I C O N - N E W S - A R C H I V E S

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09.18.06

Halloween is right around the corner and Curse Icon is brewing up some special treats for our fans this fall. As you can see the band has been very hard at work bringing it's powerful live show to you, the fans. We've got several dates lined up all over Ohio and beyond. We're working our butts off to bring you what you want, Curse Icon in YOUR TOWN!

For the Clevealnd fans we have something very special planned for Halloween. We need all of you Hallowed Eve freaks, demons, witches, ghouls, and everyone else to come out for Curse Icon's Native Noise Loud and Local Show at the Hi-Fi in Lakewood, OH, presented by WMMS, Lava Room Recording, and PBR on Tuesday, October 31-Halloween Night. This is going to be a special evening with Curse Icon RECORDING LIVE, and we need all of you out there screaming your heads off! Come show the world that Curse Icon's Clevealnd fans are one ofthe best, loudest, craziest mother fuckers on earth! The recording will eventually be used for a live CD, put into production and made available to the fans. So DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to forever be a part of the Curse Icon legacy on this one time only event. Check the schedule page for more details.

We've added a few new radio stations to our request list as well. 106.3 WAMX in Huntington, WV, K-ROCK in Cleveland, OH, The Blitz in Columbus, OH, 106.5 The Zone in Toledo, OH, and 102.7 in Cincinatti, OH. Just hit the link for the stations in your area to request us. Bug them a lot to get you fix of your favorite Curse Icon tunes!

Curse Icon has been selected for the soundtrack for the Red Scream Films movie "FrightWorld". This is horror-thriller to be released during the Halloween. If you are going to be in Buffalo, NY on Halloween do not miss the FrightWorld movie Premiere on Tuesday, Oct 31. The event will take place at FrightWorld the haunted attraction which was voted the 5th largest haunted attraction in the US. Frightworld under one roof, houses 5 separate haunted attractions, each elaborately designed and promising a frightful experience. The film will be shown twice that evening. Members of the FX crew will be displaying live props used in the film and to top it off select music acts featured in the soundtrack will be there for live performances! Unfortunately Curse Icon will not be playing due to our already scheduled live recording.

As if that weren't enough... Curse Icon is also proud to announce that Jason and Se7eN are now officially sponsored by Halo Guitars. But wait, it gets even better... Halo Guitars is also developing a Curse Icon Signature Series guitar. That's right! Halo and Curse Icon are working hand-in-hand to create the thickest, meanest sounding signature series guitar, available to the public, with special design and detailing - conceived by Curse Icon and the great staff at Halo Guitars. More info will be released shortly, so please check back for details. You can also check our MySpace Page up-to-date information.

With all this Halloween madness going on, no wonder it's been awhile since the news has been updated. Rest assured it's all because we are working hard to bring you more shows, more new music, and more Curse Icon.

07.04.06

HAPPY 4th OF JULY! With the month of July, Curse Icon promises more fireworks! We are booking shows all over the Eastern U.S. including another industry showcase. If you live out west, don't worry, we'll be out your way soon enough! Check the schedule page for details on all of our upcoming perfromances!

We also have a couple of radio interviews scheduled. Tune into Bloodlust Interent Radio on Wednesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. (eastern time) for a phone interview with DJ Panther. We also taped a live interview with DJ Chris on Sports Talk Cleveland, a locally based, worldwide internet radio station that also supports the independent music scene. Listen in for a RARE in-studio acoustic performance of "The Awakening" and "Broken". You can find the full interview in the archive links for Saturday, July 1st at sportstalkcleveland.com. It may not be up yet so check back.

So everyone have a happy and safe 4th and we'll see you real soon.

05.20.06

"When are you going to play again? When are you guys booking some shows?"

In the past few months, we have been asked this question many times. Painfully, we have had to explain that the band is in an evolutionary building process and have no shows booked at the moment. Painfully because we have been desperately wanting to deliver our awesome live show to all of our eager and deserving fans. I know you have all been anxiously awaiting your fix, and your need for a Curse Icon performance. I know everyone has been very patiently anticipating the band's next show. You've been waiting to see the powerful live show, Kiana's intoxicating stage presence, Jason and Se7eN's aggressive guitar assault, Marco's thunderous drumming, and Chris's melodic texturing. Well... your wait is finally over!

Your wait is over because Curse Icon is now officially booking shows again. We have a couple of dates listed on the Schedule Page with many more in the works. Please visit our Schedule Page for your up-to-date Curse Icon concert listings. You can also e-mail us to sign up for the Iconation and receive updates via e-mail. Please make sure to include your City and State so we can send you dates and info relevant to your area. You can also join our MySpace page to keep tabs on the band, and get up-to-date concert information.

Your wait is over because Curse Icon has solidified it's new line-up with the addition of our dynamic new Keyboard player Chris Renner. Chris is a trained keyboard player/pianist who brings a melodic diversity, musical structure, and a powerful emotional dynamic to Curse Icon's epic sound. Please welcome Chris to the Curse Icon family.

The Iconation is strong and growing. Our fans have once again proved that they are the BEST and we are all a part of a team. With your help, Curse Icon has secured the xXx Radio Awards for Best New Artist on an Independent Label. Thank you guys so much for the continued love and support - we can not do this without you! Curse Icon is also currently #5 on the national leaders board for the MTV2 Band On the Rise contest. Please help us continue our climb to #1. There are lot of bands right on our tails, so we need all of you to go and vote as many times as you can!

We have restructured Street Icon the official Curse Icon Street Team. The team now has a dedicated leader in April Goza/National Street Icon Coordinator who will be heading up the street efforts. She is a really fun, great person who has some really cool stuff in mind for the street team and the Street Icons.You can e-mail April for more info at streeticon@curseicon.com. We are currently recruiting NE Ohio members, but everyone from everywhere is encouraged to join. With many of the events Curse Icon has in the works will be needing our out-of-state teamers very soon, so JOIN today!

Be a part of the Curse Icon legacy. Be a part of our family and join the Iconation, the Street Icon's, or simply go and vote for us. Come out to a show and see what Curse Icon is all about, and how we bare our souls in each an every passionate, powerful live performance ... your wait is finally over!

04.25.06

Are you ready? As you all know, the band has gone through an evolution in the past few months. With the transitions, the band has been determined to keep it's core sound, while expanding upon it, delivering something even more powerful than ever before. With new songs on the horizon and a crisper tighter guitar core, the band is definitely coming back out swinging, delivering an in-your-face, unstoppable wall of sound, aggression, and melodies that will leave you demanding more Curse Icon. The band is adimate about delivering our fans what they deserve. As such, Curse Icon is bigger, badder, and better than ever before, and you will find it was well worth the wait. The question is... are you ready?

At the center of the new guitar core is Curse Icon's guitar players, Jason O'Daniel and Se7eN. The band has searched long and hard to find the formula that will catapult us to the top. We have finally found just that in our 2 amazing guitar players. Recently relocating from North Carolina, Se7eN brings a melodic presence and assertive attack to the bands guitar sound, while Jason O'Daniel's thick, aggressive guitar attitude will kick you in the chest. Together, they fuse their dynamic playing into Curse Icon's huge guitar sound.

With the advent of the new guitar core, Kiana delivers more of what you love. While retaining the beautiful vocal tones that send shivers up your spine, the new songs are served up with a little more attitude - both in the lyrics, and the hooky melodies that you've come to expect from Curse Icon. All of what you've come to love, plus something more.

Curse Icon is inspired by an influx of new songs, ideas, and renewed strength within the band. With the revived energy and confidence in the guitar core, the band has finally settled into it's writing niche. With awesome, new ideas sprouting everyday, look froward to the band delivering new material, more often, because that's what you crave... more Curse Icon! Like everything else, the songs you have come to love are still a big part of who we are, and they are tighter, thicker, and more powerful than before. Although there is a lot of new material on the horizon, we will still be playing your favorite Curse Icon songs in our future shows. The question is... are you ready?

02.15.06

Curse Icon fans — we have more good news! Curse Icon has been nominated AGAIN for Best New Artist (Indie Label) by Radio xXx. Please help us secure this prestigious honor. We need the entire "iconation" to [CLICK HERE TO VOTE]. You can cast your vote in less than 2 minutes. And while you're at it, request us and listen in to Radio xXx.

02.14.06

This February 24, Curse Icon will be holding it's first of many impressionable Cleveland events at the Chamber in Lakewood, Ohio. Please join us for the "Curse Icon Fan & Media Listening Party" sponsored by Krush Radio, featuring Curse Icon's release "paradismal". Kiana Prestol's mesmerizing presence will capture your heart and imagination at this one time only event. Kiana & Marco will be there to greet the fans & media, and to sign CD's, T-Shirts and FREE posters. Click HERE for more information. Sponsored by: Krush Radio, Closer Look Recording Studio, Tenacious Dog Agency & Media, and Papa John's Pizza.

The band will also be making a few exciting new announcments in the next few weeks.

10.15.05

Ohio fans... "paradismal" is now available in Lakewood, OH at The Exchange. Click HERE for more information. We also now have an online mail-in order form for those who have been wanting to purchase the CD by mailing in your order. Click HERE, print out the form, and fill in ALL of the information. then follow the mailing instructions on the form. Cashier's checks and money orders only in U.S. dollars will be accepted for mail-in orders.

10.06.05

Good news Ohio fans..."paradismal" is now available in record stores in Cleveland and Canton Ohio. Please click here or see the "gear" section for a full list of locations. We will be working diligently to get the CD in as many cities and locations as possible. Please check back for updates.

Don't forget to request us on radio in your town.

08.12.05

The wheels are turning and the Curse Icon machine is moving. Not only are we moving foward on our continual goal of bringing our music to more and more fans across the U.S., but we are also physically moving our home base from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Cleveland, Ohio. The band relocated September 2005. We are excited about the relocation, and there are many reasons it will move the band forward, and position us for more touring opportunities. We will not forget our loyal Florida friends and fans. We are planning on returning for shows that will be even more powerful than before. There will be some changes in the very near future. These positive changes have made the band stronger and are putting us in a position to bring our show to those who have been eagerly awaiting a LIVE Curse Icon performance.

Our Radio request page has been updated and will have new stations as we get more rotation. Please check it often for your town. If you don't see your town, and you want to hear us, call the station or e-mail them and tell them to contact marco@curseicon.com. Bug them, A LOT, and they'll eventually play your favorite Curse Icon song.

We now have our Press Kit, EPK (Electronic Press Kit), and One Sheet available in the band and contact sections for anyone who would like to book the band and for industry uses. The "Street Icon" street team is under major reconstruction and will be more exciting to be a part of. We're even working on a "Street Icon" T-shirt you can wear while passing stuff out. This will be awarded to the teamers who have shown the most dedication. You don't have to be a street teamer to help. Anyone who wants to help build "THE ICONATION" can download flyers HERE. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader and can download it for free HERE. Simply download, print, photocopy, cut them and then pass them out anywhere and everywhere you can, bringing THE ICONATION to the masses. We will also be preparring a sampler disk "pack" that you can download, burn and pass out as well. That will be coming soon.

So, as every band needs to say sometime in their career, "Hello Cleveland!"!!

11.22.04

There is a lot of buzz in the Curse Icon Camp due some exciting new opportunities, an ever growing national and international fan base, new Street Icon incentives programs, and a new vigor within the band that comes along with sharing our music with more and more people.

There is a lot of buzz because every band has a story of how they rose to the top. In our story there have been shifts of talent in the guitar position, in an effort to find the right chemistry to move the music and the band forward. Curse Icon has shifted into high gear by introducing Eric Bernard into the band.After an introduction to music at the height of the metal scene, Eric quickly embraced his instrument and progressively honed his skills into his present eclectic style. The band is extremely exciting about crafting new material and invigorating the music in the traditional Curse Icon style.

There is a lot of buzz because Curse Icon won a slot in this year's in the Buzz Bake Sale Battle of the Bands. Competing against 6 other bands, Curse Icon secured a spot in the line-up. The Buzz Bake Sale is sponsored by htttp://link.com and Curse Icon will be opening for such acts as Sevendust and Korn. This is an exciting opportunity for the band because there will be 1,000's of people attending and an opportunity to gain national exposure. You can purchase tickets for the Bake Sale here, or catch us at an upcoming local show (check schedule page for details). Who knows, this may be one of your last opportunities to see the band in a smaller, more intimate setting.

There is a lot of buzz because having just completed shows throughout Florida, the Street Icons – Curse Icon's official Street Team, is growing in strength. There are some exciting new ideas and incentives being created, including give-aways and much more. If you are interested in becoming a Street Icon please e-mail us for details.

With all the buzz going on, the band is moving forward at a blistering pace. We are excited about the new opportunities that are ahead us. But as always, it's you the fans who we do this for. We can not do it without you! So thank you for the continued support and love. You are our inspiration and why we do this.

09.10.04

Curse Icon has shifted into high gear. Between completing a new song, a new CD, a new tattoo (Kiana branded herself an Icon for life) and spreading the word through promotion and performance, it's a wonder they have time to sleep. The band will debut their new song, "The Awakening", at The Culture Room on September 25th.

The date for Curse Icon's first studio release is quickly approaching! The band has chosen the title "paradismal" to capture the dark theme of the lyrics and music. It will include 10 tracks, 5 of which have not been heard unless you've been to a live performance. All the hard work and long hours at the Powerstation Recording Studio have been paying off, and the CD is sounding incredible.

Kiana –
" We chose the title to evoke a feeling of what the CD is all about. It's dark, seductive and haunting. A mix of tradgedy and redemption."
Marco has been doing a fantastic job designing the artwork for the album.

Marco –
" I tried to capture a that works well with the title of the CD."
The band is very excited about what they are hearing:

D.–
"The songs sound so powerful. We truly captured the energy behind the Curse Icon sound."

Leo–
"This CD sounds so amazing. I can't stop listening to it."

Curse Icon's street team is growing rapidly. Participation is at its all time high. The word is getting out and their efforts are opening up many doors for the band. With that in mind, Curse Icon will be introducing some exciting opportunities to our Street Icons very soon. Click Here to join Street Icon!!!

Sean –
"We can't wait to give back to the Street Icons what they have given us."

Many new things are happening with band. For information regarding the CD release, upcoming events, special announcements and becoming a Street Icon visit the website and join the Curse Icon Yahoo! Group Forum.

 

03.07.04

In the life span of a band rising to the top, there are always changes. Constantly growing and evolving, the band has taken yet another step forward while continuing to book, record, and drive to the top.

As some CI fans have heard, lead guitarist Armand has officially left the band to pursue other goals. After long hard introspection, he was faced with a life decision, and had to leave the band. Armand has been a big part of the band since day one, and nobody will forget all of the things he's done for Curse Icon. As an original founding member of the band, he will be surely missed. We thank him for sticking with us for so long, and for helping us make this transition as easy as possible. Curse Icon gives Armand our best wishes, and a big "good luck" from all of us.

With the final departure of our lead guitarist, Curse Icon was faced with a daunting task: to find a talented, and strong enough player to fill Armand's shoes. Luckily, several guitarists had immediately lined up for tryouts and we were able to find the right person quickly. We are pleased to introduce all our fans our new guitarist, D!!

D. had been friends with Armand and Marco for quite a while, and she's played music with them on past occasions. D. brings a striking new element to the band, and has already begun writing great new material with Curse Icon. With her comes a new charisma and musical chemistry hard to find in just any guitarist. There is a new, powerful vibe within the band that definetely comes out in live performance. This is the stepping stone that will catapult the band forward.

Sean–
"D. just plain rocks.. she has an awesome guitar sound, and definitely makes a kick-ass addition to Curse Icon."

Marco –
"When Armand told us he had to leave, something just kept telling me D. was going to be our new guitar player. And fate made it possible, and its really the best vibe the band's ever had."

Curse Icon is still very busy gigging and always ready to book a new show. The band still has local tri-county area shows coming up, as well as shows in Jacksonville and the Cross Roads Music Festival in Roanoke, Virginia. Thank you again Morrigan Entertainment! See all show details in our show schedule.

Some of the things mentioned in previous news posts are still in the works, including a DVD of live Curse Icon footage and the new Curse Icon CD. Until the new album is finished, we will still have our old demo for sale at shows. The band also has Curse Icon t-shirts for sale, so keep your eyes peeled for those. You can always check back here in the Curse Icon news section for updates on the new album and on the DVD.

With the new year, comes many new opportunities for Curse Icon. The band is keeping intensely busy writing and recording, booking local, state and out of state of gigs, preparing for the Cross Roads Music Festival in Roanoke, VA, building a "gig-swapping network" and street team at a local and national level.

The band has taken the month of from performing, due to it's intense schedule. They are diligently writing and tracking at Power Station Recording Studio with Rob Roy for an upcoming release due out by the end of spring. The band is planning on making the CD available on the web site, through online distributors, at shows, and hopefully through some local and regional chains. Curse Icon is also rooting though some live footage and planning on making a DVD available with plans on putting clips on the the site soon as well. There are also in-studio pics available in the photo section of the message board. Anyone interested in Power Station Recording Studio, contact them at 954-242-0128.

Kiana–
"We've been working extremely hard on every angle of our band business. We are totally expecting to hit hard this year on a regional and national level. It's a lot of long, hard hours."

Marco –
"zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"

Sean–
"I'm really excited about recording and putting together a CD. We really want to get our music out there to the fans, and hopefully create some new ones, putting it out in front of as many people as possible."

In a effort to do just that, Curse Icon is currently expanding it's fan base. They have been working on booking several venues throughout Florida and out-of-state, with several things already booked and many more in the negotiation stages. Check the schedule for details.

One show currently booked is the Cross Roads Music Festival in Roanoke, Virginia - Saturday, May 8th. This is a charity event sponsored by the Rock of Roll Hall of Fame in Cleceland, OH and benefits the Ronald McDonald house. Accompanying this event, the band will be playing several other shows in the area and getting many great press coverage opportunities, including an on-air interviews and newspaper coverage.
What makes all this possible is the incredible work of our management at Morrigan Entertainment. Aine Morrigan is working hard to position the band as a force within the indie scene and ultimately on a national scope. Her unstoppable efforts in building a "gig-swapping network" nationwide has created opportunities throughout Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, New York, an California just to start. Anyone interested in this "gig-swapping network", please contact Aine Morrigan at Morrigan Entertainment.

Needless to say, there is a lot going on in the Curse Icon camp this coming year. We are paving a road to bring the live show and music to fans all over the country, and create an ever growing fan base. Curse Icon truly loves to perform and feels the music is never complete until we share it with you, the fans. All these opportunities have the band excited, management excited and we hope you are too! It's going to be a great year – the year of the ICON! please check the schedule for upcoming events and shows.

~marco