Barrie and Khalil at Escape Music Ltd are very sad to announce the death of Jack Young, founder member of New Jersey Theatrical metal band "Phantom's Opera". Jack died recently and we would like to pass our sympathies to his family and at the same time thank him for his association with Escape Music in past years. Although he will be greatly missed by all, we are sure his music will live on and will always be remembered by his fans worldwide.

Erik Jayce Landberg: Break The Spell - Release date: 19th September 2008
Swedish guitarist and composer Erik Jayce Landberg was born in the winter of 1977. Due to his father's professional commitments, he saw himself growing up between the Swedish countryside, Stockholm and Switzerland. Being exposed to a constant change of cultures Jayce developed a strong interest in art and poetry, but had originally no interest in playing music.
However, after his mother's repeated pressure to play an instrument like the piano or the violin, he saw himself confronted with a difficult choice. At age 14, he finally gave in and decided to pick up the guitar and soon after immersed himself in composition and writing from the very beginning. The piano was Jayce's next choice, on which he later composed pieces like "Winter" and "Marilyn". Being exposed to rock and classical music simultaneously, he soon absorbed the essence of the two genres and originally endavoured to combine them like his predecessors Malmsteen and Uli Jon Roth.
At 18, Jayce left his Swiss household to permanently relocate to Stockholm were he joined several bands until he finally met with singer Goran Edman (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum). The two of them set up to record two songs, "Lost Without You" co-written with Goran and the epic ballad "Marilyn" which Jayce originally wrote as a classical music piece. The recording was released as a single in Europe and attracted soon the attention of record companies abroad. As a result, Jayce signed a solo deal with Japanese record company Marquee Records followed by the English company Escape Music to record his debut album "Break The Spell" also featuring Goran on vocals. The same year, Jayce also recorded two radio jingles for CBS in California and pursues his occupation as a science-fiction novelist("Shades Of Night" published in 2005).

PRESS RELEASE
NIGHTMARE RECORDS, BLASTZONE ENTERTAINMENT & CHAVIS RECORDS Are proud to bring you the TRI-LABEL STAGE / 2ND STAGE SOUTH!
Presenting Swedish Rockers GYPSY ROSE Featuring DAVID REECE on VOCALS
DUE TO SERIOUS FAMILY MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS WITH SOME MEMBERS OF BANGELORE CHOIR, THE BAND HAS BEEN FORCED TO CANCEL, DAVID REESE' WILL STILL PERFORM WITH HIS SWEDISH ROCK BAND GYPSY ROSE.
Lance King of Nightmare Records got word that David was coming out of retirement and contacted his management about playing on their TRI-LABEL STAGE at this years ROCKLAHOMA. Originally David was working to bring his old band BANGELORE CHORE back to life, but that was not yet meant to be, It must be the year of the Gypsy.
David now will play with GYPSY ROSE at this years ROCKLAHOMA on our Tri-Label stage (2ND STAGE SOUTH). With somewhat of a jaded career under their belts since their formation back in 1981. The band signed a deal in 1984 that never saw light of day and then again in 1989 the band hit another brick wall, and so the name of Gypsy Rose was destined to be washed away in the anodes of music history. That was until 2004 when the band decided give it one more try, and finally the bands self-titled debut release saw the light of day and received some favourable reviews.
It's now 2008 and the band is back and this time the band means business, as they have enlisted the vocal talents of David Reece (ex-Accept /Bangalore Choir) fame to put his vast vocals to the Swedes Melodic Masterpiece.
After several years under the radar on a ranch in Montana, lead vocalist David Reece was contacted by Escape Records in 2007 to see what the chances would be for him to go to Sweden to sing on Swedish band Gypsy Rose’s next release. Soon after that David found himself in the studio for the next year recording and writing for the new GYPSY ROSE CD “Another World” to be released worldwide June 20th, 2008
With the opening track ‘Final Call’ on the new release setting the standard for the rest of the album, with its crunching guitar sound and Reece’s powerful melodic tones that communicate the whole Gypsy Rose sound to life.
Reece really shows what a talent he is as he brings his full range to the brilliant song ‘Nothing Really Matters’, with Martin Kronlund’s sterling guitar work unifying with Reece to produce one of the best tracks of the album.
Kronlund’s production is second to none and he has not only brought out the best in the bands sound, but also the best in Reece who is just remarkable throughout. Reece again showing us what we've been missing with another great vocal performance.
Kronlund has found a winning formula and long may it continue.
Set to hit the stage on July 13th 2008, in Pryor, Oklahoma on the 2ND Stage North, Reece is BACK more powerful then ever. David’s voice prowess has added a new melodic dimension to the sound and his feats are matched by the peerless instrumental performances of the founding members.
CHECK OUT GYPSY ROSE @ ROCKLAHOMA TRI-LABEL 2ND STAGE SOUTH!

Now Available to ship!!!
Gypsy Rose - Another World
Release date: Now Available
Catalogue no: ESM171
Track list: Don’t look back / Fired / Another world / Angels / Nothing really matters / All the way to the sun / Final call / A little ain’t Enough / A million miles / When I call your name / Higher / Liar / Hellhammer David Reece- Vocals Martin Kronlund- Guitars, backing vocals Rikard Quist- Keyboards Mats Bostedt- Bass Imre Daun- Drums Additional musicians: Mats Levén- Backing Vocals & Mats Olausson- Piano
Gypsy Rose was originally formed in 1981 in Mölnlycke, Sweden, inspired by great British bands such as Thin Lizzy, Rainbow, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. In 1984, Gypsy Rose signed a deal with a Belgium label which went out of business shortly afterwards and the recordings never saw the light of day. After struggling for several more years GYPSY ROSE came in contact with American producer Taavi Mote in 1989. He really liked what they were doing and came over to Sweden to look for a good studio to record the first album. But it all ended up with nothing again. In 2004 the idea came up to talk about playing together again. Almost all musicians in between had been working on other projects. Guitarist Kronlund for example recorded two albums with the band DOGFACE and with URIAH HEEP man Ken Hensley. The only problem was that the previous drummer hadn’t touched his drums since 1991, so the guys asked another friend to join them: Imre Daun (Don Patrol). Gypsy Rose was born again! The band’s first album “Gypsy Rose” (ESM120) was released in 2005. This work shows influences from various eras of rock music. Some say the band’s very own style somewhere lies right in the middle between typical Swedish Melodic Rock, Fair Warning, BONFIRE, SCORPIONS and Thin Lizzy. “Gypsy Rose” was recorded at JM Studio in Mölnlycke, Sweden by Martin Kronlund. The album featured a guest appearance by DOGFACE/ AT VANCE vocalist Mats Levén on backing vocals, and he also a guest on this new CD. Reviews were hot! It’s now 2008 and here is the new CD “Another World”, and with an important change in the line-up. Vocalist Håkan Gustafsson has been replaced with David Reece, a seasoned front man previously involved with “Accept and “Bangalore Choir”. This makes a huge difference to the vocals and the result is astounding. Many will already know that Martin Kronlund is a world class producer and his work shows on this outstanding CD. Powerful melodies, crunching guitar work and beautiful keyboards are the order of the day. This is a huge recording and begs to be heard, Gypsy Rose have finally matured and blossomed into a force to be reckoned with!
Gypsy Rose will be on tour this summer

Atlantic rerelease Power on 22 August
Escape Music are delighted to announce the reissue of the CD "Power" by Atlantic. First released back in 1994 on the Music For Nations label. British band Atlantic raised many eyebrows with their one-off release which can be ranked alongside bands such as as "Dare" , "FM" , "Heartland" and "Shy" (Tony Mills guests on the album also!). Atlantic band members include Simon Harrison on guitar and keyboards and the great Phil Bates (Trickster) on Lead Vocals, guitars and keyboards. The album had so much potential at the time it is a shame that it has not received the recognition it richly deserves, so here it is in its full re-mastered glory with a bonus track that was not on the original.

Atlantic is: Simon Harrison: guitar and keyboards / Phil Bates: Lead Vocals, guitars and keyboards / Paul Hoare: Bass / Andy Duncan: Drums / Chris Taylor: Keyboards / Glenn Williams:Keyboards / Andy Van Evans: Guitars / Phil Ridden: Drums / Backing Vocals: Tony Mills, David Saylor, Pete Green, , Jo Bates, Phil Bates

Track list: It's only love / Power over me / When the war is over / Bad Blood / Can't hold on / hands of Fate / Every beat of my heart / Dangerous Games / Nothing to lose / Hard to believe + bonus "Hearts on Fire".

Steve Overland will be interviewed by Steve Price ARfm radio http://www.arfm.co.uk/ on Sunday 11th May 2008 at 18.15 pm

ROB MORATTI JOINS SAGA:
Saga have their new vocalist!! Escape Music are pleased to announce that Vocalist Rob Moratti of Canadian AOR group Final Frontier (and a Solo artist) has been picked to take up where Michael Sadler left off. And here are the comments when Andrew McNiece talked to Rob Moratti by asking Rob to comment on the new role for me. Rob was happy to oblige: "I'm so excited about it Andrew, it just became official news last Monday but nothing was posted and so I kept it hush until we were ready. I heard about the audition on Q107 but I thought to myself, what are the chances and so I let it go. Then a friend of mine mentioned it to me for the second time and something then told me that I've got to do this. So I had emailed Ian Crichton regarding the auditions and he told me that they're still searching. I had given Ian my profile on MySpace to check out. Shortly after, I get an email from Ian Crichton with some positive interest. They narrowed it down to 5 vocalists for the live audition and I was the first one up. It was a very comfortable atmosphere coz' all the band members are great guys and you feel that as soon as you enter the studio. I performed 5 songs with Saga. Things were then feeling very positive but nothing was official yet. So they later asked me to record a few tracks before finalizing. I did 5 songs for Saga and that finally closed the deal. It's amazing how things work out...I'm like a kid in candy store right about now!" Thanks Rob and good luck mate. Stay tuned for further updates. Rob at this moment is finishing his new solo album for Escape Music

White Wolf : Live in Germany will be realsesd by Escape Music on May 21^st 2008.
White Wolf have had a busy 2007. They have returned to the limelight with the release of their new CD Victim of the Spotlight (ESM155). Not only that but a double digipack reissue (ESM157) of their celebrated eighties outings Standing Alone (1984) and Endangered Species (1986) has hit the streets, with a few bonus video clips to add to the excitement.
In September 2007 the band were asked to play the UFOR Festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany and since that legendary performance they have added many new fans to their already loyal following…..
The six seasoned musicians rocked the enthusiastic crowd right from the start and with an exciting and varied set White Wolf turned out one great song after another. The audience were truly amazed at the sheer power of the dual guitar attack of Scott Web and original member Cam Macleod backed with the intense rhythm of Russ Bergquist and Brendan Ostrander. Strong keyboards were supplied by David J Petovar as well as frontman Don Wolf who gave the vocal performance of his life.
White Wolf are legends, make no mistake and this is a worthy addition to your collection. With the 2007 release of the third White Wolf album Victim of the Spotlight (ESM155) and the reissue of the two earlier albums then the future is bright for this Canadian six piece. The Wolf shall prowl once more…….this is a fantastic live performance and essential for anyone wishing to experience the sheer power of this magnificent hard rock band.

RIK EMMETT TO APPEAR ON "NIGHTS WITH ALICE COOPER" - JANUARY 23RD

This Wednesday, January 23rd, Rik Emmett will be a Guest on the internationally syndicated radio show "Nights With Alice Cooper," which can be heard on over 100 radio stations in the United States, Canada, U.K., Ireland, and Australia.
The interview will feature the song "Midnight Black and Blue," and Rik will be talking about AIRTIME. Additionallly, listeners will have a chance to win autographed copies of the AIRTIME CD, signed by both Rik Emmett and Mike Shotton.
The interview is scheduled to air during the 4th hour of the show (the show runs 5 hours). Please check local listings for showtimes -- typically, 7:00 PM-12:00 Midnight in most markets. For radio stations that carry the 3-hour version of the show (10:00 PM - 1:00 AM), Rik will be heard during the 10:00 PM hour.
Below is the list of radio affiliates carrying "Nights With Alice Cooper." (NOTE: Many stations steam online)
UNITED STATES
WCSX - Detroit, MI - 94.7 FM - www.wcsx.com WXRD - Chicago, IL - 103.9 FM - www.xrock1039.com KIXA - Victor Valley, CA - 106.5 FM - www.thefox1065.com WCHR - Monmouth-Ocean, NJ - 105.7 FM - www.1057thehawk.com WZLX - Boston, MA - 100.7 FM - www.wzlx.com KDKB - Phoenix, AZ - 93.3 FM - www.kdkb.com KKLN - Willmar, MN - 94.1 FM - www.kkln.com KRFX - Denver, CO - 103.5 FM - www.thefox.com KCRX - Astoria, OR - 102.3 FM - www.kcrx1023.com KWLZ - Bend, OR - 96.5 FM - www.lazer965.com WFBQ - Indianapolis, IN - 94.7 FM - www.q95.com KYYS - Kansas City, MO/KS - 99.7 FM - www.kyys.com WKLH - Milwaukee-Racine, WI - 96.5 FM - www.wklh.com WBFX - Grand Rapids, MI - 101.3 FM - www.101thefoxrocks.com WOBR - Elizabeth City/Nags Head, NC - 95.3 FM - www.wobr.com WFYN - Hagerstown/Chambersburg/Waynesboro, MD/PA - 101.5 FM - www.classicrock1015.com WCHX - Harrisburg, PA - 105.5 FM - www.chx105.com KPAK - Alva, OK - 97.5 FM - www.kpak.net KDAG - Albuquerque/Santa Fe, NM - 96.9 - www.bigdob969.com WQRS - Buffalo, NY - 98.3 FM - www.theclassicrockexperience.com KLUK - Bullhead City, AZ - 97.9 FM - www.lucky98fm.com WGRF - Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY - 96.9 FM - www.97rock.com KMJX - Little Rock/Pine Bluff, AR - 105.1 FM - www.magic105fm.com KZLE - Little Rock/Pine Bluff, AR - 93.1 FM - www.maxfm.com KIOO - Visalia/Tulare-Hanford, CA - 99.7 FM - www.997classicrock.com KKRK - Coffeyville, KS - 98.9 FM WWUZ - Fredericksburg, VA - 96.9 FM - www.classicrock969.com KLPX - Tucson, AZ - 96.1 FM - www.klpx.com WARO - Ft. Myers/Naples/Marco Island, FL - 94.5 FM - www.arrow945.com KTHR - Wichita, KS - 107.3 FM - www.1073theroad.com KFIX - Plainville/Hays, KS - 96.9 FM - www.kfix.com WTCX - Green Bay-Appleton, WI - 96.1 FM - www.961tcx.com KSLS - Wichita/Hutchinson, KS - 101.5 FM - www.rockingmradio.com WSFQ - Green Bay/Appleton, WI - 96.3 FM - www.quicksilverbroadcasting.com WIMZ - Knoxville, TN - 103.5 FM - www.wimz.com KPOI - Honolulu, HI - 105.9 FM - www.kpoifm.com KSPQ - West Plains, MO - 93.9 FM - www.kspq.com WAQX - Syracuse, NY - 95.7 FM - www.waqx.com WMFX - Columbia, SC - 102.3 FM - www.fox102.com WYMG - Champaign/Springfield, IL - 100.5 FM - www.wymg.com WGKC - Champaign, IL - 105.9 FM - www.wgkc.net WVNA - Florence/Muscle Shoals, AL - 105.5 FM - www.wvnafm.com WIBA - Madison, WI - 101.5 FM - www.wibafm.com WAOR - South Bend, IN - 95.3 FM - www.waor.com WCPV - Burlington/Plattsburgh, VT/NY - 101.3 FM - www.champrocks.com KKFM - Colorado Springs, CO - 98.1 FM - www.kkfm.com WFWI - Ft Wayne, IN - 92.3 FM - www.923thefort.com WAQY - Springfield/Holyoke, MA - 102.1 FM - www.rock102.com WDQZ - Peoria/Bloomington, IL - 99.5 FM - www.eagleclassichits.com KKBX - Fargo/Moorhead, ND/MN - 101.9 FM - www.thebox1019.com WMMQ - Lansing/East Lansing, MI - 94.9 FM - www.wmmq.com WFBZ - Onalaska, WI - 105.5 FM - www.1055thezoo.com WPXC - West Yarmouth, MA - 102.9 FM - www.pixy103.com WILZ - Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, MI - 104.5 FM - www.wheelz.fm KFMF - Chico/Redding, CA - 93.9 FM - www.kfm.com WAPL - Appleton/Oshkosh, WI - 105.7 FM - www.wapl.com KLIP - Monroe, LA/El Dorado, AR - 105.3 FM - www.la105.com WMTD - Beckley, WV - 102.3 FM - www.theriver102.com WGBG - Salisbury/Ocean City, MD - 98.5 FM - www.bigclassicrock.com KRCH - Rochester, MN/Mason City, IA/Austin, MN - 101.7 FM - www.LASER1017.net KQPR - Rochester, MN/Mason City, IA/Austin, MN 96.1 FM - www.power96rocker.com KWMX - Flagstaff/Prescott, AZ - 96.7 FM - www.coololdies.com WBBI - Binghamton, NY - 107.5 FM - www.1075thebear.com KHND - Minot/Bismarck/Dickinson, ND - www.khnd1470.com WABX - Evansville, IN - 107.5 FM - www.wabx.net WFBY - Clarksburg/Weston, WV - 102.3 FM - www.wfby.com KMHK - Billings, MT - 95.5 FM - www.kmhk.com KRPM - Billings, MT- 107.5 FM - www.theriver1075.com KBFX - Anchorage, AK - 100.5 FM - www.1005thefox.com KZMZ - Alexandria, LA - 96.9 FM - www.kzmz-fm.com WBHB - Harrisonburg, VA - 105.1 FM - www.valleyradio.com WDNS - Bowling Green, KY - 93.3 FM - www.wdnsfm.com WEGE - Lima, OH - 104.9 FM - www.1049theeagle.com WKZB - Meridian, MS - 106.9 FM - www.1069thebuzz.com KIKX - Southern Idaho - 104.7 FM - www.kikx.com KBOY - Medford/Ashland, OR - 95.7 FM - www.957kboy.com WQUL - Marion/Carbondale, IL - 97.7 FM - www.bear977.com KXDG - Joplin, MO - 97.9 FM - www.bigdog979.com WECL - Eau Claire, WI - 92.9 FM - www.929classicrock.com WBZG - LaSalle/Peru, IL - 100.9 FM - www.wbzg.net WRZZ - Parkersburg/Marietta, WV/OH - 106.1 FM - www.classicrockz106.com WUZZ - Saegertown, PA - 104.9 FM - www.mywuzz.com KSDN - Sioux Falls, SD - 94.1 FM - www.rockaberdeen.com WKVT - Boston, MA - 92.7 FM - www.wkvt.com KAGO - Medford - 99.5 FM - www.99-5therock.com WBUS - State College, PA - 93.7 FM - www.thebus.net KSTR - Grand Junction, CO - 96.1 FM - www.kstr.com WRKY - Altoona, PA - 104.9 FM - www.rocky1049.com KFXS - Rapid City, SD - 100.3 FM - www.foxradio.com WIII - Ithaca, NY - 99.9 FM - www.wiii.com
CANADA
CFGQ - Calgary, AB - 107.3 FM - www.q107fm.ca CFRK - Fredericton, NB - 92.3 FM - www.fredfm.ca CFRQ - Halifax, NS - 104.3 FM - www.q104.ca CIRK - Edmonton, AB - 97.3 FM - www.k-rock973.com CJXY - Hamilton, ON - 107.9 FM - www.y108.ca CKTG - Thunder Bay, ON - 105.3 FM - www.thegiant.fm CKCK - Regina, SK - 94.5 FM - www.jackfmregina.com
UK
Planet Rock - DAB Digital Radio in the UK / Sky Channel 0110 and Cable 924 - www.planetrock.com
IRELAND
Today FM - 100 / 102 - www.TodayFM.com
AUSTRALIA
VEGA FM - Melbourne, Victoria 91.5 FM www.vega915.com.au STAR 104.5 - Central Coast, New S. Wales 104.5 FM www.star1045.com.au VEGA FM - Sydney, New S. Wales 95.3 FM www.vega953.com.au REBEL FM - Beaudesert, Queensland 90.5 FM SEA FM - Townsville, Queensland 100.7 FM www.sea1007.com.au 96 FM - Perth, Western Australia 96 FM www.96fm.com.au TERRITORY FM - Alice Springs 98.7 FM TERRITORY FM - Darwin, Northern Territory 104.1 FM www.cdu.edu.a ZINC 96 - Gympie-Noosa Heads (Sunshine Coast) 96.1 FM www.zinc96.com.au For additional information on "Nights With Alice Cooper," visit: www.nightswithalicecooper.com

Chris Catena: Discovery
A Stunning concept CD on Lead and backing vocals Chris Catena plus musicians as listed to be released 21st March 2008.

Chris Catena is italian singer with almost 20 years of experience. In 2004 he released the album "Freak Out" (IMR/Frontiers/Nippon Crown), a melange of hard rock of the seventies, funk, freak, metal, blues featuring an impressive list of special guests such as Glenn Hughes, Doug Wimbish, Stevie Salas, Bruce Kulick, Tony Franklin, Tommy Aldridge, Eric Singer, Myron Dove, Virgil Donati, Jeff Scott Soto, Chester Thompson, John Taylor, Al Kooper and many others. He features as singer and co - writer in few projects such as Moonstone Project’s debut album “Time to take a stand” (with Glenn Hughes, Graham Bonnet, Ian Paice, Tony Franklin), the last Radioactive’s album “Taken” (japanese release) or Vitalij Kuprij's album called "REVENGE" (Lion/Marquee-Avalon) teaming up with Joe Lynn Turner, Goran Edman and Doogie White. He also took part to few Tribute albums released by the american Versailles Records such as "Just Like Paradise: A Millennium Tribute to David Lee Roth", "Too Fast fo Love : A Millennium tribute to Motley Crue" where teaming up with guitarists Blues Saraceno and Michael Gapys he performs song called "Goin' Crazy"and "Power to the Music". On June 07 Versailles Records released only for Usa Chris Catena “Booze, Brawds and rockin’ hard”, a double CD set including most of the song from his previous “Freak Out” as well as some unreleased tracks and the Live EP “Still alive and freakin’..Live rough in Rome” recorded on 2004.

Currently Chris is ready to release his second album named "DISCOVERY"a concept featuring among the others Bobby Kimball, Earl Slick, Pat Travers, Victor Indrizzo, Martyn Lenoble, Carmine Appice, Uriah Duffy, Tony Franklin, Bruce Kulick, Tommy Denander, Janne Stark, Michael Gapys just to name a few

Discovery is certainly different and involves so many quality musicians we have included them on a seperate list! Anyone found themselves listening to Cd’s by Ayreon in recent years will love this concept album which just bursts with quality.

MUSICIANS :
CHRIS CATENA - Lead vocals, Backing vocals / EUGENE - vocoder, synthesizers, mellotron, samples, theremin, fender rhodes, programming, backing vocals / JANNE STARK - lead and rythmic guitar, bass / MICHAEL GAPYS - lead and rythmic guitar / BOBBY KIMBALL (ToTo) - Lead vocals / MATHIAS YA EKLUND - lead guitar / DANIEL PALMQVIST - lead guitar / CARMINE APPICE (King Kobra / Rod Steward) – drum / MARTYN LE NOBLE - bass / VICTOR INDRIZZO – drum / EARL SLICK - lead guitar / TONY FRANKLIN (Blue Murder) - bass, fretless bass / TOMMY DENANDER - lead guitar / KATIUSCIA – vocals / TIMOTHY DRURY (Whitesnake) - rhodes piano / DAVIDE SPURIO - synthetizer, effects, loops, organ, noises, moog, backing vocals / MAX SPURIO - lead and rythmic guitar / PAT TRAVERS - lead guitar / PETER SVENSSON – drum / MARCO SARZO - bass / ALEKS FERRARA – bass / BRUCE KULICK (Kiss)- lead guitar / DANIEL FLORES - drum, moog, effects, loops, synthetizer / MAURO MUNZI - drum / MAURIZIO SOLIERI - lead guitar / PER SCHELANDER - Bass, fretless bass / MATT FILIPPINI - rythmic guitar / URIAH DUFFY - bass (Whitesnake) / LEONARDO PORCHEDDU - lead and rythmic guitar / THE ROME PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by ALEXANDER FREY (orchestra arrangements by Daniel Flores)

RECORDED AT "I FENOMENI" STUDIOS IN ROME AND OTHER DIFFERENT PLACES AROUND THE WORLD, ASSEMBLED BY MICHAEL GAPYS IN ROME

Last Autumn’s Dream – Best Of Last Autumn's Dream And Live In Germany limited editions with First Pressing only!!
Release date: 21st January 2008

Disc one: Recorded Live on 30th September 2007 at Rock Fabrik, in Ludwigsburg, Germany
Track List: For The Young And The Wild / After Tomorrows Gone / Pages / Heat Of Emotion / Love To Go / It's Alright / Rock'n Roll is Saving My Soul / Again And Again
Plus 2 bonus studio tracks newly recorded: When you love someone / You won’t see me cry

Disc two: Best of Last Autumn’s Dream
Track List: Again And Again / Break The Chains (Of Destiny) / Pages / Up In Paradise / Love To Go / Going Home / Winter In Paradise / Brand New Life / After Tomorrows Gone / Don’t Let Our Love Go Down / Rocket Of Love / American Girl / Domino / Running / Doin´ Time / Skyscraper

Mikael Erlandsson (Lead Vocals), Andy Maleck (ex FAIR WARNING; guitars), Marcel Jacob (TALISMAN; bass), Jamie Borger (TALISMAN; drums)

Swedish/ German Melodic Rock band Last Autumn’s Dream are ready to rock you with this exciting double album, the first of which is a recording live from the “United Forces of Rock” festival at Rockfabrik, Ludwigsburg. After four high class albums, the band knows how to make it up there to the top bands of the genre. The talented four-piece consisting of singer Mikael Erlandsson, axeman Andy Maleck and TALISMAN’s rhythm section, Marcel Jacob and Jamie Borger entertained a very enthusiastic audience with eight perfectly executed songs. The first three songs are straight from the latest studio album “Saturn Skyline” and it just shows how the band has matured since the first album. The audience are involved from the start backing up the impact these four guys make when they are on stage together. A really tight performance is the order of the day

Mikael Erlandsson is one of the best singer/songwriters in Sweden today with a successful career as a solo artist, especially in Europe and Japan. Andy Maleck, from the successful German Hard Rock band FAIR WARNING is a very talented guitarist, has a brilliant tone and a flair for putting guitar harmonies together. Marcel Jacob and Jamie Borger are something of the best bass/drums units you can find around. This live performance reflects that bond as they turn out great melodic rock tunes one after the other, with plenty of help from the audience!!

Just to make this disc special we have two studio recorded bonus songs “When you love someone” and “You won’t see me cry”, these are both excellent tunes.

The second disc is a “best of” and there are plenty of great tunes to choose from here. Even with just four studio albums under their belt, Last Autumns’ Dream have a list of tunes that everyone would want to hear again and again.

This double CD package is a dream come true for Last Autumn’s Dream fans and shows them in good light for their forthcoming fifth studio album, details to be announced soon!!

The new Last Autumn's Dream title "Hunting Shadows" will be release on the 22nd February 2008 more update shortly

Escape Music Ltd. takes great pleasure in announcing the signing of the new rock band, Airtime, featuring the legendary multi-talented musicians Rik Emmett (ex Triumph / Solo artist) on lead vocals and all guitars and basses; and Michael Shotton (Von Groove) on drums, percussion, noises, keyboards and background vocals.

The title of the album is "LIBERTY MANIFESTO" and is scheduled for release in the week of 19th November, 2007. As you would expect from two such highly respected musicians, their music is vibrant and exciting Classic Rock in the same style of Led Zep, Rush, and of course some elements of Triumph and Von Groove... with vocal melodies and harmonies that are sometimes reminiscent of Journey or Queen - but Airtime definitely has its own original and unique character, with fantastic hook lines!!

VINDICTIV - "VINDICTIV"
Release date: 21st January 2008
Catalogue Number: ESM164
Stefan Lindholm - Guitars, Pontus Larsson - keyboards, Goran Edman - Vocals, Mikael Wikman - Drums, Nalle Pahlsson - Bass

Track List: Fool´s Paradise / Caesar´s Commentaries / The Royal Loo / Dreams of a Demon´s Head / David´s House / A Quiet Life / Living Colour´s / Hymn To Desdemona / A Second Life / Fata Morgana

The Basis of Vindictiv started in early 2004 and is the brainchild of Stefan Lindholm. At an early stage Stefan contacted keyboard maestro Pontus Larsson and they started to work on some of the songs Stefan had laid down. They recorded a demo with Tommy Karevik (Seventh Wonder) and guitarist Johan Larsson (Johan and Tommy Band). The result was the 2005 demo and it met with some great reviews in Sweden rock magazine. However, Johan and Tommy decided to move on but Stefan managed to contact respected singer Goran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen / Karma, etc) and as he liked the songs he put his heart and soul into making them fantastic. Bass player Nalle Pahlsson (Zan-Clan, Treat) joined the already impressive line-up and through Goran they got in touch with drummer Mikael Wikman. Mikaels drumming really suited the band and everything was then complete. Here we are with the brand new recording, produced by Stefan Lindholm and mixed by Goran Elmquist at the "Toolshed" in Stockholm.

Musically the band is everything you would expect and more from Sweden. The past vocal work of Goran Edman is bound to create a stir before we even put the CD in the player! The opening chords of "Fool's Paradise" say it all, and the scene is set for a great outing of powerful melodies and soaring harmonies. The guitar technique of Stefan Lindholm is very nice, and he seems to effortlessly produce exciting riffs and melodies. His early years admiring and emulating the works of Malsteen and Vai shine through but he does have a technique of his own that finds its way through. It is possible to find overall comparisons to Malmsteen, Treat, Talk of the Town and many more. However, Vindictiv do possess an air of individuality that will set them apart and the release of this fantastic debut album will be eagerly awaited by all.

Escape Music Ltd. takes great pleasure in announcing the signing of the new rock band, Airtime, featuring the legendary multi-talented musicians Rik Emmett (ex Triumph / Solo artist) on lead vocals and all guitars and basses; and Michael Shotton (Von Groove) on drums, percussion, noises, keyboards and background vocals.
The title of the album is "Liberty Manifesto" and is scheduled for release in the week of 19th November, 2007. As you would expect from two such highly respected musicians, their music is vibrant and exciting Classic Rock in the same style of Led Zep, Rush, and of course some elements of Triumph and Von Groove... with vocal melodies and harmonies that are sometimes reminiscent of Journey or Queen - but Airtime definitely has its own original and unique character, with fantastic hook lines!!
Produced by: Rik Emmett and Michael Shotton / Engineered by Michael Shotton / Mastered by Nick Blagona (Deep Purple, Tea Party, April Wine, and engineered for The Police, Rush, David Bowie)

track list: 1-EDGE OF YOUR MIND, 2-MIDNIGHT BLACK & BLUE, 3-LIBERTY, 4-HEADSTREAM, 5-RIVER RUNS DEEP, 6-FIND YOUR WAY, 7-ADDICTED 8-CODE 9, 9-RISE*, 10-MOVING DAY, 11-TRANSMUTATION, with an EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACK for Europe only 12-CRYIN’ SHAME All songs written by Rik Emmett and Mike Shotton except for Rise * - written by Rik & Mike and Jim Peterik

::: UNITED FORCES OF ROCK :::
Less than four weeks to go until the 3rd edition of the UNITED FORCES OF ROCK Festival will take place. Here comes a reminder on the show details and infos about the final running order:
date: Sept. 30th, 2007
place: Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart), Germany
venue: Rockfabrik

13:30 doors open

14:30 – 15:10 HUMAN ZOO
15:35 – 16:15 LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM
16:40 – 17:30 SOUL DOCTOR
17:55 – 18:50 WHITE WOLF
19:15 – 20:20 DANGER DANGER
20:45 – 21:55 STAN BUSH
22:20 – 23:50 JOE LYNN TURNER
01:00 curfew

Accreditation for the press is now possible through the form on our website www.united-foces-of-rock.de
If you would like to come and write about the show, please go there within the next days and send us your details (unless already done).
Tickets for 45,00 Euro (incl. Vat plus fees) are now also available through www.kartenhaus.de (German customers only) and of course still through AOR Heaven, www.united-forces-of-rock.de, www.rock-it-shop.de, www.frontiers.it, at the Rockfabrik venue and CTS.

The Most Anticipated New Album From:- Heartland – “MIND YOUR HEAD” Release Date: 21st September, 2007

The Songs: 1.Magazine / 2.For Pity's Sake / 3.Frozen Hearted / 4.Last Man To Fall / 5.A Fathom I Fell / 6.So The Story Goes / 7.Mountain To Climb / 8.A Richer Vein / 9.Run For Your Life / 10.Time To Believe / 11.The Best Is Yet To Come

The Players: Chris Ousey – All Vocals / Steve Morris – Guitars, Bass & Keyboards / Fredrik Oscarsson - Drums. Produced by: Steve Morris for T.O.M. Productions. Recorded at: Ocean Reach Studio's Runcorn, Cheshire, UK. Vocals Recorded by Gary Hughes at Aria Studio's, Fleetwood, UK. Mixed and Mastered by Martin Kronlund and Hakan Kristofferson at JM Recording Studio's, Gothenburg, Sweden.

The History:

Chris Ousey’s career goes from strength to strength. His first main achievement was with Polygram recording artists "Monroe" with guitarist Gary Sharpe, but Chris never made it to the album as he was snatched in the pre-production stages by John Bonham's son, Jason, for his new band of the moment, Virginia Wolf. The band notched up 250,000 album sales between two records in the form of their self titled debut (produced by Queen's Roger Taylor) and "Push" (produced by Keith Olsen).

Heartland was actually formed by Chris with Gary Sharpe and their self titled debut on A & M Records in the early nineties was produced by James "Jimbo" Barton. Barton eventually teamed up with Heartland bassist Phil Brown and the pair went on to produce Trixter, Steve Perry and Queensryche. Heartland originally toured with Mr. Big in support of their debut album. Chris and Gary later got together and put out "Wide Open" in 1994, an album that has been reissued by Escape Music with bonus tracks (ESM 046). Later that year, Escape Music's Khalil Turk introduced Chris to guitarist Steve Morris. Steve is a guitar virtuoso and as experienced as Chris in his own field having recorded two albums with Epic recording artist's "Export" (“Living in fear of the Private Eye” and “Export”) as well as touring with their own independent album supporting Slade. Through Export he got to work with Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn as well as writing with Bob Halligan Jnr. and Michael Bolton. Finally, Steve became guitarist for Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan and recorded three albums in addition to co-writing all the material, before he hooked up with Chris Ousey.

The album Heartland III (ESM 002), which was essentially the first release on the then newly formed Escape Music label, has done extremely well since its release in November, 1995 and 12 years later is still very much a popular album. This third outing was considered more commercial than the previous two albums, but nevertheless kept the rock fan's respect as well as gaining a wider audience. In early 1997 the album "Bridge of Fools" (ESM 011) was unleashed, with a return to rock roots and more of a 'band' feel. Along with Chris on lead vocals and Steve on guitars, Say keyboards player Chris Lloyd and original Heartland drummer Steve Gibson joined the line-up, together with bassist Tim Duncan. At this point in time, Escape Music was working on many other projects, one of these being Vancouver based band “Pokerface” (Life’s A Gamble ESM 008). This particular outfit is fronted by Darcy Deutsch (Prism) and features guitarist/song writer/producer Kenny “Kaos” Loney. Kenny was to become very much a part of Heartland when Steve was tied up recording “Dream Catcher” with Ian Gillan. Hence, the collaboration between Chris and Kenny, known as “The Distance”, culminating in the release of two albums “The Distance” (ESM 022) and “Live and Learn” (ESM 042).

Soon after, the production started for “Miracles by Design” (ESM 029), the fifth Heartland album. The album was released in May, 98 and recorded in Parr Street Studio’s (Belonging to Genesis’s management) using Ken Nelson as sound engineer. As keyboards player Chris Lloyd (Say) had recently been injured in a car crash, Steve Morris had to finish the keyboards before the tapes went to Vancouver for completion. Kenny made his contribution to the album and “Distance” cohorts John Counsel and Dave Hopia added keys and bass respectively. Loverboy/Blackstone man Paul Dean in his own Vancouver studios carried out the mixing.

Chris and Steve have both expanded their already sound experience by working with many Escape Music artists in recent years, examples being Change of Heart, Message, Radio Silence and Newman, plus both Foreigner and Boston tributes. Their production and input is clearly evident. Since the release of “Miracles”, Heartland have released a sixth (acoustic) album “When Angels Call” (ESM 043), featuring songs old and new as the Heartland wagon train rolled ahead into a new millennium. The Ousey/Morris core remained backed with original drummer Steve Gibson, bass player Tim Hewitt (Boulevard) and keyboards aficionado Steve Millington (10cc).

“As it Comes”, the seventh album, was a major leap forward by the band in the way that it combined all of their best elements and brought them out in a beautiful manner. This album Rocked!: it was a winner from the start, with production from Steve Morris, mixing by Ray Roper (Stonebolt) and mastering by Craig Wadell. Heartland recorded album number eight, “Communication Down” in 2002 and this saw Heartland going for the throat. This album was a real ripper and the band was now pushing towards a more hard rock sound. Keyboards were supplied by the great Dave Chapman (Change of Heart).

“Move On” was the ninth studio album by this great British melodic rock band. It was over two years in the making and was well worth the wait. Steve Morris has also been a very busy man, as well as working with Gillan he has also been working on the Shadowman albums with Steve Overland (FM, The Ladder).

So, here we are at milestone in the band’s history, their 10th studio album no less. The core of the band Ousey and Morris are at their best, like a fine red wine they have matured into the much loved band we hear and love today. “Mind Your head” gives us 11 beautiful rock music tracks that are simply pleasure to the ears. Finely crafted riffs are backed with solid rhythms and, of course, those unmistakable lead vocals of Chris Ousey.

The Heartland era is still very much with us and will be here for many years to come.

Coming Soon: Jet Trail – Edge of Existence

Release Date: 24th August 2007
War zone / Killing ghosts / Can you hear me calling / Gorham’s cave / Dark night / Holy ground / Never say never / Now You! / Wanted / The Unknown / The story of Marie de France / Snowbirds / *Why bonus track with first limited edition pressing only

The Band: Carolina Lindwall – vocals / Jon Stavert – guitars, vocals, synthesizers / Christian Sundell – drums / Johan Holst – bass
Mixed and Mastered by: Martin Krunlond at JM Recording Studios, Gothenburg, Sweden. Including very special guests: Tommy Braic – bass on “Warzone”, “Now You”, “Why” and “Higher” / Micke Ringdahl – guitar solo on “The story of Marie de France” / Ebba Winquist – cello on “Snowbirds” / Emil Isaksson – percussion

All songs written by Jon Stavert and Carolina Lindwall

Jet Trail is an exciting new female-fronted rock band from Sweden, and they certainly know how to set the pace!

The leading lady in question is one Carolina Lindwall, who is a fantastic singer as well as songwriter and she has a voice that simply is her own, one listen of this brand new CD will confirm that. Ritchie Blackmore heard Carolina´s voice when she sang as an opening act for “Blackmores Night” in Stockholm at the “China Theatre”. Ritchie was very impressed with what he heard that night and told her “You’re going places!”

Jon Stavert has played and toured with many famous Swedish artists for several years (Mats Ronander, Mikael Rickfors, Py Bäckman, Dan Hylander, Charlotte Perelli, Nanne Grönwall to name a few) He also contributed as a guitarist and co-writer on some songs on the album “Not for sale” by the group “Promotion” an embryo of later Grand Illusion. Jon is a guitarist with great musical experience and a wide range of skills. In 2005 Jon and Carolina started the band “Jet Trail”, it was then that Christian Sundell (ex Grand Illusion), who has also played with Jon in many other studio and live projects, joined the band. Christian is an excellent drummer with a very special kind of humour. He is regarded by many as a terrific musician and an all round great bloke! Explosive bass player Johan Holst from the band “Zebra Kings” completes the line up on bass guitar.

Musically Jet Trail plays good honest hard rock that really wants to go places. Nice aggressive guitar riffs are provided by Jon, with delightful lead vocals by the ever-present Carolina and all backed up by a solid rhythm section of Christian and Johan. This is a great new album with a fresh approach to the ever changing face of rock music.

Disc 1
Standing Alone / Headlines / Shadows in the Night / What the war will bring / Night Rider / Homeward Bound / Metal Thunder / Trust Me / *Shadows In The Night *Original Video Files / **Shadows In The Night *Revised Video Files .
Disc 2
Time waits for no-one / Run for your life / Ride the storm / Just like an arrow / Cryin’ to the wind / Holding Back / One More time / All Alone / Snake Charmer / *She Video Files.

The Band: Don Wolf – Vocals and keyboards / Cam Macleod – Lead Guitars and vocals / Rick Nelson – guitars and vocals / Loris Bolzon – Drums / Les Schwartz – Bass

Possibly one of the most talented, yet underrated metal acts to come out of Canada in the 1980’s had to be the band “White Wolf”. They were formed in 1980, and were very popular as a cover band, but they also wrote their own material which was warmly received by the audience. When they originally shopped their demo material they had many record company offers, including Heavy Metal Records and Music for Nations. The band eventually decided to go with the rapidly expanding RCA Group and in 1984 signed with them for the first White Wolf release “Standing Alone”. The album was produced by both Jack Richardson and the famous Danny Lowe (Painter, Hammersmith, Prototype, 451 degrees). A good deal of exposure followed and White Wolf toured the States and Eastern Canada extensively. Their popularity spread in to Japan and Europe, which helped a quarter of a million copies of the album being sold worldwide.

Two years later in 1986 the album “Endangered Species” was released and this was a very worthy follow up to the “Standing Alone” album. The album had an aura of such bands as Y & T and Triumph, but also British bands like Judas Priest and Magnum. Oddly enough the album had a cover of Magnum’s own “Just Like and Arrow”!!.

Later Don Wolf was to front the band “Point of Power” in 1992, record a solo album (Making Changes) and later form “Project X” with Kenny Kaos in order release an album “Blueprint for Xcess” on the Escape music label in the late 90’s (catalogue number ESM006). This was one of Escape’s earliest releases and is still highly regarded to this day!

So here we have two classic releases packaged in the legendary Escape way together with three video clips as a special bonus. White Wolf are legends, make no mistake and this is a worthy addition to your collection. With the recent release of the third White Wolf album “Victim of the Spotlight” (ESM155) the scene is set for a very welcome return to glory. The Wolf shall prowl once more…….

We are happy announce the date and the bands to appear at this year's UNITED FORCES OF ROCK festival which will be - as usual - held at the Rockfabrik venue in Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart) in Germany.

Performing on Sunday, 30th of September 2007 will be:

JOE LYNN TURNER
STAN BUSH
DANGER DANGER
WHITE WOLF
SOUL DOCTOR
LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM
HUMAN ZOO

Ticket price will be 45,00 Euro (incl. Vat; plus shipping). Tickets will be in stock in ~ 3 weeks time from now at CTS (German customers only), AOR Heaven Mailorder, www.rock-it-magazine.de/shop, at the venue and on www.united-forces-of-rock.de. For pre-orders until then, please e-mail to info@united-forces-of-rock.de or check www.united-forces-of-rock.de within the next couple of days.

We expect once again to sell this event out - be sure to order your ticket early!

UFOR III is supported by Frontiers Records, Escape Music, AOR Heaven, Rock It!, Rockfabrik Ludwigsburg, Hardbeat Media Service & GerMusica Promotion.

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Escape Music are pleased to announce the release date of the much anticipated new album from the boys of Mass on June 25.
Crack Of Dawn features the track list: 1. It's You 2. Crack Of Dawn 3. Someday 4. Empty Soul 5. Hello 6. Magic Train 7. Monkey Brain 8. Sweet Lady Jane 9. Seven Days (Bonus Track) 10. Leaving You 11. Castle 12. Who Am I.

The new album is Produced and Mixed by Martin Kronlund at JM Recording Studio, Gothenburg, Sweden. Formed in 1980, this dedicated hard rock band from the Boston area has had numerous accomplishments. Most notably, they have sold over 100,000 albums worldwide.
Mass continues to have a strong following all over the United States and around the world. "Mass'" style continues to be driving hard rock with an edge and rocking melodies! Mass has performed with great acts such as Hanoi Rocks, Molly Hatchet, Winger, Stryper, Cheap Trick, Girlschool, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Hurricane, Grim Reaper, Steven Stills and The Ramones along with many many others.
The band is Louis D'Augusta - Lead Vocals, Gene D'Itria - Guitars & Back up Vocals, Lou Spagnola - Bass & Back up Vocals, Joey “Vee” Vadala - Drums.

Escape Music through the very popular demands we are delighted to announce the release date of the un-released second album from Eyewitness titled Messiah Complex along with the self titled debut as a double CD digipak re-mastered and beautifully put together with a New Front cover as always. Featuring: on lead vocals Todd Plant and on all guitars Ralph Santolla of the multi talented band Millennium.
Track List - Messiah Complex - 1 - Messiah Complex 2 - All We Are 3 - The Servant Has Become a Master 4 - Out Of Sight Out Of Mind 5 - Breaking Down The Walls 6 - Sea Of Sadness 7 - The Blade 8 - Guiding Hand 9 - Dreamscape 10 - Desert Rain 11 - I Think I Wanna Die Now 12 - Cries For Mercy.
Track list Eyewitness - 1 - The Killing Words 2 - Masters Of The World 3 - Still Half Alive 4 - Communication 5 - All I Wanted 6 - Far Away 7 - Dorian's Song 8 - Rising Sun 9 - Can't Stop 10 - Only You Can Rock me (UFO) 11 - Arms Of Love 12 - Life Goes On 13 - A Very Minor King.
The band is: J.Todd Plant - All Lead and Backing Vocals, Ralph Santolla - Guitars, Steve Hodson - Bass, Oliver Hanson - Drums.

White Wolf “Victim of the Spotlight” : Escape Music are pleased to announce the release date for the most anticipated White Wolf new album on 23rd July 2007
Track listing:Eyes Of The World / Don't Turn Away / America / Out Of Control / Dreams Are For Ever / Price Of One / Hold On / Nightmare / Night City / The Wolf / One More Lie / Victim Of The Spotlight / Hard Cold Stone

The Band: Don Wolf – Vocals / Cam Macleod – Lead Guitars and vocals / Martin Kronlund – guitars / Imre Daun – Drums / Rikard Quist – Bass and keyboards - Produced by Martin Kronlund

Possibly one of the most talented, yet underrated metal acts to come out of Canada in the 1980’s had to be the band “White Wolf”. They were formed in 1980, and were very popular as a cover band, but they also wrote their own material which was warmly received by the audience. When they originally shopped their demo material they had many record company offers, including heavy Metal records and Music for Nations. The band eventually decided to go with the rapidly expanding RCA group and in 1984 signed with them for the first White Wolf release “Standing Alone”. A good deal of exposure followed and White Wolf toured the States and Eastern Canada extensively. Their popularity spread in to Japan and Europe, which helped a quarter of a million copies of the album being sold worldwide.

Two years later in 1986 the album “Endangered Species” was released and this was a very worthy follow up to the “Standing Alone” album. The album had an aura of such bands as Y & T and Triumph, but also British bands like Judas Priest and Magnum. Oddly enough the album had a cover of Magnum’s own “Just Like and Arrow”!!. However, for various reasons the band actually split up in 1987, a sad day for the band and fans alike. Even at the time there was thoughts of recording a third album…who would have thought it would not be until 20 years later!!

Later Don Wolf was to front the band “Point of Power” in 1992, record a solo album (Making Changes) and later form “Project X” with Kenny Kaos in order release an album “Blueprint for Xcess” on the Escape music label in the late 90’s (catalogue number ESM006). This was one of Escape’s earliest releases and is still highly regarded to this day!

Moving back to the present day and White Wolf, it was Escape’s own Khalil Turk that suggested to Don a new album would be a great idea. A phone call to Cam Macleod and the thoughts the band had 20 years ago had been magically resurrected. Here we are in 2007 and the White Wolf is to prowl the streets once more! The new album “Victim of a Spotlight” is soon to be released and the sound these guys have created is even better than before; this is very catchy metal and is bound to rekindle the flame for fans old and new.

Also Escape Music are delighted to announce the re-issue of both White Wolf albums “Endangered Species” and “Standing Alone” as a double CD digipak beautifully put together with liner notes, with many band pictures, re-mastered with two bonus tracks and three video tracks

Escape Music are please to annouce the signing of TRAGIK title of the album "Poetic Justice" featuring the multi talented Phil Vincent: on All Vocals, Guitars, Synthesizers, Organ & Piano, Dirk Phillips: Drums, Damian D'Ercole: Lead, Rhythm, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass with very special guests: DAVID ZYCHEK (AIRBORNE & NIGHTRANGER) : Lead Guitars on "SHOW THE WORLD"& "BACK OF MY MIND" BILLY ROUX: Lead Guitars on "MESSAGE TO GOD", "SHADOW IN THE NIGHT" & "HIGHER"

TRAGIK is the brand new rock band consisting of Phil Vincent, Damian D'Ercole & Dirk Phillips. Their first release is titled "Poetic Justice". Phil has released 9 solo albums of melodic hard rock since 1997 playing all the instruments and singing all the vocals. In TRAGIK he still contributes all lead vocals, Keyboards and the rhythm guitar part but the majority of the axe work is handled by 22 year old new comer Damian D'Ercole. Damian has been a local session guitarist for many years honing his shredding and songwriting skills. His approach is aggressive and calculated bordering on mayhem. Damian also handles the bass duties, laying a solid backline to the intricate arrangements. Session pro Dirk Phillips has appeared in the past on Phil Vincent's "Circular Logic" and "Tragic" Cds. His heavy, steady drumming is the backbone of TRAGIK's sound. Dirk & Phil grew up together in the small town of Cranston, RI and shared the deep love of rock music while performing in various bands together. Their passion for Boston, Deep Purple, Dokken is heard throughout "Poetic Justice".

Also appearing on the CD lending their six string solo prowess are session guitarists Billy Roux from WHAT MATTERS, David Zychek from AIRBORNE & NIGHTRANGER and local guitar hero Paul Colombo.
The track lists; "
1.SHOW THE WORLD 2.NEVER STAND ALONE 3.TEST OF FAITH 4.WHO WILL BE THERE? 5.MESSAGE TO GOD 6.ONE OF US 7.LONG TIME COMIN' 8.CAUGHT IN THE MOMENT 9.HERE IN MY HEART 10.WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD 11.DEFYING LOGIK 12.SHADOW IN THE NIGHT 13.JESSICA 14.BACK OF MY MIND 15.HIGHER

Release date: 21st May 2007 Catalogue Number: ESM-151

Once againg Escape Music are delighted to announce plans to release the third album by “Alliance”, the supergroup featuring Robert Berry (Solo, “3”, Hush, GTR, Ambrosia), Gary Pihl (Boston, Sammy Hagar), Alan Fitzgerald (Nightranger) and David Lauser (Sammy Hagar). Keep watching the web site for further details of this brand new recording which is bound to cause a stir in coming months.

In the meantime we are scheduled to release a lavish double CD digipack featuring the first two Alliance albums title to be "Destination Known" (“Alliance” and “Missing Piece”) together with several bonus tracks. This digipack will include new artwork and, of course, will be lovingly remastered and packaged...and here is the preview of the front cover .....Something to look forward to indeed! Release date: 21st May 2007 Catalogue number: ESM-152

Escape Music

Escape Music are pleased to announce the signing of Neverland, a progressive
power metal band from Switzerland. These dedicated guys have found a perfect mix of classical riffs and melodies and fused them with progressive elements. The result is a very classy album that traces elements of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Kamalot and Royal Hunt but they have a distinct originality all of their own. The album is produced by Tommy Vertelli, known for his excellent work with Kreator and Coroner. The album will be released March 23 and features the following tracks:
Schizophrenia / When Darkness Falls / Mysteria / Anger / Anguish / Take My
Advice / Buy your Dream / Neverland / Brave Warrior.


Escape Music is pleased to announce the signing and the release date for Union Mac – Lost In Attraction. This new Melodic Rock outfit is centered around Mikael Klevengård and Kristoffer Lagerström who will be familiar to some from their work with bands such as Spin Gallery, Radioactive, Prisoner & Sayit. The band’s debut album “Lost In Attraction” will be released on 19th February 2007.
Union Mac are simply a breath of fresh air and they hit you hard with their own style of melodic rock, certainly a band to watch for in 2007.

More to follow for 2007

Code "The Enemy Within" Jan 2007
Stormzone "Caught In The Act" Jan 2007
Last Autumn Dreams "Saturn Skyline" Feb 2007
Union Mac "Lost In Attraction" Feb 2007
The Ladder "Sacred" Mar 2007
Neverland "Schizophrenia" Mar 2007

Coming soon!!!

New Albums from Heartland, White Wolf, Daydreamer, Jet Trail, Pleasure Dome (with Ted Poley and the Shotgun Symphony boys), Mass, WildKard. Cloven Hoof will be reissuing their “Dominator" & "A Sultans Ransom” albums in a double CD Digipak complete with bonus tracks.

.....And more!!

Escape Music would like to wish everyone A Wonderful Christmas and A Very Happy New Year.

Escape Music are so delighted to announce the release date for Last Autumns Dream brand new album Saturn Skyline on February 19.
Last Autumns Dream are Mikael Erlandsson on Lead Vocals, Andy Malecek (Fair Warning) on Guitars, Marcel Jacob (Talisman) on bass, and Jamie Borger (Talisman) on drums.
Track listening: 1. For The Young & The Wild, 2. After Tomorrows Gone, 3. Pages, 4. Rock´n Roll Is Saving My Soul, 5. I Know A Lot About Love, 6. Critical, 7. Supersonic, 8. Frozen Heart, 9. American Girl, 10. Domino 11. Still On The Run, 12. Rocket Of Love (European bonus).
And here is an exclusive full track download to melodicrock.com - After Tomorrows Gone.

Escape Music are pleased to announce CODE's much anticipated album title "The Enemy Within" . CODE featuring the multi talented musician and producer Anders Rydholm on Bass, Guitars, and Keyboards (ex Grand Illusion), on Lead vocals Sherwood Ball on the Lead Jay Graydon, Gumbo, Guitar god tours/gigs with Albert Lee, Steve Morse,Steve Lukather & Edward Van Halen guitars Ola af Trampe (ex Grand Illusion), with very special guest on the Drums no other than Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, Joe Satriani, TOTO, Gino Vannelli, Counting Crows)
The album release date will be on the 21 January 2007.

Escape Music are pleased to announce the latest signing of Stormzone From Northern Ireland, the album title "Caught In The Act", Featuring on the lead vocals the much loved vocalist John Harv Harbinson, former lead singer Sweet Savage, Emerald, No Sweat and Den Of Thieves
Release date 21st January 2007

Escape Music are delighted to announce the forthcoming release of a triple CD Digipack which combines the first three Phenomena albums. These three classic recordings include an all star cast of musicians that include Glenn Hughes, Brian May, Ray Gillan, Scott Gorham and Don Airey plus many others. All three albums are of the highest quality, and the re-mastered package will include 6 bonus tracks, 3 brand new songs and 3 re-recordings.

The full recording line-up on
Phenomena: Phenomena I: Vocals: Glenn Hughes Guitar: Mel Galley Bass: Neil Murray Drums:Cozy Powell Keyboards: Don Airey, Richard Bailey Producer: Tom Galley Production and concept consultant: Wilfried F. Rimensberger
Phenomena II Dream Runner: Vocals: Ray Gillan, Glenn Hughes, John Wetton, Max Bacon Guitar:Kyoji Yamomoto, Mel Galley, Scott Gorham, John Thomas Bass: Neil Murray, John Wetton Drums: Michael Sturgis, Toshihiro Miimi Keyboards: Leif Johansen, Richard Bailey Producer: Tom Galley Project Director/Co-Producer: Wilfried F. Rimensberger.
Phenomena III Inner Vision Vocals: Keith Murrell Guitar: Brian May, Mel Galley, Scott Gorham Drums; Michael Strugis Keyboards: Leif Johansen Producer: Tom Galley Project Director/Co Producer: Wilfried F. Rimensberger Co-Producer: Leif Johansen
Release date 7th December 06 Catalogue Number ESM142 .....More details of this exciting release to follow soon!

Escape Music are pleased to announce the latest signing of Final Frontier, the album title Freelight, Featuring on the lead vocals the well loved vocalist Rob Moratti, on Guitars / Bass / Keyboards the multi talented Mladen (Von Groove), Lawrence Falconer on Lead Guitars, and Special Guest Appearance on the Drums Kevin Howley. Their music is very similar to previous Final Frontier albums and much stronger!! The album release date 17th November 2006
The songs are: 1-Freelight 2-Dynamo 3-Foolish Pride 4-Only The Lonely 5-I Hope You Don't Mind 6-Someone's Watching You 7-All The Way 8-Nothing Is Easy 9-Lion's Den 10-The Witches Mask plus two bonus tracks 11-Half Way Home* 12-Delia*
The bonus tracks* will be limited editions only with the first pressing!!!

October sees a new release from Finnish band Prayer.
Prayer play exciting hard melodic rock with a style that joins together the best of Saga Fate and Royal Hunt. Their music has meaning and these six guys have all been committed to making their debut one of the most talked about releases in 2005. Anyone with a penchant for soaring vocals, driving guitars and plenty of keyboards were in for a real treat. It’s as if all your prayers had been answered!

Here we are just over a year later and Prayer come racing back onto the scene with a follow up album. With songs like “Stranger in your house” and “Need the night” Prayer will rock you well into the night. The band has great keyboard and guitar interplay, this has always been one of their strong-points and every now and again they remind you of Stage Dolls and Pretty Maids, which ain’t no bad thing. There are just no weak songs on the album, and there is a lot to offer from these guys. The sound they create is always very interesting and will appeal to a wide audience, fans of pop rock will like its commercial approach while some of the band’s technical moments will please prog metal fans. Whichever way you look at it it there is something for everyone here!.
Prayer's Get What I Came For will be released on 27th October