wtorek, 19 marca 2013

17 maja premiera nowego TIMO TOLKKIego oraz nowych THE POODLES, a także reedycje 3 płyt BURNING RAIN

Ten wpis przynosi garstkę newsów o trzech premierach, którym wyznaczono wspólną datę na 17 maja. Oczywiście bieżącego roku. Nadążacie Mili Państwo? Sporo tego, prawda? Ja nadążam, niestety mój portfel nie bardzo. Zostawmy jednak narzekalstwo i popatrzmy na okładki tychże płyt.
Nietrudno domyślić się, że wszystkie poniższe tytuły będą pod polskim patronatem firmy Mystic Production, gdyż tylko tej firmy produkty szczególnie reklamuję na swym blogu.
No to po kolei:







Tracklisting: 
Avalanche Anthem 
A World Without Us
Enshrined in My Memory
In the Name of the Rose
We Will Find a Way
Shine
The Magic of the Night
To the Edge of the Earth
I’ll Sing You Home
The Land of New Hope

 
THE STORY
It’s A.D. 2055 and most big cities of planet earth are either flooded with tsunamis or destroyed by earthquakes and fire. The whole infrastructure and communication system has broken down. The destruction is total. A small group of survivors leaves for a quest to find a sacred place known as “The Land Of New Hope”. It is an old fairytale that has been told since decades but very few has actually ever believed of its existence. They travel far on a journey that is full of dangers and come across a seer who guides them further. She explains to them that “The Land Of New Hope” does exist but it is guarded by a Keeper and only those who are pure in heart can pass him. They wander further towards their ultimate destiny….

 
THE ALBUM
Former Stratovarius main songwriter and guitarist, Timo Tolkki has been silently preparing his musical revenge. Following a call in the summer 2012, from Frontiers Records President Serafino Perugino, Tolkki quickly cancelled all plans and started writing a new album from scratch following an original concept discussed years ago between the artist and Perugino. The idea was to have a magniloquent metal / rock opera with some cinematic orchestrations to bring back the Stratovarius original sound in a more symphonic and grandiose fashion. Tolkki managed to gather some of the most renowned singers around, with particular focus on one of the most talented young female singers Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE) who has the lion’s share of the lead vocals on the album. With Frontiers full support and Serafino Perugino’s executive production, “The Land of New Hope” opens a new chapter in Tolkki’s career and perspectives, with the artist regaining full artistic credibility with his own music and performances.



A stunning artwork was specially created for this project by Stanis W. Decker which will be released in 2 versions – regular cd and deluxe edition with a 30 minutes documentary “making of the album” and 2 promotional videoclips.

 
Guitars & Bass: Timo Tolkki

Vocals: Michael Kiske (UNISONIC), Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X), Sharon Den Adel (WITHIN TEMPTATION), Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA).

Keyboards: Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS), Derek Sherinian (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), Mikko Härkin (SONATA ARCTICA)

Drums: Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY of FIRE)

Orchestrations: Sami Boman

Opera Vocals: Magdalena Lee


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reedycje płyt grupy BURNING RAIN


 
Burning Rain is a heavy melodic rock band established in 1998 and features guitarist extraordinare Doug Aldrich. Aldrich formed Burning Rain after meeting singer Keith St John through mutual friends and the two set off to compose a debut album to remember!



Burning Rain” released shortly after in 1999. The album was rounded out by Ian Mayo on Bass and Alex Macarovich on Drums. This first record established Burning Rain as a hungry yet seasoned group of musicians. Although the album was limited in its release worldwide it did in fact receive rave reviews by fans and critics alike. Songs like “Smooth Locomotion” and “Cherry Grove” showed a heavy blues influence while songs such as “Making My Heart Beat” and “Cant Turn Your Back On Love” showed a much more melodic side. Throughout the record, it showed an intense vocal performance by Keith St John and blistering guitar work that has become a signature of Aldrich. The record ends with the driving “Seasons Of Autumn” which leaves the listener wanting more.



In 2000 more is what we got. A lot more in fact. The Band released its follow up record “Pleasure To Burn” with the same cast of musicians. This time while composing, the band went for a deeper more diverse sound that also incorporated some use of stringed instruments on several tracks such as the albums cornerstone “Judgement Day”. This type of songwriting showed a matured Aldrich-St John collaboration and gained even higher marks than the first album. Still there were the tracks like “Fireball” and “Stone Cold” and “Crazy” that leaves the listener invigorated with the fierce riffage Aldrich laid down on the first record, but also showed a much more delicate side with songs like faithfully your in which St John shines like a star. Now these two long out of print records are now finally available via Frontiers Records. The newly packaged records feature two bonus tracks each and a must fans of the band.



In 2001 Aldrich left to join the band Dio, Featuring the late great Ronnie Jams Dio and St John Joined forces with guitar innovator Ronnie Montrose. St John stayed with Montrose for 10 years singing the classic Montrose hits like no one before him. Aldrich left Dio in 2003 and was approached by David Coverdale to join a newly reformed Whitesnake.



Aldrich is still a vital and current member in Whitesnake. After co writing and co producing several projects including 2007 Good To Be Bad and the 2010 Frontiers release Forevermore, Aldrich surely is leaving his mark in the great history that David Coverdale started in 1978. Aldrich has dedicated the last decade to helping Coverdale move Whitesnake forward and has received extremely favorable reviews for his efforts with the
band. The team of Coverdale- Aldrich has proven to be extremely fruitful as the two have composed two top 40 records together.



Back in 2004 Aldrich signed Burning Rain to a recording contract for a 3rd album to be released with Frontiers with the intention of working on the album when WS was on hiatus. That never happened. Doug was working full time with David on tours and various projects so there was no real time for a new Burning Rain record. That is until now!



Meet finally the long long awaited 3rd record for Doug Aldrich, Keith St John and Burning Rain: “Epic Obsession”. This is what it had become from the first notes were composed, to just before the time leading up to the final mixes of the album. Co Produced by Aldrich-St John, the album picks up where Burning Rain left off, still delivering hi intensity Melodic blues based rock with big riffs and hooks. The boys have learned a trick or two from the various bands that they have been involved with. “Epic Obsession” is an extremely well balanced record showing the diversity of songs that make a record listenable over and over. It is the most complete record for the band to date. The revamped team of Aldrich-St John recruited Sean McNabb (Dokken, Quiet Riot) on Bassguitar and backing vocals as well as Matt Starr from Ace Frehley band on drums. EO features several guest musicians. Most notably the Briian Tichy and Jimmy D’Anda Ex Bullet Boys on Drums.



Describing the record is almost too typical. It goes down some similar and some unfamiliar roads, but he best advice is to check it out for yourself If there is to be a classic recording for 2013, Epic Obsession from Burning Rain could be one. It has always come down to the songs. This record has ‘em. Also included are two bonus tracks most notably a BR version of the Zep classic “Kashmir”.


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nowy album THE POODLES





 

Tracklisting:  
Misery Loves Company
Shut Up!
Happily Ever After
Viva Democracy
Going Down
Leaving The Past To Pass
40 Days And 40 Nights
Kings & Fools; Miracle
Godspeed
Now Is The Time
Only Just Begun
En För Alla För En (bonus track – physical edition only)

 
All hand on deck! Swedish melodic rockers The Poodles have raised the anchor and after a little over a year of silence are back with a brand new album “Tour De Force”, which marks the fifth chapter of The Poodles’ saga and will be released through Frontiers Records on May 17.



Tour de Force” is the eagerly awaited follow-up to the No. 1 album from 2011, “Performocracy”. Behind the wheel, taking on the duties of producer for a third time, will be Mats Valentin.



With songs like “Shut Up”, “Happily Ever After”, “Kings And Fools” and “Going Down” The Poodles stay true to their legacy of powerful, melodic Metal while at the same time stretching into a new, more playful arena, flirting with influences from the past but always with a watchful eye on the present and in to the future.



In May 2013 the World Championships of Ice Hockey are held in Stockholm, Sweden and the official theme song for the Swedish team is special bonus track added to the physical edition only.



Anyone with a passion for rock n’ roll should not miss this band ! Be sure to be on the look out for “Tour De Force” as it hits the stores this spring.



THE POODLES:

Jakob Samuelsson - vocals
Pontus Egberg – bass

Christian Lundqvist - drums

Henrik Bergqvist - guitars

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