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HEAVEN’s TRAIL – Debut album in October….

Posted by AmadeuS on September 9, 2018
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German metallers HEAVEN’s TRAIL will release their debut album called “Lethal Mind” via Escape Music on October 26th.

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Track List:
1 Lethal Mind (4.39)
2 Too Late (4.37)
3 Changes (5.03)
4 Carousel (4.35)
5 Feed my Soul (4.51)
6 On The Rise (4.28)
7 The Flame (4.59)
8 Walking in the shadows (5.28)
9 Voodoo (4.14)
10 King of Pain (3.44)
11 Simplified (4.25)

Heaven’s Trail is a brand new German Metal / Rock band formed by ex-Jaded Heart member Barish Kepic. Also in the line-up is another Jaded Heart member Michael Muller. These two respected musicians are joined by Masterplan members Kevin Kott on Drums and Vocalist Rick Altzi. So here we have an exciting new band that are made up of two of Germany’s finest Metal / Rock Bands. Barish Kepic is the principal songwriter and has arranged and produced all the songs on this exciting new album. With Brian Anthony twiddling the knobs then we are in for a real treat.

Their music is very powerful and hits home with great melodies and fantastic musicianship. Why not check out the video of “On the Rise” on you tube and get a taste of what these guys are all about. Make a date in your diary for October when this exciting album will be released, you won’t be disappointed.

Heaven’s Trail is:
Rick Altzi – Vocals (Masterplan, ex At Vance)
Barish Kepic – Guitars and Keyboards (ex-Jaded Heart, Powerworld, and Evidence One)
Michael Muller – Bass (Jaded Heart, ex-Mad Max)
Kevin Kott – Drums (Masterplan, ex At Vance)

Produced by Barish Kepic
Mixed and Mastered by Brian Anthony
Executive Producer Khalil Turk for Escape Music Ltd.

 

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HANK ERIX – “Nothing but Trouble” out in October ….

Posted by AmadeuS on August 21, 2018
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Hank Erix is the frontman of the Swedish AOR band HOUSTON. A band that have been a bright star in the AOR / Melodic rock sky over their last five releases. The band received the best AOR album 2010 accolade in Classic Rock Magazine and have appeared on several impressive festivals throughout Europe such as Sweden Rock and Download festival. Over almost a decade with HOUSTON, Hank Erix has made quite a name for himself in the melodic rock world and it’s finally time for the release of his solo debut ‘Nothing but Trouble’.
The album features songs that has been marinating for years and sees the band leader of HOUSTON taking a bold step forward from the expected Houston sound and sees Hank flexing his more hard rocking muscles. Tagging along with Hank Erix on this 1700cc motorcycle ride of an album are members of Therion, Degreed, Art Nation, Wildness, Kryptonite , Palace, Gutterdämerung & Adrenaline Rush.
From the opening hook-filled but hard-hitting riffola of opener ‘Turn To Darkness’ through to the brooding and Dokken-esque first single ‘Fortune Hunter’ and the final salvo of ‘For The Restless and Young’, Hank shows a darker and heavier edge while the trademark melody always remains.
As Hank reveals “they say that life is not about being who you are; it’s about becoming who you want to be. After almost a decade with Houston I’ve learned a lot about myself and the music that I love. These songs are me, all me, singing my heart out for the world to hear and this album has been a dream of mine, something to cross off the bucket list if you will”

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Track listing:

1. Turn To Darkness
2. Last Chance To Love
3. Fortune Hunter
4. Way To Go
5. Shadowdance
6. Affair Of The Heart
7. Electricity
8. Freak
9. Giving Up On Love
10. For The Restless & The Young

Line-up:

Hank Erix – Lead & Backing vocals
Michael Palace – Lead Guitars & Backing vocals
Soufian Ma’Aoui – Bass
Daniel Johansson – Rhythm Guitars
Mats Ericsson – Drums
Micke Jansson – Keyboard / Synth

Additional guests:

Linnea Vikström – Lead vocals & Backing vocals on ‘Affair Of The Heart’
Alexander Hagman – Lead guitar on ‘Affair Of The Heart’
Sam Söderlind – Guitar solo on ‘Last Chance To Love’
Michael Palace – Additional guitars on ‘Last Chance To Love’
Victor Lundberg – Backing vocals on ‘Shadowdance’

 

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RYAN ROXIE (Alice Cooper) – Release New Solo Album ‘Image Your Reality’ In May, ‘Over And Done’ Lyric Video available…

Posted by AmadeuS on March 29, 2018
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RYAN ROXIE (Alice Cooper guitarist) has announced the release of his new solo album ‘Image Your Reality‘ on May 25th, 2018 via Cargo Records UK. Vocalist/guitarist & songwriter, RYAN ROXIE, is best known as ALICE COOPER’S long-time lead guitarist and collaborator. He has also worked with Slash & Gilby Clarke and been a member of Classic Rock Award nominated band, Casablanca. Roxie has had an impressive ride so far!

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His forthcoming album, ‘Imagine Your Reality’ is his first official ‘solo‘ release and sees him joined by other noteworthy musicians, including a collaboration with Cheap Trick’s   Robin Zander on the track California Man.

Says Roxie, “Cheap Trick were a major influence in my musical upbringing. Both Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen have joined us onstage at Alice Cooper shows in the past and have always been the most quintessential rock stars. In my opinion Robin Zander’s voice IS the definition of Rock ‘n’ Roll, so having him guest vocal on California Man definitely ticks a box off my ‘greatest moments in rock ‘n roll’ list.”

‘Imagine Your Reality’ continues Roxie’s legacy of creating infectiously melodic songs and straight ahead no nonsense rock riffs, and this time with more guitar than ever before! Ten tracks, all underlined by ten gleaming guitar solos. From the punk rock undertones of ‘Never Mind Me’ to the un-sugarcoated tale of life in La La Land (To Live and Die in LA) to the superb Beatle-y/Oasis nod, ‘Look Me In The Eye’ – it’s a uplifting big rock sound. Robin Zander transforms ‘California Man’ into the ultimate vintage-vibed, top down, drive in the sunshine, rock n’ roll anthem.

The new lyric video for ‘Over And Done‘ can be viewed here:

Tracklist:

1. Big Rock Show
2. Over And Done
3. California Man
4. To Live And Die In LA
5. Uh Oh Song
6. Me Generation
7. Look Me In The Eye
8. Hearts In Trouble
9. Nevermind Me
10. God Put A Smile Upon Your Face

The album was produced by Kristoffer ‘Folle’ Folin, Tommy Henriksen and Jon Bordon. Recorded & Mixed at Purple Skull Studios, Stockholm Sweden.

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Line-up:

Ryan Roxie – Guitars, Vocals
Tommy Henriksen Bass on tracks 1, 6, 9
Kristoffer ‘Folle’ Folin – Bass on tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Jon Bordon – Badd on track 8
Kristoffer ‘Folle’ Folin – Drums on tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Glen Sobel – Drums on tracks 1, 6, 9
Anton Korberg – Drums on track 8
Seven Anapolis – Drums on track 3
Teddy ‘Zig-Zag’ Andriatis – Keyboards/Piano on track 3
John Bordon – Keyboards/Piano on track 8

Backing Vocals – Johan Becker, Kristoffer ‘Folle’ Folin, Tommy Henriksen
Special guest Vocals on track 3 – Robin Zander

Ryan says, “With this album I think we kept the spirit and power of the 3.5 minute rock song intact as well as keeping the dream of guitar-driven music alive and well. I can’t wait for people to experience my reality.”

“Roxie is a consummate song writer, upbeat riffs, solid-gold choruses and killer, heavy pop-rock sensibilities” – Classic Rock

“One of the finest power pop rockers around” – Fireworks

“Tunes positively oozing out of every pore” – Überröck

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TREMONTI – New album announced….

Posted by AmadeuS on March 29, 2018
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TREMONTI – TO RELEASE A DYING MACHINE WORLDWIDE VIA NAPALM RECORDS ON JUNE 8th

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Tremonti, the band comprised of Mark Tremonti on vocals/guitars, Eric Friedman on guitars, and Garrett Whitlock on drums, will be releasing their fourth full-length album, A Dying Machine, worldwide via Napalm Records on June 8th. Longtime producer, Michael “Elvis” Baskette, produced the album. The album is currently available for pre-order at: http://smarturl.it/ADyingMachine-NPR
From the militant drum assault of the album opener “Bringer Of War” to the instrumental closer “Found,” A Dying Machine is Tremonti’s most-diverse musical offering to date. Songs like “From The Sky,” “Throw Them To The Lions” and “A Lot Like Sin” are signature Tremonti that fans have come to love from the trio. Songs like “Trust,” “The First The Last” and “Desolation” take the listener to new places sonically, all backed by Tremonti’s signature vocal style. A teaser video with music from the album can be seen at: https://youtu.be/LbJNULY8R0w
A Dying Machine is the first concept album of Tremonti’s career and the music is inspired by a story that came to Mark while on the last Alter Bridge tour. During that time, the epic title track “A Dying Machine” was born. The story, which is being turned into a full-length work of fiction authored by Mark Tremonti and John Shirley, takes place at the turn of the next century where humans and fabricated beings called “vessels” are trying to co-exist. Tremonti and Shirley are working on finishing the novel to release alongside the record.

The track listing for A Dying Machine is:

1) Bringer Of War
2) From The Sky
3) A Dying Machine
4) Trust
5) Throw Them To The Lions
6) Make It Hurt
7) Traipse
8) The First The Last
9) A Lot Like Sin
10) The Day When Legions Burned
11) As The Silence Becomes Me
12) Take You With Me
13) Desolation
14) Found
Tremonti will be hitting the road in support of A Dying Machine. The band will be playing a record release show in Orlando on May 12th at the Social. They are also confirmed for Carolina Rebellion on May 4th, the Lunatic Luau on May 5th and will be playing a headline shows in Savannah on May 2nd and Atlanta on May 7th. The band heads over to Europe in mid-June for seven weeks of touring that includes dates as direct support for Iron Maiden alongside headline shows and European festival appearances. Full tour information and ticket purchase links can be found at http://www.marktremonti.com.
After two decades at the forefront of all things guitar, a GRAMMY® Award win, 40 million-plus units sold between Alter Bridge, Creed, and his eponymous Tremonti, and countless other accolades, Mark Tremonti once again summited an uncharted creative peak in 2018. For the very first time, the guitarist and singer crafted an immersive concept and accompanying novel for Tremonti’s fourth full-length album and first for Napalm Records, A Dying Machine. Since emerging in 2012, he and his bandmates—Eric Friedman [guitar, bass] and Garrett Whitlock [drums]—have built the foundation for such an ambitious statement. Their full-length debut All I Was bowed in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and Top 30 of the Top 200. The 2015 follow-up Cauterize hit the #1 spot on the Top Rock Albums chart on iTunes when it was released. 2015 saw the frontman take home “Best Guitarist” at the Loudwire Music Awards just a year removed from his 2014 “Riff Lord” win at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods. In between sold out headline gigs and festival appearances everywhere from Rock on the Range to Shiprocked!, 2016’s Dust maintained that momentum. With A Dying Machine, Tremonti reaches new heights like never before.

Website: http://www.marktremonti.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkTremonti/
Twitter: @MarkTremonti
Instagram: @markttremonti
Tour Dates:

02.05.18 US – Savannah, GA / The Stage On Bay
04.05.18 US – Concord, NC / Carolina Rebellion
05.05.18 US – Virginia Beach, VA / Lunatic Luau
07.05.18 US – Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade
12.05.18 US – Orlando, FL / The Social

*w/ Iron Maiden
17.06.18 IT – Florence / Firenze Rocks
18.06.18 DE – Munich / Strom
19.06.18 DE – Leipzig /Täubchental
21.06.18 DK – Copenhagen / Copenhell
22.06.18 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
23.06.18 FR – Clisson / Hellfest
26.06.18 NL – Zwolle / Hedon
28.06.18 UK – Glasgow / 02 ABC
29.06.18 UK – London / 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
30.06.18 UK – Birmingham / 02 Institute
02.07.18 UK – Belfast / Limelight
03.07.18 UK – Dublin / Academy
05.07.18 UK – Portsmouth / Pyramids Centre
09.07.18 IT – Milan / San Siro Ippodromo*
10.07.18 CH – Zurich / Hallenstadion*
13.07.18 PO – Lisbon / Altice Arena*
14.07.18 ES – Viveiro / Viveiro Ressurrection Fest
17.07.18 IT – Muggia / Piazza Unita d’Italia*
24.07.18 CR – Zagreb / Zagreb Arena*
27.07.18 PL – Krakow / Tauron Arena*
28.07.18 PL – Krakow / Tauron Arena*
29.07.18 PL – Warsaw / Klub Hybrydy
31.07.18 DE – Berlin / Lido
01.08.18 DE – Cologne / Luxor
02.08.18 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air

DANIEL TRIGGER – NEW single out….

Posted by AmadeuS on March 17, 2018
Posted in: AmadeuS Melodic Rock Shows, Music, New Releases, Newsfeed. Tagged: , , , , .

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“Penitence” is the New single from UK Midlands-based singer/songwriter Daniel Trigger. Download this track from http://www.danieltrigger.bandcamp.com, where all proceeds are being donated to ‘Mind’ UK mental health charity (www.mind.org.uk). Also available through iTunes, Amazon and all major on-line music stores. Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Right Turn’, due for release 26th May 2018.
For news and more music from Daniel Trigger, also visit http://www.reverbnation.com/danieltrigger, or email danieltriggersongs@gmail.com. All proceeds from any downloads through http://www.danieltrigger.bandcamp.com are given to charity.

HEARTWIND – Debut album in April….

Posted by AmadeuS on March 10, 2018
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New melodic hard rock project called HEARTWIND is coming up with their debut album entitled “Higher and Higher” on April 27th which will be released from AOR HEAVEN.

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Track listing: 1. Higher and higher, 2. Cry out into space, 3. Ready for the moonlight, 4. One night away from you, 5. Surrounding me 6. Through the light, 7. Too late for roses 8. Creatures of the night, 9. Don’t be that girl, 10. Your eyes cannot lie, 11. Game of love

With members from bands like Constancia, The Poodles, Token, Narnia and Essence of Sorrow, and with guest stars Nina Söderquist (Bjorn Skifs/Badrock, Champions of Rock a.o.), Janne Stark (Grand Design, Mountain of Power a.o.), and Tåve Wanning (The Voice, Adrenaline Rush, Peaches), new melodic hard rockers Heartwind may come across as one of those one off band projects, but nothing could be more far from the truth. Heartwind is the story of two old friends, with a common love for classical melodic hard rock and AOR, that after fifteen years of friendship started to write the album they always had wanted to listen to themselves. Over a meal in downtown Stockholm, guitar player and songwriter Goran Engvall (former with Hitworks) and progressive/melodic keyboard player and fellow songwriter Mikael Rosengren (Constancia, Token, Scudiero), laid down the vision for what was yet to come. 15 original songs and 12 months later, Mikael started to pull some strings from his many fellow musicians in the Swedish hard rock scene since 20 years back. The two songwriters were amazed with the positive response they got on their first demos, from hard rock industry people & fans. It became evident that they were going to be able to attract some great talent to the album and the band. Believing in the importance of fellowship and a strong people fit when starting a band, Mikael and Göran started to dig in closest ground: Drummer Peter TrumPeter Svensson (Constancia, Faith) and singer Germán Pascual (Narnia, Dj Mendez, Essence of Sorrow), happily joined the band, and two key pieces of the puzzle came into place. With Peter and Germán onboard, the band knew they had both a powerful backbone and a phenomenal front man in place!
Germán invited his old friends, and former band mates, guitar virtuoso Martin Hall (Germán Pascual band) and bass wizard Germain Leth (The Poodles, Watchmen) to join the band and magic was about to happen. When also the very well respected Fredrik Folkare (Unleashed, Firespawn, Eclipse, Scudiero a.o.), accepted to team up to produce and mix, the band knew they had something special going. Fredrik’s contribution also as a musician on the album (guitar & bass) cannot be underestimated.
With classical albums like Hysteria (Def Leppard), 1987 (Whitesnake) and Escape (Journey) serving as inspiration, the intention from the band has been to get every single track to stand on its own two feet! Timeless melodic hard rock with a modern but still genuine sound!

Heartwind are:

Germán Pascual – Lead vocals
Mikael Rosengren – Keyboards
Martin Hall – Lead guitars
Göran Engvall – Lead guitars & backing vocals
Peter TrumPeter Svensson – Drums
Germain Leth – Bass772232

 

 

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LION’S SHARE and ASTRAL DOORS singer NILS PATRIK JOHANSSON – releases solo album…..

Posted by AmadeuS on February 24, 2018
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Nils Patrik Johansson (LION’S SHARE, ASTRAL DOORS, ex-CIVIL WAR), will release his first solo album “Evil Deluxe”, this spring on German label Metalville.

“I have thought about a solo album for ten years, but then CIVIL WAR came into the picture and I used all my ideas for the three albums that we did” Nils Patrik reveals.

“After my departure from them, I felt that I wanted to focus 100% on ASTRAL DOORS and LION’S SHARE. But all of a sudden inspiration came back – and from out of nowhere I had 10 new killer songs. It felt natural to hire my LION’S SHARE band mate, Lars Chriss as producer and guitar player. My son Fredrik Johansson play drums on the record, so finally father and son Johansson will appear on the same album.” Nils Patrik adds.

Other musicians on the album:
Andy Loos (LION’S SHARE, GLORY) – Bass
Fredrik Bergh (BLOODBOUND) – Keyboard
Kay Backlund (LION’S SHARE) – Keyboard
Anuviel (SAECRED SPIRIT) – Keyboard
Marcus Bengts – Bass
A couple of special guests are to be revealed later on as well.

An official teaser video can be seen below:

https://youtu.be/5hfE5CbrrEw
Web:
www.metalville.de

PHIL LANZON – NEW SOLO ALBUM….

Posted by AmadeuS on February 10, 2018
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URIAH HEEP keyboard man PHIL LANZON (GRAND PRIX, JOHN LAWTON, SWEET) announced the release of his brand new solo album ‘If You Think I’m Crazy‘, on February 23, 2018 via Phil Lanzon Ditties/Cargo Records UK.

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The album was produced and mixed by Simon Hanhart (ASIA, 21 GUNS, MARILLION, KILLER DWARFS, WAYSTED). Co-production by Richard Cottle (Charlie, Keats, Alan Parsons Project, John Parr, etc.). Recorded at Masterchord at Woodside Park, Kore Studio in Acton, The Bunker, The Denham Garage in Lower Denham and Outhouse Studios in Reading. Cover painting and all artwork by Michael Cheval (www.chevalfineart.com)

Track listing:

1. Mind Over Matter
2. Kelly Gang
3. I Knew I Was Dreaming
4. I Saw Two Englands
5. Step Overture (instrumental)
6. Lover’s Highway
7. Donna & Joe
8. Carolin
9. The Bells
10. Forest

Musicians:

Phil Lanzon – Hammond B3, Piano, Rhodes, Wurly, Geoshred, Lead Vocals (Uriah Heep, Grand Prix, John Lawton, Sweet)
Richard Cottle – Arranger, Orchestrator, 2nd Keys (Charlie, Keats, Alan Parsons Project, John Parr)
Craig Blundell – Drums (Steven Wilson, Frost, Pendragon)
Laurence Cottle – Bass (Van Morrison, Alan Parsons Project, Black Sabbath)
John Mitchell – Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals (Arena, Frost, Kino, It Bites)
James Graydon – Acoustic Guitar (Frankie Miller)
Sarah Joy – Pedal Steel, Banjo
Joe Atkins – Piccolo Trumpet

Lead Vocals on I Knew I Was Dreaming and Mind Over Matter by John Mitchell
Lead Vocals on Lover’s Highway, Kelly Gang, Donna & Joe, The Bells by Andy Makin
Lead Vocals on I Saw Two Englands and Forest by Phil Lanzon
Lead Vocals on Carolin by Andy Caine

 

In December 1987 “LIVE IN MOSCOW” was recorded and released in 1988. For the first time with Heep Lanzon shows he’s an important songwriter (and singer) with his song MR. MAJESTIC. The 1989 release of RAGING SILENCE is the first Uriah Heep studio album for Lanzon. From this album “Bad bad man” is composed by Lanzon. In 1991 the heavily criticized DIFFERENT WORLD was released. In 1994 a techno/dance version of Gypsy goes around. On this maxi-CD four different versions of the song are recorded: ‘LUCKY HEATHER MIX’, DJ CLUB MIX’,’WEDGE MIX’, and RADIO MIX’. In 1995 the long awaited SEA OF LIGHT is released. At 8 of the 12 songs Lanzon did his job on the composition part. His own song ‘Mistress of all time‘ belongs to the strongest pieces of the album. The main opinion is this album is the best of Uriah Heep ever since the Byronline up. Lanzon succeeded in bringing back the roaring Hammond organ sound. September 1998 SONIC ORIGAMI, the latest album of Uriah Heep is released on the (UK) EAGLE RECORDS label. Lanzon is heavily involved in the composition work. Like on Sea of Light he worked a lot with Mick Box as a songwriter duo. His song writing potential is best shown in BETWEEN TWO WORLDS, he was also heavily involved in the arrangements, and in the epos “GOLDEN PALACE” a deep going bombast symphonic rock song. HEEP recorded the acclaimed ACCOUSTICALLY DRIVEN in 2001. LANZONscored the arrangements for the string quartet. This was followed by touring and festivals which included the release of various HEEP DVD’s. The long awaited release of WAKE THE SLEEPER, 2008, and consequently INTO THE WILD, 2011, saw LANZON‘S song writing establishing itself again. Some say that BETWEEN TWO WORLDS, GOLDEN PALACE and TRAIL OF DIAMONDS were heading more towards the ‘prog’ side of HEEP. LANZON thinks that the next album may enter those bright waters a little more deeply along with the straight ahead rock songs. Followed by ‘Outsider‘ in 2014, the greatest hits album ‘Totally Driven‘ in 2015 and the forthcoming album ‘Living The Dream‘, announced to be out in fall 2018,

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Alain Concepción & The Soul Men “Life Songs” New album & Crowdfunding…

Posted by AmadeuS on December 3, 2017
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Spanish melodic rock singer Alain Concepción presents his new project “Life Songs”, a live and living album, recorded in a single take with audience in a night at which 70s soul classics met the trio’s highly emotive compositions.
“Life Songs” is a unique experience which was also filmed for everyone’s enjoyment in a very special way. Therefore, the CD edition will include a DVD featuring part of that magic show.
All info about the crowdfounding camapign for the album http://vkm.is/alainandthesoulmen
Alain Concepción & The Soul Men – Life Songs
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https://www.facebook.com/acsoulmen/
http://alainconcepcion.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/alain-concepcion

BLOOD RED SAINTS – New album in January 2018…

Posted by AmadeuS on December 2, 2017
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Following on from their critically acclaimed 2015 independent debut album ‘Speedway’ Blood Red Saints make a welcome return with a brand new selection of top class hard rock. ‘Love Hate Conspiracies‘ sees the band make a progression into a more focused direction. Pete Godfrey (vocals) tells us more. “The Speedway album was a great debut for us no doubt about that but this new album is a massive step forward. We’ve really found our own sound and identity with this material, it feels a lot more cohesive and is without doubt, heavier in style. This feels like a real band all pulling together”
The new album also sees two new Saints baptised to join original members Pete Godfrey, Rob Naylor (bass) and Lee Revill (guitars). Neil Hibbs (formerly of Arkhams Razor, Shy) joins to add a harder edge with crunching guitars for a tougher approach for both live and studio work. Andy Chemney (drums) was an obvious choice having worked with Rob in their previous band ‘Angels Or Kings’. Rob takes up the story. “I’ve known Andy nearly all my life, he was the guy I wanted for our band and we are so pleased to have finally got our man”
So, what can we expect from ‘Love Hate Conspiracies?’ Lee Revill told us this “it’s musically in a heavier direction than Speedway. We still wanted big melodic choruses but we wanted to toughen them up a bit too. We’ve got such a strong set of songs here and we are all excited to finally let people hear them, on the album and also live, these songs are gonna kick ass”
The album features a writing and vocal contribution from Paul Laine (The Defiants)  on ‘Is it over’ and a track ‘Turn on the Night’, written by Steve Brown (Trixter, Def Leppard, Tokyo Motor Fist)
Mixing and production was handled by Simon Humphrey who has worked with some of the biggest acts in music over many years and his input was invaluable in producing this record.
Love Hate Conspiracies can be heard soon enough, with a release date for 26th January 2018 on the AOR heaven label.
Pete Godfrey leaves us on this note.
“We hope people will love this album as much as we do. A lot of hard work has gone into making it and we think it shows”
Catch BRS out and about throughout the year with HRH in North Wales in March and more shows to be announced soon. Check them out on Facebook too.

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Cats In Space – Live Album announced

Posted by AmadeuS on November 17, 2017
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British rockers Cats in Space will release their live album called “Cats Alive!” on February 23rd 2018!

Read the full statement on their official facebook page:
“We’ve made a live album!
Back in March we recorded our show at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena when we went on tour with Thunder. Thankfully the 4000 people in the audience sounded great so we’re glad we picked that night to record the show.
It will be released on February 23rd 2018 but you can pre-order your copy now from our online store. There are CD and blue vinyl versions, plus a signed CD/Vinyl bundle.
The album will be available digitally too (we’ll post the links when we get them)…..”

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Deever – New lyric video out….

Posted by AmadeuS on November 11, 2017
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UK Hard Rock band, DEEVER, have officially released their second storming single ‘All Come Running’. This second track from their as yet unnamed upcoming album shows they certainly aren’t a one trick pony and are already engraving their own sound into some well-produced tracks. All Come Running is now available on all digital platforms and the official lyric video is directed by Samuel Andrew Fenton.

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Singer and guitarist Billy Taylor (ex-Inglorious) of the single “It’s great to be writing in a completely unrestricted style and environment again. We aren’t writing to please anyone, we’re writing and recording what we’d like to hear. ‘All Come Running’ is great fun to play and hopefully it’s just as fun to listen to! Tony Draper has done an awesome job engineering and mixing this stuff and we can’t wait for everyone to hear more!”

DEEVER is:

Wil ‘Billy’ Taylor – Vocals / Guitar  (ex-Inglorious)
Phil Appleton – Bass / Vocals
Dan ‘Higgy’ Higgins – Drums / NOT Vocals
Stevie Stoker – Guitar / Vocals

Houston – New album on Nov. 24th

Posted by AmadeuS on October 12, 2017
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Swedish AOR band, HOUSTON, will release their fifth album, “III“, on November 24th via Livewire/Cargo Records UK. The album was recorded together with renowned producer and ex MTV rocker Martin Karlegård (Reptile Smile).

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The song writing is familiar but with a fresh twist and additional attitude from the West Coast / AOR loving band. Houston’s new album ‘III’ is a must have for every rocker out there.

Houston have recently released a new lyric video & single for the song ‘Dangerous Love‘: https://youtu.be/zNaxuH55qjY

Tracklisting:

1. Cold As Ice
2. Everlasting
3. Dangerous Love
4. Lights Out
5. Amazing
6. To Be You
7. Glass Houses
8. Twelve-Step
9. Road To Ruin
10. Interstate Life

Houston is:

Hank Erix – Lead vocals
Soufian Ma’Aoui – Bass
Calle Hammar – Guitars/Backing vocals
Victor Lundberg – Keyboards/Backing vocals
Oscar Lundström – Drums

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Wildness – Debut album out in November

Posted by AmadeuS on October 8, 2017
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Debut selftitled album is coming up on November 24th from Wildness.
The idea behind WILDNESS began to grow in the summer of 2013 when the first songs were written. With main focus on heavy guitars, wide keyboards, big drums, melodies and hooks the shape of something new and exciting began to emerge. At this point, Wildness was more of a studio project and originally founded by drummer and songwriter Erik Modin while the guitar players Pontus Sköld and Adam Holmström were in to share the lead guitar parts early on.
The search for the right lead singer wasn’t easy as pie, but after a few months their destiny crossed with the unbelivable vocal talent Gabriel Lindmark in early 2014. More songwritings and demos recording came along, and it didn’t take long until it was clear that WILDNESS deserved to be a real band.
On September 1st 2015, WILDNESS independently released their self-produced debut single ”Collide” which immediately gained a lot of spins at various digital platforms such as a number of online radio stations focused on AOR and Melodic Rock. Live performances that followed showed that the band was capable to  deliver on stage as well.
The second single ”Turning The Pages” was released on January 14th 2016, and shortly after that WILDNESS was approached by Georg Siegl by German record label AOR Heaven. The contact resulted in a record deal which allowed the band to finally begin the launch of their first full-length album.
The choice for the producer fell on the creative and productive mastermind Erik Wigelius (Wigelius, Care Of Night) and the pre-production and recordings took place between during 2016 and 2017. The main part of the record was recorded at Erik Wigelius’ studio, besides additional parts recorded by drummer and co-producer Erik Modin.
The two previous singles ”Collide” and ”Turning The Pages” were re-recorded for the album. The mixing and mastering was handled by Erik Wigelius, who really knows how to take the 80’s-influenced sounds at put them in the 21th century!
Despite their short career, WILDNESS have already shared stages with well established acts in the scene like WHITE WIDDOW and DYNAZTY.

Releases: Collide – Digital single (September 1th, 2015) ; Turning The Pages – Digital single (January 14th, 2016) 

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Dante Fox – New album in November

Posted by AmadeuS on October 8, 2017
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Dante Fox were formed in September 1989 by lead Vocalist Sue Willetts  She was quickly joined by guitarist Tim Manford and this created a golden partnership. On the strength of their songs Dante Fox caught the interest of Linda Bruce from Rich Bitch Studio’s and a debut album was now a reality. Following this an appearance on ITV television show ‘Hit The Town’ hosted by Rory McGrath launched the sounds of Lost And Lonely Heart throughtelevisions all around the UK. Dante Fox signed to Now and Then Records in March 1996,and in May they appeared on the Gods line up next to Hugo and Jamie Kyle.
In October 1996 the debut Under Suspicion was released. Many shows followed including a support tour with ELO, Enuff Z Nuff and European festivals such as Mindview and Ardshock. Capitalising on this European interest the band returned to Holland for more headline shows. In April 1997 Under Suspicion was released in Japan and received an87/100 review in BURRN magazine.The second album The Fire Within was released on Frontiers Records in March 1999. The album included more live favourites and in Japan Firing My Heart and Over You were added to the playlist of Masa Itoh’s Heavy Metal syndicate radio show. The band closed the year with an appearance at the Gods and also appeared as the backing band for Stan Bush.
The band took a break and returned in 2005, with a slot at Firefest and a UK tour support to Vixen.The third album ‘Under The Seven Skies’ was released worldwide on Frontiers Records in March 2007 featuring the Nine minute epic title track. The album was voted best album of 2007 by the listeners of ARFM Radio and the band continued to support the album by playing shows with Danny Vaughn and Wigwam.
The fourth album Lost Man’s Ground released in October 2012 at the bands appearance at Firefest. This featured a new rhythm section Andy Perfect (Drums) and Alan Mills (Bass), and also Alessandro DelVecchio on backing vocals and Eric Ragno on keyboards.
In June 2012 a magical night was experienced opening for US band Night Ranger in London.This year ended with a much anticipated performance at Firefest and a great slot at Hard Rock Hell.Sue Willetts was voted 20 in the top 50 Female vocalists of all time in  Classic Rock Magazine alongside Ann Wilson and Cher and the band performed at HRH AOR (Tesla,FM ) Hard Rock Hell Ibiza and a very successful tour with Romeo’s Daughter.
In September 2016 the album ‘ Breathless ‘ was released through AOR Heaven and received excellent critical acclaim featuring in many journalist’s Top 10 albums of 2016 and propelling Dante Fox as One of the leaders in Modern Melodic Rock for 2017.
The new album ‘Six String Revolver’ sees the band pay homage to their most popular songs from the first two albums from the 90’s. These songs have enabled Dante fox to evolve over time they have been re-recorded from the ground up with love, respect, precision and an excellent state of the art modern production from Sheena Sear at M2 Studio’s . The band are looking forward to playing in Germany for the first time at the HEAT Festival in December which will make a very exciting album launch. Dante Fox will also be performing at HRH AOR (Joe Lynn Turner, Eclipse). Joining the band on drums for these shows and more will be the ‘Thunder God’ Scott Higham (Pendragon)

Tour Dates
HEAT Festival Germany – 2nd December 2017
HRH AOR Festival – 8th March, 2018

Dante Fox are:
Sue Willetts Manford – Lead Vocals;
Tim Manford – Lead Guitar & backing Vocals;
Alan Mills – Bass Guitar;
Eric Ragno – Keyboards

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Jessica Wolff – New album out in November…

Posted by AmadeuS on October 6, 2017
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New album called “Grounded” is coming up next month from Jessica Wolff. The album is set to be released on November 17th through Metalpolis records.

Jessica Wolff is a young Finnish artist, ready to hit the radio waves and bring her voice to the stage. But there’s much more. When Jessica is off stage, she is writing lyrics, practicing Kung-Fu, doing stunt work, acting, motorbiking and other extreme sports to let the inner child out. Not to mention, behind the actions of this adrenaline junkie, you’ll find a warmhearted girl with striking personality. You can hear all these abilities in her music and are also evident in her powerful music videos. Her high energy, guitar-driven pop music is spiced with everything from catchy melodies to thought-provoking lyrics.

Jessica started singing classical music when she was 12 years old, but found her way to Pop/Rock a few years later. At the age of 21, Jessica left her studies behind to focus full-time on her musical career. With big steps she climbed up the latter until the album “Renegade” was born to see the daylight in Japan and Finland in April 2013, as well as in India, where she also did a six city, Hard Rock Café tour in December 2013. After that she played some shows in Finnish prisons.

With her new album „Grounded“ she takes the next step in her career. For the first time her music will be available world-wide and Jessica is ready to hit every stage, pub, club, big venue, to perform and promote her music wherever people want to hear it!

There will be videos for the songs „War“, „Love Me Like you Never Did
Before“, “Magic Castle” and „Saving Someone Else“!

Line-Up:
Jessica Wolff – vocals
Ari Manninen – guitar
Sebastian Lindqvist – guitar
Cheri Martin – bass
Jarno Vanhanen – drums

Discography:
Renegade (2013),
Grounded (2017)

Web: http://jessicawolffonline.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jessicawolffofficial

Whitesnake – ReReleases 1987 in October

Posted by AmadeuS on August 17, 2017
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30 years ago Whitesnake released the legendary album “1987” and this year a 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is set to be released on October 6th.

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The band states:

“We are extremely pleased to announce that a new reissue of 1987 will be released on October 6 on CD, Vinyl, Download and a 4CD/DVD collection which includes unreleased live and studio recordings, videos and a new documentary about the making of 1987.

Exciting times ahead – keep your eyes on this page for further information!”

Disc: 1
Still of the Night (2017 Remastered Version)
Give Me All Your Love (2017 Remastered Version)
Bad Boys (2017 Remastered Version)
Is This Love (2017 Remastered Version)
Here I Go Again 87 (2017 Remastered Version)
Straight for the Heart (2017 Remastered Version)
Looking for Love (2017 Remastered Version)
Children of the Night (2017 Remastered Version)
You’re Gonna Break My Heart Again (2017 Remastered Version)
Crying in the Rain (2017 Remastered Version)
Don’t Turn Away (2017 Remastered Version)

Disc: 2
Bad Boys / Children of the Night (Live)
Slide It In (Live)
Slow An’ Easy (Live)
Here I Go Again (Live)
Guilty of Love (Live)
Is This Love (Live)
Love Ain’t No Stranger (Live)
Guitar Solo (Adrian & Vivian) [Live]
Crying in the Rain (Live)
Still of the Night (Live)
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City (Live)
Give Me All Your Love (Live)

Disc: 3
Still of the Night (87 Evolutions Version)
Give Me All Your Love (87 Evolutions Version)
Bad Boys (87 Evolutions Version)
Is This Love (87 Evolutions Version)
Straight for the Heart (87 Evolutions Version)
Looking for Love (87 Evolutions Version)
Children of the Night (87 Evolutions Version)
You’re Gonna Break My Heart Again (87 Evolutions Version)
Crying in the Rain (87 Evolutions Version)
Don’t Turn Away (87 Evolutions Version)
Crying in the Rain (Lil’ Mountain Alternate Take) [Ruff Mix] [87 Evolutions Version]

Disc: 4
Still of the Night (2017 Remix)
Is This Love (2017 Remix)
Give Me All Your Love (2017 Remix)
Here I Go Again 87 (2017 Remix)
Standing In the Shadows (1987 Version)
Looking for Love (87 Versions Version)
You’re Gonna Break My Heart Again (87 Versions Version)
Need Your Love So Bad (1987 Version)
Here I Go Again (Radio Mix)
Give Me All Your Love (Single Version)

Disc: 5
Still of the Night
Here I Go Again 87
Is This Love
Give Me All Your Love
Video Memories – The Making of the 1987 Album Documentary
Here I Go Again (Purplesnake Video Jam Version)
Crying in the Rain
Band Intros
Still of the Night

Pre-order your deluxe copy of 1987:

Deluxe: https://Rhino.lnk.to/WhitesnakeBOX
Vinyl: https://Rhino.lnk.to/Whitesnake2LP
2CD: https://Rhino.lnk.to/Whitesnake2CD

Station – New single & clip out now…..

Posted by AmadeuS on July 29, 2017
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NYC melodic rock quartet STATION released a new single called “All you need is a heartbeat” out from their forthcoming LP which will be released on Rhymes & Reasons Records. The single is available on iTunes  and a vClip is premiered on You Tube.

Station are:
Vocals – Patrick Kearney
Guitar – Chris Lane
Bass – Emi Asta
Drums – Tony Baptiststation_single_3000x3000-e1500907874315

Airbound: album release date and first video single

Posted by AmadeuS on July 25, 2017
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Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are excited to announce the release date for the self-titled album by italian melodic rockers Airbound, scheduled for release on September 15, 2017 via Art Of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Group in Europe, and in October via AnderStein Musicin Japan.

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Airbound represents their love of classic AOR and melodic rock music, shown through ten splendid tracks influenced by the likes of Journey and Survivor, but updated with a more contemporary and personal sound. To ensure brilliant studio performances and also an international dimension to their debut, Airbound involved in it as special guests the likes of Sven Larsson (Street Talk, Raintimes, Room Experience), Davide “Dave Rox” Barbieri (Wheels Of Fire, Raintimes, Charming Grace, Room Experience), Mario Percudani (Hungryheart, Shining Line, Ted Poley, Axe) & Josh Zighetti (Hungryheart, Charming Grace), who brought their experience and technical skills in order to perfectly complete a smart and focused melodic rock album.

The video of the first single “Till The End” is now finally available on Youtube:

The debut album has been produced by the band itself with the support of sound engineer Oscar Burato, who also mixed and mastered all the tracks in his Atomic Stuff Studio located in Isorella (BS – Italy). All graphics (including the alternative japanese cover artwork) have been designed by Aeglos Art (Viana, Charming Grace, Room Experience, Raintimes), and cd booklet features liner notes by Denis Abello, editor in chief of leading italian rock website Melodicrock.it.
“Airbound” also represents the welcome return on the scene of singer Tomás Borgogna, already known in the underground melodic rock circles for his frontman role in Borgogna‘s “Something To Lean On”, released back in 2010 by Steelheart Records. Airbound‘s first studio effort promises to appeal to classic melodic rock lovers, with brilliant melodies, winning hooks, pompous keyboards, and solid production. Their skilled musicianship brings a return to the great melodic rock sound of the golden years with style, panache, and indomitable passion.

Airbound line-up:

Tomás Borgogna: Lead & Backing Vocals
Lorenzo Foddai: Guitar & Backing Vocals
Angelo Sasso: Bass & Backing Vocals
Alessandro Broggi: Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Riccardo Zappa: Drums & Percussion

Album Track List:

01. Have A Good Time
02. The Sun Tomorrow
03. Till The End
04. You Live & You Learn
05. Don’t Fade Away
06. Zhaneta
07. Runaway
08. Wasted World
09. She’s A Girl
10. Seven Seas
11. Till The End (Cinematic Version – Japanese Bonus Track)

Web:

www.facebook.com/airboundofficial

www.burningmindsgroup.com

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