In the late 70`s/early 80`s legendary drummer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Hirsh Gardner and his band New England dazzled record buyers and audiences alike with their own innovative mix of supreme AOR/Melodic Rock. Supporting KISS on the 1979 Dynasty Tour, New England’s first release `Don`t Ever Wanna Lose Ya` broke into Billboard’s revered Top 40. Throughout the intervening years Hirsh has produced countless artists as well as achieving critical acclaim and rewards from his musical peers with `Producer of the Year` accolades along the way.
Gardner’s new album Third Time’s A Charm is out now through Deko Entertainment and is split into 2 very different parts. Side one is all original material that builds on the ideas that Hirsh laid down on his previous solo releases and side two is brand new recordings of classic New England songs that brings the material kicking into the 21st century. Gardner has rounded up fellow New England band mates Gary Shea (New England, Alcatraz) and Jimmy Waldo (New England, Alcatraz), along with Ron ’Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses, Asia, Sons of Appollo) for the recording of “Nothing To Fear” and now is releasing a new video.
Fireworks Magazine contributor Malcom Smith summed up the track and new video nicely, “The latest single to be taken from Hirsh Gardner’s acclaimed 3rd solo album Third Time’s A Charm is ‘Nothing To Fear’. Long standing New England fans will no doubt be aware that this iconic track was one of the centrepieces of the groundbreaking New England debut record first released in 1979. Written by New England Guitarist/ Vocalist John Fannon, this new version features not only Hirsh’s New England colleagues Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea on Keyboards and Bass respectively, but is also a vehicle for the immense talents of one Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal on lead guitar, who gives an incredible performance that gives the song a contemporary 21st century makeover. Hirsh, who sang lead vocals on the 1979 original, has once more delivered a compelling and emotional vocal that sends shivers down the spine, and as for his drumming…well it goes without saying, he’s the master of giving any song he appears on a formidable foundation and backbone like no other. ‘Nothing To Fear’ is a majestic yet powerful track that in the realms of the rock world has few, if any equals!!
TRACKLIST: Luver’s Lullaby Reach Out for Love Faith In Your Heart Angel In The Sky Miles and Miles Away All I Want Don’t Ever Wanna Lose Ya Tear You Apart Holdin’ Out On Me Hello Hello Hello Nothing To Fear I’m Not Down
JUNO-nominated and Maple Blues Award winning Miss Emily returns with her new album, The Medicine. Released by Gypsy Soul Records on November 7th, the album is produced by Grammy winner Colin Linden (Keb’ Mo’, Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Gregg Allman, Diana Krall). To coincide, the focus track “The Medicine” will also be released.
Watch the official lyric video for the title track single HERE.
Order The Medicine album on vinyl and CD HERE. Stream the album digitally HERE.
The title track “The Medicine” is an empathetic plea to understand one of the most complex issues of our times. It was written after a family member of an overdose victim reached out to Emily to write a song representing the victims and families affected by overdose.
The new album blends soul, blues, and roots, and features an all-star cast of musicians at the top of their game. Including players from Bob Dylan and Keb’ Mo’s bands, the new album pairs her thunderous voice with songs of truth and resilience. Known for her powerful voice and exhilarating live shows, Miss Emily channels two decades of raw experience into music that heals and uplifts.
Miss Emily has a voice that demands your attention. She is never predictable. She values community above all else. For more than 20 years she has channelled those principles in her songwriting and performance, never shying away from an open conversation with her audience about the struggles she has faced.
Whether it was domestic violence or being a musical road-warrior and a single mother at the same time, Emily has always opened her heart in a communal invitation to share, heal and celebrate.
During the writing process for The Medicine that commitment was tested. “I wasn’t in a great head space,” she says, her voice cracking under the emotional weight of the memory. “Like so many of us, sometimes life brings you down. In one of my darker moments, I wrote an angry song. Then, as I continued prepping the songs, I realised I didn’t want anger to be a prominent theme on my new album. I wanted to celebrate community. I wanted to record music that made people feel better.”
The Medicine is just that; a collection of soul and Americana-inspired blues. The album is produced by Nashville-based JUNO and Grammy winner Colin Linden and features a hand-picked team of amazing musicians including Linden on slide and electric guitar, Keb’ Mo’s keyboardist, Michael Hicks on the Hammond B3 and George Receli; a drummer who Keith Richards lists as one of his favourites. Receli’s resume includes 20 years as Bob Dylans’s drummer.
The talent Linden curated and Miss Emily’s passion for the music is front and centre on The Medicine. “Miss Emily is a tremendously passionate and supple singer, with a deep well of emotion, says Linden. “She is a truth teller. Working with her was pure joy.”
That inclination towards joyful truth was cultivated over more than two decades of playing night after night in bars and nightclubs along the busy Canadian highway corridor between Toronto and Montreal. Along with exhilarating, heart-wrenching performances, Emily developed a work ethic that drew the attention of promoters at regional theatres and festivals. In 2019 Miss Emily won three Canadian Maple Blues awards: Female Vocalist of the year, Newcomer of the year and Video of the Year. In 2022, she was nominated for a JUNO for Blues Album of the Year and won Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the year in 2021 and 2023.
Brad Wheeler of Canada’s national newspaper, the Globe and Mail said it perfectly, “She’s got a voice on her like big velvet thunder.”
That thunderous voice is highlighted on the soulful, anthemic first single “Stand Together, Band Together,” a celebration and reflection of community and humanity. These are the cornerstones of everything Miss Emily has been doing for more than two decades. At some point every night, on every tour, in every venue, she will open her arms wide and invite the people to join her in song. It’s a momentary risk but as the voices fill the room in unison and celebration, it’s an affirmation that, in this unpredictable world, the communal celebration of music is the medicine that binds us together.
ALBUM TRACK LISTING
1. My Freedom (3:01) 2. Stand Together, Band Together (5:23) 3. The Medicine (3:28) 4. Maybe (4:12) 5. You Make Believe (3:04) 6. Running Again (3:25) 7. Solid Ground (4:11) 8. Smith’s Bay Drowning (4:36) 9. Remember This Song (5:20)
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Miss Emily – Vocals Guitar – Colin Linden George Recile – Drums David Santos – Bass Michael Hicks – Hammond B3
–All songs written by Emily Fennell, except Track 8 written by S. Pastenak with poem by Miss Shannon –Track 4 cowritten with R. Baker, Track 6 cowritten with Colin Linden –Produced and mixed by Colin Linden in Nashville, Tennessee –Mastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, New Jersey –Additional engineer: Michael Stankiewicz –Production assistant: Janice Powers
ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK
1 – My Freedom A funky reflection on refusing to allow the past to define yourself and on finding redemption and celebration in what’s ahead.
2 – Stand Together, Band Together
A soulful singalong that embraces the idea that my struggle is your struggle, your struggle is my struggle and none of us gets through this world alone.
3 – The Medicine Written a few years ago after a family member of an overdose victim reached out to Emily and asked her to write a song to represent the victims and families of overdose victims, it’s an empathetic plea to understand one of the most complex issues of our times.
4 – Maybe The Tragically Hip’s lead guitarist Rob Baker laid down the 60’s inspired musical bed for this love song that doesn’t make promises or pledge eternal love, it simply says, “I’m not telling you maybe,” and that’s enough.
5 – You Make Believe A “want to be” love song stuck in the reality of wounded hearts and the fear of being hurt again.
6 – Running Again Propelled by a relentless bass and drum groove and a hook-laden chorus, it’s an account of the constant motion in every relationship.
7 – Solid Ground Every mother wants to pave the way for their child, but few have done it as honestly and eloquently as Miss Emily does in this soulful future letter to her young daughter.
8 – Smiths Bay Drowning A haunting true story poem set to melody by Emily’s music mentor Suzanne Pasternak. The tragedy took place in the island community of Prince Edward County where Emily is 8th generation of her family raised there. The story is a common theme of rural island life and living and working on Lake Ontario.
9 – Remember This Song The plaintive lead guitar of Colin Linden is a perfect compliment to Miss Emily’s soaring vocals in this searing slow blues treatise on the power of a song to lift, strengthen and heal.
MISS EMILY – BIOGRAPHY
In the 1990’s, 12-year-old Emily Fennell from Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, got an early education on the power of community. She spent the summer competing in and winning dozens of county fair singing contests. While the other competitors chose standards like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” or “I Will Always Love You,” Emily stunned audiences into silent amazement with K.D. Lang’s version of the Patsy Cline song “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray.”
That song choice, her spellbinding performance of it, and the venues in which she chose to display her talents, is everything you need to know about the woman who would become Miss Emily. She has a voice that demands your attention, she is never predictable, and she values community more than anything else.
For more than 20 years she has channelled those principles in her songwriting and performance, never shying away from an open conversation with her audience about the struggles she has faced. Whether it was misogynistic encounters with old-school promoters, domestic violence, or being a musical road-warrior and a single mother at the same time, Emily has always opened her heart in a communal invitation to share, heal and celebrate.
During the writing process for her upcoming album that commitment was tested. “I wasn’t in a great head space,” she acknowledged, her voice cracking under the emotional weight of the memory. “Like so many of us, sometimes life brings you down. In one of my darker moments, I wrote an angry song. Then, as I continued prepping the songs, I realized I did not want anger to be a prominent theme on my new album. I wanted to celebrate community and record music that made people feel better.”
Dublin, Ireland-based Pagan metal legends PRIMORDIAL today unveil their Live In New York City full-length. Recorded earlier this year at Ridgewood, New York’s TV Eye, the stunning collection spans the band’s now legendary catalog with tracks from Spirit The Earth Aflame, The Gathering Wilderness, To The Nameless Dead, Redemption At The Puritan’s Hand, Exile Amongst The Ruins, and their most recent release, How It Ends.
Comments vocalist A.A. Nemtheanga, “Live In New York City, a title that sort of speaks for itself, something every band probably wants in their discography, right? Who knows, we may not be on this mortal coil for that much longer. When might some new music be on the horizon? Who can tell? But when we heard the results of this incredibly well mixed show which captured perfectly the passion, commitment, and fury of a special night – something that doesn’t happen often – we thought, ‘what the hell, let’s put it out there.’“
Watch PRIMORDIAL‘s video of “Victory Has 1000 Fathers, Defeat Is An Orphan” from the performance:
“Victory is traditional in the true meaning of the word, traditional metal in sound but also steeped in traditional Irish music at the same time. An epic rabble rouser, a warrior’s journey, death, sacrifice, and path to the otherworlds set in some distant Celtic past…“
PRIMORDIAL‘s Live In New York City is available digitally at: metalblade.com/primordial. A physical edition will be available via Eisenwald at a later date.
Live In New York City Track Listing: 01. As Rome Burns 02. No Grave Deep Enough 03. The Golden Spiral 04. How It Ends 05. To Hell Or The Hangman 06. Lain With The Wolf 07. Gods To The Godless 08. Gallows Hymn 09. Bloodied Yet Unbowed 10. The Coffin Ships 11. Victory Has 1000 Fathers, Defeat Is an Orphan 12. Empire Falls 13. Heathen Tribes
PRIMORDIAL Live: 11/09/2025 Damnation Festival – Manchester, UK 12/05/2025 Sala Revi Live – Madrid, ES 12/06/2025 Mouco – Porto, PT 12/07/2025 RCA Club – Lisbon, PT
The Metal Voice recently spoke to former Dio Guitarist Tracy G about his time in the band writing, recording and performing the albums Strange Highways and Angry Machines.
Tracy G was asked on how Ronnie’s passing affected him even though they had not spoken since his departure in 1999
”I hadn’t talked to him for 10 years. 1999 I left. It was 2010 when I think he passed or got sick or something and I hadn’t talked to him at all. So, I wasn’t really that close to him (at the time). And when I was with him, I was his friend, but it was like a business partnership. Of course, it’s devastating and it’s a huge loss because that’s a huge talent right there. He was such a hardworking guy. On the road he never even missed a show even when he got a cold or got sick, he just sang. Maybe not the same notes he just he sang different notes that he could hit. It’s tough on a singer when they get sick. I got sick many times, but I don’t sing, you know. It’s different. But he was a working madman. Um, first one at practice, last one at practice, he cared. He cared how the guitar sounded. He cared how the snare drum sounded. Major respect to Ronnie. He was one of the greatest singers that there could be for any style of music. I mean does it get any better than that? I have been struggling my whole life till I’m like 30 years old trying to find a decent singer for me. I always needed a better singer. You know. But then I’m in a band with Ronnie James De I mean I hit the musical lotto.
Tracy Grijalva, known as Tracy G, is a guitarist best known for his time with Dio from 1993 to 1999. He left the band when Dio brought back guitarist Craig Goldy and they wanted him to switch to only Rhythm guitar.
Tracy G appeared on –Strange Highways (1993) –Angry Machines (1996) –Inferno: Last in Live (1998) –Live in London, Hammersmith Apollo 1993
PAVIC will release their new album “Live To Thrive” on January 16th, 2026: a powerful statement of modern rock energy and timeless melodic soul. Blending the weight of contemporary metal with the emotional fire of classic rock, this record marks the band’s most focused and dynamic effort to date. Packed with driving riffs, soaring choruses, and a spirit that radiates positivity, “Live To Thrive” captures PAVIC’s mission to inspire and energize listeners through music that speaks both to heart and instinct.
Formed in Rome, Italy, and led by guitarist and founder Marko Pavic, the band has built a solid reputation for crafting songs that balance emotion, precision, and raw power. Across its tracks, “Live To Thrive” highlights the group’s evolution — from passionate storytelling to intricate musicianship — while keeping its roots firmly grounded in hard rock tradition. The album’s sound is bold and uplifting, channeling the strength to overcome adversity and celebrate resilience. With this release, PAVIC reaffirm their place among Europe’s most compelling hard rock acts, offering an album that bridges intensity and hope, proving that true rock thrives when passion meets purpose.
The first single “Save You From Yourself”, featuring Italian keyboardist/producer Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson, Vivaldi Metal Project), is now available for streaming: https://li.sten.to/pavic-save-you-from-yourself
“’Save You From Yourself’ is a journey through fear and redemption — where light breaks through the cracks of darkness. A powerful and introspective anthem that explores inner struggle, self-awareness, and the courage to face what lies within. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the hardest battle is the one we fight against ourselves”.
Tracklist:
01. Save You From Yourself (featuring Mistheria) 02. Never Sleep Again 03. One Of These Days 04. Roll With The Punches 05. Fade To Grey 06. Live To Thrive 07. Till The End 08. Spinning Wheel 09. Rise 10. The Day Of A New Dawn 11. The Sun Has Fallen
Hailing from Rome, Italy, PAVIC is a hard rock/metal band led by guitarist and founder Marko Pavic. Fusing the powerful riffs of modern metal with the melody and soul of classic rock, PAVIC delivers music that is energetic, emotionally charged, and technically refined. The band’s mission is clear: to create uplifting and impactful songs that resonate with authenticity and power.
Formed in the mid-2000s, PAVIC quickly made an impression with their debut album Taste Some Liberty (2005), featuring vocalist Chris Catena and renowned guests like Kee Marcello (Europe), Tony Franklin (Blue Murder, Whitesnake), Vitalij Kuprij (Ring Of Fire), and Daniel Flores (Mind’s Eye). The album gained strong acclaim across Europe for its high-caliber musicianship and catchy yet heavy songwriting.
Their follow-up, Unconditioned (2008), again featuring Chris Catena on vocals, saw the band take a bold step forward. Mixed by Tobias Lindell (Europe) at Sweden’s Bohus Sound Studio and mastered by Dragan Tanaskovic (In Flames, Evergrey), the album blended classic and modern rock elements and included another guest solo by Kee Marcello.
In 2014, with the addition of dynamic vocalist Joe Calabro, PAVIC released Is War The Answer? a record that showcased a heavier, more contemporary sound. Mixed by U.S. producer Rick Beato (Shinedown, Fozzy), the album included a standout cover of Duran Duran’s “Notorious” and featured a concept music video for the single In Your Eyes, written by Dylan Dog creator Roberto Recchioni.
Over the years, PAVIC played across Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, sharing the stage with bands such as Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, Michael Schenker Group, and Circle II Circle among others.
In 2014, the band also played the Rock In Idro festival in Bologna, Italy, joining a massive lineup that included Iron Maiden, Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, Opeth, and more.
Their work has received widespread attention in the rock and metal press, with features in Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, Rock It, and Metal Maniac. The band’s music videos, including Every Time I Die, Song For The Rain, and The Sun Has Fallen, showcase their evolving sound and visual style.
Now, PAVIC is set to return with their most ambitious work yet: Live To Thrive (2025), produced by Marko Pavic, mixed and mastered Francesco Mattei @ Underworld Studio and Hyper Focus Studio. Featuring keyboard maestro Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson, Vivaldi Metal Project), the album offers a tight blend of melody, heaviness, and emotional depth. The first single, Save You From Yourself, is accompanied by a visually striking video shot by Kinorama Studio, with more videos on the way.
Whether in the studio or on stage, PAVIC stands for quality songwriting, powerful performances, and a message of positivity and perseverance. The band’s sound continues to evolve — always rooted in heart, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll fire.
Lineup:
Marko Pavic – guitars, keyboards Joe Calabro – vocals Aleks Ferrara – bass, keyboards Valerio Manca – drums
Cincinnati hard rock outfit ENMY have unleashed their latest single, a powerful rock reinterpretation of the Backstreet Boys’ timeless ballad ‘Incomplete‘.
While the original track tugged at heartstrings with its vulnerability, ENMY’s version amplifies that emotion through explosive instrumentation and lead vocalists Brady Reis’s impassioned vocal delivery. The band’s signature blend of hard rock, nu-metal, and alternative rock breathes new life into the song offering fans both nostalgia and something completely fresh. Known for their seamless fusion of soaring vocals, groove-driven guitars, and cinematic electronic textures, ENMY transforms the pop classic into a modern hard rock anthem that burns with emotion, grit, and raw intensity.
“The band had always thrown around the idea of doing a cover, but we could never agree upon a song. We were on our way back from playing a show with Josie Scott from Saliva in Arkansas and Mike’s phone was on shuffle, “Incomplete” came on. We all agreed that it could be a sick cover if we added more of our style to it, and as soon as we started working on it, it all came together quickly.” – ENMY
With the full complement of emotive songwriting, heavy guitars, brutal vocals, and progressive build up ENMY continues to build up an arsenal of emotionally resonant tracks to their already electrifying supply. ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern rock and metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove-oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Their self-titled sophomore album features ten hard rock tracks, including standout singles “Survive” and “Silver Bullet.”
The currently release tracks from the album have already amassed over 7 millions streams across DSPs. With singles like the intense but with a touch of melancholy “Hourglass,” the emotionally charged anthem “Broken Man,” and the brutal, raw, and emotive “The Ledge” complete with an ominous music video directed and produced by Will Story, ENMY has proved that they are masters of fusing the essence of hard rock, alternative metal, and modern rock and capturing emotional intensity through a musical lens. Following in the footsteps of peers like Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park, and Three Days Grace, ENMY is destined to become a staple and household name with rock & metal fans.
ENMY (pronounced “Enemy”) is a four-piece Hard Rock band originating from Cincinnati, OH. ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern day rock and metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Since their debut in 2020 with the single, “Demon Eyes”, ENMY has surfaced on multiple Spotify editorial playlists including New Core, New Blood, All New Metal, Hard Rock, and Kickass Metal. ENMY has also appeared on Apple Music Playlists Breaking Hard Rock, New in Rock, and Fresh Blood. In 2021 ENMY had two of their songs “Deceiver” and “DAMN” from their debut album Breaking Down (2021) played on Sirius XM Octane. In 2022 ENMY’s single “Last One Standing” was featured in the Play Station and PC video game, Bloodhunt. Their hit track “Clarity” was featured on the WWE Friday Night Raw King and Queen of The Ring segment. “The Ledge” featured twice on the WWE Summer Slam segments.
ENMY is currently reaching 500,000+ Global Monthly Listeners across all DSPs, and they were recently featured as the cover artist for Spotify’s official New Nü (Nu-Metal) Playlist. Other recent Spotify playlist features include placement on Hard Rock, All New Metal and New Blood, as well as ENMY receiving prominent playlist features on Apple Music’s Breaking Hard Rock, The Riff, and Fresh Blood, along with editorial support on multiple music videos from VEVO and internationally playlist support from Yandex Music and VK Music in Russia. Intense and raw the group brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern day rock and metalcore and command a brutal stage show with loyal fans who commute as far away as New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia, and Florida to catch them live on their home turf.
In late 2023 ENMY signed with artist-owned record label FiXT, joining the label’s exclusive roster for a multi-album deal. Kicking off the partnership, the band released a special deluxe edition version of the debut album Breaking Down in early 2024 with additional tracks and the all new Cinematic Version of “Never Healing” and additional bonus material. The band released several new tracks throughout 2024 and their standout self-titled sophomore album ENMY released on October 11, 2024. With an appearance at Louder Than Life 2025 ENMY is slated to become a household name.
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