Frontiers Music Srl will release the comeback album from former ANGEL singer Frank DiMino, titled "Old Habits Die Hard", on July 3 in Europe and July 10 in North America. While Frank is undoubtedly DIMINO's mastermind, "Old Habits Die Hard" sees him collaborate with some heavyweights of the Las Vegas music scene, where he currently ...
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Frontiers Music Srl will release "Now Or Never", the debut album from BENEDICTUM singer Veronica Freeman's solo project THE V, on July 3 in Europe and July 10 in North America. THE V marks a major step out of Veronica's comfort zone, since it delves into a definite melodic hard rock vibe. An impressive array ...
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TOURNIQUET is widely known for its outspoken voice against animal abuse and has previously released songs that focused on that subject matter. This time, however, drummer and songwriter Ted Kirkpatrick devotes an entire album, "Onward To Freedom", to the struggles and abuses animals face. The CD features songs about the plight of shelter animals in ...
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In a brand new interview with The Washington Times, Don Dokken was asked what happened to the rumored reunion of DOKKEN's classic lineup. "We've been talking for years now," he said. "The fans have been begging us to get back together. A while back, we all met. What a meeting!" He continued: "[We] ...
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Video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre playing drums for STRYPER on April 20 during the Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below (courtesy of Hot Metal). La Torre, who has played drums since the age of 13, was asked in a 2013 interview if fans could ever expect to see ...
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On March 27, Emma of GoDpsMusic conducted an interview with guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, KXM, SWEET & LYNCH). You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there are any new artists that stand out to him, Lynch said: "There's so many great bands in all different genres. "I'm not gonna pretend to ...
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STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet is writing material for his next solo album, tentatively due in April/May 2016 via Rat Pak Records. The CD, which Michael promises will be his "best to date," will feature Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) on drums. As for the bass, "We'll be doing something completely unconventional," Sweet says. Sweet's ...
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Canadian rock journalist Mitch Lafon of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page) conducted an interview with SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan earlier in the week. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On singer Johnny Solinger's statement that he "decided to ...
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When the outspoken Gene Simmons of KISS declared in an interview with Esquire last year that "rock is finally dead," a wave of response followed, both in agreement and dissent. Whether dead or alive, one thing is for certain: backstage at a rock concert is not the same as it used to be. Authors and ...
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In a brand new interview with CrypticRock.com, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet was asked what he thinks about the current Christian metal and rock scene "I do not really keep up with it," he replied. "I come from a different school of thought and I do not like all the labels. I do not ...
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Frontiers has quickly asserted itself as a hub for seasoned hard rock artists to not only hang their hats for work, but to collaborate and form new entities. SWEET & LYNCH being one of the more recent musical marriages under the label's banner between STRYPER's Michael Sweet and guitar lord George Lynch, Frontiers now unleashes ...
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STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet has clarified his recent comments regarding the quality of the new rock albums being released today, explaining that "we all need to strive to write, record and produce great music." In a new post on his Facebook page, Sweet wrote: "I know sometimes things that I say in interviews ...
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In a brand new interview with Guitar International, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet was asked for his take on the Grammy Awards overlooking rock and heavy metal. "It's really crazy," Sweet responded. "I'm a fan of all types of good music. When I hear a song, I don't care if it's R&B, country or ...
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Christian hard rockers STRYPER are recording a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "After Forever" for inclusion on their new album, "Fallen", to be released in late 2015 via Frontiers. The CD was tracked at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts. STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet recently stated about the musical direction of "Fallen": "It's ...
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Christian hard rockers STRYPER entered SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts earlier in the month to begin recording their new album, "Fallen", for a late 2015 release via Frontiers. An audio sample of one of the new STRYPER songs can be streamed in the video clip embedded within the Facebook post below. STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael ...
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Christian hard rockers STRYPER entered SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts earlier in the month to begin recording their new album for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers. A video update on the recording process from STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox, filmed in the hot tub outside the studio, can be ...
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Christian hard rockers STRYPER entered SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts last weekend to begin recording their new album for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers. An audio sample of one of the new STRYPER songs can be streamed in the video clip embedded within the Facebook post below. Regarding the musical direction of ...
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During a recent interview with Canadian rock journalist Mitch Lafon of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page), guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2013's "No More Hell To Pay" album. "It's funny, 'cause ...
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Video footage of George Lynch's (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SWEET & LYNCH) clinic at the ESP during last month's NAMM show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California can be seen below. SWEET & LYNCH — the new band featuring Lynch, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, ...
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Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has denied ever being in talks with STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet about Sweet producing a Bach solo album. During Sweet's appearance on the January 19 edition of Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM satellite radio show, "Eddie Trunk Live", Michael was asked if there was any truth to reports that he was ...
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Christian hard rockers STRYPER will enter the studio this weekend to begin recording their new album for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers. The band's guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet told Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM satellite radio show, "Eddie Trunk Live": "The [other] guys [in STRYPER] come out here in three days, to my house, and they're ...
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STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet says that he was approached to produce a solo album from Sebastian Bach, claiming that the plan was to write music that was reminiscent of "those powerful songs from [Bach's SKID ROW] past." During Sweet's appearance on the January 19 edition of Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM satellite radio show, "Eddie Trunk Live", ...
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SWEET & LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB), bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE) — will release its debut album, "Only To Rise", on January 27 via Frontiers Music srl. ...
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It'd be tacky to grab an easy pun and say here's a match made in you-know-where, yet an alliance between STRYPER's Michael Sweet and guitar hero George Lynch is most definitely a match. This pairing only seems awkward upon first glance, but there's a perfect logic to these guys hooking up. Michael Sweet himself has ...
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SWEET & LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB), bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE) — will release its debut album, "Only To Rise", on January 27, 2015 via Frontiers Music ...
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SWEET & LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB), bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE) — will release its debut album, "Only To Rise", on January 27, 2015 via Frontiers Music ...
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"Time Will Tell", a song from SWEET & LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB), bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE) — can be streamed at PledgeMusic.com. The track ...
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Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER is "in writing mode" for the band's next studio album for a 2015 release via Frontiers. He writes on Facebook: "We start pre-production mid-January and we begin tracking on February 1." STRYPER's original lineup comprised of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitars), Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitars) and Tim Gaines ...
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SWEET & LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB), bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE) — will release its debut album, "Only To Rise", on January 27, 2015 via Frontiers Music ...
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SWEET & LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB), bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE) — will release its debut album, "Only To Rise", on January 27, 2015 via Frontiers Music ...
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