The long waited debut album from Greek Melodic rockers HIDEAWAY, will be released on September 30th via Lion’s Pride Music. 
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)
Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are excited to announce all the details of “Begin Again“, new official studio album by Italian melodic hard-rockers, Wheels Of Fire. After two successful releases, that received great feedback from fans and critics all around the world (the debut album “Hollywood Rocks” reached #42 on the charts of renowned Japanese magazine, Burrn!), Wheels Of Fire are now back on the scene with what is going to be their strongest release so far, showcasing the noteworthy skills of a band at the top of its form. The new album includes experienced contributors, Pierpaolo “Zorro” Monti (Raintimes, Shining Line, Charming Grace) and Gianluca Firmo (Room Experience, Firmo), and offers an excellent mix of perfectly-balanced elements between the arena melodies unleashed in “Hollywood Rocks“, and the prominent guitar work of “Up For Anything“, featuring a bombastic and up-to-date sound thanks to the great mix and mastering work by Roberto Priori (Danger Zone, Raintimes, I.F.O.R., Alchemy).
Frontman Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri quotes: “Seven years have passed since the release of our second studio album, “Up For Anything“. Seven long years where we never stopped writing new music, rehearsing together, playing live and believing in this band. This meant for us evolving both as artists and human beings, and this is something that inspired us to moving forward and creating this third official chapter. “Begin Again” represents a promising new beginning in our artistic career, that has been developed staying loyal to the sound and the style we all love: the great melodic rock music. I’m very proud of this work, and I can’t really wait to share it to all the fans and friends around the world“.
“Begin Again” is scheduled for release on June 7, 2019 via Art Of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Group. A special personalized edition has been created by Outward Styles in a very limited quantity of 50 copies, and is available exclusively on the label’s online shop, Rock Temple. CD graphics have been designed by Aeglos Art (Airbound, Raintimes, Michael Kratz, Alchemy, Firmo), while the CD booklet features introductory liner notes written by Marco Aimasso (Metal.it). The release will be celebrated with an exclusive live event on June 8, 2019 @ Dedolor Music Headquarter (Rovellasca – CO / ITALY), during the second awaited edition of the “Rock Temple Festival“.
Tracklist:
01. Scratch That Bitch
02. Lift Me Up
03. Tonight Belongs To You
04. Done For The Day
05. For You
06. Keep Me Close
07. Heart Of Stone
08. You’ll Never Be Lonely Again
09. Another Step In The Dark
10. Call My Name
11. Can’t Stand It
12. Wheels Of Fire (European Bonus Track)
Line-up:
Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri: Vocals
Stefano Zeni: Guitars
Federico De Biase: Keyboards
Marcello Suzzani: Bass
Fabrizio Uccellini: Drums
Special guests:
Gianluca Ferro: Guitar Solo
Ivan Ciccarelli: Percussion
Susanna Pellegrini: Backing Vocals
Maryan: Backing Vocals
Marcello Spera: Backing Vocals
Matteo Liberati: Backing Vocals
Web/Social Links:
www.facebook.com/wheelsoffireband
www.instagram.com/wheels_of_fire_official
www.facebook.com/artofmelodymusic
Clockwork is the name of a new project founded by keyboardist and composer Lorenzo Masiero, which features two members from the symphonic metal band Dark Horizon, as the guitar player and producer Daniele Mandelli (Tragodia, Forgotten Tomb, Adramelch, ecc.) and the drummer Gianluca Capelli.
Clockwork isn’t only a symphonic metal group, behind this moniker there’s a true metal opera created by Masiero, which is also a book writer. It’s his own book entitled ‘Clockwork’ (Albatros Publishing Group – Il filo) that inspired the story for this music concept, composed of eight musician with two female and two male vocals.
Clockwork will debut on May 7th with their first single and videoclip ‘Closer’, released by Freemood – Heavy Load (Tanzan Music group).
The track will be part of the Underground Symphony 25th year anniversary celebrative compilation of the italian metal record label, to be released by the end of 2019.
Clockwork are:
Lorenzo Masiero: keyboard
Daniele Mandelli: Guitar
Gianluca Capelli: Drum
Luigi Riccio: Bass
Francesca Trevisan: Vocal
Rossella Moscatello: Vocal
Paolo Taurino: Vocal
Fabio Brunetti: Vocal
UK progressive rock band, NTH ASCENSION, featuring TEN keyboarder Darrel Treece-Birch in their ranks, have announced the release of their third album ‘Stranger Than Fiction‘ on May 31st 2019 via Metatronic Records. The album contains 8 tracks including a further three instalments from the ongoing Clanaan Chronicles storyline which began on their debut release.
NTH ASCENSION has returned to their regular album artist Oliver Pengilley to paint the stunning new artwork. The renowned UK artist made his cover art debut with NTH ASCENSION’s first release ‘Ascension of Kings’ in 2014, and was followed by their sophomore release ‘In Fine Initium’ in 2016. The powerful seascape contains Pengilley’s trademark imagery and pulls the viewer deep into ocean waves.
Track listing:
1. The Opening
2. True Identity
3. Fire In The Sky
4. Reconciled
5. The Gathering (Clanaan pt7)
6. Journeys End (Clanaan pt8)
7. Lament (Clanaan pt9)
8. Sound To Light
The album was engineered by Darrel Treece-Birch & Martin Walker. Mixed and Mastered by Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band), EKG Studios, USA.
Writing in NTH ASCENSION is very collaborative. Initial ‘bare bones’ of songs are brought into a rehearsal setting and the band enhances the song from there. Once the song is fleshed out and expanded upon it is then ready for playing live or indeed recording. All members of the band bring ideas to the table and in some cases a reinvention of older ideas from the various incarnations of previous bands, eg Vision is a song written originally in 1991 by Darrel Treece-Birch, at which time it was 8 minutes long and not 18 minutes as it finally ended up.
Influence wise each band member sites many artists as ‘having an influence’. Such as, Marillion, Genesis, Yes, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rush, Dream Theater, Pink Floyd to name a few. But the band resolutely stands by, that the music that is created is not designed or to order but is organic and natural.
NTH ASCENSION is:
Michael Alan Taylor – Vocals
Darrel Treece-Birch – Keyboards (TEN)
Craig Walker – Drums & Percussion
Gavin Walker – Bass Guitar
Martin Walker – Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Greek, Athens based, melodic hard rockers RAIN OR SHINE have signed a deal with Perris Records for their next album called “The darkest part of me” set for release on FEBRUARY 15th.
TRACKLIST:
01 THE DARKEST PART OF ME
02 TOP OF THE WORLD
03 NEW LOVE
04 WHERE ARE YOU NOW
05 AROUND THE CORNER
06 SHOT OF LIFE
07 WE ALL BACK DOWN
08 BACK ON TRACK
09 INTO THE STORM
10 WE ONLY LIVE ONCE
The first single called “TOP of the World” out of the album is already available on YTube.
Perris Records States:
“Perris Records president Tom Mathers is proud to announce the signing of Rain Or Shine to their release of their second album called “The Darkest Part of Me”, out on the 15th of February, 2019. The 1st single “Top Of The World” will be released digitally worldwide on February 1st, 2019. Fans of Bon Jovi, Europe, Winger, Nickelback & Giant will enjoy this melodic rock release. Steve S.R. the vocalist had this to say about the deal “We proudly announce that we signed a record deal with Perris Records for the release of our second album “The Darkest Part of Me”. It’s been an awesome journey creating this album and we can’t wait to hear your feedback on it.”
Rain Or Shine “The Darkest Part of Me” consists of melodic hard rock tunes with the 80’s melodic rock feel. Up-lifting songs, melodic catchy ballads and huge choruses.
The album kicks off with the selftitled track which bring the brand new sound of ROS and pulls the listener to a well crafted theme followed by a great solo from Steve.
“Top of The world” takes over with the spirit of a melodic rock party and a neverending happy headbanging.
“New Love” & “Where are you now”
midtempo, strong and heavy enough to lead to the next track.
“Around the Corner” – brings the feeling of a fresh melody which you could listen to all day long on loop.
“Shot of Life” – midtempo with catchy riffs, great chorus and a fine solo guitar to complete the idea of how melodic rock should sound nowdays.
“We all back down” – And the rock ‘n’ roll party goes on…..enough said 🙂
“Back on Track” – a modern ballad will makes you sing along as you listen to….
“Into the Storm” – in my opinion could be called “the track that Gotthard never wrote back in the day”….!
“We only live once” – Last track on the album is a fine ballad and the best way to lead to the end of a great record for my taste.
Well, as final word, I’d say that in a year which have started soooo promising ….. RAIN OR SHINE will surely be part of the top releases with this record.
AMRShow APPROVED: 9.25 /10
*PREORDER HERE
Rain Or Shine is a melodic hard rock band based in Athens, Greece and was formed in 2013 by Steve S.R. and Andy R. McCormick. Steve S.R. is the lead singer, plays the guitars, bass and keyboards in the project and also works as a producer and a mixing engineer. Andy R.McCormick plays the drums and the percussion. They both have been involved in several bands such as “Wild Machine”, “Perfume”, “Sex-Rated”, ”Embrace Fire” and “Backstage Love” just to name a few and performed on a series of live events with great success supporting names such as “Skid row”, “Gilby Clarke”, “Tigertailz”, “Devildriver”, “DRI”, “Rotting Christ”, “Septic Flesh”, “Crash Diet” etc. Steve studied classical guitar at an early age. At the age of fourteen he started playing the piano with a view to improving his knowledge in music theory. At the same time, he was practising electric guitar and bass. It was only a matter of time before he wrote his own songs and began recording his ideas. That motivated him to study sound engineering and work on his mixing skills. He’s been mainly influenced by band such as Bon Jovi, Giant, Winger and more modern acts such as Nickelback, Sixx A.M. etc. Andy R. McCormick started studying piano and guitar, but soon stopped and took drum lessons at the age of 13. He played in numerous cover bands mainly in metal/rock genre. His main influences were Led Zeppelin, TOTO, Tower of Power, Steven Wilson just to name a few and definitely John Bonham, Jeff Porcaro, Tommy Lee, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Gavin Harrison are still his main drum influences. In 2013, Steve and Andy got into the studio to start recording their debut album “Seize the Night”. Steve composed, produced and mixed all of the songs and the album was mastered by Chris Snyder at Online Stockholm Mastering. It was released in April 2014, digitally, along with a lyric video of the single “Seize the Night”. Later, Rain Or Shine released a video performing an acoustic version of the song “Believe”. The album was later re-released in physical form by Lions Pride Music in April 2018. It received great reviews by several blogs and webzines. In 2016, they once again got in the studio for the recordings of their second album called “The Darkest Part of Me”. Steve composed, arranged, produced and mixed the album for the following two years and it was finally mastered by John Mcris at Soundflakes Studios in June 2018.
Rain Or Shine are:
Steve S.R. – Vocals, guitar, bass,vocals and keyboards,
Andy R. McCormick – Drums
*PREORDER HERE
DeVicious is an international Hard & Melodic Rock band with home base in Germany. After the success of their debut album “Never Say Never”, released in August 2018, the band didn’t want to take a break and went straight back into the studio to record their second album “Reflections”.
Founded in 2016 in Karlsruhe, Germany by longtime friends for over 20 years, DeVicious was able to get the Serbian powerhouse vocalist Zoran Sandorov as a steady member into the band. The group consists of Alex Frey (bass, song-writing, production), Radivoj Petrovic (lead guitar), Denis Kunz (keyboards), Lars Nippa (drums), and singer Zoran Sandorov aka Mister Sanders.
On “Reflections” DeVicious follows into their own footsteps. Fans of the band will continue to love their catchy melodies and thriving grooves. “Reflections” is not just a copy of “Never Say Never”. The new album contains more riffing, more rhythm and more punch without losing focus on the melodies and the DeVicious trademarks. Producer Alex Frey unlocked all the energy of singer Zoran Sandorov and created a musical environment that supports his powerful range. The second single “Never Let You Go” is a duet with none other than renowned singer Åge Sten Nilsen (AMMUNITION, WIG WAM) from Norway.
DeVicious is better than ever and the band is looking forward to play the new songs and the hits of their debut album live on the road. A tour with AMMUNITION starting March 1st is booked and the band is already confirmed for the HEAT Festival, the Indoor Summer Festival and the Rock & Loc Festival in Germany.
Make some room on your 2019 TOP releases because this album is literally ON F – I – R -E ….
AMRS APPROVED : 9.75/10
1. Long Way Home
2. Never Let You Go (feat. Åge Sten Nilsen)
3. Understand
4. Desire
5. Hungarian Girl
6. Flying
7. Saturday Night
8. We’re Dying
9. Run Together
10. Feel The Heat
11. Manhattan Memories (bonus track)
Band:
Zoran Sandorov – Vocals
Radivoj Petrovic – Guitar
Alex Frey – Bass
Dennis Kunz – Keyboards
Lars Nippa – Drums
2019 brings the release of the third album by British rockers Blood Red Saints.
The album, released through AOR Heaven is entitled ‘Pulse’ on February 22nd, 2019 and sees the band modernising their sound whilst still retaining the big choruses. Guitarist Lee Revill is the man tasked with mixing and engineering the album as well as
co-producing alongside Pete Godfrey.
“Pulse” features 11 tracks all written by Revill/Godfrey and the album has a more contemporary edge, trying to push the boundaries of Melodic Rock. Songs such as “Cross to bear” and “Crash into me”, edge into radio friendly territory whilst “I’m your Devil” has a more raw punky feel. The title track “Pulse” is all about the chant and should be a great live number, “Animals” and “Message to God” being full on rockers.
The band says: “This album is more personal, dealing with life events of the past year but still maintaining a positive stance, everybody brought their best to this recording, no compromises, no excuses, simply the best 11 songs we could write and we are proud of the results, after all, without music and fun, what is there?”
AMRS APPROVED: 8.5/10
Tracklist:
1. Believer
2. Animals
3. Cross To Bear
4. Invincible
5. I’m Your Devil
6. Crash Into Me
7. Pulse
8. Message To God
9. Warrior
10. What Have We Become
11. Bring Me To Life
Second album called “FOREVER FREE” from the Italian guitarist, songwriter and producer STEFANO VIANA is set for release on January 25th, on ESCAPE MUSIC.
Stefano Viana has already caused a stir with his first album “Viana” (2017) which received very positive reviews. Following his passion with enthusiasm Stefano contacted singer and producer Bryan Cole (Giant, Steel City, solo artist) and started to work on new material. The music was recorded in a studio like in the “good old days” and this has made a great impact on the end result as the musicians have bonded and made a richer sound.
The new album features some great musicians such as Terry Brock and Francesco Marras and also boasts the talents of great American guitar player John Roth from Giant, Winger and Starship.
Including 10 strong tracks with no filler, this album offer just great melodic hard rock played with passion and flair.
AMRS APPROVED : 9/10
Track list:
1- Forever Free 4:15
2- In the name of Love 3:55
3- Heart of Stone 5:26
4- We can’t choose 3:38
5- Who do you think you are 4:39
6- Live Free or Die 4:15
7- Do you Remember 4:59
8- Friday Night 3:39
9- I Wanna tell you 4:19
10- We will never say goodbye 4:47
Bryan Cole – Lead Vocals / Backing vocals
(Giant, Steelcity, Marc Scherer and Jennifer Batton “Battlezone” and solo artist)
Stefano Viana – Guitars
Terry Brock – Backing vocals (duet on “Do you remember”)
Anna Portalupi – Bass (Hardline, Terry Brock)
Adam Ernst – Drums
Francesco Marras – Guitar
Pasquale India – Keyboards
Special Guest: John Roth (Winger, Starship), lead guitar on “Heart of Stone” and “Forever Free” and second solo part “Do you remember”
Mixed and Mastered by Alessandro Del Vecchio
Produced by Stefano Viana & Bryan Cole / vocals produced by Terry Brock
2018 is coming to an end and here’s the YEAR’s TOP 20 as it was seen by
AmadeuS Melodic Rock Show host 🙂
Happy Holidays everyone!
Keep it MELODIC!
CHEERS EVERYONE
– Lino “AmadeuS” R. –
1- Jerome Mazza – Outlaw Son
2- Nitrate – Real World
3- Universe Infinity – Rock is Alive
4- Mass – When 2 Worlds Collide
5- Heartwind – Higher and Higher
6- Hank Erix – Nothing But Trouble
7- White Widdow – Victory
8- Bonfire – Temple of Lies
9- Creye – ST
10- King Company – Queen of Hearts
11- Kissin’ Dynamite – Ecstasy
12- Maverick – Cold star dancer
13- Sapphire Eyes – Breath of Ages
14- Tony Mitchell – Beggars Gold
15- Michael Schinkel’s Eternal Flame – Smoke on the mountain
16- TEN – Illuminati
17- Signal Red – Under the Radar
18- Midnite City – There goes the Neighbourhood
19- Johan Kihlberg’s Impera – Age of Discovery
20- Firmo – Rehab
As the year is almost over, 1851 readers of this site VOTED from December 2nd
until today their BEST CHOICES from the RELEASES of the year.
Many thanks to everyone who took sometime to vote, to all the artists, the bands and all the promoters for the great music they’ve offered this year!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
AMRShow – 2019 Melodic Rock (and not only) MOST VOTED RELEASES
| 1 | Free From Sin – II | 16.3% / 302 |
| 2 | Perfect Plan – All Rise | 8.6% / 160 |
| 3 | Crosson – Invincible | 6.5% / 121 |
| 4 | Universe Infinity – Rock Is Alive | 5.9% / 110 |
| 5 | Nitrate – Real World | 3.7% / 69 |
| 6 | Praying Mantis – Gravity | 3.6% / 66 |
| 7 | Daniel Trigger – Right Turn | 3.0% / 55 |
| 8 | Grand Design – Viva La Paradise | 2.3% / 43 |
| 9 | DC4 – Atomic Highway | 2.1% / 39 |
| 10 | Creye – Creye | 1.8% / 33 |
| 11 | W.E.T. – Earthrage | 1.6% / 30 |
| 12 | FM – Atomic Generation | 1.6% / 29 |
| 13 | Buckets Rebel Heart – 20 Good Summers | 1.5% / 28 |
| 14 | Vega – Only Human | 1.5% / 27 |
| 15 | Steve Perry – Traces | 1.4% / 25 |
| 16 | The Night Flight Orchestra – Sometimes the World Ain’t Enough | 1.3% / 24 |
| 17 | Groundbreaker – Groundbreaker | 1.2% / 22 |
| 18 | Treat – Tunguska | 1.1% / 21 |
| 19 | Ammunition – Ammunition | 1.0% / 19 |
| 20 | Nordic Union – Second Coming | 1.0% / 19 |
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| Care Of Night – Love Equals War | 1.0% / 18 | |
| Firmo – Rehab | 1.0% / 18 | |
| Bonfire – Temple Of Lies | 0.9% / 17 | |
| Midnite City – There Goes The Neighbourhood | 0.9% / 17 | |
| Maverick – Cold Star Dancer | 0.9% / 17 | |
| Gioeli Castronovo – Set The World On Fire | 0.9% / 16 | |
| DeVicious – Never Say Never | 0.8% / 15 | |
| Devil’s Hand – ST | 0.8% / 15 | |
| Guardians Of Time – Tearing Up The World | 0.8% / 15 | |
| White Widdow – Victory | 0.8% / 15 | |
| Dan Reed Network – Origins | 0.8% / 14 | |
| Ten – Illuminati | 0.8% / 14 | |
| Other | 0.8% / 14 | |
| Osukaru – House Of Mirrors | 0.7% / 13 | |
| Kissin’ Dynamite – Ecstasy | 0.7% / 13 | |
| Stryper – God Damn Evil | 0.7% / 13 | |
| Dion Bayman – Better Days | 0.6% / 12 | |
| Atlas – In Pursuit Of Memory | 0.6% / 11 | |
| Hardcore Superstar – You Can’t Kill My Rock ‘N Roll | 0.6% / 11 | |
| Station – More Than The Moon | 0.6% / 11 | |
| Sunstorm – The Road to Hell | 0.6% / 11 | |
| Hearts On Fire – Call Of Destiny | 0.5% / 10 | |
| Palace – Binary Music | 0.5% / 10 | |
| Shiraz Lane – Carnival Days | 0.5% / 10 | |
| Cats In Space – Cats Alive! (Live) | 0.5% / 10 | |
| Dynazty – Firesign | 0.5% / 10 | |
| Hank Erix – Nothing But Trouble | 0.5% / 10 | |
| Axel Rudi Pell – Knights Call | 0.5% / 9 | |
| Issa – Run With The Pack | 0.5% / 9 | |
| Bonfire – Legends | 0.5% / 9 | |
| Marco Mendoza – Viva La Rock | 0.5% / 9 | |
| Odyssey Desperado – Don’t Miss The Sunset | 0.4% / 8 | |
| Sapphire Eyes – Breath of Ages | 0.4% / 8 | |
| Swedish Funk Connection – 1987 | 0.4% / 8 | |
| State of Salazar – Superhero | 0.4% / 7 | |
| Tony Mitchell – Beggars Gold | 0.4% / 7 | |
| Heartwind – Higher And Higher | 0.3% / 6 | |
| Animal Drive – Bite! | 0.3% / 6 | |
| Lipz – Scaryman | 0.3% / 6 | |
| Magic Dance – New Eyes | 0.3% / 6 | |
| MASS – When 2 World Collide | 0.3% / 6 | |
| Saffire – Where The Monsters Dwell | 0.3% / 6 | |
| Space Elevator – II | 0.3% / 6 | |
| Taste – Moral decay | 0.3% / 6 | |
| The Radio Sun – Beautiful Strange | 0.3% / 6 | |
| Johnny Gioeli – One Voice | 0.3% / 5 | |
| 3.2 – The Rules Have Changed | 0.3% / 5 | |
| Black Majesty – Children Of The Abyss | 0.3% / 5 | |
| Guild of Ages – Rise | 0.3% / 5 | |
| Johan Kihlberg’s Impera – Age Of Discovery | 0.3% / 5 | |
| Mad Max – 35 | 0.3% / 5 | |
| No Hot Ashes – No Hot Ashes | 0.3% / 5 | |
| Nozomu Wakai’s Destinia – Metal Souls | 0.3% / 5 | |
| Robby Valentine – The Alliance | 0.3% / 5 | |
| Little Caesar – Eight | 0.2% / 4 | |
| Black Tiger – ST | 0.2% / 4 | |
| Dale Sanders – Handle with care | 0.2% / 4 | |
| Michael Kratz – Live Your Life | 0.2% / 4 | |
| Perfect View – Timeless | 0.2% / 4 | |
| Reach – The Great Divine | 0.2% / 4 | |
| Ted Poley – Modern Art | 0.2% / 4 | |
| Jerome Mazza – Outlaw Son | 0.2% / 3 | |
| Random Eyes – Grieve No More | 0.2% / 3 | |
| SteelCity – Fortress | 0.2% / 3 | |
| Heaven’s Trail – Lethal Mind | 0.2% / 3 | |
| King Company – Queen Of Hearts | 0.2% / 3 | |
| Lioncage – Turn Back Time | 0.2% / 3 | |
| Signal Red – Under the Radar | 0.2% / 3 | |
| Xtasy – Second Chance | 0.2% / 3 | |
| Madison – Best In Show | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Michael Schinkel’s Eternal Flame – Smoke On The Mountain | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Accacia Avenue – Worlds Apart | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Eldritch – Cracksleep | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Hartmann – Hands of the wheel | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Jari Tiura – King Of Lions | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Jim Shepard – Jaded | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Lords of Black – Icons of the New Days | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Sainted Sinners – Back With A Vengeance | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Stray Bullets – Shut Up | 0.1% / 2 | |
| The Sticky Fingers Ltd. – Point of View | 0.1% / 2 | |
| Kalidia – The Frozen Throne | 0.1% / 1 | |
| Dominoe – The Lost Radio Show | 0.1% / 1 | |
| Felskinn – Mind Over Matter | 0.0% / 0 | |
| Maxxwell – Metalized | 0.0% / 0 | |
| Millennial Reign – The Great Divide | 0.0% / 0 | |
| Total votes:1,851 |
The new album from Gathering Of Kings called “First Mission” is set for release in late January 2019!
The Album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Thomas Plec Johansson at The Panic Room in Skövde, Sweden.
All songs written by hugely talented Victor Olsson except “The Runaway”, which was written by Maurice Gibb & Robin Gibb from Bee Gees. The song is a cover of Carolas hit single from 1986. So that’s our tribute to the best swedish female singer of all time!
The amazing cover artwork was created by the German artist Markus Vesper Art.
An official video for the upcoming fourth single “Love Will Stay Alive” is available
More details and pre-order info coming soon, stay tuned!
The album is featuring the following artists:
*Rick Altzi – Vocals (Masterplan, Herman Frank, At Vance)
*Björn Strid – Vocals (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra)
*Apollo Papathanasio Official – Vocals (Spiritual Beggars, Firewind)
*Tobias Jansson – Vocals (Saffire)
*Jens Westin – Vocals & Guitar (Corroded)
*Alexander Frisborg – Vocals (Helldog)
*Victor Olsson – Guitar & Keyboards (Saffire)
*Stefan Helleblad – Guitar (Within Temptation, Jono)
*Martin Sweet – Guitar (Crashdiet, Sister)
*Erik Martensson – Guitar (Eclipse, W.E.T, Nordic Union, Ammunition)
*Nalle Påhlsson – Bass (Therion, Treat)
*Richard Larsson – Keyboards (The Night Flight Orchestra)
*Chris Laney – Keyboards (Pretty Maids)
*Erik Wiss – Keyboards (Cap Outrun)
*Jonas Källsbäck – Drums (The Night Flight Orchestra, Mean Streak)
*Efraim Larsson – Drums (Streamline, Diamond Dawn)
*Robban Bäck – Drums (Mustasch, Eclipse, Sabaton, W.E.T)
*Henrik Sethsson – Backing Vocals (Casanovas)
“First Mission” track listing:
01. The Gathering
02. Forever And A Day
03. Love Will Stay Alive
04. Endless Paradise
05. Saviour
06. Passing Rain
07. Out Of My Life
08. Lonely Road
09. Angels
10. Long Way From Home
11. The Runaway (Carola cover)
12. Battle Cry (Bonus Track)
Swedish heavy metal band LION’S SHARE is making its first five albums available on streaming services and digital service providers today, November 14.
The albums “Lion’s Share” (1995), “Two” (1997), “Fall From Grace” (1999),“Entrance” (2001) and “Emotional Coma” (2007) have all been remastered by Mike Lind (www.noterious.eu), giving them a new life. These new releases join LION’S SHARE‘s catalog titles already online — “Dark Hours” (2009) and “EP”(2018). The cover artwork has been touched up, and in most cases completely redone by Carl-André Beckston (www.noterious.eu).
The LION’S SHARE catalog features appearances by current and former members of Megadeth, KISS, King Diamond, HammerFall, Symphony X, Yngwie Malmsteen, Candlemass etc.
Mixers include top engineers such as Jens Bogren (Arch Enemy, Opeth, Symphony X, Amon Amarth), Niklas Flyckt (one-time Grammy award winner and four-time nominee) and Ronny Lahti (Roxette, Europe, Glenn Hughes).
To get a feel for future live set-lists, the band encourages fans to make their own “Best of LION’S SHARE” Spotify playlists, and tag/name them We Are: Lion’s Share.
Follow LION’S SHARE on:
http://www.lionsshare.org
https://lionsshare.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yIytMmJ2tx30YdMAMkDSo
http://www.facebook.com/lionsshareband
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The British Melodic Hard Rock band TEN unveiled the new music video from their brand new (14th) studio album entitled “Illuminati”, which was released on the 9th of November, 2018 via Frontiers Records.
Hot on the heels of last year’s “Gothica”, UK hard rock stalwarts TEN/Gary Hughes are returning with a new album, “Illuminati”! The album promises to be one of the hallmarks of their 22+ years career, where fans will easily spot all the trademark textures and flavours they have come to expect from TEN, with a consistent and solid spark of creativity throughout. “Illuminati” continues to build upon the rich legacy that the great British rockers have established in their 20+ year career.
“Illuminatii” was produced by Gary Hughes and mixed and mastered by Dennis Ward. TEN’s longstanding professional association with Dennis has been ongoing since he mixed their 2011 album, “Stormwarning” and has always guaranteed albums with stunning sound and production.
Order here: http://radi.al/TenIlluminate
Song Samples: https://www.tenofficial.com/illuminati
Tracklisting:
1. Be As You Are Forever
2. Shield Wall
3. The Esoteric Ocean
4. Jericho
5. Rosetta Stone
6. Illuminati
7. Heaven And The Holier-Than-Thou
8. Exile
9. Mephistopheles
10. Of Battles Lost And Won
Produced by: Gary Hughes
Line-Up:
Gary Hughes (Vocals)
Dann Rosingana (Lead Guitars)
Steve Grocott (Lead Guitars)
John Halliwell (Rhythm Guitars)
Darrel Treece-Birch (Keyboards)
Steve McKenna (Bass)
Max Yates (Drums)
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Swedish Melodic Rockers VIOLET JANINE released their new single called “Queen of Rock” which is available on Spotify and You Tube. Meanwhile the band signed a new deal with BMP Records Sweden for their forthcoming record.
Hot on the heels of last year’s “Gothica”, UK hard rock stalwarts TEN/Gary Hughes are returning with a new album, “Illuminati”! The album promises to be one of the hallmarks of their 22+ years career, where fans will easily spot all the trademark textures and flavours they have come to expect from TEN, with a consistent and solid spark of creativity throughout. “Illuminati” continues to build upon the rich legacy that the great British rockers have established in their 20+ year career.
“Illuminati” is said to be an elite, secret organization of world leaders, business authorities, innovators, artists, and other influential members of the global society. A coalition that unites influencers of all political, religious, and geographical backgrounds to further the prosperity of the human species as a whole. The album “Illuminati” brings the band’s atmospheres and sounds and weaves them into a reel of mysteries, esoteric tales, and elaborate spells, evoking embers that spark the imagination courtesy of the classic songwriting of vocalist Gary Hughes.
Following the success of the recent string of albums, from “Albion” to “Gothica”, Hughes is joined once again by guitarists Dann Rosingana, Steve Grocott and John Halliwell along with bass player Steve McKenna, keyboard maestro Darrel Treece-Birch, and drummer Max Yates. On their fourth outing as a collective unit, the musicians in TEN have raised the bar even higher than they had previously. The album is full of stunning guitar work over a rich keyboard, bass, and drum tapestry with Hughes’ rich vocals once again bringing the nuances of the intricate lyrics to life.
“Illuminatii” was produced by Gary Hughes and mixed and mastered by Dennis Ward. TEN’s longstanding professional association with Dennis has been ongoing since he mixed their 2011 album, “Stormwarning” and has always guaranteed albums with stunning sound and production.
Order here: http://radi.al/TenIlluminate
Song Samples: https://www.tenofficial.com/illuminati
Tracklisting:
1. Be As You Are Forever
2. Shield Wall
3. The Esoteric Ocean
4. Jericho
5. Rosetta Stone
6. Illuminati
7. Heaven And The Holier-Than-Thou
8. Exile
9. Mephistopheles
10. Of Battles Lost And Won
Produced by: Gary Hughes
Line-Up:
Gary Hughes (Vocals)
Dann Rosingana (Lead Guitars)
Steve Grocott (Lead Guitars)
John Halliwell (Rhythm Guitars)
Darrel Treece-Birch (Keyboards)
Steve McKenna (Bass)
Max Yates (Drums)
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TRACKLIST:
01 HANDLE WITH CARE
02 EVERY MAN I USED TO BE
03 TAKE ME AWAY
04 ROAD WE TRAVEL ON
05 LOSING GROUND
06 THE BEST IS 4 FREE
07 DARK IN MY EYES
08 WE CAN STAY (FOR TONITE)
09 SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES
10 ALL THE THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW
LINE UP:
DALE SANDERS : lead & backing vocals, acoustic &
electric guitars
PAOLO BOTTESCHI: drums
EDOARDO GIOVANELLI: bass
MARIO PERCUDANI: backing vocals, programming,
acoustic guitar on #1, guitar solos trade off on #2
DARIO FOSCHETTI: drums on #3/#4/#6
STEFANO SCOLA: bass on #3/#4/#6
JOSH ZIGHETTI: backing vocals on #1/#9, co-lead vocals
on #9
PAOLO APOLLO NEGRI: Hammond, piano, Wurlitzer,
synthesizers on #3/#4/#5/#7/#8
GIULIO GARGHENTINI: backing vocals on #4
NICOLE FODRITTO: backing and co-lead vocals on
#3/#5, backing vocals on #10
ALESSANDRO MORO: sax on #8
Produced by Mario Percudani, executive producers:
Dale Sanders and Tanzan Music. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Tanzan Music Studio by Mario Percudani and Daniele Mandelli.
Publishing: Tanzan Music Ed. Musicali s.r.l. (SUISA – Switzerland) Copyright ©2018 Tanzan Music
DESCRIPTION:
“Handle With Care” is a nice mix of FM driving rock, americana, blues and new country
music blended together with great personal touch and delivering a good bunch of guitar
driven tunes and heart-melting ballads all dressed up with those classic powerful tube
tones, groove, very personal lyrics and great melodies!
BIOGRAPHY:
Dale is a dreamy small city boy, born in Italy, class of 1981. His deep love affair with rock
music started when he was only 9. Spending his teens as an avid rock albums eater, at 17
he decided it was about time to have an actual role in the music scene so he picked up his first guitar and learned how to rock it playing along to his favorite records. The first bands then arrived bringing the chance to start writing original songs, developing his songwriter skills, love for deep lyrical content and building a huge live stage attitude. 18 years have then passed by playing in several bands, writing countless songs, gigging around Europe and growing either as a guitar player, a singer and songwriter. Now in 2018, with the precious help of producer extraordinaire Mario Percudani, he has the chance to fulfill his longtime dream and finally become a solo artist, presenting to the world his debut album “Handle With Care”, a romantic and sincere rock retrospective over what happened in his not-so-quite life during the last years plus his shared vision on today’s world. The first step of many to come!
Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce the signing of Italian melodic hard-rockers, Wheels Of Fire, for the release of their brand new album, “Begin Again“. After two successful releases, that received great feedback from fans and critics all around the world (the debut album “Hollywood Rocks” reached #42 on the charts of Burrn! magazine), Wheels Of Fire are now back on the scene with what is going to be their strongest release so far, showcasing the noteworthy skills of a band at the top of its form.
“Begin Again” also introduces new keyboard player, Federico De Biase, into the band, and represents a big step forward in the quality of the songwriting provided by the original combo, Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri (Vocals) and Stefano Zeni (Guitar). The new album also includes experienced contributors, Pierpaolo “Zorro” Monti (Raintimes, Shining Line, Charming Grace) and Gianluca Firmo (Room Experience, Firmo). The album offers an excellent mix of perfectly-balanced elements between the arena melodies unleashed in “Hollywood Rocks“, and the prominent guitar work of “Up For Anything“, featuring a bombastic and up-to-date sound thanks to the great mix and mastering work by Roberto Priori (Danger Zone, Raintimes, I.F.O.R.). The CD booklet features introductive liner notes written by seasoned Italian music writer Marco Aimasso (from Metal.it), while CD graphics have been marvelously designed once again by Aeglos Art (Airbound, Raintimes, Michael Kratz, Firmo). More info about the tracklist, release date, and special guests appearances will follow in the forthcoming weeks.
Line-up:
Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri: Vocals
Stefano Zeni: Guitars
Federico De Biase: Keyboards
Marcello Suzzani: Bass
Fabrizio Uccellini: Drums & Percussion
Web/Social links:
https://www.facebook.com/wheelsoffireband
Gianluca Firmo (FIRMO /Room Experience) made his first apparence worldwide as the mastermind of Room Experience’s back in 2015.
2018 is the year of Gianluca Firmo’s start to a new solo journey under the name FIRMO. The album is called “Rehab” and set for release in October 19th via Street Symphonies Records.
His solo work offers fresh melodies and wellcrafted lyrics which will stick in your mind and make you sing along once you’ve heard it.
A no fillers record goes from the uptempos and full of energy such “A place for judgement day” / “Heart of Stone” / “No prisoniers” / “Rehab” / to a soft alternative “Unbreakable” and finally to midtempo/slow tracks “Cowboys once, Cowboys forever” / “Until forever comes” / “Everything” / “Didn’t wanna care” keeping the listener sticked to every note and every word coming out of the player.
I could write much more about this album, but you better discover yourself the rest.
One thing is sure, Gianluca FIRMO deliver a modern melodic rock record which will be on the players for a longtime in the years to come.
AMRS APPROVED : 9.25 / 10
TRACKLIST
01. A Place For Judgement Day
02. Heart Of Stone
03. Shadows And Lights
04. Maybe Forever
05. No Prisoners
06. Didn’t Wanna Care
07. Unbreakable
08. Don’t Dare To Call It Love
09. Cowboys Once, Cowboys Forever
10. Rehab
11. Until Forever Comes
12. Everything
FIRMO IS:
Gianluca Firmo: Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri (Raintimes, Room Experience, Wheels Of Fire, Charming Grace): Backing Vocals
Mattia “Noise Maker” Tedesco (Vasco Rossi, Gianluca Grignani, Candies For Breakfast): Guitars
Nicola Iazzi (Hardline, Candies For Breakfast): Bass
Daniele Valseriati (Tragodia): Drums & Percussion
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Paul Laine (The Defiants, Danger Danger): Backing Vocals
Mario Percudani (Hungryehart, Hardline): Guitars
Stefano Zeni (Wheels Of Fire, Room Experience): Guitars
Carlo Poddighe: Guitars
Pier Mazzini (Danger Zone): Keyboards
Andrea Cinelli: Piano
Alessandro Moro: Sax
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