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RATED X: Announce New Album, All Star Hard Rock Line Up

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 19, 2014
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All Star Hard Rock Line Up Includes vocalist Joe Lynn Turner; Drummer Carmine Appice; Bassist Tony Franklin and Guitarist Karl Cochran.

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Frontiers Music Srl, the Italian-based label known for embracing new music from legendary Rock artists, returns with another impactful project: RATED X. Set for release in the EU on November 7th and in North America on November 11th, the album features all new songs built upon a classic Hard Rock foundation, with a distinctly contemporary edge.

RATED X was formed at the suggestion of Frontiers President Serafino Perugino, who mentioned to singer Joe Lynn Turner that a band of highest caliber musicians should be assembled to create an album of classic Hard Rock music. Turner, the former lead vocalist for both Rainbow and Deep Purple and a solo artist in his own right, agreed, and the search for the right players was on. Carmine Appice, who already had a relationship with Frontiers, was on board immediately. A true percussion icon, Appice’s resume is one that Rock legends are made of: Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Blue Murder, King Kobra and others.

Appice’s former Blue Murder bandmate and bassist, Tony Franklin (best known for his work with The Firm, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, David Gilmour, Kate Bush, and Whitesnake), signed up next. After a lengthy search for the right guitarist, they settled on long-time Turner collaborator Karl Cochran, who has also worked with Ace Frehley, and worked in the past with Joe Lynn Turner on his solo albums.

“I believe we wanted to keep it a bit retro with a modern edge,” says Turner. “The songs are classic rock, but then that’s an understatement. They are what they are; and they transformed as we went along recording. So, all in all, we are very happy to finish the record and finally able to get it out to the public. Everyone in this band is a true individual and stylist. When you put it all together, you have Rated X.”

The debut album, simply titled, Rated X, is remarkable in that it sounds like a band that has worked together as a unit for years. The songs are powerful and the performances are tight and innovative. Frontiers in-house producer, Alessandro del Vecchio, not only handled studio production but added keyboards on several tracks. Pat Regan (Mr Big, Deep Purple, Gotthard, Kiss, Doro) mixed the album.

Says Carmine Appice: “With his help in coming up with the song ideas and working together with the band I believe we came up with the sound from the late 70s -80s. To me, it sounds like Blue Murder with Joe Lynn Turner singing. Having Tony and myself as the rhythm section and with the heavy guitars, it gives the record a Blue Murder-vibe. Then, adding Alessandro on keys gave us a bit of the Deep Purple thing. It all works together and I loved playing each song.”

Enjoy RATED X Electronic Press Kit on Youtube:

Track listing: Get Back My Crown; This Is Who I Am; Fire And Ice; I Don’t Cry No More; Lhasa; Devil In Disguise; You Are The Music; Peace Of Mind; Maybe Tonight; On The Way To Paradise; Our Love Is Not Over; Stranger In Us All.

Preorder RATED X at: http://geni.us/RatedXAMZ
For all things RATED X, please visit: www.facebook.com/RatedXRocks

KISS Collaborator Karl Cochran Suffers Stroke

Posted by aliblackdiamond on April 7, 2014
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Source: Classicrockmagazine.com

KISS and Joe Lynn Turner collaborator Karl Cochran is recovering from a severe stroke, it’s been confirmed.

The songwriter and guitarist collapsed on Thursday and fell into a coma. And although he’s now regained consciousness, it’s not yet known how serious his condition remains.

Cochran co-wrote material for KISS’ 1998 album “Psycho Circus” and played in Ace Frehley and Eric Singer’s solo bands. He’s been working with former RAINBOW singer Turner since the mid-90s and he’s also known for his work with Rated X, Voodooland and Far Cry.

Paul Stanley last night thanked fans for their positive thoughts, reporting: “Your prayers worked! Karl woke from his coma and spoke and was moving and aware.”

It’s thought the stroke was triggered by a recent impact injury which Cochran may not even have known about.

An update on his Facebook page reports: “Karl has regained consciousness. He has been taken off the ventilator, and is breathing on his own. The left side of his body is completely normal, and he has full use of his left arm and leg.

“He has some sensation and movement on the right side. He is slightly moving his right leg, and squeezed someone’s hand with his right hand when asked. This is huge, as it means the brain still has some control over that side of his body.

“He responds to verbal commands, and said his name and ‘okay’ at one point. The ability to speak, even if just slightly, is very important, as it indicates the language centre of the brain, although damaged, partially survived.”

Metal Shock Finland have just received an update on Karl‘s condition, from his Facebook page:

“Hello again everyone. I have a quick update on Karl’s condition, and am happy to say I have good news. He has regained consciousness after being completely taken off the sedation and medically induced coma. He has been taken off the ventilator, and is breathing on his own. The left side of his body is completely normal, and he has full use of his left arm and leg.

He has some sensation and movement on the right side of his body (the side affected by the stroke). He is slightly moving his right leg, and squeezed someone’s hand with his right hand when asked. This is huge, as it means the brain still has some control over that side of his body.

He responds to verbal commands, and said his name and “OK” at one point. The ability to speak, even if just slightly, is very important, as it indicates the language center of the brain, although damaged, partially survived.

He is aware of others in the room, and appears to know who we are specifically. He waved good bye to someone and reached out to pat someone on the hand when they were leaving. He shook my hand when I left for the day and made very specific eye contact with everyone in the room.

Keep your positive vibes coming, and thank you for the mountain of well wishes. It’s truly amazing how loved Karl is.”

 

 

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