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OBSESSION – ORDER OF CHAOS 2012

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Most people will remember American metal band Obsession from the Eighties, which launched the career of vocalist Michael Vescera. Before resurrecting Obsession in 2004, Vescera has performed with Malmsteen, Loudness, Roland Grapow, and Dr. Sin, among others. With Order of Chaos, the band returns with their sixth album.

First impressions of Order of Chaoswill remind more of the Eighties Obsession with a touch of 2006’sCarnival of Souls. Fundamentally, this is classic American heavy and power metal: sometimes steady, often brisk, with clear melody and harmony, an assertive rhythm section, soaring twin guitar work, and Vescera’s solid vocals. Against modern trends, these are the common strengths that makes for ‘true’ heavy metal, and what makes Order of Chaos sound great.

Jon Lord – Concerto For Group And Orchestra (2012)

Jon Lord recorded the marvellous rhythm section – Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd, Madonna) & Brett Morgan (Jon Anderson, Sting) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (with whom Jon had recorded twice before) in June 2011 in Liverpool – conducted by Paul Mann. The production then moved to Abbey Road Studios in London to record Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson (on vocals with Steve Balsamo and Kasia Laska) and Joe Bonamassa, Darin Vasilev and Steve Morse on guitars.

Alan Reed – First in a Field of One (2012)

Alan Reed is a singer and musician from Glasgow. He is probably best known as the (former) singer with progressive rock band Pallas. He has also appeared on albums by Abel Ganz, Caamora, Neo, Parzival’s Eye and Strangers on a Train.”

“‘First in a Field of One’ is a unique collection of songs that provide the perfect setting for the unmistakeable timbre of Alan’s voice. The album embraces a number of musical flavours – through celtic folk, world music, and even jazz; – held together by strong song-writing and a passionate sense of identity.”

NIGHT RANGER – 24 Strings And A Drummer (2012)

Iconic Melodic Hard Rock act NIGHT RANGER are going to release a live cd/dvd package: “24 Strings & a Drummer – Live & Acoustic” due out at the end of October via Frontiers Records.
As a celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album Dawn Patrol, and hot on the heels of their excellent 10th studio album Somewhere In California, Night Ranger will release this very special set recorded live in an intimate, all-acoustic setting with a select number of fans at TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA in May, 2012.

ISSA – Can’t Stop (2012)

One of the best female voices coming out lately from Scandivia is without a doubt Norwegian singer ISSA (full name: Isabell Oversveen).Her third album entitled “Can’t Stop” has been set for release on November 5.”Can’t Stop” is a very special album for Issa, since it includes some blistering versions of carefully selected AOR gems that the singer treats her own way.
These tracks have been originally included on albums by MARK FREE, AVIATOR, 21 GUNS, ATLANTIC, REGATTA, WORRALL, BLVD, TOWER CITY and other AOR luminaries.
Issa has created her own style and approach to Melodic Rock & AOR genres by mixing her peculiar, unique melodic sensibility and commercial sheen with a rocking attitude.

Sovereign – Warning Heaven 2012

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The legendary vocalist Mike Vescara (Animetal USA, Loudness, Yngwie Malsteen) and guitarist, bassist and keyboardist Samir Mhamdi, published with his band Sovereign, a new studio album under the name of “Warring Heaven”. According to a press release on CD is finished and has excellent vocal work, with catchy melodies and guitar solos Epic. The vocals were recorded in full in the Toy Room Studio owned by Mike Vescera, in Nashville, Tennessee, all instruments were mixed and mastered at Studio Slabsound in France by Gwen Kerjan.