Trevor Bolder was the bass player in Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Wishbone Ash and Uriah Heep, but passed away in 2013. He left behind a solo album which had been mapped out and his friends and family have helped complete it as a labour of love in his memory.
The album features guest appearances by Uriah Heep bandmates Mick Box and Lee Kerslake (who passed away recently) and Wishbone Ash bandmate Laurie Wisefield along with Trevor’s friends.
The artwork on the album is by Ioannis who created the artwork for the last Uriah Heep albums Trevor played on.
Trevor’s widow Shelly Bolder shared these personal comments about the album: “Trevor would have been so proud. It was his dream to produce a solo album which he spent endless hours working so very hard on. Sadly, he did not get to complete this dream. With the magic of friends and family we can all enjoy his beautiful music which can now live on forever. If Trevor were with us, I believe he would have dedicated this to Lee Kerslake who brought so much fun into all our lives.”
The lead vocals on the album are shared between Trevor Bolder and Derk Gallagher who added: “When I heard how far Trevor had got with the album, I knew it had to be finished. His vision for the songs was there, so much was laid out, it just needed his friends and family to help complete it. Trev was with us in every recording session in spirit and this album is part of his legacy.”
The album contains previously unheard titles and Trevor’s own interpretations of tracks he’d given to Uriah Heep to record.
The album has been released on Bolder Records (via Cherry Red) which was named after Trevor’s father’s record shop, in yet another example the album being a family and friends project. The album is available on CD for Christmas 2020 ahead of its release on streaming platforms in early 2021.
DRAGONFORCE have posted online a new video of their Drummer Gee Anzalone showing how to make Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe:
In the Kitchen with DragonForce again! It’s Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe time. As an Italian, DragonForce drummer Gee Anzalone loves authentic Italian cooking. In this video, Gee shows you exactly how to make it like his mother would. Hit LIKE if you still want more cooking videos! Should Gee carry on cooking Italian dishes or something else?
Please, try this at home! Enjoy it!
SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE
Ingredients for 2 People: Spaghetti 7.05 oz (200g) Roman Pecorino Cheese 3.5 oz (100g) Pepper Salt
Swedish power metallers VEONITY have released a video for the song ‘Where Our Memories Used To Grow’, taken from their new album ‘Sorrows’, out on Scarlet Records.
This is how the band commented the song, which features the lead singer from Dragonland, Jonas Heidgert: “When someone goes to her final rest, a piece of your heart is taken away. Even though you know her demise to be true, the first reaction is to hope that when you wake up tomorrow, everything will be as it once was. This song describes this state of false hope, or this feeling that lingers inside you and tells you that when the stars align she will be returned to you again.”
‘Sorrows’ was recorded and mixed by Ronny Milianowicz (Shadowquest, ex-Dionysus) at Studio Seven and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Recording (Powerwolf, Dragonforce). The cover art design was made by Thomas Holmstrand, whom the band has worked with on the previous two albums.
Coming March 12, 2021, a double dose of TEN/Gary Hughes releases in the form of a new solo album, “Waterside” AND a best of collection, “Decades” from Hughes. More details and first single from the new solo album coming on January 20th. Stay tuned. Early pre-orders available now at https://www.frontiers.shop (EU).
Iconic guitarist STEVE HACKETT, releases his new acoustic album Under A Mediterranean Sky on 22nd January 2021 as a Limited CD Digipak, Gatefold 2LP + CD + LP-booklet and Digital Album via InsideOut Music. Under A Mediterranean Sky is Steve Hackett’s first acoustic solo album since Tribute in 2008 and takes inspiration from Steve’s extensive travels around the Mediterranean with his wife Jo.
Today he launches the second single, the epic ‘Mdina (The Walled City)’. Listen now here:
Steve comments: “At the centre of the Mediterranean, Malta has always been a crossroads, a battle ground and a cultural melting pot. Both it’s turmoil and its beauty are held within the ramparts of its walled city, Mdina, and celebrated in this track.”
He recently launched the first single from the album, titled ‘Andalusian Heart’, and you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7QpPXqldanI
Working closely with long-time musical partner Roger King, Hackett has used his time during 2020’s lockdown to take us on an extraordinary musical journey around the Mediterranean, painting vivid images of stunning landscapes and celebrating the diverse cultures of the region. Famed for his rock roots with Genesis, and through his extensive solo catalogue, Hackett demonstrates the exquisite beauty of the nylon guitar at times venturing into the exotic ethnic and often supported by dazzling orchestral arrangements.
“A lot of acoustic ideas had been forming over the years, and it felt like the perfect time to create this album,” notes Hackett, “a time to contemplate the places we’ve visited around the Mediterranean with the kind of music which evolved from the world of imagination.Because we can’t really travel, substantially at the moment, I hope that the album will take people on that journey. Whether you sit down and listen to it or drift off to it with a glass of wine…”
Track Listing: Mdina – The Walled City (Steve Hackett / Roger King) Adriatic Blue (Steve Hackett) Sirocco (Steve Hackett / Jo Hackett / Roger King) Joie de Vivre (Steve Hackett / Jo Hackett) The Memory of Myth (Steve Hackett / Jo Hackett / Roger King Scarlatti Sonata (Domenico Scarlatti) Casa del Fauno (Steve Hackett / Roger King) The Dervish and the Djin (Steve Hackett / Jo Hackett / Roger King) Lorato (Steve Hackett) Andalusian Heart (Steve Hackett / Jo Hackett / Roger King) The Call of the Sea (Steve Hackett)
Our journey around the Med begins on the island of Malta, in Mdina – The Walled City. It’s imposing strength is portrayed by Roger King’s dramatic orchestration while Hackett’s guitar weaves through the atmospheric streets describing the creativity, love and strength that held Malta together between all the waves of conflict.
With Hackett’s delicate guitar work, Adriatic Blue paints an enchanting view of stunning scenery as tall cliffs of forested mountains plunge into the deep blue sea along the Croatian coastline. Sirocco is altogether more atmospheric, inspired by the winds playing through the imposing structures of Egypt.
The lively Joie de Vivre expresses the unique sense of joy the French have through their wine, food and folk music, with paintings reflecting family gatherings, spectacular vistas and the vibrant colours of their cities. The art of dreaming is embodied in their sensual love of life.
“At first hand, I’ve marvelled at the mystical whirling Dervishes,” says Hackett. Along with otherworldly beings such as the Djin (Genie) they sprang from Persia’s dreaming past. The Dervish And The Djin captures the extraordinary atmosphere of this most exotic of civilisations with the help of Hackett’s touring band regular – Rob Townsend’s soprano sax, the tar of Malik Mansurov (from Azerbaijan) and Armenian Arsen Petrosyan’s duduk. “Of course, those countries are virtually at war with each other,” Hackett adds, “and there has been something like a thousand casualties (at the time of writing) on both sides. Again, it’s a case of music being able to do things that politicians fail to do – something constructive.”
The Memory of Myth embodies the deep and rich history of Greece and features the violin of Christine Townsend (no relation) while Lorato – ‘love’ in the language of the African Tswana tribe – is a pretty folk tune. Love is the force that heals and links all disparate peoples of the Mediterranean.
Hackett and his wife Jo were enchanted by the little Faun statue in the House of the Faun, Pompeii. “The villas there seemed to come back to life as we walked through those wonderful atriums and gardens,” inspiring Casa del Fauno and featuring the light and airy flute of Hackett’s brother John and Rob Townsend on flute.
The only non-original piece is Domenico Scarlatti’s Sonata. This embodies the Baroque music of Italy, a sensitive interpretation embellished with cross-string trills, a technique introduced to Hackett by the fine classical guitarist, the late Theo Cheng.
Hackett also expresses his admiration for the flamenco guitarists of Andalucía who are celebrated on Andalusian Heart. “One of the flamenco guitarists was showing me the extraordinary things they are able to do,” Hackett explains. “Seeing the gypsies playing and dancing in caves there, you get the feeling that these people are dancing for their lives.”
Our journey comes to an end with The Call Of The Sea, a gentle and peaceful reflection of the vast body of water that unites the many civilisations both ancient and modern.
Under A Mediterranean Sky features Steve Hackett playing nylon, steel string and twelve string guitars, charango and Iraqi oud. Keyboards, programming and orchestral arrangements are by Roger King. Featured musicians are John Hackett and Rob Townsend, flute (Casa del Fauno); Malik Mansurov, tar and Arsen Petrosyan, duduk & Rob Townsend, Sax (The Dervish And The Djin); Christine Townsend, violin (The Memory of Myth and The Call Of The Sea). All tracks were produced by Steve Hackett and Roger King with all tracks recorded and mixed by Roger King at Siren.
“I had a great time doing this album, seeing it take shape, and I’m very pleased with the outcome. I’m very proud of it,” says Hackett. “The nylon guitar has a very individual sound but, within the compass of what the nylon-strung guitar can do, there are a lot of different tones. You can do the full-on attack, the kind of salvo that you expect from the flamenco players but, at the same time, it can also be very gentle, gentle as a harp. It’s shades of black and white. It’s also exciting to play alongside instruments from around the world, as well as a wide range of orchestral sounds.”
2020 has been a big year for Melbourne-based CICADASTONE having released 3 very successful and critically acclaimed singles Box Of Anger, Dying In Sunshineand Out Of Sightand in March 2021 they will release their new album Cold Chamber, available for pre-order/pre-save now on digital, CD and 2-disc vinyl, out through Golden Robot Records.
The 2LP black vinyl edition, features 2 additional live acoustic tracks, (not available on the CD or digital version of the album).
Tracklisting
Red Eye Raven Slave In A Cage Incandescent Out Of Sight Dying In Sunshine Burden That You Wear Call It What You Will Box Of Anger Cold Chamber Dime A Dozen X-Rays Of Our Minds Slow Motion Down River Second Guessing (live acoustic) *** Headlights On (live acoustic) ***
*** On vinyl edition only
Cold Chamber is an album that continues to push the grunge rock boundaries and picks up where the 90’s movement left off. An authentic, dark and melodically driven soundscape, powerful in its execution, the songs are complex in design and detail, yet flow with simplicity and ease.
The album is a musical landscape of twists and turns, and a journey you don’t see much in modern albums, with its own unique sound while staying truly authentic to the genre – a difficult task in a time when it’s all been done before.
Watch the official video for Dying In SunshineHERE
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