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FINGERS AND SUNSHINE
Indiana, US
Fingers and Sunshine began as a musical duo in Bloomington, Indiana in 1987. David McKibben and Fred Crowder (dec'd) picked up a third member when David's brother Ron arrived in town a few short weeks after David and Fred returned from three months of following the Grateful Dead from Hampton Virginia all the way to Ventura Fairgrounds Ventura California. They began playing for tips in front of the Bluebird in Bloomington, and gained many local supporters. The trio went from playing and living on the street to living in apartments and playing on the radio after three years of writing and playing their own music as well as covers of songs by Neil Young, The Grateful Dead and many other artists, focusing on the psychedelic era of the late 1960s.
Many incarnations of the band through the years have culminated in the present lineup featuring David and Ron McKibben on vocals and guitar and songwriting, Donald Steininger on Bass and vocals, and Larry Stoltie on drums, percussion and vocals.
Their first release together is a tune called "The Weed is the Way", an anthem celebrating the new attitudes toward the use of a certain plant for medical and recreational use. There are a few other demos available on youtube.
FOIVOS
Athens, Greece
Foivos Ζacharopoulos, was born on May 2nd,1983.
At the age of 16, began working as a professional musician.22 years later, has become one of the most known guitar players,in the Greek music industry.
Having recorded over 700 songs as a session player, in albums, and thousands gigs. Toured all over Europe, South Africa, Australia, Canada and U.S.A
His debut E.P “Distorted”, contains 5 original compositions and 1 cover song.
FREAKSTORM
GUMMERBACH, DE
To record a song for the favorite US-Rockband and to hand it over personally - with this idea it all began in 2016.
As a few musicians from Gummersbach finally met their idols, the fire was literally burning.
So singer Sinah Meier wrote "We Got The Fire" and the tribute project developed to the band "Freakstorm" that writes and records its own songs now.
The first EP "We Got The Fire" was recorded in 2018 of Robert Schuller at the Artfarm-Studio and released self-directed.
The song appeared in some radio shows and rock magazines.
With Marc Bremer (Bass), Olli Fuchs (Drums) and the rock guitarists Dirk Weidmann and Toby Wendeler a strong team has formed.
Now Freakstorm is producing the new songs at the TrakShak Studio in Karlsruhe with Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69/Unisonic).
In April 2019 the band found a new partner: the Label Major Promo Music in Gummersbach.
One month later the song “Can’t keep me down” was released – along with a videoclip on YouTube.
This first single of the coming EP is available on streaming and download platforms.
Just like the second single “Not The One”, that was presented in August.
Both singles made it to some rock magazines and radio shows. Now Freakstorm is proud to present its new EP “From Zero”, that was released digital and also with a CD in October 2019.
Features on Local Stage Worldwide:
02-08-20 LSW Radio Ep.6
05-02-21 LSW Radio Ep.18
09-05-20 LSW Radio Ep.36
05-15-21 LSWTV Ep.4
Member since 03-02-21
GAME ON
Sweden
The idea of Game On came up around 2018 but it took 2 years to get it started. The main idea of Game On is that we make music whatever genre it is but of course we have our preferences and we often land in that neighborhood. When we record we involve musicians we know and like so the line up is depending on the song. Influenced by sleaze, heavy metal, glam, aor but we call our music plain nut kicking rock n roll...
GENTIHAA
Athens, GR
Gentihaa is a fantasy-themed Symphonic Death/Black Metal band with heavy guitar riffs, multi-dimensional vocals and diverse rhythms.
Their debut album, produced by Bob Katsionis (Firewind,Serious Black) and mixed by Fotis Benardo (Septic Flesh), entitled “Reverse Entropy” deals a futuristic story based on an novel that was lost and found on the Internet.
Assisted by the vocal contribution of Tom Englund (Evergrey) on two songs (“Singularity” & “Command”) the band manages to present a unique landscape of sounds ranging from powerful classic riff-based Heavy Metal to majestically dark Death Metal.
releases September 23, 2019
Produced & Arranged by Bob Katsionis
Mixed & Mastered by Fotis Benardo
Recorded at Sound Symmetry Studio
Drums & re-amping at Devasoundz by Fotis Benardo
Exclusive hand-made costumes designed and crafted by Natali Christaki.
Photography by Angeliki Hristoff.
Concept art design by: Vagelis Petikas - Revolver Design
All music is written by Valgran (Guitars) and lyrics by Andre Boutos (Vocals).
GHOST SEASON
Athens, GR
Ghost Season is a high energy Alternative Metal band from Athens, Greece.
Formed back in July 2013, Ghost Season was an idea spawned by Dorian Gates (bass). The purpose was to create fresh, new material in patterns of Hard Rock and Alternative Metal music. Among the bands that inspire Ghost Season are Revelation Theory, Shinedown, In Flames, Disturbed, Crossfade, Pop Evil, All That Remains, Alter Bridge ect. The goal of the band is to play dynamic and vibrant music, bridging aggressive and melodic elements while keeping the focus on live energy and enjoyment.
Ghost Season completed recording their first EP release “Ghosts like Her”, which was released on September 2014 and received positive reviews especially in the US from fans and critics alike, while they were working at their full length album and scheduling numerous upcoming shows locally in Athens and around Greece.
Late 2015 the band went in the studio for the recording of their first single titled “Break My Chains” which was released on December 2015 as a first taste of their upcoming album.
The band signed with Pavement Entertainment and released their debut full length album “Like Stars In a Neon Sky” in January 2017 featuring the video “Fade Away”. The key in “Like Stars In a Neon Sky” is the participation of J.Loren Wince, vocalist of the American-based Alternative Rock band HURT, as co-producer giving also different directions and perspectives and getting involved in every single song.
2017 followed by the "Like Stars In An Eastern Sky Tour" in Eastern Europe and the "Like Stars In a Neon Sky Tour UK" in the United Kingdom.
In February 2019 Ghost Season released their 2nd EP "From The Otherside" which contains acoustic versions of songs from their first LP "Like Stars In a Neon Sky" and 2 cover songs. With the success of the album "Like Stars In a Neon Sky" and hopefully the EP "From The Otherside" the band will continue down that same road of success and planning to release their 2nd full length album also in 2019. Ghost Season are standing firmly on their feet ready for the next chapter in their story. Keep your ears to the ground and prepare to be GHOST SEASONed! The band will be touring United Kingdom on their "The Haunting UK Tour 2019" starting July 19th 2019.
GLASS HELIX
Colorado, US
As glass is fragile and the helix can be said to represent dna - life, Glass Helix takes its cues from the fact that life is fragile, and we shouldn’t waste our precious time while we have it.
Glass Helix’s music hits hard while keeping a beautiful sense of melody and incorporating riffs that sort of stick in your head and you catch yourself humming the next day.
GRANDE FOX
Thessaloniki, GR
Οι Grande Fox είναι ένα σχήμα το οποίο ιδρύθηκε στη Θεσσαλονίκη το 2013 όπου διατηρεί μέχρι και σήμερα την έδρα του. Ιδρυτικά μέλη του σχήματος είναι ο Ζαο Λεφτερης (κιθαρίστας - συνθέτης - visuals) και ο Μπερζαμανης Νίκος (Frontman - τραγουδιστής - στιχουργός). Το συγκρότημα μέχρι στιγμής δημιούργησε στο διάστημα των έξι χρόνων ενεργής παρουσίας του 3 δισκογραφικές δουλειές , το LP Album "Space Nest" , το EP Album "Kulning" και το Single Album "Documento".Το κάθε project συνοδεύεται πλήρως και με οπτικό υλικό όπως Artwork , Video Clips και Φωτογραφήσεις που τα αντιπροσωπεύουν.Αυτή τη περίοδο βρίσκεται υπό εργασία η νέα παραγωγή του τέταρτου κατά χρονική σειρά project και δεύτερου Full Album(Lp) στην ιστορία του συγκροτήματος, "Empty Nest" το οποίο θα είναι και αυτό πλήρως ολοκληρωμένο σε όλους τους τομείς του. Η μπάντα ακολουθεί ανεξάρτητη πορεία δίχως υπογεγραμμένα συμβόλαια σε δισκογραφικές εταιρείες. Σε γενικές γραμμές το είδος μουσικής δημιουργίας της μπάντας χαρακτηρίζεται ως Psychedelic Heavy Stoner Rock. Παρ όλα αυτά οι ακροατές βρίσκουν πάντα πολλά στοιχεία και από άλλα είδη και αυτό συμβαίνει γιατί το συγκρότημα αφήνει ανοιχτό το ενδεχόμενο πειραματισμού κατά την δημιουργία νέου υλικού αρκεί αυτό να έχει πάντα κάτι ουσιώδες να πει και να αντιπροσωπεύει. Η βασική συναισθηματική γραμμή έκφρασης που μας οδηγεί είναι η οργή η οποία συνοδεύεται από μια τάση για διαρκή αφύπνιση συνείδησης και εξερεύνησης του εσωτερικού πνευματικού μας κόσμου . Σε πολλά από τα τραγούδια μας κρύβονται μυνήματα είτε σε στιχουργικό επίπεδο είτε σε οπτικό. Είμαστε κάθε άλλο παρά μινιμαλιστες . Πιστεύουμε στην πολυπλοκότητα και την διαφορετικότητα μεταξύ των ανθρώπων και τασσόμαστε και ιδεολογικά και καλλιτεχνικά κατά της όποιας φασιστικής ή ρατσιστικής κουλτούρας και ιδεολογίας. Ζούμε για να δημιουργούμε νέα μουσική και όχι τετριμμένη και αυτό μας κάνει να θέλουμε να μοιραζόμαστε μαζί σας αυτά που ανακαλύπτουμε και τα οποία δουλεύουμε με πίστη και προσήλωση ξεπερνώντας κάθε πιθανό εμπόδιο για όσο χρειαστεί μέχρι να καταλήξει σμιλευμένο και "έτοιμο" προς ακρόαση. Μέσω αυτής της διεργασίας ωριμάζουμε μαζί σας και προχωράμε μαζί στα επόμενα βήματα του μουσικού μας ταξιδιού>>.
Πλέον το ρόλο του drummer έχει κατοχυρώσει ο Δημήτρης Λουκάς ως μόνιμο μέλος. Το σχήμα επιθυμεί την εύρεση του αντίστοιχου μόνιμου μέλους και στο ρόλο του μπασίστα καθώς μέχρι σήμερα δημιουργούσε υλικό υπό συνεργασία με session συμμετοχές του χώρου. Ο επαγγελματίας Παύλος Γεωργιάδης έχει αναλάβει να καλύπτει το συγκρότημα στο ρόλο του δεύτερου κιθαρίστα όσον αφορά τις ζωντανές εμφανίσεις εντός και εκτός Ελλάδος συνεισφέροντας έτσι με το δικό του μοναδικό τρόπο στην συνολική εικόνα του σχήματος προσφέροντας μεγάλη ευχαρίστηση και αισθητική ικανοποίηση στον ακροατή.
Το συγκρότημα έχει συμμετάσχει σε διάφορα lives και festivals σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό και συνευρεθεί πολλά σημαντικά σχήματα του χώρου . Μερικά από αυτά είναι : Nightstalker , Emerald Sun , Purple People Eater , Project Theory , Shotgunz κ.α.
Ο επόμενος προγραμματισμένος προορισμός είναι στο Βουκουρέστι της Ρουμανίας όπου θα έχει την τιμή να συνοδεύσει τους Villagers Of Ioannina City ανοίγοντας με αυτό το τρόπο το ευρωπαϊκό τους Τουρ.
Για οποιαδήποτε πληροφορία - επικοινωνία ή booking επικοινωνήστε με την Angels PR Music Promotion.
Grande Fox is a band that was founded in Thessaloniki in 2013 where it still maintains its headquarters. The founding members of the band are Zao Lefteris (guitarist - composer - visuals) and Berzamanis Nikos (Frontman - singer - lyricist). The band has so far created 3 recordings during their six years of active presence, the LP Album "Space Nest", the EP Album "Kulning" and the Single Album "Documento". Each project is fully accompanied by visual material such as Artwork , Video Clips and Photographs that represent them. The new production of the fourth project in a row and the second Full Album (Lp) in the history of the band, "Empty Nest", which will also be fully completed for everyone, is currently in operation. The band follows an independent course without signed contracts with record companies. In general, the band's musical creation is characterized as Psychedelic Heavy Stoner Rock. Nevertheless, listeners always find a lot of evidence from other genres and this is because the band leaves open the possibility of experimentation when creating new material as long as it always has something essential to say and represent. The main emotional line of expression that leads us is the anger that is accompanied by a tendency for a constant awakening of consciousness and exploration of our inner spiritual world. Many of our songs hide messages either lyrically or visually. We are anything but minimalists. We believe in the complexity and diversity between people and we are ideologically and artistically opposed to any fascist or racist culture and ideology. We live to create new music and not trivial and that makes us want to share with you what we discover and what we work with faith and dedication overcoming every possible obstacle for as long as it takes until it ends up sculpted and "ready" to listen. Through this process we mature with you and move forward together in the next steps of our musical journey.
Now the role of drummer has been secured by Dimitris Loukas as a permanent member. The group wants to find the corresponding permanent member in the role of bassist as until today it was creating material in collaboration with session participations. The professional Pavlos Georgiadis has undertaken to cover the band in the role of the second guitarist in terms of live performances inside and outside Greece, thus contributing in his own unique way to the overall image of the band, offering great pleasure and aesthetic satisfaction to the listener.
The band has participated in various lives and festivals in Greece and abroad and has met many important bands in the area. Some of them are: Nightstalker, Emerald Sun, Purple People Eater, Project Theory, Shotgunz etc.
The next scheduled destination is in Bucharest, Romania, where we will have the honor of accompanying the Villagers Of Ioannina City, thus opening their European Tour.
For any information - contact or booking contact Angels PR Music Promotion.
Features on Local Stage Worldwide:
07-11-20 LSW Radio Ep.28
10-10-20 LSW Radio Ep.41
03-24-21 Angels PR Special
Member since 10-27-20
GRIM REAPER RIDE
Hellbilly, FR
Have you ever wondered what kind of music a slightly deranged gravedigger would make? After several years spent on Europe's stages with Trepalium, frontman KK ( Cédric Punda) dedicated himself to writing and recording GRIM REAPER RIDE's first opus, aptly titled Hellbilly Back to Underground. Joined in the wake by a crew ready to get their hands dirty, the quintet (comprised of Nicolas Hoareau, Fabien Trichet Renaud Guillemet and new drummer Clément Genty) made their first gigs alongside Mobu ̈tu, Karma Zero, The Chris Rolling Squad, Mercyless and Demon Vendetta. Stitching together a mixture of styles, you could call it a Frankenstein’s monster of music. This gravedigger, being more than Rock 'n' Roll, tries his hand at Hellbilly, a genre at the crossroads of Psychobilly, Punk, and Metal, with a saturated upright bass as its core element. The release of a video clip shot in Brooklyn NYC sets the tone for the album, which will be published this fall with WormHoleDeath Records. From Rockabilly to Metal, it's a groovy, bluesy road!
Member since 08-07-21
GUEPPARDO
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Gueppardo is a Hard N' Heavy band from Porto Alegre (RS), formed in 2007.
Since the beginning of their activities, betting on their own material, they've recorded the EP “Instinto Animal” in 2009,
however this work was not officially released. After a three-year hiatus, the band returned and in 2015 releases the album “Fronteira Final”.
The album was very well received by the specialized critic, standing out as one of the best releases of the style in the year.
In 2019 they signed with the label Classic Metal Records, and launched "Execução Sumária" with great national repercussion.
The album counting with songs in English and Spanish and Portuguese.
The band has already performed with big names of Heavy Metal worldwide, such as Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper and Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden),
in addition to performing shows on the “Sin Fronteiras Tour” in several cities in the South and Southeast of Brazil and also in Argentina and Uruguay.
Currently, the band is composed by guitarist and founding member, Perÿ Rodriguez, vocalist Thiago Lauer, bassist Rafael Yadek and drummer Anderson Dias.
On the YouTube channel, you will find the band's video clips, audio from the first 2 albums and concert videos.
Member since 10-27-20
HARMONIZE
Cyprus, GR
Οι Harmonize είναι μια metal μπάντα που δημιουργήθηκε στην Κύπρο το 2012 από τον Γιώργο Κωνσταντίνου. Αρχικά η μπάντα ξεκίνησε παίζοντας thrash metal αλλά με την πάροδο των χρόνων πρόσθεσαν κάποια πιο power αλλά και dark στοιχεία τα οποία χαρακτηρίζουν τον ήχο τους μέχρι και σήμερα.
Οι Harmonize εκδώσαν το πρώτο τους demo το 2014 με τιτλο The Astonishing End του οποίου τα CDs έγιναν sold out στην Κύπρο, Το demo πήρε πολύ καλές κριτικές και τίτλους από διάφορα περιοδικά kai webzines του χώρου σε Κύπρο αλλά και εξωτερικό.
Το 2015 οι Harmonize συμμετείχαν με το demo κομμάτι Tonight στο compilation album Powercord Attack το οποίο εκδόθηκε σε μια εμφάνιση που έδωσαν στο Power Of The Night Festival. Το demo αυτό ήταν ο τροπος των Harmonize να ξεκινήσουν να δείχνουν τα πιο extreme/dark στοιχεία που διαθέτει ο ήχος τους.
Οι Harmonize δραστηριοποιήθηκαν στην Κύπρο και έκαναν αρκετές εμφανίσεις από την περίοδο ίδρυσης τους μέχρι και σήμερα, καθώς μοιράστηκαν την σκηνή και με γνωστές μπάντες όπως Bonfire, Wotan, Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden), Picture αλλά και πολλές άλλες Κυπριακές μπάντες.
Οι Harmonize κυκλοφόρησαν το πρώτο τους album στις 2 Οκτωβρίου 2020 και ονομάζεται Warrior in the Night. Η μπάντα έχει μια αυθεντική θεματολογία καθώς βασίζεται σε ιστορία που γράφουν οι Γιώργος Κωνσταντίνου & Nicolina Papas και το πρώτο album αναφέρεται σε έναν από τους κύριους χαρακτήρες της ιστορίας αυτής.
To album αποτελείται από 9 tracks, στα 2 από τα οποία παρουσιάζονται οι Ανδρέας Παράσχος από την thrash/death metal μπάντα Blynd και η Nicolina Papas η οποία έγραψε και εκτέλεσε την αφήγηση για το 8ο κομμάτι που είναι και το κλείσιμο του album. Τα artworks του δίσκου έγιναν από τον Γιάννη Νάκο (Remedy Art Design) και η την παραγωγή ανέλαβε ο Κυριάκος Λορέντζος (Rhythm Power Studio).
To album είναι διαθέσιμο σε μορφή CD και σε όλα τα κύρια digital platforms.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες ακολουθήστε την μπάντα στα social media και επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα τους στο www.harmonizeofficial.com.
Album Tracks:
- Warriors In Line (Intro)
- Never Back Down
- Warrior In The Night
- Angel
- The Astonishing End
- Tonight
- Crawling Among Shadows
- Beyond Darkness (Outro)
- Angel (Acoustic Version)
Τα μέλη της μπάντας:
Γιώργος Κωνσταντίνου - Rhythm Guitars
Λάμπρος Απουσιάνας - Lead Guitars
Σώζος Μιχαήλ (ex-Helion Prime) - Vocals
Χάρης Περατίκας (Temple of Evil) - Drums
Παναγιώτης Τακκίδης - Bass
Nicosia, Cyprus based band Harmonize was formed in 2012 by George Constantinou. While the band started off playing thrash metal, they gradually incorporated some power metal elements, as well as some darker elements which have shaped their signature sound to its current form.
Harmonize published their first demo titled ‘The Astonishing End’ in 2014, the CDs of which sold out in Cyprus. The demo received glowing reviews from numerous magazines and webzines in the national and international metal scene.
In 2015 Harmonize contributed to the compilation album ‘Powercord Attack’ with a demo of their song ‘Tonight’. The album was distributed during their show at that year’s Power of The Night Festival. With ‘Tonight’, the band displayed for the first time a darker and more extreme sound which they would utilize in their later releases.
Through the years since their formation, Harmonize remained active in Cyprus with several live shows, sharing the stage with well-known artists like Bonfire, Wotan, Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden), Picture, and many local bands.
‘Warrior in the Night’ is the first full-length album from Harmonize and released on the October 2nd 2020. The album’s concept is based on an original story being written by George Constantinou and Nicolina Papas, with this first album following one of the main characters of the story.
The album is comprised of 9 tracks, 2 of which feature vocals from Andreas Paraschos from the thrash/death band Blynd, and Nicolina Papas who wrote and narrated track 8, which is the closer of the album. The album’s artwork was created by Yiannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design) and the production was handled by Kyriakos Lorentzos (Rhythm Power Studio).
The album is available in CD format and to all major digital platforms.
For more information follow the band on their social media or visit their website at harmonizeofficial.com.
Album Tracks:
Warriors In Line (Intro)
Never Back Down
Warrior In The Night
Angel
The Astonishing End
Tonight
Crawling Among Shadows
Beyond Darkness (Outro)
Angel (Acoustic Version)
Band members:
George Constantinou - Rhythm Guitars
Lambros Apousianas - Lead Guitars
Sozos Michael (ex-Helion Prime) - Vocals
Harrys Peratikas (Temple of Evil) - Drums
Panagiotis Takkides - Bass
HAUNTED GODS
Barcelona, ES
Since our beginnings Haunted Gods charged forward playing Power Metal with a twist of folklore and melodies inspired by the great bands of the genre with which we grew up. We have always felt an attraction for the sound of that power metal of late 90s and early 2000s, so we decided to fuse this with other influences like traditional music or the soundtracks of the great rpg games. Our lyrics, in both works, talk about historical facts, mythology or fantasy but always wanting to send some message.
Haunted Gods acquired its name based on the first songs (never released) of the band which were about Greek and Roman Mythology. Both founders Carles Soler and David Saus are historians and so history and mythology played an important part of our interests, interests that all new members shared with us.
After the release of our first work “Myths & Tales” Txell joined up the band as a singer and Haunted Gods started touring obtaining a good answer by both people and press. We played along some bands like Last Dissonance, Forja or Tales of Gaia and in the Xth edition of the Festival de la Berguedana de Thrash.
Our second work “Legends” is the last milestone with wich we want to put an end to an era presenting our new singer, Txell, and saying goodbye to Roger (ex-bass). With songs both old and new, “Legends” is somehow the continuity of our first work from a conceptual point of view, but also a way to bring a new and more modern sound to the band.
In 2020 will be touring, playing the new songs and introducing the new members of the band (Marc and Nil) to the public. The band has now a solid formation and wants to start focusing in a more ambitious project.
HELLIXXIR
Grenoble, FR
Created in 2001 by Matthieu LAFORET, HELLIXXIR quickly built their own identity by defending their songs on many local stages. While their studio releases are eclectic - heavy, thrash, death metal - they still follow a clear common thread from the beginning, and have always been acclaimed and supported by the french and foreign metal crowd and reviewers. The band played with Belphegor, Decapitated, Melechesh...
HELLIXXIR released in 2019 their 3rd album, "The Black Fortress", which is about loss of self, ordinary madness, all voiced in the form of a sharp and dark Thrash-Black Metal.
HEXED
Uppsala, SE
HEXED is a Swedish metal band fronted by the amazing lead vocalist Tina Gunnarsson.
The music is a blend of thick driving rhythms, melodic and sometimes progressively orientated, along with strong powerful female vocals and catchy chorus lines.
The band was formed by Tina and guitarist Stellan Gunnarsson, both with an early history in the metal scene and of music composing. Since both of them also had the source of inspiration from bands such as Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory and Pagan's Mind, their aim was to create music and focus on strong vocals combined with melodic guitars.
Bass player Daniel Håkansson were chosen to take place along with Teddy Möller who recorded the drums for the album Netherworld. Later on Simon Aspsund took over the drum duty and guitarist Jay Matharu was recruited to complete the lineup.
This five piece strong crew recently did a European Tour along with Manticora and Loch Vostok. They have played at several festivals around Europe and have shared stage with amazing bands such as Leprous, Omnium Gatherum and Harakiri for the Sky etc.
HEXED early got a strong reputation for being a solid and entertaining live band and always delivering a fantastic live performance.
"Soon the World will be divided up into two parts, those who already are HEXED and those who are about to be".
Features on Local Stage Worldwide:
06-20-20 LSW Radio Ep.25
11-14-20 LSW Radio Ep.46
03-25-21 Hårdrockens Vänner Special
INDICA ROOTS
TEMECULA, CA
Alex Rico rythm guitar/vocals- Mitch Bollinger bass Reggae/Ska/Rock- Indica Roots are very quickly establishing themselves as a very prominent force in the So-cal Reggae/Ska/Rock music scene. With a strong following at all their shows and their strong roots /ska and rock influences reflected in all their songs. Indica Roots a band everyone should experience if in California if not check them out on you tube /indica roots ! SEE YOU AT THE SHOW CD s now available Indica Roots EP Cut Corners
Member since 05-20-21
JEAN CABBIE & THE SECRET ADMIRER SOCIETY
San Juan, PR
Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society is an alternative rock group based in
San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Possession”, the band's new single, was recorded and produced by Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society and Jacob Rodriguez at Back Door Studio and currently promoted at online radio stations, radio shows, podcasts, interviews and live performance.
Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society have recorded three cd releases including “Anthem”, “Good Things” and its latest titled “After Hours”. This album marked a new direction for the band as they captured its live sound on record in tracks such as “Red Blue Skies”, “Everything”, “Do” and “Ride On”. “After Hours” is comprised of fourteen songs which reflect musical influences ranging from alternative, classic rock, power pop and roots rock. “After Hours” was produced by the group and Jose Vila at Spellbound Recording Studios. As part of their promotional campaign, the group has promoted tracks from “After Hours” and recent single releases to a great variety of internet radio stations and radio shows including: Museboat Live Channel, Belter Radio, Indie Scene Radio, Lucky Star Radio, CBJ Radio, Spiderwebradio, XRP Radio, Radioactive-Radio and Twister Road Radio along with featured interviews, music videos and specialty radio shows.
Currently, the band is promoting its new track “Possession” as follow up to the “Breathe”, “Even Close”, “It’s Gonna Be Alright”, “Oh Donna” and “Paper Doll” single releases and look forward to do additional recordings and live shows during the following months. Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society is comprised of Jean Cabbie (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Eric Cabrer (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals), Jacob Rodriguez (Bass/Backing Vocals) and Marcos Rivera (Drums).
Member since 10-03-20
JEREMY FLICK
Lititz, PA
“A modern pop-rap sound driven by a moral compass.”
Jeremy is a versatile pop-rap artist from South-Central PA with a Master’s degree in problem-solving. He pursues his passion to uplift and encourage others by writing clean yet powerful music; no vulgar, No Dirt. He views his music as a healthy alternative to mainstream hip-hop/rap music. Jeremy strives to create music that parents can sing along to with their kids without having to question the content.
There’s peace in the nuances of the writing process that bring Jeremy joy. As an avid hip-hop/rap fan since the days of the school bus, he spent countless hours recording his thoughts which he labeled as “verbal journal entries”. He would later utilize his musical backgrond to fit his thoughts to instrumentals and create catchy melodies and hooks to capture listeners. If you're anything like Jeremy, then you 100% believe that music has the power to change lives.
Love †o move, Live †o serve
Member since 09-23-20
JEZABELLE
Florida, US
High Energy, Female Fronted Florida Rock Band
Member since 05-21-21
JOHAN KIHLBERG'S IMPERA
Stockholm, SE
After three albums with his band IMPERA, founding drummer Johan Kihlberg decided it was time to spread his wings, and the Swede came up with the idea to record his first solo effort, Johan Kihlberg’s Impera “Age Of Discovery”. “I felt this would give me the opportunity to spread my wings a bit and work with some other people,” Johan said. “I grew up with bands like KISS, QUEEN, ABBA and THE BEATLES, who were not afraid to have a wide range of styles on their albums. I’m obviously a hard rock fan at heart, but I’m also influenced by bands like SIMPLE MINDS, KRAFTWERK, MANFRED MANN’S EARTH BAND, HUMAN LEAGUE and many others. I’m also a huge fan of movies and movie soundtracks.”
The first person Johan approached was LION’S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss, who is also a renowned producer and mixer. “Johan and I got together and started writing songs,” Chriss said. “He usually had an idea of the direction and we took it from there. We also had a couple of friends coming up with basic ideas for about half of the album. We had the luxury to cherry-pick the songs we thought would add to what we already had going. For lyrics and melodies we worked closely with singer Mick Devine of the band SEVEN, whom I’ve done a couple albums with the last couple of years. My old friend and LION’S SHARE keyboardist Kay Backlund stepped up to the plate and worked with us on a couple of tracks as well.”
Kihlberg and Chriss decided to work with several different singers on the project, while enlisting Kihlberg’s longtime friend and IMPERA bandmate Mats Vassfjord to lay down the bass tracks. “As soon as we had the songs written, we started thinking about what voice and singer that would fit each individual track the best,” Kihlberg said. “Fortunately, they all agreed and did an amazing job on the album. I even managed to get one of my all-time favorite singers, Michael Sadler from SAGA, to sing a song.”
Johan Kihlberg’s Impera “Age Of Discovery” features a wide range of musical influences while remaining a very strong, melodic and powerful album. It boasts great production work by Chriss and a stunning artwork by Carl-André Beckston.
Line-up: Johan Kihlberg – Drums/Keyboards; Lars Chriss (Lion’s Share)- Guitars; Mats Vassfjord (220 Volt) – Bass; Michael Sadler (Saga) – Lead & Backing Vocals on 8; Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) – Lead & Backing Vocals on 6; Mick Devine (Seven) – Lead Vocals on 3, 5, 9 – Backing Vocals on 3, 7, 9, bonus track; Nigel Bailey (Bailey) – Lead Vocals on 7, 10, bonus track – Backing Vocals on 5, 10 ; Nils Patrik Johansson (Lion’s Share, Astral Doors) – Lead & Backing Vocals on 2, 3; Michael J. Scott – Lead & Backing Vocals on 4; Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen) – solo on 9; Kay Backlund (Lion’s Share) – Keyboards on 1, 3, 6; Anders Rybank (Coastland Ride) – Keyboards on 8
Produced by: Johan Kihlberg & Lars Chriss
Mixed by: Lars Chriss for www.noterious.eu
Mastered by: Mike Lind
Artwork by: Carl André Beckston
The mighty Johan Kihlberg´s Impera is back with their heaviest album to date. Beside the exciting new approach, “Spirit of Alchemy” features some of the most prominent players from the Swedish rock scene.
Johan Kihlberg´s Impera is the brainchild of Stockholm born drummer Johan Kihlberg, who formed the band in 2011 after having worked in the music business for over 30 years, performing with members from legendary acts such as Kiss, Thin Lizzy, Europe, Rainbow and Mötley Crüe. After five Impera releases, including the original soundtrack for the short movie “The rage”, mastermind Kihlberg decided it was time to steer the music into a heavier direction.
Every album leading up to “Spirit of Alchemy” has been unique in the how Kihlberg has invited his noted friends from the international rock and metal community to add their magic to the songs. This time, the stellar musicianship comes courtesy of no less than bassist John Levén (who has been with Swedish hard rock titans Europe since its formation) and renowned drummer Snowy Shaw (who has a history with King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and Sabaton). The soaring vocals is brought to you by power house Jonny Lindkvist of Nocturnal Rites, while the stellar guitar wizardry once again is handled by Lars Chriss from Lion’s Share.
“Spirit of Alchemy” is an album full of focus and determination. The metal riffing in songs like the uptempo rocker “All about you” and the guitar picking that starts off the haunting “When souls collide” manage to sound both classic and futuristic at the same time. Even though Johan Kihlberg´s Impera’s new effort is rooted in the harder realms of rock, Kihlberg’s lifelong passion for atmospheric movie soundtracks once again shines through in the epic finale that is “Battle”.
Simply put; “Spirit of Alchemy” is sure to please both older and newer fans and push Johan Kihlberg´s Impera’s career to the next level.
