NIKOLO KOTZEV's planned archival BRAZEN ABBOT release has struck trouble, with vocalist for the original release JOE LYNN TURNER stating his disaproval with the idea and suggests he will seek legal advice. See below...
Here's both press releases. First, Brazen Abbot:
The 20 Years Of Brazen Abbot is an anniversary package containing a CD and a DVD. The release celebrates two decades of the bands existence, since it was founded by the Bulgarian multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Nikolo Kotzev.
The CD contains 15 studio tracks compiled from the five studio albums released to date:
Live And Learn - 1995
Eye Of The Storm - 1996
Bad Religion - 1997
Guilty As Sin - 2003
My Resurrection - 2007
The Live DVD was shot at a concert at the Amphitheatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The DVD also contains 15 songs. True to his philosophy, Kotzev has not tempered with the live recording in post production, so there are no studio overdubs on this live production.
Kotzev has included tracks featuring almost all singers and players, who have been a part of the band.
The singers are:
Glenn Hughes
Joe Lynn Turner
Goran Edman
Thomas Vikstrom
Jorn Lande
Tony Harnell
The players are:
Nikolo Kotzev - Guitars, violins, keyboards, percussions
Ian Haugland - Drums
John Leven - Bass
Mic Michaeli - Hammond
Nelko Kolarov - Keyboards and Hammond
Svante Henryson - Bass
Wayne Banks - Bass
Mattias Knutas - Drums
The compilation is a balanced blend of "rockers" and ballads, offering many of the most memorable songs created throughout the years and will certainly be a delight for all Brazen Abbot fans. This release can be purchased at the Brazen Abbot site:
http://www.brazenabbot.nostramusic.com/
And JOE LYNN TURNER's immediate response:
FROM JOE LYNN TURNER REGRADING RECENT NEWS ABOUT A BRAZEN ABBOT COMPILATION
Attention to all!
I have just been made aware of a “Brazen Abbot” CD/DVD 20 years compilation release. I am very saddened to learn that this “homemade bootleg” release was done without my knowledge, consent or approval. I consider this a breach of trust and fair business practice.
I am looking into the legal aspects of such release and would urge everyone not to purchase this “unauthorized” product until any and all legal points are negotiated and agreed upon.
I am shocked and disappointed at such unethical practice by Mr. Kotzev and feel this is a direct “stab in the back.” I have never seen this DVD and was not aware of the fact that Mr. Kotzev decided to release this DVD on his own without any regard or respect to me. This is unacceptable and appalling!
I will ask you all to share this information with everyone to support all true artists who still keep the integrity and standards in this crumbling music industry. Your choice is the only decision that can make a difference.
I appreciate your consideration and understanding in this matter and thank you for your continued love and support!
Sincerely,
Joe Lynn Turner
UPDATE:
In a late twist, there's news from Nikolo that conversations with JLT are taking place.
