New Shockwaves Skullsessions Podcast episode #71, hosted by Bob Nalbandian, is now online.
On this episode host Bob Nalbandian is joined founding ANGEL vocalist/song-writer Frank DiMino along with Skullsessions regular Monte Conner (Nuclear Blast VP and former VP of A&R at Roadrunner Records) and comedian and avid metalhead Don Jamieson (co-host of That Metal Show and host of That Jamieson Show on Compound Media). The four of us go through the entire ANGEL catalog as well as discuss Frank’s post Angel projects. A fan favorite episode!
Legendary rock band ANGEL are releasing their new album Risen on October 4th on Cleopatra Records. The album will have 17 solid tracks featuring 15 brand new songs written by original members Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino along with current member Danny Farrow and a remake of the classic track “Tower.” They describe the songs as very diverse ranging from Heavy to very Melodic with real strong hooks featuring many elements of the classic Angel sound. This album will appeal to all Angel fans of every era and previous albums.
“I am very proud of this album and Angel fans will LOVE it! It really kicks ass and is very diverse with songs that will satisfy every Angel fan and take you on a musical journey! The band played their asses off! Play it from top to bottom, you will not want to miss a beat.” – PUNKY MEADOWS
“This is an album that will take you on a journey to many different roads, all exciting. Enjoy it and play it loud!!!” – FRANK DIMINO
Along with Original members Punky Meadows, and Frank Dimino are Danny Farrow, Charlie Calv, Steve Ojane, and Billy Orrico.
Angel has released the first single from the album titled “Under The Gun” and it is getting an amazing reaction. Check it out here:
ANGEL will be doing two record release dates on October 3rd at VAMP’d in Las Vegas and October 4th at The Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA. Where they will be performing a full set. This show will see on stage also another rock legends, ANGELES.
1. Angel Theme
2. Under the Gun
3. Shot of Your Love
4. Slow Down
5. Over My Head
6. 1975
7. We Were the Wild
8. I.O.U
9. (Punky’s Couch Blues) Locked Cocked Ready to Rock
10. Turn Around
11. Desire
12. Our Revolution
13. Tell Me Why
14. Don’t Want You to Go
15. Stand Up
16. My Sanctuary
17. Tower – Bonus Track
Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES are thrilled to announce that the band will join the Rock Legends ANGEL on October 4th at Whisky A Go Go! The show will also be ANGELES‘ release party of the new album, coming out on October 1st! Furthermore the band has announced the first round of tour dates, kicking off April 25th sharing the stage with THOR. See the dates and details below.
April 25th – Whisky A Go Go w/ THOR
July 20th – TBA
September 6th – Backstage Bar & Billards – Las Vegas
September 7th – Barbary Coast Saloon – Murray, Utah
September 20th – Whisky A Go Go – w/TBA
October 4th – Whisky A Go Go w/ ANGEL
On April 12th Dark Star Records released worldwide the new ANGELES‘ “Special Edition” album “Time of Truth” on CD, and you can only get it as an Exclusive Release from Dark World Entertainment and Dark Star Records / SONY.
This is a Special Pre Release Album Offer, the CD will then be released Worldwide via MVD Entertainment on 06/07/19 and will be available online at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Amazon as well as the rest of the world via Plastichead and Cargo Distribution.
“Time of Truth” was originally released on October 16th 2018, via Bongo Boy Records.
“Time of Truth” Tracklisting:
1. Pain – Lytle/ LeBoeuf / Ferreira
2. Not Here to Play – Lytle / Lewis
3. Hollywood – Lytle / Thrill
4. Trouble – Lytle / Lewis
5. Goodbye – Lytle / LeBoeuf
6. We’re No Angels – Lytle / Raudman
7. Are You Ready For Your Sins – Lytle / Ferreira
8. Lonely Road – Lytle / Thrill
9. Band Plays On – Lytle / Lewis
10. Shiver Me Timbers – Lytle /Raudman
11. God, Country and King – Lytle / Lewis
Running Time: 40 min.
Just previously ANGELES announced the line-up change, welcoming back their former bass player, Cal Shelton! Cal is on 3 previous ANGELES albums; Crazy (2016), Killers of the Game (2017) and Time of Truth (2018), and now with the band he’s working on their forthcoming CD to be released October 1st! More information will be revealed soon!
ANGELES’ new song “Rolling Like Thunder” was released on April 5th, featured on Bongo Boy Records new compilation “Various Artists: Emidio’s Rock Den Volume 2.”! Download the album here: http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/emidiosrockdenvolume2! “Rolling Like Thunder” is also coming out on Dark Star / Sony as a single in early May!
On February 28th, ANGELES shared the stage with Jake E. Lee’s RED DRAGON CARTEL at Whisky A Go-Go. The band has posted online the video footage from the entire show, watch it here:
ANGELES line-up:
Demon Dale aka Dale Lytle – Guitar
Daniel Ferreira -Vocals
Cal Shelton – Bass Guitar
Danny Basulto – Drums
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About ANGELES:
Dale Lytle and Dave Raudman united the musicians that would form the band known as Angeles. Their first Hollywood gig was at the Troubadour where they were setting attendance records playing the midnight slot on Sunday nights. They also played at The Whiskey and The Roxy on the Sunset strip in Hollywood California they became one of L.A.’s largest Indie bands of the 80’s. They performed at Devonshire Downs outdoor stadium to over 6,000 people twice and also played In-A-Godda_Da-Vida with Ron Bushy from Iron Butterfly.
In 1984, Angeles performed at the Reseda Country Club, appearing with Bon Jovi. They have also shared a stage with Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ratt, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Ronnie James Dio, Jefferson Starship, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, Jack Russell’s “Great White”, The Tubes, Foghat, Y&T, Michael Schenker,and Dokken just to name a few of the legends of Rock N Roll. Signed to Mystic records, Angeles recorded their debut album “We’re No Angels”. In 1984. They were featured in the1985 September issue of Hit Parader magazine. A number of Angeles’ songs, including “Nasty Girls”, “You Want Me To Love You”, and “Can’t Find the Words” has been played on nationwide radio stations.
In 1999, their album “No Limits” was featured on 95.5 KLOS Local Licks Sunday night program. Angeles was honored to not only be featured on the program four times, but they were also the only band to ever have six songs played on a Double Local Licks feature in a single program. During one week in 1999, “Can’t Find the Words” was played 527 times. The song continued to play nationwide on radio stations. Angeles has released 12 album (CDs) to date with “Time of Truth’ being released in October, 2018 on Bongo Boy Records. On February 2019, ANGELES emerged to Dark Star Records/Sony, besides their long time label partner Bongo Boy Records, promoting “Time of Truth” worldwide through both labels.
Legendary rockers ANGEL have signed a Record deal with Cleopatra Records and will start recording in April 2019. Original members Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino along with current member Danny Farrow have written 14 brand new songs for the album which they describe as very diverse ranging from songs that are very Melodic with real strong hooks to much heavier songs that contain great melodies and will have the classic Angel sound. This album will appeal to all ANGEL fans of every era and previous albums.
“I am real excited to be making a new album and signing with Cleopatra. I strongly believe this will be one of our best and really want to give ANGEL fans something special. Can’t wait to rock you on tour at a city near you.”– Punky Meadows.
“Writing and recording a new Angel record is always exciting, and having a new partnership with Cleopatra records makes it even more special. Really looking forward to a new tour, a new record, and a new partnership.” – Frank Dimino
“Punky and Frank are sounding incredible.The songs are coming together really amazing and I can’t stop singing them lol. There will be something on this new album for every ANGEL fan and more.” – Danny Farrow
ANGEL will also be starting there US tour on April 11th (see dates below) and hitting the UK and Europe in August.
Along with original members Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino are Danny Farrow (Rhythm Guitar), Charlie Calv (Keyboards), Steve Ojane (Bass), Billy Orrico (Drums).
Tour Dates
April 11, 2019 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
April 12, 2019 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theater
April 13, 2019 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
April 16, 2019 – New Bedford, MA – Greasy Luck
April 18, 2019 – New York, NY – The Iridium
April 19, 2019 – Baltimore, MD – Fish Head Cantina
May 4, 2019 – Chesterfield, MO – Chesterfield Ampitheater
May 9, 2019 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
May 10, 2019 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
August 22, 2019 – London – Underworld
August 23, 2019 – Nottingham – Rock City
August 25, 2019 – Liege, Belgium – Golden Age of Rock
Frontiers Music Srl announces the release of the hotly anticipated comeback album from former ANGEL singer Frank DIMINO, entitled “Old Habits Die Hard” on July 3rd in Europe and July 10th in North America.
While Frank is undoubtedly the brainchild of DIMINO, “Old Habits Die Hard” sees him collaborate with some heavyweights of the Las Vegas music scene, where he currently resides. Under the production of Paul Crook (MEAT LOAF, ANTHRAX), the album sees the participation – among others – of Oz Fox (STRYPER), Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER), Rickey Medlocke (BLACKFOOT, LYNYRD SKYNYRD), Pat Thrall (HUGHES/THRALL), Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT), Jeff Labansky, former ANGEL bandmates Punky Meadows (on guitar) and Barry Brandt (who co-wrote with Frank the song “Even Now”) and many others.
Frank says, “It all started because of the relationships between Ken Ciancimino, Paul Crook, myself and the musicians that appeared on the album. I started writing songs with Oz Fox and Jeff Labansky and then Paul suggested we use John Miceli (drums) and Danny Miranda (bass) as our rhythm section and Justin Avery for keys & background vocals because of his relationship from playing with them for Meat Loaf. When the recording started, our friends wanted to be part of it and one after the other Pat Thrall, Punky Meadows, Eddie Ojeda, Rickey Medlocke and Jeff Duncan provided their amazing musicianship to the album. I feel truly honored to have had all these great musicians be a part of this project!”
Frank Dimino was the frontman for ANGEL in the second half of the 70’s. The band was discovered by KISS bass player Gene Simmons who got them signed to Casablanca Records, where they released 5 critically acclaimed studio albums and one live one. After the band’s demise, Dimino went on to work with UFO’s Paul Raymond and worked as a singer on soundtracks, scoring a Platinum album for the inclusion of his song “Seduce Me Tonight” with Cycle V on the “Flashdance” soundtrack.
“Old Habits Die Hard” is going to take many by surprise, as it is definitely not a nostalgia fest, but really a rather compelling and inspired Hard Rock release. Frank says: “I’m excited to reach new fans as well as many Angel fans. There is certainly a connection between then and now, and that is still about making a great record with great musicians!”
Frank Dimino is now back and here to stay. Look out for DIMINO live shows soon in a city near you!
“Old Habits Die Hard” tracklisting: Never Again; Rockin’ In The City; I Can’t Stop Loving You; The Rain’s About To Fall; Even Now; Tears Will Fall; Mad As Hell; Sweet Sensation; Tonight’s The Night; The Quest; Stones By The River.
DIMINO
Frank DiMino: Lead Vocals
Oz Fox / Paul Crook / Jeff Labansky / Pat Thrall / Punky Meadows / Jeff Duncan / Eddie Ojeda / Dylan DiMino / Rickey
Medlocke: Guitars
Justin Avery: Organ, Background Vocals
Danny Miranda / Paul Crook: Bass
John Miceli: Drums
