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SVH Inks Deal With Ibanez Guitars!
Guitar guru Scott "SVH" Von Heldt has just inked a deal with Ibanez Guitars! As the prolific lead guitarist for HEAD (former KoRn guitarist Brian Head Welch), and front man for such acts as Healer (also featuring members of White Zombie and Cirque du Soliel) and Kurai, SVH has long been admired by his peers. In Late 2008 he also released his first book entitled Mind Over Metal: The Musician's Guide to Mental Mastery. The deal will have Scott wielding his custom baritone guitars featuring the new Ibanez RGD body shape and killer camo finish! Scott will also be doing various signings, performances, and clinics for the company throughout the next 2 years.

For more info visit Ibanez.com
SVH to Return to Hometown For Show & Clinic!
SVH is proud to announce that he will be returning to his hometown of Sandusky, Ohio to perform with Brian "Head" Welch (formerly of Korn) at the Underground on July 2nd! He will also be doing a guitar clinic and book signing at Musicians Alley (date & time yet to be determined. Stay Tunes for more details!!
KURAI MEMBERS REUNITE!!!
Kurai Frontman SVH and drummer Shawn Lowery recently reunited at the 2010 NAMM show after nearly 6 years! The two discussed future plans to resurrect the band (which also featured Matt Bennett on vox and guitar, and Rob Sledge on guitar and vox).

No timeframe has been set for new material but SVH, Matt, and Shawn have been swapping tunes and working on demos for several months, and are ALL looking forward to making music together again in the near future!

For updates visit: http://www.myspace.com/kuraiband
New Weekly Column by SVH!
Check out SVH's weekly music column at:

Share My Guitar
Video Lessons Now Available!
Hey Friends! I am happy to annouce I have completed my first introductory lesson to my Onlibe Video Lesson Series. Only $7.77 for 45 minutes of spiritually charged musical goodness!

Also in the storefront is a Minarik Lotus guitar I am selling. All the details are in the window scroll below!

Blessings!

SVH

http://www.cartfly.com/svh
SVH writing new guitar column!
Hey brothers and sisters, it's your 'ole pal SVH here and I'm excited to tell all my good friends that I am now writing a weekly guitar and music column for a new music website and startup magazine. The first article went live this morning so feel free to check it out and tell your friends!

SHARE MY GUITAR

I'm also putting together the first video lesson to post in about a week or two. This video will be about an hour long and introduce alot of the concepts and philosophies I teach to help musicians maximize their creative potential. I will follow up each month with another vid covering a different topic and showing new examples and techniques. Each video will be available for download at the affordable low price of $7.77 a lesson

As always, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOVE,PRAYERS, AND SUPPORT!!!

GOD BLESS!
SVH
HEAD signs deal with William Morris Endevour Entertainment
Brian "Head" Welch has just signed with William Morris Entertainment Endevour for all bookings!

For Booking Requests:
Please contact:
Ember Rigsby Tanksley
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
ejr@wmeentertainment.com

For more info: Click Here
SVH available for Lessons, Gigs, and Session Work!
Scott "SVH" Von Heldt (lead guitarist for HEAD (ex-KoRn guitarist Brian Welch and author of Mind Over Metal), is currently accepting studio session work and/or local and regional gigs while HEAD regroups to focus on the next record.

Singer and guitarist Scott Von Heldt (aka: SVH) joins a new breed of heavy music and offers up a glimpse into the future of the primitive. From entrancing tribal rhythms to unparalleled vocal incantations, SVH has long been admired by his peers and continues to push the envelope to create music with unrelenting passion and intensity.

Scott broke out into the original metal scene of Northern Ohio at the age of 17 by releasing his first solo guitar record "To Each His Own". SVH went on to join local metal giants Vatican (later renamed Marquis de Sade) and soon became a local guitar legend with the release of his second solo record "Cries of Silence". In 1994 Scott gave his full attention to the formation of his new band Theater of Madness. The group went on to dominate the local music scene, releasing their debut CD "The Demo" and opening for national acts ranging from Quiet Riot, Slaughter, and LA Guns, to metal masters more in their vein such as Suffocation, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson.

After many years of trudging through the trenches in search of a record company, Scott formed his own indie label Dead City Records and began work on Mantra, the debut from a new and improved version of his former band now named KURAI.

Scott moved to Los Angeles in 2002 and went on to join Ivan de Prume (White Zombie) and Martin St. Pierre (Cirque du Soliel) in the creation of HEALER, a band combining the elements of World music with Modern Metal! The bands debut "Awakening" has been hailed as one of the most original CD's released this decade and continues to garnish rave reviews. SVH, recently lent his extreme vocal abilities to the SHEESH E.P. by LA thrash/funk quartet Baron Von Sloth.

On Halloween 2008 Scott released his first book of the Mystic Art of Self-Discovery series entitled "Mind Over Metal".

In March of '09 SVH joined HEAD; the band formed by former KoRn guitarist Brian "HEAD" Welch. The group is currently working on a new album.

Scott continues to add a unique sentiment to heavy music by infusing raw intensity with spiritual insight and global awareness!

For samples tracks and additional info visit: www.scottvonheldt.com or e-mail svh@scottvonheldt.com
EXIT - Full Concert Available Online!!!
The Exit Concert Event (that took place this past Saturday at the Thomas and Mack Arena in Las Vegas) featuring HEAD (Brian Welch of KoRn), Blindside, and Flyleaf, is now streaming here: http://www.exitconcerts.com/webcast/player.php?event=6&date=2009-08-29

Exit is a series of concerts organized by Sonny of POD and Ryan of The Whosevers, featuring Live bands,the Metal Mulisha, and much more. Exit '09 was a free show attended by nearly 18,000 fans of Christian Rock! for info on other events visit: ExitConcerts.com
STATEMENT REGARDING THE CANCELLATION OF BRIAN "HEAD" WELCH SHOWS
The following statement has been released by HEAD's publicist:

"Brian "Head" Welch became ill during the past few days, cutting short his August 19 concert in Modesto, CA. As he feels it would be unfair to his fans to appear less than 100%, he will be unable to complete this week's dates. Head wants everyone to know that he'll be fine and just needs to recuperate. His goal is to be well enough to perform at the August 27 Tucson and August 29 Las Vegas shows."

SVH added the following to his Mind Over Metal social network site:

"Hey everybody, thanks for the inquiries and prayers. We had some technical issues last night (which were all preceded by a few other issues here and there since the tour kicked off) and as they progressed it made the show more and more difficult on Head until he just finally had it and walked off. I said a few words to the crowd and in the end we just got hissed and booed at.

I can honestly say that making the transition to the singer role in a band has been anything but easy for Brian. He's had constant equipment issues that make it even tougher to project when you can't hear yourself which leads to over exertion and fatigue. It just made the best sense at 3 a.m. to just take a few days to rest and a moment to reflect on how we can avoid further issues and I think we'll be ready to rock it again next week!

Keep the prayers coming and God Bless!"

SVH
NEW DATES POSTED NOW!!!
Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 14 2009 6:30P
Whisky A Go Go West Hollywood, California
Aug 16 2009 7:30P
VBF Campus Bakersfield, California
Aug 18 2009 7:00P
BABYLON CLUB Fresno, California
Aug 19 2009 7:00P
Fat Cat Modesto, Calif. Modesto, California
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
Tom Festival Camas, Washington
Aug 22 2009 7:00P
The Grail Spokane/Coeur D’ Alene, Washington
Aug 23 2009 6:00P
El Corazon Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington
Aug 25 2009 7:00P
Club Vegas Salt Lake City, Utah
Aug 26 2009 8:00P
Orpheum Theatre Flagstaff Arizona Flagstaff
Aug 27 2009 8:00P
Mainstreet Concert And Event Center Tucson, Arizona
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Exit - FREE CONCERT Las Vegas, Nevada

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/brianheadwelch
SVH on AZTV
SVH will be one of the featured guests on AZTV's Indie Music Phoenix on Thursday June 17th. The show will feature segments from the Property Six show and book signing event that took play in May as well as some additional footage of SVH discussing his letter to God and it's significance in landing him a place in Brian "HEAD" Welch;s new band.

Arizona residents can see it on AZTV (13 on Cox Cable) and the show will then be posted on www.indiemusicphoenix.com in the next few days.
NEW TOUR DATES COMING SOON!
HEAD (the new band of former KoRn guitarist Brian "HEAD" Welch which features SVH on guitar and vocals) is warming up to kick off the first official tour with a headlining slot on July 2nd at the 2009 Cornerstone music festival! The band recently completed a small string of warm up dates to prepare for the road. Current dates so far are as follows:

July 2nd, Cornerstone Music Festival - Bushnell, Illinois
August 14th, Whisky A-Go-Go, Los Angeles, California
August 22nd, TomFest, Camus, Washington
August 29th, Exit Music Fest, Las Vegas, Nevada

More dates will be flooding in soon at:

www.myspace.com/brianheadwelch

Guestbook working but not for spammers!
Hi folks! The guestbook function of the site has been disabled for quite some time due to an overload of spammers. There have been very few legit messages posted but SVH wanted to let all the fans know that the guestbook is BACK!! Please post responsibly as any spam, porn, web cam, personal promotion stuff, etc. will NOT be posted!
TOUR DIARIES POSTED!!
SVH has posted several diary blog entries on his Mind Over Metal Social Network Site. The posts are an inside look at his own personal experiences being in a band with HEAD (ex-KoRn guitarist). In addition to his written blogs, Scott has posted the video tour diaries created by bassist Michael Valentine, which show the band goofing off and running a muck on the first leg of their summer US tour!

Check 'em out today at: www.mindovermetal.ning.com
SVH Joins ex-Korn guitarist's new band!!!
Scott Von Heldt is proud to announce he has been chosen to play guitar in ex-Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's new band! SVH made the following statement on Friday night:

"Today I am officially the new guitarist for ex-Korn guitarist Brian "HEAD" Welch's new touring band! I want to thank you ALL for your prayers and support over the years and this will surely be a huge step in spreading a spiritual vibe with metal music! I will keep you posted on tour dates and will continue to post daily updates as I venture into this new chapter of my life! - Love you all and God Bless! - SVH"
Audio of SVH acoustic gig posted on Mind Over Metal site!
SCOTT VON HELDT, author of Mind Over Metal and lead singer / guitarist for the bands HEALER and KURAI, has posted audio tracks of his full live acoustic performance that took place at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles this past Saturday, on his new social network site.

This very rare acoustic solo performance includes a few tracks from SVH's upcoming solo release, The Sonic Velocity Of Harmony, as well as songs from Healer and a few amazing covers of TOOL, KORN and more!

To stream the show tracks visit: www.mindovermetal.ning.com/profile/SVH


MIND OVER METAL goes WORLDWIDE!!
SVH is proud to announce that his first book Mind Over Metal - The Musician's Guide to Mental Mastery is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and several other major online book retailers. Mind Over Metal is also now on the Ingram book listing so go to your local book store and request that they stock a few copies!
Healer on Portland station KUFO this Sunday
Healer frontman Scott Von Heldt and drummer Ivan de Prume will be the featured guests this Sunday at 9:00pm on the Viva la Luna radio show With host Crystal Kash on Portland Oregon rock station 101 KUFO. The guys will be discussing the upcoming re-issue of their debut CD Awakening, new music, Scott's new book Mind Over Metal, and the White Zombie box set Let Sleeping Corpses Lie.

For more info visit: http://www.kufo.com/Viva-La-Luna/1147867
SVH launches new Mind Over Metal social network website!
Scott "SVH" Von Heldt (HEALER, KURAI) has launched a new social network website that is focused around the concepts of his new book Mind Over Metal - The Musician's Guide to Mental Mastery.

The site, which is moderated by SVH himself, is intended as a space where seekers of truth and those who's music and artistry is aimed towards pure self expression can come together and share thoughts, philosophies and secrets with the Mind Over Metal Community.

The site will also feature new music and writings as well as in-depth explainations of the lyrical concepts being penned for Scott's upcoming solo release The Sonic Velocity Of Harmony, due out this summer.
CLICK HERE to join! www.mindovermetal.ning.com



Mind Over Metal to see expanded distribution!
Mind Over Metal, the first book in the Mystic Art of Self-Discovery series written by Scott Von Heldt has been set up for expanded distribution. SVH has issued the following statement:

"Hey folks, there have been a few setbacks in getting Mind Over Metal to show up on alot of the major book seller sites that I have previously stated they were available through. As it turns out there were some formatting issues that needed some attention for some of these companies to get it into their inventories. At any rate, my publisher and I got things squared away and even expanded the distribution range so SOON MY FRIENDS the book will be available through all your favorite online stores (and many real live book stores too)!! In the meanwhile you can still get a copy directly from the publisher at the link www.lulu.com/scottvonheldt and in the meanwhile pop by my website and stream the audiobook version for FREE!!
Mind Over Metal a big hit at NAMM!
SVH just returned from the winter NAMM convention that took place this past weekend in Anaheim CA. Some of the highlights for Scott where, seeing his new book Mind Over Metal featured in Singer & Musician magazine (it was the only book that made it into the product reviews for the NAMM issue too!), and seeing one of his idols (Opeth frontman Michael Akerfeldt) carrying his copy around the Hilton lobby all night!

In addition to the successful promotion of Mind Over Metal, SVH spend some time sharing his thoughts and expertise at the Minarik Guitars booth. Scott would like to thank all who came out to support Minarik at NAMM and to the many who took interest in his music and his book!
SVH Schedules NAMM Appearances
Scott "SVH" Von Heldt (singer/guitarist of Healer and Kurai & author of Mind Over Metal) is scheduled to appear at the Minarik Guitars booth this Friday and Saturday during the 2009 Winter NAMM convention. This will be a rare opportunity to get upclose and personal with Scott and get a one on one exploration of these incredible instruments that he endorses. SVH will be at the booth all day Friday and from 2-6 on Saturday.
Solo Gig Recap!
SVH - rocked Room 5 at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles this past Saturday, performing a collection of solo material, Healer and Kurai favorites and a few covers from some bands that influenced him like Tool & Korn, and talked about his new book Mind Over Metal. This show was Scott's first solo appearance in over 16 years about which he stated "I started playing out as a solo instrumental guitarist when I was 17 and shortly thereafter jumped right into a band and have been in various bands ever since, so this was a nice return to my beginnings and a great opportunity to put on a more intimate performance and share some of my life's Journey with some good friends"!
For a killer photo gallery of the show (and past performance highlights courtesy of my good friend Ed Reed visit the link here www.dreamz-photography.com/Albumz/Pages/SVH_.html

Scott will be booking a small solo club tour (which will include some book signings and clinics as well) in early 2009 so stay tuned to scottvonheldt.com/events for updates and Happy Holidays from SVH!!!
Mind Over Metal on Amazon!
SVH is proud to announce that Mind Over Metal is NOW available on Amazon! Log on to Amazon and get your copy TODAY!!!

www.amazon.com/gp/product/055702384X
Mind Over Radio!
Scott "SVH" Von Heldt was a guest on Rockford, Illinois radio station WXRX 's Stone & Double T Show this past Tuesday. Scott talked with Stone and Double T about his new book Mind Over Metal, and some of the many philosophies from which he has drawn inspiration.

A BIG thanks to Stone & Double T!

CHECK 'EM OUT Afternoons 2p-6p central on
WXRX - 104.9 The X, Rocks! Rockford, Illinois
www.WXRX.com
HEALER / KURAI frontman to be guest on WXRX radio!
HEALER / KURAI frontman Scott "SVH" Von Heldt will be a guest on Rockford, Illinios radio station WXRX 's Stone & Double T Show on Tuesday 11-18-08 at 4pm. Scott will be talking with Stone and Double T about his new book Mind Over Metal, and the current happenings with both of his bands Kurai and Healer. For more info visit the link below:

Stone & Double T Show
Rockford, Illinois
Afternoons 2p-6p central
WXRX - 104.9 The X, Rocks!
www.WXRX.com

As reported on 11-11-08

Singer and guitarist Scott "SVH" Von Heldt (who has worked with members of White Zombie, Cirque du Soliel, Bad Company and many others), and LuLu Publishing recently announced the release of Scott's highly anticipated book Mind Over Metal - A Musician's Guide To Mental Mastery. Mind Over Metal is a philosophical and spiritual approach to musical mastery for the aspiring musician. As the first book in The Mystic Art of Self-Discovery series, Mind Over Metal offers deep insights for anyone who wants to unleash their primal essence and achieve mastery in the complex art of music. Derived from the metaphysical beliefs and traditions of Eastern Philosophies, Spiritualism, Shamanism, and the Healing Arts, Mind Over Metal has been crafted in a fashion that will awaken the mind of the reader to a deeper understanding of sound and vibrations and how they can be harnessed to transform musical expression. Whether you are a novice, a pro or even just someone who is passionate about music, Mind Over Metal offers you timeless wisdom that is sure to open your mind and expand your creative vision! Mind Over Metal is available from the publisher at the link below and will by available from Amazon, Barnes & Nobles and many other fine book retailers by Thanksgiving.
NOW AVAILABLE!!! CLICK HERE!! http://www.lulu.com/content/3842003
To obtain a copy for review or o set up an interview with the author email:
mindovermetal@scottvonheldt.com
For more info visit:
www.scottvonheldt.com
MIND OVER METAL Released on Halloween!
Scott Von Heldt is proud to announce the release of his highly anticipated book Mind Over Metal - A Musician's Guide To Mental Mastery. Mind Over Metal is a philosophical and spiritual approach to musical mastery for the aspiring musician. As the first book in The Mystic Art of Self-Discovery series, Mind Over Metal offers deep insights for anyone who wants to unleash their primal essence and achieve mastery in the complex art of music. Derived from the metaphysical beliefs and traditions of Eastern Philosophies, Spiritualism, Shamanism, and the Healing Arts, Mind Over Metal has been crafted in a fashion that will awaken your mind to a deeper understanding of sound and vibrations and how they can be harnessed to transform your musical expression. Whether you are a novice, a pro or even just someone who is passionate about music, Mind Over Metal offers you timeless wisdom that is sure to open your mind and expand your creative vision!

NOW AVAILABLE!!! CLICK HERE!! www.lulu.com/content/3842003
KURAI now on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and others!
SVH is proud to announce that MANTRA the full-length debut CD from Kurai is now available through iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and MANY other popular online music retailers!

Mantra is an intense musical journey, chronicling the sacred and the profane in music and in life. Passionate performances and extreme musicianship culminate in an hour plus of musical beauty and brutality!

Log on and buy your copy today!
New SVH Store open!
SVH is happy to announce the opening of his new online store! In preparation for the release of his new book "Mind Over Metal", Scott has opened an online storefront through the publishers of his book, LuLu Publishing. Scott has included the debut releases of both Kurai and Healer as well, so you can order your own copy of each today! To visit the store log on to:

www.lulu.com/scottvonheldt
SVH teaching in Phoenix July 4th weekend. Sign up NOW!
Extreme Metal guru and author of the upcoming book Mind over Metal, will be available for individual and group guitar or voice lessons in Phoenix from July 5-7th

Scott Von Heldt's Mind over Metal method is the ULTIMATE and most INTENSE program available to todays Heavy Metal musician! By interjecting philosophical concepts to help unravel the techniques behind the intensity of this musical form, SVH offers a fresh and insightful learning experience for musicians at any level.

Concepts learned include:

* The philosophy and attitude of playing and singing metal.

* The alchemy of transforming your Rock into Metal.

* Creating the perfect metal tone.

* Unraveling the technicality of technique.

* The art of drop tunings in various keys for fixed bridge and tremolo equipped guitars.

* Metal techniques to build your arsenal (speed picking, palm muting, pick attack, etc).

* Heavy Metal chord voicings and specialty chords (demon chords and odd intervals).

* Riffs, Licks, Shredding tips, muscle and finger strengthening exercises.

* Vocal exercises to improve range, strength, lung power and intensity

* Extreme vocal techniques - screaming, growling and rasp all on pitch!

Scott has over 17 years of experience in the original metal music community having released 3 solo guitar recordings, 2 full length genre defining albums with his bands Kurai and Healer, and has taught private lessons and after school rock band programs in public schools across Southern California. He has worked on a professional level having collaborated with members of White Zombie, Cirque du Soliel, Molly Hatchet, and Bad Company and has served as an opening act for such metal legends as Quiet Riot, Overkill, Anthrax, Suffocation and Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson and many more!

Individual and group sessions available!
For pricing info and lesson availability contact: thesvh@gmail.com
Two NEW songs added!
SVH is proud to present a sneak peak of 2 new tracks now available here at ScottVonHeldt.com! Both songs will be featured on Scott's upcoming solo effort tentatively titled "The Sonic Velocity of Harmony"' due out this summer! Click THE VOICE and listen to the new tracks KHUDA and UNRAVELING THE NOTHING today!
Writing sessions underway!
Scott has been collaborating with Ivan de Prume on new material for a follow up release to Healers 2005 "Awakening". Both Scott and Ivan claim the new music is very different stylistically from their debut and is heavily laden with SVH's roots in extreme and doom metal and Ivan's background in hardcore and funk grooves. Die hard fans need not worry, there are still plenty of World elements in the mix!

Also in the works is a full scale Kurai reunion album featuring ALL original members! The fellas have been sending tracks back and forth and creating layers of sonic STOMP that promise to out-thrash the bands debut "Mantra". Scott states "I am SO HAPPY to be writing music with my brothers again! We have a chemistry that goes beyond any band I've been involved in and so much of my life has been poured into our music!"

Stayed tuned for updates on both bands as well as Scott's soon to be released Solo EP!
More rare tunes added!
SVH had recently added a few more rare and unreleased tunes to THE VOICE.Songs are: United, a song written a few weeks prior to 911 that later was released in Northern Ohio and sold to benefit victims of that tragedy. Within is a song written by Kurai member Matthew Bennett and given to SVH as a gift. Heat Miser/ Freeze Miser is a death metal rendition of the character theme songs from the animated Christmas classic "The Year Without a Santa Claus". Lastly, SVH did a rousing parody of the Classic Sisqo tune "The Thong Song" for a Howard Stern song parody contest. The tune is aptly titled "Lesbians In Thongs"

CLICK THE VOICE and ENJOY!
The SVH archives NOW AVAILABLE!!!
SVH is pleased to announce the archives have been digitized and are ready for download! Just added to THE SCROLLS are Scott's first solo release "To Each His Own" (recorded at age 17) and his second "Cries Of Silence" (recorded at age 19) followed by the 2 song Marquis de Sade demo and the first E.P. by Theater Of Madness! Click THE SCROLLS and ROCK OUT!!!!
Rare Tunes!
SVH has added 3 new rare tunes to THE VOICE all written and recorded shortly after moving to Los Angeles in 2002. Check out DEAR ABBY, THIS KONFUSION, and LOVERS PRAYER (a prayer that was answered, Scott married the love of his life Karrie on 7-7-07). Click on THE VOICE now and listen and be sure to check back often as this is where all the new and rare tunes will be placed!
Unreleased SVH solo CD now posted!
Just added to the scrolls today is the previously unreleased 3rd solo effort "Victim of Innocence" from SVH. A conceptual record about the struggle to overcome personal demons and surrender to the higher self, Victim of Innocence is a great time capsule of the era and genre in which it was created. Click The Scrolls and download it TODAY!
2 new titles added to the scrolls!
SVH is proud to announce that 2 more titles have been added to the site. The Demo by Theater of Madness is the definitive breakout power metal release from one of Northern Ohio's most respected original acts and is now ready to download and rip! Also posted is the 6 song E.P. Sheesh by Scott's former Los Angeles based Thrash/Funk outfit Baron Von Sloth which features the crowd favorite All Theez Monkeez! Click THE SCROLLS and download NOW!
SVH welcomes new bandmates!
Scott is currently rehearsing material with drummer Gary Larzelere and bassist Tate McLaughlin for a new release. The trio will be booking shows in the LA area in the next few months so stay posted for details.
MANTRA the debut CD from KURAI now available!
The long awaited debut CD from Northern Ohio Prog Metal quartet KURAI is now available for digital download!

http://www.amazon.com/Mantra/dp/B001GUHJO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1245431838&sr=8-1