THE BOYSCOUT – Blood Red Rose [A Rock Fantasy] (2012)
Jun 23, 2012 14:26
Hard Rock Melodic Rock | AOR
Manuel "The Boyscout" Mijalkovski is a German guitarist & vocalist with an immeasurable love for motorcycles, but aso for rock 'n' roll music.
This biker-rocker has been developing his musical passion from twenty years, occasionally recording and releasing by his own several singles.
Now The Boyscout is ready to bring out his full length debut "Blood Red Rose; A Rock Fantasy".
The mastermind behind "The Boyscout" is no other than Michael Voss (Michael Schenker, Casanova, Mad Max), who has played, produced and given musical direction to Manuel "The Boyscout" Mijalkovski ambition to rock the world.
The CD "Blood Red Rose; A Rock Fantasy" is available in Germany but will see its international release in August, 24th.
This promotional material includes some tracks from the album, featuring impressive guest stars such as Robin Beck and Amanda Somerville.
Band UFO Info: Force It Info: England Style: Hard Rock Years: 1975 Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps Info: 149 ?b Upload: Depositfiles;Unibytes;Gigabase;Share4web;
Band Asia Info: UK Info: XXX Style: Progressive Rock / AOR Years: 2012 Info: MP3 CBR 320 Kbs Info: 141 MB(+3% ?? ?????.)
It's hard to believe its been 30 years since that iconic first Asia album, and its monster hits. That's the meaning of XXX (as opposed to more lascivious notion), the fifth album from the original members Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wetton, and the third since their reunion.
XXX seems more ambitious than its predecessor, Omega a rather mellow album of melodic rock. This album captures more the grandeur and energy of their earlier material, even the first album. Although I'm not sure there's anything as arena shattering as Heat of the Moment. But prog fans will dig tunes like Tomorrow the World and even Bury Me In Willow. Yet these are still, essentially, melodic rock songs. For that simple melodic rock brilliance Al Gatto Nero, the heavier Judas, and masterful No Religion are seminal Asia. That latter song could go in the arena or radio ready category. On that more mild side there's Faithful and Ghost of a Chance, a song with sound close to a mash up between Yes and Floyd.
Asia's XXX is simply classic Asia, doing intriguing melodic rock; maybe older and wiser, but still sharp and sounding good. I wish we could say the same for the latest version of Yes. Very recommended.
Band Herman Frank Info: Right In The Guts Info: Germany Style: Heavy Metal Years: 2012 Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps Info: 127 ?b Upload: Depositfiles
Awesome German guitarist Herman Frank (Accept, Victory and many more) put out his debut solo album "Loyal To None" in 2009. It was a fine release, boasting numerous huge songs including the biblically proportioned 'Father Buries Son'.
Biggest change this time is the departure of singer Jiotis Parachidis, and the arrival of his replacement Rick Altzi. There isn't a huge difference in the approach the two guys use - both sound great in a gravelly way - but Rick is arguably in a league above when it comes to raw talent. One listen to his work with At Vance should confirm that.
