Another unbelievably sad loss to the melodic rock community. Al Fritsch, the vocal force of Drive, She Said has passed away.
This - from his bandmate Mark Mangold:
"Time to focus and try to say a few words...though they can't suffice, because there are people here on FB who care. Numb.
To know Al was to love him... and be loved in return.
If you didnt know him and only heard his amazing voice, or virtuoso musicianship on guitar, keys, bass or any instrument he touched, you were moved... he was a force of nature. Never a mean word, an amazing father, husband and friend to many. If he saw all the appreciation, love and respect coming his way he'd be laughin'. Yes he made our music come to life, but I did records just to hang with him and behold his talent. FUN. Everyone who knows him feels lucky and enriched for having him in their life. His absence is incomprehensible. He was young. This was not supposed to have happened. Now the hard part... living without him..."
The Swedish melodic metal band METALITE just released a lyric video for "Nightmare", the second single from their debut album "Heroes In Time".
"Heroes In Time" will be released on October 27th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings.
"Heroes In Time" is an impressive debut album filled with melodic and memorable songs, crowned with the strong and emotional vocals by vocalist Emma Bensing as well as a powerful production by Jacob Hansen [Volbeat, Amaranthe, Evergrey]. The album should be perfect for fans of bands like Beyond The Black, Dynazty and Amaranthe!
The artwork was created by Jan Yrlund [Apocalyptica, Leah, Korpiklaani] and guest appearances on the album includes Fraser Edwards [Ascension] and Jakob Svensson [Wigelius].
As U.S. rockers MASS begin work on their long awaited new studio album, frontman Louis St. August will be providing exclusive updates - text and audiio - from the process. Here's entry number 1!
"Okay so it's been seven years since our last release but it feels more like "Seven Days"! Well, it does take time to make a new baby, right? And boy do we have a new arrival for you. No really, every band says the same old cliche when releasing a new record... "This is the best record we have ever done!" LOL! I can promise that it will be an absolute MONSTER!! With thunderous guitar riffs, soaring solos, catchy vocal melodies, all tied in with a powerful and tight rhythm section, it will surely make this another MASS classic!
It has all the makings of a MASS album that everyone has come to expect and love from us over the years. You will have your fast rockers, mid tempo tunes and a few power ballads highlighting once again Mass' versatility. The new album is tentatively titled, "When Two Worlds Collide" and we are excited and look forward to our 8th studio album release, and third on the Escape Music label, due out sometime later this year. We can't wait for you all to hear it and hope that it ROCKS your World before they Collide!"
Louis St August ~ MASS
For your first peak audio preview - check the link below ~ "Files Attachment" under the topic tags...
On this episode, former WHITESNAKE and current The Dead Daisies/Revolution Saints guitarist, Doug Aldrich talks about the new Revolution Saints' Light In The Dark album, re-recording Whitesnake's '87 & Slip Of The Tongue albums, backstage fisticuffs, previous bands including Lion and becoming a painter.
Next up, AUTOGRAPH's STEVE LYNCH talks about their new album Get Off Your Ass, producer Andy Johns and the time he was invited to join KISS.
Finally, former SAMSON & IRON MAIDEN drummer, THUNDERSTICK talks about the early days of both bands, his new album Something Wicked This Way Comes, Steve Harris, Ethel The Frog and much more.
