RUSSELL / GUNS to Release Record Store Day Vinyl Version of 'Medusa' LP

Legendary duo Jack Russell and Tracii Guns helmed the mighty RUSSELL / GUNS up until Jack's untimely passing in August of 2024. They were accompanied by Johnny Martin, Shane Fitzgibbon, and Alessandro del Vecchio, and in January of 2024 released their debut LP, 'Medusa.'

Never before produced in vinyl format, this Record Store Day issue of 'Medusa' is the perfect opportunity to honor Jack and give the fans something special in his memory.

About the collaboration, Tracii shared the following:

"Jack was one of the greatest rock voices of our generation. It was a total honor to play guitar on this, his final studio record."

Record Store Day 2025 is on April 12th - visit your

favorite local vinyl purveyor to score a copy!

For Jack Russell, this RUSELL / GUNS project represented a long-awaited return to recording and new music, coming seven years after the release of 'He Saw It Comin'' with Jack Russell's Great White. Without dwelling on the past and attempting to recreate the storied origins of the multi-platinum hard rock entity, Jack was excited to be moving forward and collaborating with the mighty Tracii Guns, an artist who has been experiencing a creative resurgence of his own.

On 'Medusa,' Jack and Tracii discovered a common thread in a collection of songs that draw from the bluesy power and heavy energy of their most celebrated material and roots yet were infused with a fresh, energetic drive and modern metallic production.

About the album, Jack previously commented,

"It was so great making a record with Tracii! Initially, I had reservations about making this record, but in the end, it kicks ass."

'Medusa' is an album that showcases inspired artistic integrity and commitment to rock'n'roll from two extraordinary rock stars of the 80s and 90s.

In 1984, Jack Russell burst onto the scene as the frontman for Great White, a prominent presence in the Los Angeles music scene. The band's self-titled debut, along with platinum-selling albums like 1987's 'Once Bitten...' and 1989's '...Twice Shy," sold over 8 million copies worldwide. Their rock legacy continued into the 21st century, and in 2011, Russell went on to form Jack Russell's Great White.

 

Tracii Guns is a legend in his own right. He founded LA Guns in 1983, which later merged with another group called Hollywood Rose, laying the foundation for one of the true giants of rock: Guns N' Roses. After departing the band and reuniting with former Girl lead vocalist Phil Lewis to reform LA Guns, he signed with Vertigo Records and released 14 studio albums with the band. He also ventured into various side projects, including Contraband (with Michael Schenker and others), Sunbomb (with Michael Sweet of Stryper), and more recently, Blackbird Angels with Todd Kerns (of Slash & The Conspirators).

 

Ultimately, RUSSELL / GUNS' 'Medusa' is a gift to the millions of fans who have steadfastly supported both Tracii Guns and Jack Russell throughout the years. It's everything they were waiting for, and this RSD vinyl issue is the perfect monument to a great rock 'n' roll partnership.

GENERATION RADIO RELEASE VIDEO FOR "LIGHTS GO OUT IN PARADISE"

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the upcoming self-titled debut album from Generation Radio, a colossal new rock group centered around the combined talents of Jay Demarcus (Rascal Flatts) and Jason Scheff (longtime lead vocalist of Chicago), on August 12, 2022.  Today they release the second single and video from the album for the track "Lights Go Out In Paradise."  Watch it below.

Watch the video for the first single from the album 'Why Are You Calling Me Now?" HERE: https://youtu.be/A5mLWhEkzGo

Fans of classic AOR in the style of Journey and Chicago are going to absolutely lose their minds when they hear Generation Radio's stunning debut.

Pre-order/save "Generation Radio" on CD/LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/genradio

In the beginning of 2020, Generation Radio came together with the intent to form a band with a purpose - to bring classic 80’s rock back to life. As their self-titled debut illustrates, mission accomplished! Two-time Grammy award winning bassist Jay Demarcus of the hugely popular country act Rascal Flatts and Jason Scheff, who was lead vocalist and bass player for the multi-platinum band Chicago for over 30 years, are joined by drummer/vocalist Deen Castronovo (Journey, Revolution Saints) guitarist Chris Rodriguez and guitarist Tom Yankton in Generation Radio.

L.A. GUNS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM "CHECKERED PAST"

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L.A. GUNS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM

"CHECKERED PAST" TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 12, 2021

NEW SINGLE, 'KNOCK ME DOWN' OUT NOW

Long running hard rockers L.A. Guns have announced the release of their new studio album, "Checkered Past" on November 12, 2021. Fans can get their first preview of the album with the release of the single 'Knock Me Down'. Listen below

Pre-order/save "Checkered Past" on CD/Color Vinyl/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/checkeredpast

Written and recorded during late 2020 and early 2021, "Checkered Past" sees Tracii Guns, Phil Lewis, and company continuing with the darker lyrical tone of the preceding studio albums, "The Devil You Know" and "The Missing Peace", while incorporating their classic rock influences into the mix. Heavier songs are mixed with bluesier, boogie inducing tracks and dark, introspective ballads, often harkening back to the first three albums the band made, but also pushing the band forward. When fans absorb the album as a whole, they'll see that the tracklisting is divided up into 'sets' or 'suites', where a sonic style is explored across multiple songs before moving on to the next, making for a remarkable listening experience.

Feeling inspired and excited like they did when they first started out, but with many years of wisdom and experience under their belts, and most importantly, a renewed and stronger creative and personal relationship, Guns and Lewis are maintaining a creative peak that started with "The Missing Peace". "Checkered Past" shows a band invigorated and ready to bash you over the head, as well as “wow” you with some epic, slower songs, and even make you dance a bit to some rock 'n roll.

Since their self-titled debut in 1988 to the widely praised comeback albums "The Missing Peace" and "The Devil You Know", L.A. GUNS, led by Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis have always delivered solid rock ‘n roll to their fans. This current incarnation of the band has been touring non-stop, with a notable break coinciding with all other touring bands, and the cohesiveness of the unit, not to mention Phil’s stunning and unique vocals and Guns’ mind-bending guitar playing, are on full display here. A must hear and listen for all fans of the band, both new and old.

L.A. Guns never looked like the pretty poster boys that so many of their peers did, but more the band that you would be terrified to bump into in an alley as they would likely be carrying switchblades and ready for a fight. But despite having many songs to back up that image, the band could also write powerful ballads (see the smash hit, “The Ballad Of Jayne” for Exhibit A of this argument) that showed there were some serious songwriting chops in the band. Those chops are on full display on the band's two most recent studio albums and the upcoming new album, "Checkered Past," arguably one of the most vital and exciting releases in the band’s catalog.

LINE-UP:

Phil Lewis - vocals

Tracii Guns - guitar

Ace Von Johnson - guitar

Johnny Martin - bass

Scot Coogan -drums


TOUR DATES:

November 12, Indio, CA, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

November 26, San Juan Capistrano, CA, Coach House

November 27, Long Beach, CA, Gaslamp

December 3, Las Vegas, NV, Count's Vamp'd

December 4, Las Vegas, NV, Count's Vamp'd

December 31, West Hollywood, CA, Whisky A Go Go

Feb 9-14, Port of Miami, FL, Monsters of Rock Cruise 2022

Night Ranger Release New Single & Video

NEW ALBUM "ATBPO" OUT AUGUST 6, 2021 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Ready for some more new Night Ranger music?!?! Please enjoy the just released single & video 'Bring It All Home To Me' from the upcoming album "ATBPO" (which stands for And The Band Played On).

Pre-order/save "ATBPO" HERE: https://orcd.co/atbpo CD/LP/Digital available, including four different limited edition color vinyl versions.

Blue Vinyl - Newbury Comics Exclusive, Limited to 300

Crystal Vinyl - Frontiers U.S. & EU Webstore Exclusive, Limited to 400

Red Vinyl - Available Everywhere

Yellow Vinyl - Night Ranger Webstore Exclusive, Limited to 400

Line-Up:

Jack Blades - Bass and Vocals

Kelly Keagy - Drums and Vocals

Brad Gillis - Guitars

Eric Levy - Keyboards

Keri Kelli – Guitars

NEAL MORSE ANNOUNCES NEW LIVE ALBUM + VIDEO

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"LIVE AT MORSEFEST 2018" OUT DECEMBER 4, 2020

PERFORMANCE OF 'LOVE HAS CALLED MY NAME' OUT NOW

Acclaimed prog rocker Neal Morse returns with a new live set, “Jesus Christ The Exorcist (Live At Morsefest 2018)” on December 4, 2020. As the title suggests, this new live album and DVD/Blu-ray was captured at the annual Morsefest in 2018, where Neal and band performed his then new album, “Jesus Christ The Exorcist” in its entirety.

Pre-order/save "Jesus Christ The Exorcist (Live At Morsefest 2018)” HERE: https://orcd.co/nealmorselive 

“Performing "Jesus Christ the Exorcist" with this extraordinary cast of singers and musicians was an absolute dream come true for me as a composer and musician. The way it came together was nothing short of miraculous! One of the greatest events of my life,“ says Morse of the performance.

This unique live album presents the entire "Jesus Christ The Exorcist" story set as a progressive rock musical. Here, the biggest change from any typical Neal Morse performance was that he was the musical director and not the main performer. The backing band included some of his usual collaborators like Bill Hubauer and Randy George, of course. Eric Gillette, usually the guitarist, was the drummer for the musical and showed off his incredible skills while Paul Bielatowicz was on lead guitar for the show. The orchestra included a horn section, a choir, backing singers, and a string quartet. The staging and lighting was nothing short of impressive, with the visuals by Christian Rios and sound by Jerry Guidroz (Sons of Apollo, Neal Morse Band, Haken) taking things to the next level.

The lead role of Jesus was taken by Ted Leonard of Enchant and Spock’s Beard. Leonard’s voice is one of the best in rock music and he sounded stellar throughout the night. Joining Leonard was a fantastic collection of singers that included Nick D’Virgilio (SPOCK’S BEARD, BIG BIG TRAIN) along with Jake Livgren (PROTOKAW), Matt Smith (THEOCRACY), John Schlitt (PETRA), Rick Florian (WHITE HEART), Mark Pogue, and Wil Morse. However, perhaps the one that stole the show was newcomer Talon David, a local Nashville singer who took the role of Mary Magdalene. She has an incredible voice and brought many to tears during the finale duet with Ted Leonard. A highlight moment during the show was in the first act with the song “Madman of the Gadarenes,” where Morse introduced his Gentle Giant influenced vocal medley with multiple vocalists all singing different lines in unison. 

Whether or not an audience member knows or appreciates the subject matter might influence their opinion on the show, but it is impossible not to be impressed by the spectacle of this performance. What Neal Morse was able to write and produce with limited time and rehearsals is nothing short of amazing. The music is the definition of epic prog and certainly will delight any Morse fan.

- MORSEFEST 2018: Behind the Curtain

Line-up:

Musicians:

Neal Morse: Guitars, keyboards

Paul Bielatowicz: Guitars

Bill Hubauer: Keyboards

Eric Gillette: Drums

Randy George: Bass

Cast:

Ted Leonard: Jesus

Talon David: Mary Magdalene

Nick D’Virgilio: Judas

Rick Florian: The Devil

Matt Smith: John the Baptist

Jake Livgren: Peter

John Schlitt: Caiaphas

Neal Morse: Pilate, Demon 1, Disciple 1

Mark Pogue: Israelite 1, The Madman of the Gadarenes, Pharisee 2

Wil Morse: Israelite 2, Demon 3, Pharisee 1

Gabe Klein: Demon 2, Pharisee 4

Gideon Klein: Demon 4

Julie Harrison: Servant Girl

Additional musicians:

Wil Morse: Percussion, keyboards

Gabriel Klein: Percussion

Violin I: Laura Epling

Violin II: Jake Tudor

Viola: Michael Lucarelli

Cello: Maggie Chafee

Double Bass: Gideon Klein

Horn: Holly Smith

Trombone: David Cooper

Trumpet: Dominique Caster

Sax/Flute: Gabriel Collins

Choir director: Gideon Klein

Background vocals: Amy Pippin, April Zachary, Debbie Bresee and Julie Harrison

Choir: Bill Gilliam, Lisa Gilliam, David Klein, Laurie Klein, Jerry Klein,

Rosie Klein, Robin Hanloh, Martin Wilde, Joanie Howard, Kathy O’Keefe, Brant Pippin, Levi Pippin, Josh Turrentine, Trevor Larkin, Elizabeth Turrentine, Pamela George, Dominic D’Virgilio and Marie-Claire Toussaint

BLOODY HEELS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, 'CRIMINAL MASTERMINDS' OUT TODAY

BLOODY HEELS ANNOUNCE FRONTIERS' DEBUT "IGNITE THE SKY" 

OUT JULY 10, 202

Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce that Latvian hard rockers Bloody Heels will release their new album, "Ignite The Sky" on July 10, 2020. Today, the band has premiered the first single and video from the album, 'Criminal Masterminds'

“Ignite the Sky” has some pretty heavy songs, but at the same time there’s plenty of melodic stuff, harmonies and big choruses. I like to call this album ‘Dark AOR’, haha! We managed to blend everything we love about music, to be honest. But one thing is for sure, we’ve never felt such a strong connection with the songs before,” says singer Vicky White of the upcoming album.

Regarding the first single, White continues, "'Criminal Masterminds' is definitely one of our heaviest songs to date. It was also one of the last songs we wrote for the album, just a month or so before we headed to the studio. Me and Harry were waiting on the other guys in our rehearsal room, messing around with some different guitar tunings and came up with the main riff. Then Gus and Gunn came and the rest is history. It's one of those songs that came together in just a couple of hours. We wanted to release this song as the first single because I think that it captures what Bloody Heels is about now. It's a bit heavier and more in your face, but still quite melodic, with a big chorus and lots of harmonies. It's quite different from anything what we've done before, but doesn't abandon who we are."

"We made the music video with Ivo Skanstins (director) and his team, which was a no-brainer as we'd done two videos together already that we were really happy with. He knows us well and we know him well. It was filmed in one day right before our European tour last October. A magical day for us, really. I also want to give a big thanks to all the people that were involved in the video and who volunteered their time and talent. We filmed the video outside in quite cold weather while the water was pouring on us was FREEZING. Luckily, we didn't got sick because we had to leave for tour 48 hours later," explains White.

Adds White, "I also want to say that of course we all know what's happening right now in the world. Hopefully we can cheer some people up with this song and video! We have to remember that we are all one in spirit and the only way we're gonna crawl out of this mess is together! Stay home, stay healthy, and keep up the positive vibes!"

Latvian hard rockers Bloody Heels recently joined the Frontiers label’s rapidly expanding pool of young talent and one listen to their debut album will easily explain why the label HAD to sign them up. With nods to the great ‘80s hard rock scene, but also bordering on heavy metal (listen to those kicks drums on first single ‘Criminal Masterminds’), this band is a delightful mix of catchy and driving. With a great whisky-soaked sounding throat, vocalist Vicky White provides the perfect voice for the thunder and lightning that guitarist Harry Rivers, bassist Gunn Everett, and drummer Gus Hawk are raining down upon us.

Formed in 2012 in Riga, Latvia, Bloody Heels have a musical style that could be best described as a sort of missing link between Crashdïet and Crazy Lixx, with heavier elements like early W.A.S.P. and Kissin’ Dynamite. The band have already made a name for themselves with the EP 'Summer Nights' (2014) and the album 'Through Mystery' (2017). They’ve played shows all around Europe including Sweden, Finland, Norway, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, and the Baltic States

Line-up:

Vocals - Valts Berzins (Vicky White)

Guitars - Haralds Avotins (Harry Rivers)

Bass - Gunars Narbuts (Gunn Everett)

Drums - Gustavs Vanags (Gus Hawk)

Cello on track 'Silhouette' - Erna Daugaviete

Saxophone on track 'Healing Waters' - Dagnis Rozins

For More Info Visit:

https://www.facebook.com/bloodyheelsband/

https://www.instagram.com/bloodyheelsband/

HER CHARIOT AWAITS RELEASE "TAKE ME HIGHER" VIDEO

BAND FEATURES AILYN & MIKE ORLANDO

SELF-TITLED RELEASE OUT May 22, 

2020 ON FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Her Chariot Awaits is a newly formed hard rock/metal group featuring the highly regarded Spanish vocalist Ailyn (ex-Sirenia) and the awesome American guitarist and producer Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob). The band's self-titled debut will be released on May 22, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. 

"We are obviously in some insanely scary times right now in the world with Covid-19 and I pray everyone is staying safe and sound the best they can. I am asthmatic and have had some tough breathing/chest issues and battled some flu-like symptoms for a couple of weeks, but I'm starting to feel better now, thankfully. I can't imagine what people who are suffering the worst symptoms of this virus are going through. I pray for all who have contracted the virus to get better soon! And to all who have lost someone already to this horrific pandemic my deepest condolences to you and your families. Please stay home & help us all!!!" tells guitarist Mike Orlando.

On a lighter note, Mike says that "'Take Me Higher' is a real fun rockin' track with a lot of movement and energy. Ailyn did a fantastic job on the vocals, as she did on the entire album, with some great multiple harmony layers. The mid section dropdown enters the solo section with a cool effect I tracked using my kill switch then kicks back up into the solo and takes off. The track has a great energy for the album and the melody has you singing along before the track ends. Video wise Ailyn, myself & the film crew shot right in the heart of New York City's Times Square & Central Park. We also shot Ailyn singing directly in front of the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show near the famous Brooklyn Bridge."

Stream the singles and pre-order physical or digital copies of the album HERE: https://orcd.co/herchariotawaits

This exciting new musical alliance came about through the vision of Frontiers, who put the two artists – each eager to create a new and exciting project – in touch. The pair gelled extremely well, creating an album that offers songs that will excite all lovers of technical, aggressive, modern and extremely catchy heavy music. Melting the well defined metal approach of Adrenaline Mob with more melodic hooks, Her Chariot Awaits showcases the incredible vocal talents of Ailyn. Here, she moves in a heavier and more straight ahead direction compared to her previous band.

The album is a remarkable union of two great artists who still have a lot to prove, and is going to leave listeners breathless come May 22nd!

Line-up:

Mike Orlando – guitars, bass, additional vocals

Ailyn – lead vocals

Jeff Thal – drums

Brian Gearty – bass

Written, produced & mixed by Mike Orlando

For More Info Visit:

https://facebook.com/HerChariotAwaits

https://www.facebook.com/ailyngimenezgarcia/

https://www.instagram.com/ailyn_gimenez_garcia/

https://www.facebook.com/mikeorlandomusic2/

https://www.instagram.com/mikeorlandomusic/