Almost a decade after its debut album, HEARTBANGER is back again with the new CD entitled “Once in a Bluemoon“, presented in exclusive at all web. A melodic hard rock project of guitarist / songwriter Xavi Mendez, the first LP featured diverse lead vocalists from the genre such as the late Tony Mills (SHY, TNT), Gabrielle De Val (The Val), Manu Esteve (Hardreams), Alberto Fernandez (Tokio), among many others.
The lovely titled “Once in a Bluemoon” (love the artwork too) follows the same path, different singers providing their own style and vocal color. We can hear Swede Marc Quee, Mark Allen Lanoue (Biloxi, Fiction Syxx), Renato Costa (Revlin Project) Tommy Scro (Drivin’ Wheels), Gabrielle De Val (The Val), etc – all capable singers.
“Once in a Bluemoon” is a dynamic album with songs based in melody, strong vocals and of course a complete guitar work. Xavi drops some cool solos too. While it’s inspired by the ’80/90s, arrangements and focus are updated to modern times.
1 – Why (feat. Marc Quee)
2 – Give Me Light (feat. Tommy Scro)
3 – Hit and Run (feat. Javi Gianno)
4 – True Love (feat. Renato Costa)
5 – Sleepless Nights (feat. Gabrielle de Val)
6 – After the Storm (feat. Mark Allen Lanoue)
7 – Too Late for Us (feat. Ian Wilde)
8 – Shield for Your Fight (feat. Marcos Salvador Cruz)
Xavi Mendez – guitars
Toni Mateos – drums
Luis Adonay – bass
Marc Quee: Vocals on 1
Tommy Scro: Vocals on 2
Javi Gianno: Vocals on 3
Renato Costa: Vocals on 4
Gabrielle de Val: Vocals on 5
Mark Allen Lanoue: Vocals on 6
Ian Wilde: Vocals on 7
Marcos Salvador Cruz: Vocals on 8
HEARTBANGER – Once in a Bluemoon 2025, MP3+FLAC
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