first full studio album containing original material since 1988's "Imaginos." Science fiction author John Shirley contributed heavily to the album, writing lyrics for all except two original songs. A live version of the track "In Thee" was included as well. "Heaven Forbid" is one classy slab of hard rock featuring intricate arrangements, provocative lyrics, and spine-tingling guitar solos. The rockers sound in top form on this full blown (at the time) return album, whether on the thrash-y and menacing opener, "See You in Black," the sci-fi epic "X-Ray Eyes," or the mythical and atmospheric "Harvest Moon." Full tracklisting below.
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ADDS TWO HEADLINING DATES TO UK TOUR IN OCTOBER
Blue Öyster Cult has added two new dates to their UK tour in October, after the portion with Deep Purple, BÖC will play in Leicester at De Montfort Hall, and also in Gateshead at Sage Gateshead. Watch the tour page for ticket links.
January 26, 2020
HARD ROCK LIVE CLEVELAND 2014 & CULT CLASSIC NOW AVAILABLE!
Today is the release date for the Hard Rock Live Cleveland CD/DVD, BluRay, and Vinyl *and* the Cult Classic reissue CD, Vinyl.
COMING MARCH 6 FROM FRONTIERS SRL: AGENTS OF FORTUNE LIVE SHOW RELEASE
The next treat coming up will be a CD+DVD, BluRay and 180 gram black vinyl edition of the Agents of Fortune show that BÖC did for for the Audience Music Network on Monday April 18, 2016 at Red Studios in Hollywood, CA.
Track list info for Blue Öyster Cult - 40th Anniversary - Agents of Fortune Live 2016
CD:
This Ain't The Summer Of Love
True Confessions
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
The Revenge Of Vera Gemini
Sinful Love
Tattoo Vampire
Morning Final
Tenderloin
Debbie Denise
DVD:
True Confessions
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
The Revenge Of Vera Gemini
Sinful Love
Tattoo Vampire
Morning Final
Tenderloin
Debbie Denise
Plus…
This Ain‘t The Summer of Love (Audio only / Blu Ray only)
Band interview
Behind the Scenes TV Spot
BOC My Story TV Spot
Live On Audience Music TV Spot
January 14, 2020
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ADDED TO ROCK HARD FESTIVAL IN GERMANY
Blue Öyster Cult will be appearing at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, joining a huge lineup of hard rock and metal artists.
