Deep Purple's Joe Lynn Turner stars in Norwegian documentary 'Street Of Dreams' out August 20. worldwide via Musicfilmweb.tv
STREET OF DREAMS tells the story of Jan Erling Holberg, a bass player and songwriter from a small town in Norway. Jan Erling has just turned 47, he has a beautiful family and a steady job, but his childhood dreams of becoming a touring rocker have not faded away - they've only grown stronger. After enduring a major mid-life depression, he realizes that now is the time to take one last shot at achieving his goal.
Aiming straight for the top, Jan Erling takes a shot in the dark, reaching out to his lifelong musical hero: Joe Lynn Turner, vocalist for legendary acts RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE and YNGVIE MALMSTEEN. Impressed by Jan's demos, Joe Lynn flies to Norway to join his biggest fan to record an album and embark on a club tour. Will Jan Erling's dream finally come true, or is it just a rock 'n' roll fantasy?
STREET OF DREAMS was filmed between January 2011 and August 2012, and was initially screened only by Norwegian national broadcaster NRK and at select festivals. Finally, it's available worldwide via music documentary on-demand service Musicfilmweb.TV for streaming rental or download.
In episode 141 of One On One With Mitch Lafon, guitarist and producer, Bob Kulick, sits down with Mitch to discuss his new book, upcoming EP, working as a ghost musician on KISS' Alive II & Killers albums, the making of the Paul Stanley 1978 solo album, touring with Alice Cooper, the 1989 Paul Stanley solo tour, Balance, Meat Loaf, Motorhead, his brother Bruce Kulick and much much more.
Drummer Allan Schwartzberg co-hosts this episode. Allan is best known to KISS fans for having 'ghost' drummed on KISS' The Elder, Animalize and Asylum albums as well as credited performances on the Gene Simmons and Peter Criss solo albums of 1978. He's also appeared, both credited and uncredited, on multiple Alice Cooper albums.
Quote from the interview:
KISS ALIVE II: "Paul called me and said Ace was dragging."
Feedback from the band on guitar playing during the recording of Alive II: "It doesn't sound like Ace enough. Try to keep it in the ball park."
"I had my own band, Balance. I played with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Meatloaf, and all these people. I'm just on this train going through all of these artists."
I'd agreed to play on Gene and Paul's [1978 solo albums], but it became an issue. To have the same lead player on two of the records just defeated the purpose of everybody doing a different thing."
Bruce Kulick on joining KISS: "This was his fate."
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JON STEVENS RELEASES THE TITLE TRACK
FROM HIS UPCOMING SOLO ALBUM, WOMAN,
DUE TO DROP SEPTEMBER 18
NEW SINGLE ‘WOMAN’ IS AT RADIO NOW AND
AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD TO FACEBOOKS FANS!
Performed with all the power and passion his voice is renowned for, Jon Stevens new single, Woman, is the lead and title track from his forthcoming solo album of the same name, which is slated for release on Friday, September 18. Making its way to radio today, the new single is also free to download via Jon Stevens Facebook page for two weeks.
Recorded in Sydney and produced and mixed by Jon Stevens and Sam Iervasi, WOMAN is a 10-track album of pure rock, from the signature Stevens sound of title track, Woman, to the haunting rock ballad of In Your House, hard rocking Flesh n Bone, and classic rock grit of Catch You Falling. Every song is delivered with the same compelling authentic rock and roll energy.
WOMAN Album Track Listing:
01. Woman
02. Catch You Falling
03. Passing By
04. Outer Space
05. In Your House
06. Flesh n Bone
07. The Chronic Symphonic
08. Peaches n Pie
09. Supabad
10. Save What Is Left Of Me
Jon Steven’s new album, WOMAN, available for pre-order August 28
(WOMAN by Jon Steven’s is distributed by Social Family Records)
Led by guitarist Jack Frost, Seven Witches has been one of America's best classic 80's-inspired metal bands - specializing in American traditional power metal, reminiscent of bands such as Helstar, Manowar, and Metal Church. And on September 18th, the group will be issuing their latest album, 'The Way of the Wicked,' via the ILS Group (and mixed and mastered by Joey Vera of Armored Saint and Fates Warning), which has been preceded by a video for a standout album track, "Better Days":
Comprised of Frost on guitar (Savatage, Belladonna, The Bronx Casket Co. Metalium, Speeed), Anthony Cross on vocals (Livesay, Shadow Image, Fischel's Beast, Attacker), Ronnie Parkes on bass (Farcry, Cleavage, Tango Down, Reece, Bonfire), and Johnny Kelly on drums (Type O Negative, Danzig, Pale Horse Named Death, Seventh Void, Kill Devil Hill), Seven Witches certainly possesses one of the most impressive pedigrees of any metal band past or present.
And the metal community is taking notice of the band, as evidenced by over 3,000 "likes" on the band's Facebook page, while the metal-archives.com praised the group's earlier album, 'Call Upon the Wicked,' by saying, "This is a must-own in all facets, and if the true meaning of power metal is ever in question during your moments of introspection this will shut tight any doors leading you astray, that I can guarantee."
Soon, the rest of the world will get to experience the mighty metal of Seven Witches.
"Hey everybody, so pumped on our new release. I'm so proud of the way the guys just killed it on this album. Our first single and video is a fresh start for us. A true classic heavy rock feel with the rhythm section of the '70s and a throaty vocal feel. Hope you all like this I'm so happy with our new vibe." --J Frost
'THE WAY OF THE WICKED' TRACKLISTING
The Way Of The Wicked
Better Days
Among Us
Soul Searching
Dreams
Without Man
When I Flew
Angel Of Salvation
Rise Up
Australia's Black Majesty return with their sixth studio album titled 'Cross OF Thorns'. 'Faster, heavier yet melodic as ever' the new album continues the band's evolution of finely crafted melodic power metal anthems. Checkout the new sampler here:
Charismatic frontman John Cavaliere shines on the new album with emotive vocals that showcases the fine 'timber' in his voice on songs like Phoenix, Crossroads & Vlad The Impaler - not to mention on the cover version of the Gary Moore classic anthem 'Out In The Fields' (also featuring Jason Old from The Radio Sun).
Cross Of Thorns is dedicated to Dirk Illing, the band's long-time friend and artist of all five previous album covers ' 'R.I.P. our friend!' Mixed by Roland Grapow (ex Helloween/Masterplan) the album sounds amazing. Big drums, bass and guitars are all evident on the new release.
Previous appearances at fests such as Wacken Open Air, Masters Of Rock, Screamfest and tour supports with the likes of Saxon, Blind Guardian, Hammerfall, Edguy and Dragonforce, Black Majesty will continue to build on their ever growing fan base with further touring, including some upcoming special acoustic shows in Europe to coincide with the release of the new album.
Fans of Dio, Judas Priest, Helloween, Queensryche and Hammerfallwill welcome Black Majesty's new album - Cross Of Thorns.
Black Majesty is: John Cavaliere - lead vocals, Stevie Janevski - guitars, Hanny Mohamed - guitars & keyboard, Evan Harris - bass, Ben Wignall -drums
*Mixed & Mastered by Roland Grapow
*Recorded at Grapow Studios - Slovakia & Psycho Koala Studios ' Melbourne, Australia.
*Black Majesty ' 'Vlad The Impaler' will be available as a digital single as of the 31st of July.
*Black Majesty ' 'Cross Of Thorns' full length album OUT on the 4th of SEPTEMBER 2015.
In episode 139 of One On One With Mitch Lafon, Geoff Downes of YES (and Asia) joins Mitch to discuss the band's current tour with TOTO, their upcoming Cruise To The Edge rock cruise with Marillion, what motivates them to make new music, ASIA vs. YES, and more. Plus, he pays tribute to the late Chris Squire.
Producer Adam Hamilton (former L.A. Guns & The C.C. DeVille Experiment) co-hosts this episode.
Quotes from the interview:
1) "We feel responsible to pay due respect to Chris' legacy."
2) "Chris had said in many interviews that he felt that YES should continue."
3) "We are going to carry on for the foreseeable future."
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