Italian metallers THE
MOOR have just released he official video for the song "YEAR
OF THE HUNGER" taken from their album of the same name which
saw release a year ago on Lion Music.
Vocalist /Guitarist of
The Moor Enrico
Longhin (and director of the short film together with Andrea
Livieri and Alberto Businari), says: "We shot the
video exactly one year after the release date of the album
“Year of The Hunger”, and this video represents what
everyone of us is forced to do everyday... It's a metaphor
about life and struggle. The best thing was to work with
such a great artist like Guido Laurjini, he acted in several
famous Italian movies, theatres, musical and also TV
commercials, he's a really eye-catching actor. On the other
hand we had the pleasure to work with one of the best
photographer around, Andrea Livieri, just to give you the
best result we can afford, like The Moor does every time."
Lion Music is
pleased to unveil a video for the track “Huldra” taken from
“Pictures From A Time Traveller”, the incredible debut
instrumental album from guitar-master Marcus Jidell
(Avatarium, ex Evergrey, ex Royal Hunt).
Marcus wanted
something a little different to the thousands of “mimed”
guitar videos out there and with the help of video producers
Steff Granström and Andreas Hillerborg came up with a video
which both manages to deliver the feel of this particular
track but also give fans something new.
Jidell has the
following to say about the video:
"To catch a different vibe I brought a mobile studio and
a Marshall stack to the country side one early morning in
November where we recorded and filmed a one take of
“Huldra”. I didn't want the regular "mimed" video thing so I
just played it once again, I wanted it to be raw and honest
and to show how I improvise around themes when playing
guitar live. I think that we captured the spirit of the song
both playing wise and with the way it was filmed and I hope
people who see this will think the same."
Lion Music and Marcus would like to say a big thank you
Steff Granström and Andreas Hillerborg for making this video
and I also want to thank Martin "E-type" Eriksson for
providing the location and Sigge Viking for assistance .
Both
CONDITION RED albums will see digital reissue with new
much improved mixing in 2014 with release dates as follows:
Condition Red (first album) : January 15 2014
II - March 20, 2014.
The self-titled debut album will also see new cover artwork.
Musicians performing on "Condition Red" include Lars Eric
Mattsson (Guitar+Bass), Alex Masi (Guitar), Derek Sherinian
(Key solos), Ella Grussner (Vox), Torgny Stjärnfelt (Vox),
Esa Pietilä (Sax), Alexander King (Keys), Eddie Sledgehammer
(Drums), Örjan Sjöström (B Vox)...
Lion Music is
pleased to announce the release of “Motion Control” from UK
guitarist Edward Box on 24 November 2013.
This exciting 21 track digital only release sees Box’s
previous solo albums - 2002’s “Plectrumhead” and 2005’s
“Moonfudge” - packaged together and get a 2013 makeover.
With the advent of time and better technology "Motion
Control" sees Edward going back to the masters and making
improvements where he felt necessary. These improvements
range from better overall sound to new rhythm guitar tracks
on a number of songs and even new lead breaks on others!
“Motion Control” sees Box delivers a multitude of rock
styles, from all out rock to tender melodic ballads. All of
which are strong backdrops to Box’s melodic lead breaks.
Edward is also renowned for having superb phrasing all
topped off with a very soulful vibrato that make him stand
out from the pack and fans of first class guitar work will
find plenty to enjoy on ‘Motion Control’.
Swedish
progressive metal sensations Seventh Wonder are set
to appear at the prestigious ProgPowerUSA Festival in 2014.
To celebrate this landmark appearance the band will be
performing their third album “Mercy Falls” in its entirety
for the first and last time! With tickets already 80% sold
for the event don’t miss out, visit
http://progpowerusa.com for full info.
Due to public
demand and great reviews, the until now digital only release
Anton Johansson's Galahad Suite has been released as
a strictly limited edition CD of only 300 copies at the
www.galahadsuite.com
website.
The album also boasts notable guest performances by
guitarists Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen, Freak Guitar),
Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Allen/Lande, Starbreaker),
Jonas Hansson (Silver Mountain), Dennis Post (Star*Rats) and
Magnus Kristensson (Mister Kite, Planet); along with
keyboards by Jens Johansson (Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen,
Dio) and Lalle Larsson (Karmakanic, Agents of Mercy,
Electrocution 250) and additional vocals by Alf Wemmenlind
(Mister Kite, Fifty Grand Suicide)
ASHENT
have just released the promotional video for the track "SHIPWRECKED AFFAIR". The song is taken from the
progressive metal outfit's latest effort "INHERITANCE"
which saw release on Lion Music in 2012.
The video clip has been recorded in VENICE by Francesco
Sogaro and Valeria Pizzy Battain, and it features the
appearance of Enrico Ukka Longhin from Italian label mates
The Moor.
In addition "SHIPWRECKED AFFAIR", along with the song
"FRACTURAL", is featured on the soundtrack of the
independent movie "Back From Hell" (aka Ex Inferis),
produced by The Talking Tree and distributed worldwide by
Opus Distribution (2011) and by Inception Media Group in
USA.
Finnish
rockers GRONHÖLM has just unveiled the promotional video for
track "HAUNTED EYES", the track is taken from and marks the
third promo video for their second release "SILENT OUT LOUD"
which saw release on Lion Music in 2011.
Grönholm the band is built around the song writing skills of
Mika Grönholm (guitar, bass and keyboards) with vocals by
Markku Kuikka (Status Minor / The Ragged Saints / Kenziner)
and drums from Tom Rask (Kenziner).
‘Silent Out Loud’ is home to 10 tracks full of infectious
vocal melodies over dynamic musical backdrop and is an
impressive collection of song craft all topped off with a
powerful production and mix.
Progressive
Metal outfit OPPOSING MOTION have just unveiled their
debut promotional video from the album for the track
“Forever’s Edge” taken from their debut album
“Laws Of Motion” (out now on Lion Music). The video,
directed by Quentin Herlemont, was shot in a 19th century
painter studio and features a complex storyline in the
tradition of music greats.
Opposing Motion’s sound stems from varied influences from
the heavy and prog metal genres but always focus first and
foremost on melodies, then layering more creative, technical
breaks and sections to take the listener through an exciting
and intriguing journey.
Lion Music is
pleased to announce preliminary details of the upcoming
release “Motion Control” from UK guitarist
Edward Box set for release in November 2013.
This exciting 21 track digital only release sees Box’s
previous solo albums - 2002’s “Plectrumhead” and 2005’s
“Moonfudge” - packaged together and get a 2013 makeover
thanks to Edward going back to the masters and making
improvements where he felt necessary. These improvements
range from better overall sound to new rhythm guitar tracks
on a number of songs and even new lead breaks on others.
Renowned as one of the tastiest traditional metal guitarists
to have come out of the UK in recent years, and known for
his work with traditional metal outfit VENDETTA, Edward Box
has honed an exemplary style of play built around the
influence of Michael Schenker, George Lynch, Eddie Van
Halen, Joe Satriani etc. Whilst many are happy to deliver
smoking solos and not much else, Edward has made sure he has
a stellar musical backdrop over which he delivers his guitar
thrills.
“Motion Control” sees Box delivers a multitude of rock
styles, and sees aggressive passages blend with melodic lead
breaks all topped off with a very soulful vibrato make him
stand out from the pack.
Full details coming soon.
Marking the
23rd album of his career, Lars Eric Mattsson returns
with 18 new compositions on his most personal album to date
entitled
‘Epicentre’ due for release (digital only) on
20 September 2013 via Lion Music.
‘Epiecentre’ shows where Lars Eric Mattsson is in 2013. With
a vast repertoire of music under his belt, whether under his
own name, Mattsson, Book Of Reflections, Vision, Condition
Red or Astral Groove, this new release sees Lars handle
almost every aspect himself with the exception of drums by
Christer Jansson.
Progressive metal outfit Ashent have just finished
filming the video for “Shipwrecked Affair”.
Taken from their current critically acclaimed
“Inheritance” album; the video marks the second
promotional video from "Inheritance" following on from
“Magnification Of A Daydream” which saw release in 2012
(viewable at
http://youtu.be/LhZYP2Kcwyk).
The upcoming clip features a guest appearance in an acting
role from Enrico ‘Ukka’ Longhin of Lion Music label mates
The Moor. The video is about to commence editing and post
production with an anticipated release in August/September
2013.
Mister Kite
bassist Anton Johansson has regrettably informed us of the
following news.
It is with great sorrow and sadness in our hearts we
bring you the news that Magnus Kristensson, guitarist of
Mister Kite has left us.
He had struggled a long time and finally lost the fight
against cancer on June 10th.
Our thoughts goes to his family and especially his little
daughter.
We've posted a short clip with Magnus as we want him to be
remembered at
www.misterkite.com
Lion Music extend
their deepest sincere condolences to the Kristensson family.
Lion Music are
delighted to announce the forthcoming release of
“Pictures From A Time Traveller”, the incredible
debut instrumental album from Evergrey guitar-master
Marcus Jidell.
Featuring 7
tracks of outstanding, diverse and top shelf virtuoso guitar
excellence “Pictures From A Time Traveller” gets its
digital release on 16 August 2013 via Lion Music.
Marcus Jidell
is one of the most respected metal guitarists to have come
out of Sweden since Yngwie Malmsteen. With a guitar style
that has won him universal acclaim, Marcus is a current
member of one of Sweden’s biggest and hardest touring metal
acts Evergrey, and has previously worked with prog-metallers
Royal Hunt.
Marcus has a
very personalised sound, extremely heavy at one end, yet
extremely melodic at the other, all the time with a superb
feel for phrasing and originality of song craft, and its
these traits which are evident throughout “Pictures From A
Time Traveller”.
Progressive
metal outfit Opposing Motion are in the editing phase
for their upcoming promotional video to the track
“Forever’s Edge” taken from their “Laws Of
Motion” album which saw release in May on Lion
Music. Look out for special launch details of the new video
soon.
In related news
Opposing Motion have been creating quite a storm on the
progressive metal networks with “Laws Of Motion” picking up
some excellent reviews and scores. Here is just a taste:
Laws of
Motion” is an excellent work, musicians have done a great
work and created a real jewel. All fans of Progressive Power
Metal must have it!
My Global Mind
Good quality on the Lion Music label is common, but
Opposing Motion is one of the better bands in my opinion
because this band shows a daring spirit.
Lords of Metal
Opposing Motion's full length debut Laws of Motion is a
dense album of progressive metal marked by layers of riffage
and orchestration, but also moments endearing subtly.
Danger Dog
Opposing Motion have a good grasp of injecting the right
amount of hooks amidst their progressive volleys. Worth
investigating if you want something a little more metallic
than pure technical overload.
Imhotep
Laws Of Motion is a gripping introduction to the songs of
this capable four piece metal group
Sea of Tranquility
Laws of Motion is a technical and demanding album, full
of good ideas and melodies. Sparing very catchy parts on one
side and the other techniques, it never falls into the trap
of a cold and disembodied music.
Les Eternels
This is definitely intelligent metal and you get the
impression is all comes sickeningly easily for the band such
is the confidence displayed in the material.
Virtuosity One
Spanish melodic hard rockers Airless have been
confirmed as headliners on the Mark Reale stage at this
years Leyendas Del Rock Festival in Vilenna, Spain.
The festival runs from 8-10 August with Airless bringing the
Mark Reale stage to a close on the final day.
Airless
recently released their fourth album entitled
"Changes" which has been picking up strong reviews
from press and fans alike. Full details on the album
at
www.lionmusic.com/cd/changes.htm
With the
digital-only release of his fourth solo album
"Personalities" only days away, Italian guitarist
Simone Fiorletta has unveiled a performance video for
the track "Thirty" taken from his new release. View
the video now at
http://youtu.be/vZ7X-dBHLWo
In addition
Simone is delighted to announce he now an official endorsee
of Blackstar Amplifiers on whose products he says
"After many years of research, I've finally found the
real sound."
Lion Music are
pleased to announce the signing of HEADLESS, a metal
band that sees Italian guitarists Walter Cianciusi
and Dario Parente
teaming up with one of Europe's premier rock vocalists in
Goran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) and a drum
legend in Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche).
The forthcoming album "Growing Apart" sees 10
songs shaped around the classy drumming of Scott Rockenfield
and melodic vocals of Goran Edman which fuse hard rock and
heavy metal with progressive elements.
"Growing Apart" gets its digital release through Lion Music
on 7th June 2013.
Full release details to follow shortly.
Following on from
the recent success of "Inheritance" the latest release from
Italian progressive metal outfit ASHENT, Lion Music
are pleased to offer up a timely reissue of the bands long
out of print 2006 debut album "Flaws Of Elation". In
addition this new print comes with all new artwork and the
additional bonus of the bands very first ultra rare 2003 4
track demo!
"Flaws Of Elation" is a prog-power experience with some
modern techno-thrash influences which are reflected in the
way Ashent arrange and play guitars and drums. There are
also some death metal references, in the mode the band use
growling as backing vocals that have their importance in the
economy of Ashent’s sound, wisely mixed with a modern prog
attitude that uses avant-garde and gothic elements in order
to create intense and dramatic music. The atmosphere is very
dark, but the vocals of American vocalist Steve Braun are
extremely melodic, supported by some beautiful
orchestrations.
Italian metallers
Mastercastle return on 19 April 2013 with the red
hot new album“On Fire” released through Lion
Music.
Home to 9 tracks
of melodic heavy metal with neo-classical influences,
Mastercastle have been honing their trademark sound since
their debut “The Phoenix” (2009) and refining it
through “Last Desire”
(2010) and “Dangerous Diamonds” (2011). Led by
the powerful vocals of Giorgia Gueglio, the virtuoso
guitar of Pier Gonella and the driven bass lines of
Steve Vawamas, “On Fire” marks the bands first
release with one of the metal world’s most respected
drummers behind the kit, one John Macaluso (Ark,
Yngwie Malmsteen, and James LaBrie). Macaluso’s addition has
given the band a kick up the proverbial backside taking
their unique brand of metal to an even higher plateau.
On the band’s
newest member Pier Gonella comments, "John gave us great
energy because from the first time he heard our music he was
really impressed. He participated in the composing process
of “On Fire” and his vast experience was a great help for
the albums production as well".
To give fans a
taste of the upcoming album a promotional video has been
produced for the track “Chains” and is streaming now at
http://youtu.be/eETgaC6IeJ0
"On Fire" is
home to the following tracks:
01 – Silver Eyes.
02 – Chains.
03 – Platinum.
04 – Quicksilver.
05 – Gold Violet.
06 – The Final Battle (instrumental).
07 – Leaden Roads.
08 – Titanium Wings.
09 – Almost a Fantasy (instrumental).
DOCKER'S GUILD
have just released the much anticipated short film for
"Darwin's Tears", taken from the bands critically
acclaimed 2012 debut release "The Mystic Technocracy
Part 1: The Age Of Innocence".
The 10 minute short film for "Darwin's Tears", shot and
produced by Silos Production (the same team that produced
011 by Therion) was film in black and white in the style of
1920's German Expressionism and movie serials of that time,
and represents a video concept unlike any other seen before
in a rock setting.
Lion Music are
proud to announce the addition of ANTON JOHANSSON’S
GALAHAD SUITE
to the label’s roster for the release of the epic
“Galahad Suite”.
With a sound
that runs across progressive rock/metal, melodic and hard
rock grounds with equal measure, “Anton Johansson’s Galahad
Suite” is the result of an idea that has been in the head of
former Mister Kite member Anton Johansson for almost 30
years and features an array of talented musicians including
Linus Abrahamson
(guitar and bass), Carl Lindquist (vocals), Mats
Bergentz
(Drums), Sebastian Berglund (Keyboards), Anna
Forsvall Lundmark (Cello) and backing vocal by
Evelina Andersson,
Ellen Abrahamson and Mikael Cederhag.
The album also
boasts notable guest performances by guitarists Mattias
IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen, Freak Guitar), Magnus
Karlsson (Primal Fear, Allen/Lande, Starbreaker),
Jonas Hansson (Silver Mountain), Dennis Post
(Star*Rats) and Magnus Kristensson (Mister Kite,
Planet); along with keyboards by Jens Johansson
(Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio) and Lalle Larsson
(Karmakanic, Agents of Mercy, Electrocution 250) and
additional vocals by Alf Wemmenlind
(Mister Kite, Fifty Grand Suicide).
Project
mastermind Anton Johansson, born 1960, started playing piano
when he was nine years old, guitar at 12 and bass at the
age15. Like everybody else he nursed the dream of
becoming a rock star and played in lots of local bands.
In the mid 90’s he founded Lion Music act Mister Kite with
whom who he recorded and toured with supporting acts like
Bruce Dickinson, Dio and SAGA. In 2007 he joined forces with
Linus Abrahamson (Andromeda, The Codex) to finish the
long-time coming project The Galahad Suite.
Lion Music are
pleased to confirm Anton Johansson’s Galahad Suite will be
released on 11th May 2013 with full album details
to follow shortly. In the meantime an album preview
can be viewed now at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmu-9YLn5-8
Lion Music is proud to announce the signing of the
progressive metal outfit
OPPOSING MOTION for the release of their upcoming debut
album “Laws Of Motion”.
Opposing Motion are comprised of Ludovic Desa (vocals), Joe
McGurk (guitars), David Deplanche (bass) and Kevin Deplanche
(drums)and their sound is reminiscent of iconic bands such
as Royal Hunt, Seventh Wonder, Fates Warning, Symphony X,
Crimson Glory and also newer power/prog bands ala Circus
Maximus, Pagan’s Mind, Above symmetry.
With the release of a self released debut EP recorded at the
famous Robannas Studios in Birmingham 2010, Opposing Motion
have rapidly become known in the prog-metal genre at the
national and international levels. Composed of experienced
musicians, all active on the UK and France session scene,
the band weaves highly melodic and orchestral tapestries
mixing technical pieces, intricate musicianship and offering
a fresh outlook on the prog-genre bringing together
flamenco, classic rock, NWOBHM and progressive rock
influences.
With several top tier high street magazine features and
numerous excellent reviews on the international metal scene,
“The Illustration” EP (2010) set the foundations for their
eagerly awaited full-length debut album.
2012 saw the band recorded their first debut album entitled
“Laws of Motion” and have now teamed up with prog metal
specialists and recognised label LION MUSIC to bring their
music to the scene on
11th May 2013.
Full details on “Laws Of Motion” to follow shortly.
