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Wed
16
Oct

HER CHARIOT AWAITS Debut Album Due in 2020

Artist: 
Her Chariot Awaits
 
Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of Her Chariot Awaits, a new band project featuring the artistic union between the awesome American guitarist and producer Mike Orlando(Adrenaline Mob) and highly regarded ex-Sirenia singer Ailyn on lead vocals. The band is currently wrapping up their debut album for release in early 2020. 
 
This exciting new musical alliance came about through the vision of Frontiers, which put the two artists - each eager to create a new and exciting musical project - in touch with one another. The pair gelled very well, as listeners will be able to hear upon the album's release. Ailyn, especially, is excited to be able to explore new and very muscular, but still melodic, musical landscapes.
 
The resulting album, which will see the light of day in the first part of 2020, offers up songs that will excite all lovers of technical, aggressive and extremely catchy heavy metal music. Melting the well defined metal approach of Adrenaline Mob with more melodic hooks, Her Chariot Awaits showcases the incredible vocal talents of Ailyn. Here, she moves in a heavier and more straight ahead territory compared to her previous band, Sirenia.
 
Ailyn says, “After a two year break from the scene, I am pleased to announce my new collaboration with Mike Orlando on Her Chariot Awaits. I’m very honoured and thankful to be part of it. I’m looking forward for everyone to learn about this new adventure, which allowed me to experiment and explore a new side on my singing, working together with a great musician. Her Chariot Awaits is a new step forward on my music career and I can’t wait to share the beginning of this journey with all of you."
 
Mike Orlando says, “It was a pleasure to write and perform an album with a singer like Ailyn with music that is geared more towards the commercial side of rock. Ailyn has a beautiful voice and was great to work with in and out of the studio, as was as Jeff Thal on drums! I'm very happy with how the album is coming out. It's a great collection of hard hitting yet melodic commercial rock tracks, which I hope you all enjoy.”
 
The resulting album is going to leave people breathless and marks an amazing union of two great artists who still have a lot to prove - stay tuned!
 
Be sure to follow the band on their newly launch Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/HerChariotAwaits
 
HER CHARIOT AWAITS
Mike Orlando - Guitars, Bass, & Additional Vocals
Ailyn - Lead Vocals 
Jeff Thal - Drums
Brian Gearty - Bass 
Written, Produced, & Mixed by Mike Orlando
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Tue
15
Oct

EDDIE VAN HALEN Seeks Cancer Treatment in Europe

Artist: 
Van Halen
 
Widespread reports this week on the health of EDDIE VAN HALEN.
 
Rumours have been gathering in recent weeks and the damn finally broke when TMZ reported that the legendary guitarist has been traveling back and forth to Germany for throat cancer treatment.
 
There has been no official response from the VAN HALEN camp, but I can confirm that the information posted is accurate.  Eddie was diagnosed with throat cancer some time back now and has been travelling to Europe for at least the last 12-18 months seeking the best and most up to date treatments available.
 
I was told the treatments have helped and he's doing better currently. That is up to date info.
 
What I can add is confirmation that select VAN HALEN tour dates being planning were scuttled earlier this year when Eddie pulled the plug to concentrate on his health.
 
We wish Eddie all the very best with his treatment and recovery.
 
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Tue
15
Oct

Chinawhite - Hello to the World (Lyric Video)

 
Here a track that many mums and dads will be able to relate to. Or just another chance to get to know that album that is way too good to be ignored :) Album Different was released in 2018 and the CD is available from https://rockcompany.nl and all formats are available in all good stores and platforms. Enjoy!
 
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Chinawhite
Artist: 
Chinawhite
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Tue
15
Oct

Chinawhite - Hello to the World (Lyric Video)

 
Here a track that many mums and dads will be able to relate to. Or just another chance to get to know that album that is way too good to be ignored :) Album Different was released in 2018 and the CD is available from https://rockcompany.nl and all formats are available in all good stores and platforms. Enjoy!
 
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Artist: 
Chinawhite
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Tue
15
Oct

Introducing AUTUMN'S CHILD

Artist: 
Autumn's Child
 
A new Swedish Super Group is born – AUTUMN’S CHILD
 
It is the birth of a dream team with a background in which each member is active or been a member in a well-known band such as H.E.A.T., Mustasch, Eclipse, Moon Safari, Heartbreak Radio & Last Autumn's Dream.
 
The following are comments from Michael.
 
“Last Autumns Dream decided to disband for a moment due to each member's schedule was busy.
But in the future, we are planning to get together again to make a new work. Instead, here I'd like to announce a new band, Autumns Child, and the debut album will be released from Marquee / Avalon (Japan) in December this year and AORHeaven in January (Europe).”
 
The band has already started recording and will release a debut album in December this year.
Prior to that, the first single will be announced in October (Japan Only).
 
Autumn`s Child is:
Mikael Erlandsson - Lead Vox, Piano/Guitar
Claes Andreasson - Acoustic guitar/Ad Keys
Pontus Åkesson ( Moon Safari)- Lead Guitar
Jona Tee (Heat) - keyboards
Robban Bäck ( Mustasch, Eclipse, W.E.T) - Drums
 
Hired Guns - (Joel Starander, Peter PP Samuelsson) - Bass
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Sat
12
Oct

RIP ERIK SCOTT (Signal)

Artist: 
Erik Scott

RIP Erik Scott (Signal)
 
Another fantastic bloke and a real talent. 
It’s been a rough few weeks for melodic rock fans and this just makes it harder. 
I enjoyed all interactions with Erik over the years and my huge regret of my time in this business was coming all too close to getting a Signal reunion underway several years back. 
Very saddened by this news.
 
RIP Erik
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Sat
12
Oct

STATION Debut New Song 'A Matter Of Time'; Album Out Nov 1

 
New York-based melodic rock band Station will independently release its third studio album, Stained Glass, on Station Music on Nov. 1.
The unsigned band — comprising singer Patrick Kearney, guitarist/keyboardist Chris Lane, bassist Emi Asta and drummer Tony Baptist — saw its sophomore album, More Than the Moon, land on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and has opened for the likes of Pat Benatar, Poison’s Bret Michaels, Motley Crue’s Vince Neil and Stryper.
Lead single “A Matter of Time” deals with romanticizing goals in life, such as meeting the right person at the right time. Musically, it has a “bluesy rock aesthetic,” according to Kearney. And as the first track on the album, he sees it as a gateway song for listeners who may not be familiar with Station.
“It’s a great kickoff point because it’s very middle of the road in terms of our sound,” he says. “Anyone listening to it for the first time will be like, ‘Okay, I get it — this is a rock band that’s rockin’.”
As for the song’s meaning, he adds, “It’s about not being able to recognize authenticity because you have had a fantasy for so long. In the video [for the song], we personified the fantasy as this really attractive girl, something that you chased after, but you romanticized it. So when reality kicks in, it’s kind of like, ‘Wait a minute, I can’t tell if this is real or not.’ ”
 
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Artist: 
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Fri
11
Oct

New Signings To Frontiers Records

Artist: 
Landfall
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Brazil’s LANDFALL. Hailing from Curitiba, the band features former Auras singer Gui Oliver - a true dead ringer for the legendary Steve Perry - Landfall's sound can be described as falling between classic melodic rock a là Journey with some slightly heavier influences, such as classic era Dokken, White Lion, and Extreme.
 
“I’m really glad to be back with Frontiers with a new band and new songs in a new perspective. I believe this is my best album so far. I was really impressed when I met the band for the first time. They are truly amazing, gifted and very prepared to do this with me,” says Gui Oliver.
 
Landfall was originally started by drummer Felipe Souzza and guitarist Marcelo Gelbcke, who are childhood friends and have been playing together since they were about 15 years old. Some years later, bassist Thiago Forbeci joined up with them, adding new musical input and influences and the band decided to go in a new direction. They began writing their songs and creating their own music repertoire to work off of and it was during this period that they recorded a few albums together and performed several concerts around Brazil, including opening for acts like Glenn Hughes and Mike Vescera.
 
Joining forces together, Gui, Felipe, Marcelo and Thiago created Landfall (formerly known as W.I.L.D.), a blend of hard rock, melodic rock, and AOR.
 
Follow the band on social media to stay updated for news about the upcoming album!
 

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of one of the hottest new AOR bands to come out of the underground European scene, STARDUST. Signed after some fans put the band to the attention of label staff during one of the Frontiers Rock Festivals, Stardust are preparing to release their label debut in 2020.
 
“Our first EP got really good feedback from the fans, not only from Hungary, but from around the world,” says singer Adam Stewart. “I expect that our debut album, that is currently underway, will be enjoyed by a much bigger amount of melodic rock fans thanks to our new cooperation with Frontiers. Stardust plays AOR/Melodic Rock with catchy melodies and lyrics,so Frontiers is truly a perfect home for us. We look forward to releasing our album and planning more tours, shows, and videos to be shared with the fans!"
 
Founded by two friends, Adam Stewart (lead vocals) and Tim Keeley (drums) in 2015, the band is rounded out by Facey (lead guitar and vocals), Dave Legrand (keyboard), and Ben Martin (bass and vocals). The group's style is an amalgam of the classic melodic hard rock and AOR genres, with hooky choruses, beautiful keyboards and vocal harmonies, and loud guitars in the style of their favorite mid-80's bands, bringing to life this well beloved music in the 21st century.
 
The band independently released the “Shine" EP, from which this single and video for the track 'Shout it Out!' was lifted. For a taste of what's in store from Stardust, check this out: https://youtu.be/sqxiVQ9r-dw
 
Stardust is the latest in a long line of amazing AOR/MelodicRock signings for the label, so be sure to stay tuned! Follow the band on their social media and website to keep up with album news, show announcements, and more.
 
Weblinks:
 
Stardust is:
Adam Stewart - Vocals
Dave Legrand - Keyboards
Ben Martin - Bass
Tim Keeley - Drums
Facey- Guitars
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