SONIC INTERACTION DESIGN Project is a new international musical collaboration feat. Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth & Bjorn Englen of Dio Disciples and Soul Sign.
The first song ‘Leonardo’ is available now for streaming online. ‘Leonardo’ is a cover of Yngwie J Malmsteen’s song, the original version was released on the album “Alchemy” in 1999.
Big Swede’s Rock Project REFURBISHED has released “Only Want The Best – Behind The Scenes” Video, check it out below. The video gives a glimpse into the process of making the album ‘Refurbished – Only Want The Best’, which was released September 23rd, 2014.
Members/guests on the album are as follows: Big Swede, Reeves Gabrels (The Cure, David Bowie), Howie Simon (Alcatrazz, Talisman), Rod Jackson (Slash’s Snakepit), Johnny Griparic (Slash’s Snakepit, Richie Kotzen), Mark Boals (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Devin (Whitesnake, Kenny Wayne Shepherd), Paul Ill (Pink, Christina Aguilera), Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum), Mats Leven (Yngwie Malmsteen, Therion), Laura V Bustillos (LA Velvet), Chris Hollywood (The Paramedic, Black Veil Brides), Bjorn Englen (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen), Greg Hampton (Alice Cooper, Lita Ford), David Keckhut (Made N America), Gus Monsanto (Adagio, Revolution Renaissance), Jeff Scott Soto (Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen), Natalia Borowsky.
Producer/artist Big Swede’s rock project ‘Refurbished’ released an album, ‘Only Want The Best,’ on September 23rd, 2014. There is a short behind the scenes video being released today, aptly titled ‘Refurbished – Only Want The Best – Behind The Scenes’.
“ I wanted to give people a glimpse into the process of making the album and at the same time give them an introduction to the project,” says Big Swede.
The album features 17 hi-profile guests. Most of it was recorded at Big Swede Studios, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. There were a few vocal tracks recorded in Stockholm, Sweden and one in Rio, Brazil.
“ It was great that we were able to put together this video, showing the wide spectrum of personalities performing on the record. It was a blast having each and every one of them coming by and recording their parts. There was a lot of great energy in the studio,” continues Big Swede.
The album consists of 13 tracks in a straight ahead, full throttle rock vein.
Members/guests on the album are as follows: Big Swede, Reeves Gabrels (The Cure, David Bowie), Howie Simon (Alcatrazz, Talisman), Rod Jackson (Slash’s Snakepit), Johnny Griparic (Slash’s Snakepit, Richie Kotzen), Mark Boals (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Devin (Whitesnake, Kenny Wayne Shepherd), Paul Ill (Pink, Christina Aguilera), Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum), Mats Leven (Yngwie Malmsteen, Therion), Laura V Bustillos (LA Velvet), Chris Hollywood (The Paramedic, Black Veil Brides), Bjorn Englen (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen), Greg Hampton (Alice Cooper, Lita Ford), David Keckhut (Made N America), Gus Monsanto (Adagio, Revolution Renaissance), Jeff Scott Soto (Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen), Natalia Borowsky.
“Refurbished – Only Want The Best” on Itunes HERE.
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“Refurbished – Only Want The Best” on YouTube:
“Refurbished – Show Up For The Showdown” on YouTube:
Big Swede’s credits include Mercedes Benz “Super Service” Commercial feat. Roger Federer, NCIS, The Mentalist, CSI: Miami, Alphas, 90210, Lie To Me, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Punk’d, Real World, tour introduction music for Van Halen, and drum samples for KISS and Slash. Collaborations include Reeves Gabrels (The Cure, David Bowie), Paul Ill (James Blunt, Christina Aguilera), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) and Greg Hampton (Alice Cooper, Lita Ford).
Metallers DIO DISCIPLES have just announced their American tour dates which can be read below.
“Come Celebrate the music and spirit of Ronnie James with Dio Disciples featuring Ronnie’s Band Mates and Friends!!!!” Band posted.
DIO DISCIPLES American Tour Dates:
9/12/13 Detroit, MI, Diesel Concert Lounge
9/13/13 Chicago, IL, Tailgaters
9/14/13 Mt. Pleasant, MI, Soaring Eagle Casino
9/15/13 Akron, OH Ripper’s Rock House
3/29/14 Miami, FL Monsters Of Rock Cruise
3/30/14 Miami, FL Monsters Of Rock Cruise
3/31/14 Miami, FL Monsters Of Rock Cruise
4/1/14 Miami, FL Monsters Of Rock Cruise
4/2/14 Miami, FL Monsters Of Rock Cruise
***MORE DATES BEING ADDED SOON!!!
Also DIO DISCIPLES have announced that bassist Bjorn Englen will be doing a clinic for Carvin bass guitars in Santa Ana this Saturday (August 24th) at 2pm. The admission is FREE and they will be raffling off a FREE Carvin bass amp, so one lucky winner will go home with it!
DIO DISCIPLES – featuring the lineup of singer Tim “Ripper” Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ICED EARTH), singer Oni Logan (LYNCH MOB), guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO), bassist Bjorn Englen (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), keyboardist Scott Warren (DIO,HEAVEN & HELL) and drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, UFO) have just announced 2013 Dio Disciples South American Tour.
Dates include:
June
8 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – El Teatro Flores
15 – Rio de Janiero, Brazil – Rival Theater
16 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Carioca Club