1 The Forthcoming (Intro) 0:26
2 Devils Eyes 3:46
3 Revenge For Blood 3:59
4 Kiss The Sword 3:28
5 Facing The Enemy 5:43
6 New Era 4:12
7 Chasing The Dragon 4:06
8 Stay Away 3:05
9 Deaddly Scroll 5:10
10 Digital War 5:14
11 Bang Your Head 4:23
ürgen Blackmore was born in London in 1964 as the son of guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore and his German wife, Margit.
Raised in Hamburg, Jürgen received his first acoustic guitar at the age of 10, and with the encouragement of his mother, the little player knew early on that he would have a career in music.
After his own band 1990's debut 'Still Holding On' and an instrumental album, he was involved in several projects / bands, being the most recent last year's 'EBC Roxx' in collaboration with female singer ELA and the legendary Tony Carey, recording the CD called ‘Winners’.
In 2011 Jürgen started his own record and publishing company, to release his really first integral album; "Voices".
Entirely written by him, and with a tight band assembled with renowned musicians, Blackmore called the best melodic hard rock vocalists from Germany such as Oliver Hartmann, Michael Bormann, ELA, Dave Esser and more.
The oriental-style "Voices" opens the album with a mystical-sounding intro, and then develops into a classic hard rocker quite similar to earlier Rainbow. Singer Mark Engelstädter fits perfectly with a vocal tone resembling Swedish Mats Leven. Jürgen R. Blackmore has noticeably evolved with the 6 strings, palpable on his melodic and accurate legato phrases throughout the disc.
Follower "Guardian Angel" has a much more commercial approach, featuring one of the best singers recently appeared in Germany, the Rüsselsheim-born Oliver Hartmann.
"Beethoven" has an epic and (obviously) neo-classical structure, but Jürgen never lets the music go too heavy. Here comes the first surprise of the album; the lead vocals are at charge of Michael Bormann (Jaded Heart), singing in a style never heard from this melodic frontman. I am not completely convinced if it works or not...
"Destructive Mania" has the female vocals of the (unknown to me) Catherine Jauer, a more than interesting singer with powerful and articulated vocalizations.
On "Incomplete" Michael Bormann returns to the mic, and now yes, his melodic vocals appear and really fits this song, a very nice semi-slow melodic ballad with an inventive guitar work by Jurgen and a swirling keyboard solo. Sadly, to my ears, this track deserved a better mix.
Dave Esser does a good job on "Jeckyl & Hyde", imposting his deep and low tone on this good (although a bit generic) rocker, while ELA sings the dark "Nanshu" in a semi-symphonic style adding some variation.
For "Victorious", Engelstädter was again a right choice (he sounds as Mark Boals in places).
As bonus, last track "Dreams" is a fine instrumental piece taken from Jurgen's 'Between Darkness And Light' solo album.
J.R. Blackmore has released his more complete and consistent CD to date with "Voices".
Jürgen playing and songwriting has his father's genes not being necessarily a clone, but Ritchie's influence is undeniable, as well as Uli J. Roth, Steve Morse and many other classic guitarists.
As all albums featuring such diverse vocalists, some tracks work better than others, you need somehow a magic touch to choose the right singer for each track.
On "Voices", the result is successful for the most part, being specially Mark Engelstädter a revelation to me.
Nice and Classic Hard Rock melodies abound on "Voices", a correctly produced album (apparently only to be released in Germany) that worth to investigate.
1. Voices (ft. Markus Engelstädter)
2. Guardian Angel (ft. Oliver Hartmann)
3. Beethoven (ft. Michael Bormann)
4. Destructive Mania (ft. Cathrine Jauer)
5. Incomplete (ft. Michael Bormann)
6. Devil in Disguise (ft. Oliver Hartmann)
7. Jeckyll & Hyde (ft. Dave Esser)
8. Victorious (ft. Markus Engelstädter)
9. Nanshu (ft. ELA & Dave Esser)
10. We Are Rock´n Roll (ft. Dave Esser)
11. Dreams (Bonus Track - instrumental)
J.R. Blackmore: Guitars
Paul Morris (Doro, Rainbow): Keyboards
Danny Miranda (Queen, Meat Loaf): Bass
Charly Zeleny (D-I-O-N): Drums
Vocals:
Markus Engelstädter (Flash Queen coverband, musicals): 1 / 8
Oliver Hartmann (Avantasia, At Vance, Solo): 2 / 6
Michael Bormann (Jaded Heart): 3 / 5
Cathrine Jauer (First Child, Cat): 4
ELA (Ela Rocks, EBC Roxx): 9
Dave Esser (OpusDavi, Schattenspieler): 7 / 10
1. Sudden Death (5:09)
2. Public Enemy No. 1 (4:15)
3. Whose Life (Is It Anyways?) (3:50)
4. We the People (4:33)
5. Guns, Drugs & Money (4:19)
6. Never Dead (4:32)
7. New World Order (3:56)
8. Fast Lane (4:04)
9. Black Swan (4:10)
10. Wrecker (3:51)
11. Millennium of the Blind (4:15)
12. Deadly Nightshade (4:55)
13. 13 (5:49)
Oct 19, 2011 13:01
Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Great Glam Hard Heave Rock From USA
01. In The Future
02. Supersonic Sex Machine
03. Just Like Tiger Woods
04. 17 Girls In A Row
05. If You Really, Really Love Me
06. It Won't Suck Itself
07. Tomorrow Night
08. Why Can't You Trust Me
09. That's What Girls Are For
10. Gold-Digging Whore
11. I Like Drugs
12. Critter
13. Let Me Cum In
14. Weenie Ride
1. Barbed Wire Metal 03:45
2. The Devil's Servants 04:00
3. Elm St's Children 05:41
4. Heavy Metal Power 05:43
5. King of Kings 04:50
6. Leatherface 05:06
7. Merciless Soldier 03:55
8. Metal is the Way 06:15
Genre: Symphonic Heavy Metal
Country: USA
Format: 320Kbps
Lineup:
Adam Sagan - Drums
Yan Leviathan - Guitar
Jonah Weingarten - Keyboards
Melissa "Missy" Ferlaak - Vocals
Tracklist:
1. After The Rain 04:13
2. The Best Is Yet To Come 04:35
3. All The Lies 04:12
4. Midnight Sun 04:16
5. The Ghost Within My Heart 03:34
6. Welcome My Friend Of Misery 04:20
7. Memories Of Another Time 04:09
8. A Different Story 03:24
9. From The Gutter To The Throne 04:50
10. Unleash The Flood 03:58
11. Genes Of Isis 06:24
Band Winterkill Info: Taming The Wolves Style: Prog Power Metal Years: 2001 Info: mp3 ?BR 192 Info: 82 mb Upload: Depositefiles Info: :USA
On "Taming the Wolves" the band plays American hard rock with heavy metal influences. But the band certainly goes a step further. Listen for example to the Iced Earth influenced opening track "High on Life" or the old Bon Jovi-like "New Attitude".
TRACK LISTING:
1. High on Life
2. New Attitude
3. Break You
4. Walk Away
5. Virus
6. Feast for a Beggar
7. Resurrected
8. Eternity
9. Hellraiser
10. Carnevil
11. Tokyo's Burning
12. The Awakening
Oct 17, 2011 11:19
Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Glyder were formed back in 2004 and hail from County Wicklow in Ireland.
With 3 albums under their belt, the band have established quite a little reputation on the live circuit from touring constantly with various world renowned artists such as Thunder, DIO, Gotthard, Y&T.
"Back Roads To Byzantium" is their fourth release after the band reformed earlier this year with three new members.
This new line-up all in their 20’s has added a new fire to Glyder.
New singer Jackie Robinson has a classy rock voice that sometimes hints at Paul Rodgers and Phil Mogg, full of warmth whilst still having the power to make you sit up and take notice. New drummer Des McEvoy and bassist Graham McClatchie have formed a formidable partnership, being both able to pound out some killer rhythms, as well as bringing a huge amount of emotion and feel to the music.
Often compared in the past to Thin Lizzy thanks to duel guitar riffage of founder members Bat Kinane & Pete Fisher, the band has now broaden their musical horizons with the new album.
Glyder are still operating close to the classic rock sound that has made them one of the most invigorating bands of the last decade, but this time they have also added elements of hard and even melodic rock resulting in a more mature and rounded end product.
From the start, you'll find that the band retains their Classic Rock roots, but with a touch of hard rock heaviness, as on the opener "Chronicled Deceit".
Yet, on the follower "Long Gone", a fast-paced rocker, Glyder tones things down for a more melodic rock, even AOR, sound.
Strong melodies, a superb rock groove, and playful and catchy hooks propel the songs "Fade To Dust" and 'Don't Make Their Mistakes', featuring strong guitar solos and indepth songwriting.
"Down And Out" has a plaintive guitar and atmospheric bass line, while the uptempo next track, the bluesy swagger of "Something She Knows", shows how the band have grown, with an accessible chorus and hook laden guitar motif giving this song a commercial tinge previously unheard in the Glyder cannon.
That's evident too on the pure radio friendliness and accessibility found on "Even If I Don't Know Where I'm Gonna Go".
New vocalist Jackie Robinson proves his talent and finesse on the acoustic driven closer "Motions Of Time".
Glyder are back in great form. "Backroads To Byzantium" sees the band delivering a Classic Rock album with an impressive sound plenty of verve, harmony and energy that instantly command attention.
The entirety of this recording is bolstered by solid song composition and skilled musicianship, with great melodic guitars, a terrific rhythm section (I love the cymbals sound here) and a classy vocalist.
This album has been crafted with attention and care in a manner that makes it familiar yet challenging and friendly yet fierce.
"Backroads To Byzantium" is the most pure Classic Rock disc heard in years, definitely one I'll be replaying time and time again. Very Recommended
1. Chronicled Deceit
2. Long Gone
3. Fade To Dust
4. Even If I Don't Know Where I'm Gonna Go
5. Don't Make Their Mistakes
6. Down And Out
7. Something She Knows
8. Two Wrongs
9. End Of The Line
10. Motions Of Time
Jackie Robinson – Vocals
Bat Kinane – Guitars and Backing Vocals
Pete Fisher – Guitars
Graham McClatchie – Bass
Des McEvoy – Drums
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Steel Panther have gained a massive amount of notoriety with their brand of '80s Sunset Strip hair rock revival.
The band had their biggest break to date with the fun and hilarious track 'Death To All But Metal' from their 2009 release ‘Feel The Steel’.
Having already set the bar high, "17 Girls In A Row" - the band’s first single from their upcoming album ‘Balls Out’ - proves that Steel Panther are more than one-hit wonders.
This single delivers exactly what Steel Panther is known for and what late eighties music fans are certain to embrace.
From the very start, "17 Girls In A Row" exudes an attitude reminiscent of the best rockin' Motley Crue and Poison.
Tracklist:
01 - 17 Girls In A Row (Explicit Version)
02 - 17 Girls In A Row (Edited Radio Version)
