Tag Archives: Escape Music

Quick plays: CHITRAL SOMAPALA, MARK SLAUGHTER

Posted on April 2, 2015 by jason

CHITRAL SOMAPALA – Sinhabumi [Release date 23.01.15] Chitral Somapala is a big name in his home nation of Sri Lanka and on this album he sings in his native language. Rock fans will know him from his time in Power … Continue reading →

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Interview: TOMMY DENANDER

Posted on March 31, 2015 by jason

Guitarist/songwriter/producer Tommy Denander is a busy man with Radioactive about to release their first new album in over ten years ‘F4ur’ on Escape Music. This features a stellar cast of melodic rock vocalists including the late, great Jimi Jamison, Jeff … Continue reading →

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Album review: TALON – Fourplay

Posted on March 25, 2015 by jason
Talon - Fourplay

Escape Music [Release date 23.03.15] The fourth album from Talon and one that sees the return of the band’s original vocalist Michael O’Mara. That has been a masterstroke as he sings up a storm on this album and it is … Continue reading →

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10 Questions: MOXY (Interview, March 2015)

Posted on March 24, 2015 by jason
Moxy - 40 Years And Still Riding High

Legendary Canadian rockers Moxy release ’1974 TO 2014 – 40 Years and Still Riding High: Best Of’ on CD/DVD on Escape Music on 22nd May. Moxy started back in 1974 and to celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary a new band … Continue reading →

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10 Questions: LAWLESS interview (February 2015)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jason
Lawless - The Sugarmill, Stoke, 27 December 2014

Lawless released their excellent second album ‘R.I.S.E’ at the end of last year on Escape Music. Here we catch-up with vocalist Paul Hulme… What have you got planned for the next few months music wise? e.g. tour plans, recording etc. … Continue reading →

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Interview: JK IMPERA

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jason
Impera - Empire Of Sin

Impera have just released their third and possibly best album to date ‘Empire Of Sin’ on Escape Music. Here we catch-up with mainman and drummer JK Impera… What have you got planned for the next few months music wise? e.g. … Continue reading →

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Interview: JOHN PARKER and MICHAEL O’MARA of TALON

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jason
Talon - Fourplay

Talon release their fourth album, ‘Four Play’ on Escape Music on March 20th. They are back with original vocalist Michael O’Mara who fields the questions along with founder member drummer John Parker… What have you got planned for the next … Continue reading →

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Interview: RON PERRY of CHINA SKY

Posted on February 5, 2015 by jason
China Sky II

China Sky’s debut came out back in 1988 and is one of those ‘must have’ classic melodic rock albums of the 1980′s. Sadly though due to various issues band never made that second album until now, some 25 years later! … Continue reading →

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News: JEFF LYNNE, VAN HALEN, ROBIN GEORGE – Wednesday 4 February 2015

Posted on February 4, 2015 by jason
The Sweet, Giants Of Rock - 9 February 2014

Kiske/Sommerville release their new album ‘City of Heroes’ on April 17th on Frontiers. Jeff Lynne will perform at this Sunday’s Grammy awards ceremony. AC/DC will also be appearing and rumour is that former drummer Chris Slade will appear with them. … Continue reading →

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Album review: IMPERA – Empire Of Sin

Posted on January 26, 2015 by jason
IMPERA - Empire Of Sin

Escape Music www.escape-music.com [Release date 26.01.15] This is the third album from Impera since 2012 when they released their debut album. They were formed around drummer JK Impera (Bruce Kulick/Graham Bonnet), who is joined by guitarist Tommy Denander (who has … Continue reading →

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Album review – LAWLESS – R.I.S.E.

Posted on November 26, 2014 by jason
Lawless - R.I.S.E.

Escape Music [Released 08.12.14] Quick follow-up from the band’s debut album ‘Rock Savage’ released last year sees Lawless carry on with their classy brand of melodic/classic Brit metal. The band feature two members of Demon – vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Hume … Continue reading →

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Album review: HOUSE OF X – S/t

Posted on October 25, 2014 by jason
House of X

Escape Music www.escape-music.com [Released 27.10.14] Not some dodgy gentleman’s club but a group where three of its members, namely Danny Peyronel (vocals), Clive Edwards (drums) and Laurence Archer (guitars), have all at one time be members of legendary British hard … Continue reading →

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Album review: SARACEN – Redemption

Posted on September 24, 2014 by jason
Saracen - Redemption

Escape Music [Release date 29.09.14] Saracen are back after their last album, the concept piece ‘Marilyn’ based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. This album sees the band back to basics, in that there is no concept although they do … Continue reading →

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Album review: SEVEN – 7

Posted on June 21, 2014 by jason
Seven - 7

Escape Music www.escape-music.com [Out now] Back in the late 80’s and into the early 90’s the AOR/melodic rock scene was thriving and record labels were signing up UK based acts like FM, Airrace, Little Angels, Dare and this band Seven … Continue reading →

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Album review: LOVE UNDER COVER – Into The Night

Posted on January 25, 2014 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com The second album from this band follows on quickly from their highly rated debut ‘Set The Night On Fire’. The band features amongst it’s talented line-up vocalist Mikael Erlandsson (Last Autumn’s Dream/Salute)  and multi-instrumentalist Mikael Carlsson, with … Continue reading →

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Album review: RADIOACTIVE – Legacy

Posted on November 13, 2013 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com Tommy Denander has played and appeared on over 2,000 albums now so it stands to reason when he had his own musical project, Radioactive, he’d have a decent number of musician friends to help him out. These … Continue reading →

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Album review: COLDSPELL – Frozen Paradise

Posted on October 13, 2013 by jason
Coldspell

Escape Music www.escape-music.com Album number three from ColdSpell and Tommy Hansen (Helloween/Pretty Maids) is again at the mixing desk. Good to see the keyboards and Hammond playing of Matti Eklund higher in the mix and like the Pretty Maids the … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with LAWLESS

Posted on September 4, 2013 by jason

Lawless are a new band who have just released their debut album ‘Rock Savage’ through Escape Music. Here we catch-up with vocalist/guitarist Paul Hume to find out more about the band, their new album and what they have planned in … Continue reading →

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Album review: SNOWFALL – Cold Silence

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jason

      Escape Music www.escape-music.com Norwegian band formed from the ashes of Winter Parade and they feature Tore Meli (guitars/keys), ‘PB’ Riise (bass/keys) and Coldspell’s drummer Perra Johnson, who has also recently appeared on the Love Under Fire album. … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAGE OF ANGELS – Dreamworld

Posted on February 17, 2013 by jason

Escape Music         Rage Of Angels is the brainchild of original Ten keyboards player Ged Rylands and he has also worked with Danny Danzi and more recently guested on the enjoyable Love Under Cover album also on … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with MIKAEL CARLSSON (LOVE UNDER COVER)

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jason

Love Under Cover recently released their debut album ‘Set The Night On Fire’ on Escape Music. Although a new band the line-up includes Last Autumn’s Dream vocalist Mikael Erlandsson and Martin Kronlund (Gypsy Rose/Phenomena). Here we catch-up with bassist Mikael … Continue reading →

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IMPERA – Legacy Of Life

Posted on November 7, 2012 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com       Formed around drummer JK Impera (Bruce Kulick/Graham Bonnet/John Corabi) he is joined by guitarist Tommy Denander (who has played on hundreds of albums including Toto, Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley) and vocalist Matti Alfonzetti (once … Continue reading →

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BONRUD – Save Tomorrow

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com       Paul Bonrud is back some eight years after his rather good album released on Frontiers. Now he has a new label and has the legendary producer Keith Olsen co-producing the album, so no issues … Continue reading →

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DEPARTURE – Hitch A Ride

Posted on August 17, 2012 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com Departure is the brainchild of American Mike Walsh, who has produced three fine melodic rock albums under this moniker.  “Hitch a ride” is his fourth effort and it incorporates the vocal efforts of Andi Kravljaca (Silent Call). … Continue reading →

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OXYGEN – Final Warning

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jason

Escape Music 2012 This is the band’s debut album, although vocalist Tony Niva has previous musical history with Niva and Lion’s Share amongst others. They play unashamed 80′s flavoured Scandi melodic rock/AOR and it is one to be played loud. … Continue reading →

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