Thu
25
Apr

The Metal Voice: Carmine Appice & Jim Crean

Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

Jimmy Kay
from The Metal Voice (https://www.facebook.com/themetalvoice) talks to legendary drummer Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Blue Murder) and singer Jim Crean (Hair Nation, Appice Brothers) about Vinnie Vincent's  Nashville's show cancellations claims on February 8-9 2019. Carmine and Crean correct Vincent's claims on why the show were cancelled and who cancelled them

Watch the Show  Here  (sorry for the feedback sound) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLkHNslB76s

When asked about  the recent claims by Vinnie Vincent that his promoter was to blame for the recent cancellations of the show in Nashville and Vincent's disapproval of the choice in singer  
"The promoter did nothing but try his best to make these gigs happen. The promoter Derek Christopher hired me because I knew Vinnie and I talked to Vinnie and we said maybe it would be cool if I did the gigs with him and Vinnie Vincent agreed. Derek hired me and put the deal together, then I brought bassist Tony Franklin in whom Vinnie never heard of before. Then they were going through tons of singers and I said  I have this guy names Jim Crean that can sing high just like the original Vinnie Vincent invasion singer Robert Fleischman. I told Jim Crean about it and he was up for it. Then Derek  said why don't you put Jim Crean's voice on a couple of Vinnie's tracks and he would send it to Vinnie and see what he thinks and that's what we did. And from what I remember Vinnie said to the promoter Derek that he thought Jim Crean was great. So we were moving ahead and waiting for a set list and then when we never got any set list from Vinnie so the promoter sent me, Jim and Tony some lists of songs, which included Vinnie's songs and Kiss Songs and I thought that was what we were going to do and then Vinnie started to steer away. And I said to Vinnie, I saw that clip of you playing that Pre-Kiss cruise clip you did not look comfortable on stage,  you looked scared and I blatantly said can you still play? You didn't do any solos?  Vinnie said to me yeah I can still play. Then later on Vinnie said I don't want to do any Kiss songs or my songs I just want to jam for an hour and a half after he just put out a press release with the promoter saying I'm gonna do Kiss songs, Vinnie Vincent songs, this is him verbally saying that on the ad. Then he changed his mind on that and said he just wanted to jam. Quite honestly I don't want to jam, I don't want to go on the stage and jam. I want to play songs people want to come and hear. As for choosing Jim Crean as the singer, I was working behind the scenes getting Jim Crean to sing demo songs for Vinnie so he can hear what he sounds like. Derek the promoter said Vinnie was fine with him, Derek had no reason to lie about it so we were going to move ahead."  Carmine Appice

"Derek called me and wanted me to sing some of Vinnie's songs so I did that, they got back to Vinnie and they said he was very impressed with it. Derek called me the day after he talked to Vinnie and said that Vinnie was very happy with the vocals and he loves it and we are going to make a press announcement and put a poster up as well. Then Derek called me up and said to me to please start sharing the information to get a buzz going so then we started promoting it and then Vinnie started changing his mind." Jim Crean

When asked about Vinnie Vincent's statement "There's only one uncontroverted fact that actually did happen, and that is that I, Vinnie Vincent, did not cancel that show 

"The cancellations came from Vinnie he did not want to do the gig. I gave Vinnie three other singers to pick from but Vinnie did not like them and Vinnie said Jim Crean was good. Then Vinnie to blame it all on Derek the promoter who is the nicest guy and is now really ill since all of this happened is bad. Derek has not been able to stand up for himself because he has been really ill, in and out of the hospital. The last thing on his mind is Vinnie Vincent right now, he is trying to get healthy. And to see Vinnie saying it's Derek's fault, it wasn't his fault. Derek the promoter did everything he can to make these gig happen. Vinnie is saying it's Derek's fault I'm saying it's not his fault, Derek did everything and beyond to make things happen, to keep it on track. Derek brought Vinnie out of hiding, he put together that Kiss expo that Vinnie came out on, that made Vinnie money, Vinnie didn't do that Derek did that." Carmine Appice

When asked why Jim Crean was one of the scapegoats
"I don't think Vinnie Vincent should be blaming me, I was there just trying to help him out. I came into the band late and Carmine is a very high profile artist and so is Tony Franklin so I guess that leaves me and the promoter to blame." Jim Crean

 

 
Thu
25
Apr

TURBOKILL New Signing at Steamhammer/SPV

Artist: 
Categories: 
News Feed
 
First studio album by the german Heavy Metal band TURBOKILL has been announced for autumn 2019
 
TURBOKILL is one of the hottest and musically impressive Heavy Metal bands that Steamhammer/SPV have signed in recent years.
 
TURBOKILL is a new band, which singer Stephan Dietrich, formerly of Alpha Tiger, joined. Together with guitarists Ronny Schuster and Daniel Kanzler, bassist Marco 'Fox' Grünnwald and drummer Philipp 'Nafta' Dießl, they created a heavy metal monster.. Since their formation in 2017, they’ve become a real insider tip.
 
They put on an impressive live show, which they are continuously expanding. The signs of success are promising and the band is working hard on new songs for their first album "Vice World", which will be released in Autumn 2019.
 
Olly Hahn (Head of Steamhammer) has great confidence in the new SPV signing: "I am very delighted to be able to engage TURBOKILL for our label. I was impressed of singer Stephan Dietrich when he was a member of Alpha Tiger so there were absolutely no doubts to sign the band. TurboKill's future look bright and I'm happy to be a part of it!"
 
Singer Stephan Dietrich and his band members are also very optimistic: "We are happy and proud to have reached a milestone in our young band history. Because I worked very professionell with Olly Hahn at my time with Alpha Tiger so I was convinced immediately that Steamhammer is the perfect partner for us. We have big goals and it's fantastic that we both can do this now together...straight to the top!"
 
Photo from left to right:
Philipp "Nafta Dießl (TurboKill, drums), Marco "Fox" Grünwald (TurboKill, bass) , Olly Hahn (Labelmanager Steamhammer), Stephan Dietrich (TurboKill, vocals) , Ronny Schuster (TurboKill, guitar) , Björn von Oettingen (Head of Promotion Steamhammer), Daniel Kanzler (TurboKill, guitar)
 
 
 
Wed
24
Apr

Timo Tolkki's Avalon - "Promises" feat. Todd Michael Hall (Official Music Video)

 
Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the return of TIMO TOLKKI’S AVALON with the release of the long awaited third chapter in his metal opera, “Return to Eden”!
 
Five years in the making, “Return to Eden” marks a new return for the legendary ex-Stratovarius guitarist and composer Timo Tolkki.
 
Following a few personal issues which forced him to take a step back from the spotlight, Timo started the writing process for the new album and with the help of the Italian producer Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere), completed this outstanding comeback album. A convincing and inspired release, Timo's hunger to create is stronger than ever. As with previous releases, a slew of heavyweight guest vocalists were brought in to handle lead vocal duties.
 
"Return To Eden" features appearances by renowned Dutch singer Anneke Van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering), Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage), Todd Michael Hall (Riot V), Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania, Ardours), and Eduard Hovinga (ex-Elegy).
 
"I would like to say… Tolkki is back!” exclaims Timo. "I feel that this is one of my best works to date and I believe the whole cast of singers and musicians truly went above and beyond the call of duty. We managed to create a really great record. I hope the fans will like it."
 
Timo Tolkki – Lead Guitars, Bass Andrea Buratto – Bass Antonio Agate – Piano and Keyboards Giulio Capone – Drums, Piano and Keyboards Jami Huovinen - Drums Aldo Lonobile – Guitars Santtu Lehtiniemi - Additional Guitars
 
 
Wed
24
Apr

Introducing PASSION

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Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of PASSION, a new UK band created by former Night By Night vocalist, Daniel Rossall aka 'Lion Ravarez’.
 
Inspired by the hard rock giants of the 80’s and 90’s, the idea of forming a new band sparked in Rossall's mind when he collaborated on a song in 2017 with other former members of Night By Night. The resulting song, which could be described as amalgamation of early '90s classic hard rock with '80s AOR, was so encouraging that it pushed Rossall to create a whole albums worth of material.
 
Rossall decided to send some of the demos he was working on to Frontiers and said demos immediately sparked the interest of the label who eagerly signed Passion to the label’s roster.
 
"Passion is very honored and proud to be a new member of the Frontiers family,” says Rossall "It's a great pleasure to be among friends, influences, and other dedicated artists who all look to deliver the best music possible. We are very excited for the release of the debut album and cannot wait to perform these songs for rock fans all over the world. This is a fantastic musical opportunity for us and I would like to thank Frontiers for providing a platform to deliver our music to the right audience. Let's ROCK!”
 
While Rossall played most of the instruments on the album and produced it, make no mistake, PASSION is a band. 2019 will see "The Rise of Passion" with Lion Ravarez on lead vocals, Weston James Jr. on bass and backing vocals, Chance Vanderlain on guitar and backing vocals, and Bobby Laker on drums. An absolute must for fans of AC/DC, Aerosmith, KISS, Danger Danger, Foreigner, Journey, Ratt, Van Halen, and the like.
 
Be sure to follow the band on social media to receive album updates:
 
 
Wed
24
Apr

ARfm Co-Founder Donna C Passes Away

 
ARfm are saddened to report the passing of Donna C at just 44 years old, one of the founders/co-owner of the station and, prior to the onset of her illness, the regular host of the College Rock Show. Donna was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of dementia at the age of 37 and has battled the disease for the last 8 years. Having started up the Alice’s Records Group when she was 18 she created one of the best recognised retail/mail order outlets in the UK for rock and metal which she continued to run up to her illness.
 
Rock has lost a champion!
 
RIP Donna.
 
Wed
24
Apr

Best Wishes & Get Well Soon BRUCE GAITSCH

Artist: 
 
Acclaimed and respected guitarist BRUCE GAITSCH has suffered a stroke and is currently recouperating. 
 
He posted the following update: "If you are wondering where I have been it is a hospital! I had a stroke and have been in rehab. I have no use of my right side and every little thing is a chore. You never know what you have till it's gone."
 
Bruce's work can be heard on so many classic albums such as King Of Hearts, Richard Marx, Jim Peterik, Marc Jordan, Kelly Keagy, Peter Cetera and 100s more.
 
His KING OF HEARTS bandmate Tommy Funderburk posted this perfect response earlier today:
 
"Dear Friends - By now many of you have read Bruce's post. I'm writing from 30,000 feet on the way to LA to finish vocals on our record. I've not run this letter by Bruce - he doesn't want anyone making a fuss about him - but I want him to know how much I love him... and his music and his love for life and his family. Its been my great pleasure to write and and perform with him for these, uh many years. A truly great man.
Life hits hard sometimes and we're all so fragile. Ironically, we just finished a song titled "Don't Wait" ...to tell someone you love them now...
Praying for a full recovery and we're keeping the KOH guitar seat open! And, having emailed him a few times I can assure you Bruce hasn't lost his sense of humor.
I'm now getting calls and mail about the future of King Of Hearts. We're so fortunate that Bruce was able to finish almost all of his parts on the record! You'll love his playing and the songs are great. CJ and I will finish and yes we intend to tour. So stay tuned, we're not done yet. Bruce wants it that way. Now, go tell someone you love them."
 
Get well soon Bruce!
 
 
Tue
23
Apr

Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon - VINNIE VINCENT

Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio
 
On this episode of ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON - a new and exclusive interview (recorded April 19th 2019) with guitarist extraordinaire VINNIE VINCENT
 
We discuss everything under the sun including his upcoming shows, his career, and much much more. (Please note that at the 45 minute mark for 15 seonds or so the audio is unstable. Similar at the 58 minute mark.)
 
MITCH MERCH (designed by Judas Priest's artist Claudio Bergamin) is available now at: https://loudtrax.com/search/?s=mitch

 

 

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