Month: May 2019

HARD ROCK HELL announce HRH ROAD TRIP XI – IBIZA 2020!

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HARD ROCK HELL announce HRH ROAD TRIP XI – IBIZA 2020, which is being held on 6th to 13th May 2020. The line up includes: SKINDRED, TED POLEY (Danger Danger), REEF, JOE LYNN TURNER, JOHN COGHLAN’S QUO, LA GUNS, JIZZY PEARL’SLOVE/HATE, TEN YEARS AFTER, WAYWARD SONS, SEETHING AKIRA, MASSIVE, MIDNITE CITY, and more to be announed!

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Bands – Bikes – Beers – Boats – Brotherhood: The 5 cornerstones of HRH Road Trips– the ultimate rock’n’roll holiday.

Held annually on the world-famous holiday island of Ibiza, the HRH RoadTrip has grown from its humble beginnings 10 years ago to become one of rock and metals most celebrated events.

The event attracts world famous rock and metal artists – such as Hawkwind, Whitesnake’s Bernie Marsden, Motorhead’s Phil Campbell, Reef, Rainbow’s Joe Lynn Turner, Skindred, Girlschool, LA Guns and The Quireboys – to play and soak up the sun and unique atmosphere of the Spanish leg of Hard Rock Hell.

Over 4000 rock fans attended this year’s event making it the biggest yet – and next year is shaping up to be even bigger and better.

Doesn’t matter if it’s lazing by the pool with banging tunes in the background, making shapes on the most famous dancefloors in the world such as Eden or taking in the spectacular sunsets on the beach … there’s something for everyone.

HRH Magazine’s Adam Kennedy had this to say about this year’s event “With the unpredictable nature of British summertime weather, a five-day hard rock festival located on the Balearic Island of Ibiza doesn’t seem like such a bad idea. You can leave those wellies at home, put your tent away, and comfortably enjoy the diverse bill of entertainment on display without worrying about having to dredge through muddy fields or being washed away by the rain.

As the White Isle awakens from its annual winter hibernation, flocks of revellers will arrive at the party capital of the world as HRH takes over San Antonio’s hotels, bars, and legendary night spots. The event itself once again offers a comprehensive bill of both established and emerging talent whilst encompassing acts that represent many of HRH festival’s different brands. There will also be the chance to take part in Ibiza traditions such as the customary HRH bike ride, pool and boat parties, or take the opportunity to experience the island’s world-famous sunsets with an early evening boat trip.

When Axl Rose penned the lyrics to “Paradise City”, he could well have been thinking about a location not too dissimilar to San Antonio. At the heart of Ibiza’s Rock n Roll paradise is one of the island’s most beloved super clubs “Eden”. Every year HRH Road Trip will take-over the famed night club and its many different rooms for the duration of the event. Nestled away between San Antonio Bay and the world-famous nightlife of San Antonio town, the 5,000 capacity club is the perfect spot to host an event such as HRH RTX.

Described by one festival punter as being like ‘Download with a pool’ HRH RTX entails several music filled days and plenty of sun, sea and San Miguel plus of course a healthy mix of rock, blues, metal, stoner and prog that will keep the party going until the wee hours during four music-filled club nights.”

HRH Road Trip XI is being held on 6th to 13th May 2020.  For all the details and packages visit www.hrhroadtrip.com or call 044+ 207 193 1164.

 

MARYAN: NEW DEAL & DEBUT ALBUM coming up….

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Maryan is the new exciting addition to the female AOR scene.

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce the signing of female rock vocalist, Maryan, for the recording and release of her debut album. Hailing from Italy, Maryan took her first steps into the rock/metal scene fronting various bands, and was noticed by vocalist and producer Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri. Dave immediately brought her to the attention of Burning Minds Music Group‘s A&R and producer, Pierpaolo “Zorro” Monti. Blown away by her vocal talent, Zorro approached her with the proposal of a professional collaboration.

Zorro says: “Being a big fan of female-fronted AOR, myself, I’ve searched for years to find a new female AOR sensation. Maryan represents exactly what I always imagined, and I’m sure she is going to make some significant waves in the melodic rock scene with her outstanding talent“.

Maryan adds: “This moment mean so much to me. On one hand, it marked the arrival of a long, inner search, where I finally understood the place music has in my life. My friend and teacher, Davide Barbieri, plays an essential role. He introduced me to the Burning Minds‘ family, and he knows how to get the best out of my voice. Here, I’m finding passionate artists who are in love with the beauty of sound. I’m thoroughly enjoying my collaboration with Pierpaolo Monti, both from a musical and a human point of view. This signing is the beginning of something truly exciting for me. With Dave and Zorro’s experience and care in the production, I’m sure we’ll be able to create something really explosive“.

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Maryan will be backed by established musicians for the recording of her debut album. It will feature also noteworthy songwriting contributions from the likes of Niclas Olsson (Sapphire Eyes, Alyson Avenue), Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri (Wheels Of Fire, Raintimes, Charming Grace), Pierpaolo “Zorro” Monti (Shining Line, Raintimes, Charming Grace), Gianluca Firmo (Room Experience, Firmo), Alessandro Broggi (Airbound), Marcello Spera & Andrew Trabelsi (Alchemy), Lorenzo Nava (Streetlore), the Mindfeels‘ crew and more. British novelist Peter Darley will also be providing his talent in the lyrics’ department.

The album will be recorded under the supervision of producers Pierpaolo “Zorro” Monti & Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri, while mixing and mastering duties will be handled by renowned sound engineer, Roberto Priori (Danger Zone, Raintimes, Wheels Of Fire). The first official single, “Like A Dragonfly“, will be released worldwide in the forthcoming weeks.

 

Web/Social Links:

www.facebook.com/maryanofficialpage

www.facebook.com/artofmelodymusic 

www.burningmindsgroup.com/art-of-melody-music

www.instagram.com/burning_minds_music_group

DEVINER – NEW ALBUM out in JUNE & second single lyric video available….

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Second album from the Greek heavy/power metal band Diviner!

Mastered by Henrik Udd (Powerwolf, Hammerfall, Myrath) and artwork by Jan Yrlund (Battle Beast, Apocalyptica, Korpiklaani) the album is set for release on June 7th.
Tracklisting
01. Against The Grain
02. Heaven Falls
03. Set Me Free
04. The Earth, The Moon, The Sun
05. Cast Down In Fire
06. Beyond The Border
07. King Of Masquerade
08. Time
09. The Voice From Within
10. Stargate

DIVINER is a heavy/power metal band from Greece founded by long-time friends and music partners Yiannis Papanikolaou (vocals) and Thimios Krikos (guitar) in the summer of 2011. The two of them also formed the well known Greek heavy/power metallers InnerWish back in 1995 playing in their debut album “Waiting for the Dawn” (1998) but after this release they had a long break of different musical quests.

Their new vision was to proudly express themselves by creating and playing something powerful, intense, deep, heavy, dark, melodic and inspired that at the same time would sound up to date. All this without losing the elements that reflect the essence of pure and timeless magic of metal music.

They were joined in the band by George Maroulees (guitar), Herc Booze (bass) and Fragiskos Samoilis (drums) and a deal was inked with the Swedish label Ulterium Records.
The debut album “Fallen Empires” was released in November 2015 and received very good reviews and feedback from around the world. After the release of the album the band played many shows and big festivals in Greece and also in Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland, and became known for being a great and energetic live band gaining a strong following.

Thimios Krikos left the band in 2017 due to a heavy and conflicting schedule and was replaced by Kostas Fitos.

Diviner entered Devasoundz Studios in Athens with producer Fotis Benardo in summer 2018 to record their second album “Realms of Time”. This time they decided to expand their music horizons, exploring more territories, adding new elements in terms of lyrics, melodies, riffs and atmosphere, making their songwriting more interesting and better. The band worked really hard on coming up with the best compositions, arrangements and production as possible for the ten songs they set out to record.

The final result show improvements on every level since the band’s debut album and “Realms of Time” won’t leave fans of heavy and power metal disappointed. The album is heavy, melodic and epic and it’s full of energy, power and emotion. Follow Diviner into the Realms of Time!

Diviner line-up:
Yiannis Papanikolaou – Vocals
George Maroulees – Guitar
Kostas Fitos – Guitar
Herc Booze – Bass
Fragiskos Samoilis – Drums

Diviner discography:
2019: Realms of Time (Ulterium Records)
2015: Fallen Empires (Ulterium Records)

Engineered and mixed by Fotis Benardo (ex. Septic Flesh)
Produced by Fotis Benardo and Diviner
Mastered by Henrik Udd (Powerwolf, Hammerfall, Myrath)
Artwork by Jan Yrlund (Battle Beast, Apocalyptica,  Korpiklaani)

ALLIANCE – New Album out on MAY 24th & lyric video available…

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Escape Music is pleased and delighted to announce the return of Alliance with a brand new album Fire And Grace!

The album is set for release on MAY 24th and the first lyric video is already out!

Alliance are:

Robert Berry: All vocals, Bass and keyboards  (solo artist, 3, and GTR)

Gary Pihl: All Guitars (Boston and Sammy Hagar)

David Lauser: Drums (Sammy Hagar And The Waboritas)

 

Produced by: ALLIANCE
All Arrangements by: ALLIANCE
Recorded at: Soundtek Studios, Campbell, CA.
GP Studio Boston
Engineered and Mixed By: Robert Berry
Mastered By: Alan Douches
Cover Artwork and design by: Richard Jones at web-spaghetti, UK

Track listening:

1-DON’T STOP THE WHEEL TURNING 3:39
2- GOOD LIFE  4:03
3- UNCERTAIN 6:34
4- I’LL HAVE SOME OF THAT 4:43
5- FIRE AND GRACE 3:26
6- RAISE YOUR GLASS 3:24
7- TIME  4:38
8- REAL THING 4:33
9- REASON TO WALK AWAY 4:26
10- FAST FORWARD TO LAST NIGHT 3:13
11- CHANGE OF HEART 4:21
12- THE SAME 4:02
13*-YOU ARE THE HEROS 3:27
*bonus track with first pressing only

All songs: Winterlight Music ASCAP

CLOCKWORK – Debut single clip available….

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Clockwork make their debut with the videoclip for new single Closer, released via Heavy Load – Freemood (Tanzan Music group). The song is part of the ambitious project created by Lorenzo Masiero, with the aim of blending music and literature, creating a true metal opera characterized by a wide and rich musical world.

Clockwork is an eight piece band that features musicians Gianluca Capelli (drums) and Daniele Mandelli (guitar) from Dark Horizon,  Luigi Riccio (bass), Lorenzo Masiero himself (keyboards) and singers Paolo Taurino, Fabio Brunetti, Rossella Moscatello and Francesca Trevisan, whose voices give life to the characters of the book written by Masiero (‘Clockwork’ -Albatros Publishing Group) that inspired the metal opera’s story.

 

The original novel’s plot narrate the life of a musician who sell his soul to the demon Phedus(Francesca Trevisan) in order to obtain the perfect melody. The demon will mislead the man fragmenting his soul in different entities that represent his emotions, Joy (Rossella Moscatello), Rage(Paolo Taurino) and Solitude (Fabio Brunetti).

 

The videoclip, directed by Niccolò Savinelli, shows the main character while is returning to the places of his youth. The young man in the video is a memory by the protagonist that became old and deprived of emotions.

‘Closer’ represents the melancholic sensation of arriving to the end of life without having reached your aim and with no possibilities to fix the mistakes committed.

 

The adventure of Clockwork has begun and will be enhanced by a full band theatrical live show.

The first single will be part of the Underground Symphony 25th year anniversary  compilation by the italian record label, to be released by the end of 2019.

 

HIDEAWAY – DEBUT ALBUM OUT on Sept. 30th…..

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The long waited debut album from Greek Melodic rockers HIDEAWAY, will be released on September 30th via Lion’s Pride Music. hid

A first bite from the album is available on YTube as we wait for more updates and details.

HIDEAWAY are:
Manos Fatsis (Session Vocals)
Dimitris Paloudis (Guitars)
Dinos Georgiou (Guitars)
Peter Papadimatos (Keys)
Johny Kontos (Bass)
Harris Georgiou (Drums)