Tygers of Pan Tang - "The Devil You Know" (video)

So you think it's fair to say
A life alone ain't worth the pain
Count the days, the endless nights
Will this woman change your life
Once you know what you're looking for
Be yourself you gotta stand tall

Οι Tygers of Pan Tang κυκλοφόρησαν πρόπερσι τον ομώνυμο δίσκο τους τέσσερα χρόνια μετά το album "Ambush" (2012). Όσον αφορά την σύνθεση της μπάντας, ο μόνος "παλιός" είναι ο κιθαρίστας Robb Weir (από τα ιδρυτικά στελέχη). Όλοι οι υπόλοιποι είναι... φρέσκοι (μπήκαν στο συγκρότημα τον 21ο αιώνα)! Το τραγούδι "The Devil You Know" είναι το τέταρτο video clip που βγάζει...

Band: Tygers of Pan Tang
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Location: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England
Formed in: 1978
Genre: NWOBHM
Years active: 1978-1984, 1985-1987, 1999-present

Video: "The Devil You Know"
Album: "Tygers of Pan Tang"
Type: Full length
Release date: October 21st, 2016
Label: Mighty Music
Format: CD, Vinyl

Track listing:
01. Only the Brave
02. Dust
03. Glad Rags
04. The Reason Why
05. Never Give in
06. Do It Again
07. I Got the Music in Me
08. Praying for a Miracle
09. Blood Red Sky
10. Angel in Disguise
11. The Devil You Know

Band members:
Robb Weir - Guitars
Craig Ellis - Drums
Jacopo Meille - Vocals
Gavin Gray - Bass
Micky Crystal - Guitars

Miscellaneous staff:
Harry Hess - Mastering
Søren Andersen - Mixing

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Grave Digger ft. Russkaja - "Zombie Dance" (lyric video)

Ασταμάτητοι οι Grave Digger καθώς ο 19ος full length δίσκος τους είναι προ των πυλών. Ο διάδοχος του album "Healed by Metal" (Ιανουάριος 2017) του Γερμανικού συγκροτήματος τιτλοφορείται "The Living Dead" κι αναμένεται τον πρώτο φθινοπωρινό μήνα...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Almost four decades of Grave Digger - almost four decades of True German Heavy Metal! When you think of pure and unadulterated traditional metal, you will at some point stumble over these German veterans that gave the scene such loveable milestones as Witch Hunter and Tunes Of War.

The fivepiece survived trends, ups and downs and simply continued to deliver solid material. The latest example is called The Living Dead and marks the 20th studio longplayer by these old schoolers who once more chose to record at Principal Studios.

The Living Dead is a varied and rather catchy affair that reminds of the band`s most brilliant output in the 90s. Grave Digger have incorporated a lot of timeless melodies and even cooperated with Austrian labelmates Russkaja for the rather exotic ‘Zombie Dance‘.»

Chris Boltendahl on “Zombie Dance”:«Polka and Metal 0 is that fitting? With “Zombie Dance” we are opening the gate to hell for every incarnate, true metalhead and GRAVE DIGGER fan. But to be honest … the symbiosis between Metal and Polka turns out to be perfect and calls on everyone to dance and headbang. You wanted PARTY 0 you’ve got it !!! With “Zombie Dance” and its video we give you a late summer hit in 2018. Whoever stands still or remains seated while this song is played is already dead or not born yet!!!»

Band: Grave Digger
Country of origin: Germany
Location: Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia
Formed in: 1980
Genre: Heavy / Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Horror, War, Mythology, History, Metal
Current label: Napalm Records
Years active: 1980-1986, 1986-1987 (as Digger), 1988-1991 (as Hawaii), 1991-present

Video: "Zombie Dance"
Album: "The Living Dead"
Type: Full length
Release date: September 14th, 2018
Label: Napalm Records
Format: CD

Track listing:
01. Fear of the Living Dead
02. Blade of the Immortal
03. When Death Passes By
04. Shadow of the Warrior
05. The Power of Metal
06. Hymn of the Damned
07. What War Left Behind
08. Fist in Your Face
09. Insane Pain
10. Zombie Dance
11. Glory or Grave

Band members:
Chris Boltendahl - Vocals
Stefan Arnold - Drums
Jens Becker - Bass
Axel Ritt - Guitars
Marcus Kniep - Keyboards

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Gioeli / Castronovo - "Who I Am" (video)

Το 1991 τα αδέρφια Gioeli (ο Johnny και ο Joey) δημιούργησαν το συγκρότημα Hardline. Στο ντεμπούτο τους, που κυκλοφόρησε έναν χρόνο αργότερα, τύμπανα έπαιζε ο Deen Castronovo. Ο Johnny και ο Deen επανενώνουν τις καλλιτεχνικές τους δυνάμεις μετά από 26 χρόνια! Αποτέλεσμα της σύμπραξης το album "Set The World On Fire" που κυκλοφόρησε στα μέσα Ιουλίου...

Ο Johnny Gioeli ξεκίνησε την καριέρα του με τους Hardline, αλλά έγινε γνωστός (κυρίως) ως ο τραγουδιστής του Axel Rudi Pell από το 1998 (μέχρι και τις ημέρες μας). Όσο για τον Deen Castronovo τι να πούμε και τι να πρωταναφέρουμε από τους δίσκους που έχει συμμετάσχει; Για τους τύπους θα αναφερθούμε στις συνεργασίες του με Ozzy (1995-2008), Journey, Wild Dogs, Marty Friedman, Bad English, Cacophony, Dr. Mastermind, Steve Vai, Hawaii, James Murphy, Malice, Joey Tafolla κλπ.

Δελτίο τύπου: «Johnny Gioeli and Deen Castronovo first played together on the debut Hardline album, "Double Eclipse", which was released in 1992. 25 years later, the two were reunited in Italy to commence work on the debut Gioeli-Castronovo album, "Set The World On Fire".

Both men have continued on their musical paths since they last saw one another, with Gioeli continuing to lead Hardline, while Castronovo spent time with Ozzy Osbourne and had an extended tour of duty with the legendary Journey. Castronovo is currently active with The Dead Daisies and Revolution Saints in addition to Gioeli - Castronovo.

Gioeli’s vocal talents combined with Deen’s superb drumming abilities (and whom is also a fine vocalist in his own right) has made for a stunning album that is driving a driving hard rock record, while also chock full of uplifting melodies and poignant lyrical messages.

We’d tell you to sit back and enjoy this album, but you’ll be on your feet the second it starts, so stand up and take notice of this display of two immense talents doing what they do best!»

Castronovo: «It was so great to work with Johnny again, I’ve always loved his voice and it was a pleasure to be a part of this collaboration! It was like we’d never left each other.»

Gioeli: «It was like the first day he tried to hold my hand and kiss me in 1992. Ha Ha!!! KIDDING! Seriously, I never left Deen. Deen never left me, so reuniting was easy. Counting our blessings were plentiful. Singing together was magical.»

Artist / Band: Gioeli - Castronovo
Video: "Who I Am"
Album: "Set The World On Fire"
Type: Full length
Release date: July 13th, 2018
Label: Frontiers Music srl
Format: CD, LP, Digital

Track listing:
01. Set The World On Fire
02. Through
03. Who I Am
04. Fall Like An Angel
05. It’s All About You
06. Need You Now
07. Ride Of Your Life
08. Mother
09. Walk With Me
10. Run For Your Life
11. Remember Me
12. Let Me Out

Produced by: Alessandro Del Vecchio
Studio: Ivorytears Music Works Studios, Somma Lombardo, VA, Italy
Recorded by: Alessandro Del Vecchio
Mixed by: Alessandro Del Vecchio
Mastered by: Alessandro Del Vecchio

Band members:
Johnny Gioeli - vocals
Deen Castronovo - vocals, drums
Alessandro Del Vecchio - keyboards, backing vocals
Mario Percudani - guitars
Nik Mazzucconi - bass

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Pounder - "Faster Than Fire" (full ep)

Οι Pounder μας έρχονται από το Los Angeles. Δημιουργήθηκαν προ διετίας, αγαπούν το 80ies heavy metal και δηλώνουν ως επιρροές μπάντες όπως οι: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Manowar. Αυτοπαρουσιάζονται κάπως έτσι:

«Pounder specialize in dealing out classic heavy metal tunes, expertly crafted and executed, drawing from their NWOBHM influences with hints of early '80s speed metal, Sunset Strip flash, and AOR accessibility. The band was borne out of the members' long-standing love for classic NWOBHM and traditional metal in general.»

Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει ένα single, ένα demo κι ένα ep τριών τραγουδιών. Τιτλοφορείται "Faster Than Fire" και "βγήκε" στα τέλη Μαΐου στην Ευρώπη - αρχές Ιουνίου στην Αμερική. Στην παρούσα ανάρτηση μπορείτε να το ακούσετε..

Band: Pounder
Country of origin: United States
Location: Los Angeles, California
Formed in: 2016
Genre: Heavy Metal
Years active: 2016-present

Album: "Faster Than Fire"
Type: EP
Release date: May 25th, 2018 (Europe)
Release date: June 8th, 2018 (North America)
Label: Shadow Kingdom Records
Format: 7" vinyl, Digital

Band members:
Alejandro Corredor - Bass Guitar
Matt Harvey - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Tom Draper - Lead Guitar
Carlos Donegan - Drums (session)

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Kadavar - "You Found The Best In Me" (video)

Νέο video clip διαθέσιμο από τον τελευταίο δίσκο των Kadavar, "Rough Times", που κυκλοφόρησε πέρυσι. Αφορά στην οπτικοποίηση του τραγουδιού "You Found The Best In Me". Οι Γερμανοί rockers σχηματίσθηκαν το 2010 κι έχουν κυκλοφορήσει τέσσερα "ολοκληρωμένα" albums, ένα live ("Live in Antwerp" 2014) και κάποια singles - EPs...

Band: Kadavar
Origin: Berlin, Germany
Genres: Hard rock, psychedelic rock
Years active: 2010-present

Video: "You Found The Best In Me"
Camera: Tiberio Sorvillo, Rosa Merino Claros
Cut / edit: Lupus Lindemann

Album: "Rough Times"
Type: Full length
Release date: September 29th, 2017
Total Length: 44:53
Label: Nuclear Blast Records

Track listing:
01. Rough Times 3:38
02. Into The Wormhole 4:17
03. Skeleton Blues 4:24
04. Die Baby Die 4:18
05. Vampires 4:48
06. Tribulation Nation 5:04
07. Words Of Evil 3:37
08. The Lost Child 5:52
09. You Found The Best In Me 4:58
10. A l'ombre du temps 3:57
11. Helter Skelter (bonus) 4:21

Band members:
Christoph "Lupus" Lindemann - guitar, vocals
Christoph "Tiger" Bartelt - drums
Simon "Dragon" Bouteloup - bass guitar

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UDO - "Make The Move" (lyric video)

Ο 16ος στουντιακός δίσκος των (του) U.D.O. είναι προ των πυλών. Η προσωπική μπάντα του πρώην frontman των Accept θα κυκλοφορήσει στα τέλη του μήνα το album "Steelfactory" τρία χρόνια μετά τον δίσκο "Decadent" (αν και ακολούθησαν ένα video και δύο live albums)...

Δελτίο τύπου: «U.D.O. return to their core competence, clearly influenced by their past shows with Dirkschneider, the songs in their rousingly simple straightness have a hymn character, as it is only known from the past. "Steelfactory" has become a timeless metal album and thus the impressive statement of a master of his craft.

With its earthy, punchy and handmade sound - with the participation of the Danish producer Jacob Hansen (among others, Volbeat) - "Steelfactory" meets the nerve of the time, which may be triggered again since the successful Dirkschneider tour worldwide.»

Band: U.D.O.
Country of origin: Germany
Location: Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia
Formed in: 1987
Genre: Heavy Metal
Lyrical themes: Social struggles, Life, War
Years active: 1987-1991, 1996-present

Lyric video: "Make The Move"
Album: "Steelfactory"
Type: Full length
Release date: August 31st, 2018
Label: AFM Records
Format: CD, 2 12" vinyls

Track listing:
01. Tongue Reaper
02. Make The Move
03. Keeper Of My Soul
04. In The Heat Of The Night
05. Raise The Game
06. Blood On Fire
07. Rising High
08. The Devil Is An Angel (digipack bonus track)
09. Hungry And Angry
10. One Heart One Soul
11. Pictures In My Dreams (digipack bonus track)
12. A Bite Of Evil
13. Eraser
14. Rose In The Desert
15. The Way

Band members:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals
Fitty Wienhold - Bass
Andrey Smirnov - Guitars
Sven Dirkschneider - Drums

Miscellaneous staff: Jacob Hansen - Producer

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Doro - "It Cuts So Deep" (video)

Ο δέκατος τρίτος full length δίσκος της Doro είναι ήδη εκεί έξω. Ο διάδοχος του album "Raise Your Fist" (2012) της Γερμανίδας τραγουδίστριας τιτλοφορείται "Forever Warriors, Forever United", πρόκειται για διπλό δίσκο και κυκλοφόρησε σήμερα...

Artist / Band: Doro
Country of origin: Germany
Location: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Formed in: 1989
Genre: Heavy Metal
Lyrical themes: Heavy Metal, Force, Glory, Wildness, Love
Years active: 1989-present

Video: "It Cuts So Deep"
Album: "Forever Warriors, Forever United"
Type: Full length
Release date: August 17th, 2018
Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: 2CD

Disc 1 - Forever Warriors (track listing):
01. All for Metal
02. Bastardos
03. If I Can’t Have You - No One Will
04. Soldiers of Metal
05. Turn It Up
06. Blood, Sweat and Rock ‘n’ Roll
07. Don’t Break My Heart Again
08. Love’s Gone To Hell
09. Freunde Fürs Leben
10. Backstage to Heaven
11. Be Strong
12. Black Ballad
13. Bring My Hero Back Home Again

Disc 2 - Forever United (track listing):
01. Résistance
02. Lift Me Up
03. Heartbroken
04. It Cuts So Deep
05. Love is A Sin
06. Living Life to the Fullest
07. 1000 Years
08. Fight Through the Fire
09. Lost in the Ozone
10. Caruso
11. Tra Como E Coriovallum (instrumental)
12. Metal is My Alcohol

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Spellwitch - "The Witching Hour" (audios)

Spellwitch: προσωπικό project του Kimmo Perämäki (βλ. Masquerage, Spiritus Mortis, ex-Celesty κλπ) που κινείται σε κλασικές heavy metal φόρμες. Τον περασμένο Απρίλη κυκλοφόρησε το ντεμπούτο της μπάντας υπό τον τίτλο "The Witching Hour", από το οποίο σας παρουσιάζουμε, προς ακρόαση, δύο τραγούδια...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Humble acolytes worshiping at the altar of the masters of black romantic. Recommended for fans of Stormwitch, King Diamond, Siren, early Savatage and classic 80's metal in general.»

Band: Spellwitch
Country of origin: Finland
Formed in: 2016
Genre: Heavy Metal
Lyrical themes: Witches, Magic
Years active: 2016-present

Album: "The Witching Hour"
Type: Full length
Release date: April 11th, 2018
Label: Stormspell Records
Format: CD, Digital

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Patty Gurdy - "Over the Hills and Far Away" (Gary Moore cover)

Οι Storm Seeker είναι ένα folk metal συγκρότημα (με πειρατική θεματολογία) από την Γερμανία. Δημιουργήθηκε προ πενταετίας κι έχει κυκλοφορήσει, το 2016, το ep "Pirate Scum". Τραγουδίστρια της μπάντας είναι η Patricia Büchler, η οποία κάνει και solo καριέρα με τ' όνομα Patty Gurdy.

Στις αρχές Μαρτίου κυκλοφόρησε ένα ep έξι τραγουδιών υπό τον τίτλο "Shapes & Patterns". Ανάμεσα στα μουσικά κομμάτια του δίσκου βρίσκεται και μία διασκευή στο κλασικό τραγούδι του Gary Moore "Over the Hills and Far Away", το οποίο έχουν διασκευάσει επιτυχώς στο παρελθόν και οι Nightwish...

Artist: Patty Gurdy
Video: "Over the Hills and Far Away"
Album: "Shapes & Patterns"
Type: EP
Release date: March 2nd, 2018
Label: iM Patty Gurdy

Track listing:
1. Gurdy's Green 2:05
2. The Longing (Hurdy Gurdy Version) 3:27
3. Sweet Dreams (Live Session) 2:36
4. Game of Thrones (Hurdy Gurdy Version) 1:52
5. Over the Hills and Far Away (Hurdy Gurdy Version) 3:58
6. The Longing (Hurdy Gurdy Instrumental, Karaoke) 3:27

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Negacy - "Born Betrayed" (lyric video)

Το 2005 δημιουργήθηκαν στην Ιταλία οι Red Warlock. Επτά χρόνια αργότερα και μετά την κυκλοφορία ενός full length δίσκου, ενός ep και δύο demos μετονομάσθηκαν σε Negacy. Στην πενταετία έχουν "βγάλει" δύο "ολοκληρωμένα" albums κι ένα single. Το νέο τους δισκογραφικό πόνημα είναι προ των πυλών. Τιτλοφορείται "Escape from Paradise" κι αναμένεται τον επόμενο μήνα...

Band: Negacy
Country of origin: Italy
Location: Sassari, Sardinia (early)/London, UK (later)
Formed in: 2012
Genre: Heavy/Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Humanity, Inner struggles
Years active: 2005-2012 (as Red Warlock), 2012-present

Lyric video: "Born Betrayed"
Video realized by: Scott Rudd
Album: "Escape from Paradise"
Type: Full length
Release date: September 21st, 2018
Label: Massacre Records
Format: CD

Track listing:
01. Ex Cinere (instr) 01:55
02. Born Betrayed 04:50
03. Dog Among the Wolves 03:38
04. Land of Oblivion 05:19
05. Escape from Paradise 05:18
06. Under the Sycamore 05:46
07. Lies of Empathy 04:51
08. Scattered Life 05:40
09. Slave to the Faith 05:36
10. Black Messiah 06:48
11. Last Will 06:59

Band members:
Leonel Silva - Vocals
Adrian Serrano - Bass

Guest/Session:
Raphael Saini - Drums
Andrea Pinna - Violin
Andy Mornar - Guitars
John Sindiryan - Guitars

Miscellaneous staff: 3mmi Design - Cover art

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Halcyon Way - "Blame" (video)

Ο τέταρτος "ολοκληρωμένος" δίσκος των Halcyon Way κυκλοφορεί ήδη. Τιτλοφορείται "Bloody but Unbowed" και "βγήκε" στις αρχές του μήνα. Οι Halcyon Way μας έρχονται από τις Η.Π.Α. Δημιουργήθηκαν στην αυγή της χιλιετίας κι αναφέρουν ως επιρροές μπάντες όπως οι: Metallica, Queensryche, Stryper, Megadeth, Testament, Nevermore, Dream Theater, Devildriver, Fates Warning, κλπ. Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει τέσσερα full length albums, δύο EPs κι ένα demo...

Halcyon Way: «We are beyond excited to finally unleash this beast upon everyone. This is by far our heaviest album, but it also has the biggest choruses, and it’s just the right next step in our evolution as a band. It was a difficult album to write and put over the finish line, and we cannot wait to have everyone hear it. From the songs to the production to the art, we think all our fans are going to absolutely love it, and when people that haven’t heard Halcyon Way before get a taste, they’re going to be like 'where has this band been my whole life'?»

Band: Halcyon Way
Country of origin: United States
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Formed in: 2001
Genre: Prog / Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Personal struggles, Society, War, Politics
Years active: 2001-present

Video: "Blame"
Directed by: Chance White
Special Effects: Greg Morgan Bivens
Director of Photography: David Ross
Camera Operator / Movi Tech: Brandon Peterson
Assistant Director: Cameron Shaw
Gaffer: Owen Smith
Key Grip: Azariah Oldacre
Grip: Sean Felton
Grip: Mike Clark
Wardrobe / Catering: Tracie Clark
Make-Up Artist: Staci Gibbs
DIT: Stewart Love
Production Assistant: Mitchell Haney

Starring: Tommy Groth (as The Ladykiller), Sage Turner (as Sapphire), Voxy Shaw (as Angel)

Album: "Bloody but Unbowed"
Type: Full length
Release date: August 3rd, 2018
Label: Agonia Records
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital

Track listing:
01. Deevolutionize 01:51
02. Bloody but Unbowed 04:30
03. Blame 05:16
04. Slaves to Silicon 05:18
05. Superpredator 04:12
06. Ten Thousand Ways 04:45
07. The Church of Me 04:07
08. Cast Another Stone 04:01
09. Crowned in Violence 04:59
10. Burning the Summit 04:42
11. Desolate 06:10

Band members:
Aaron Baumoel - Drums
Steve Braun - Vocals
Max Eve Guitars - (rhythm)
Skyler Moore - Bass, Vocals (backing)
Jon Bodan - Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing), Programming

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Dream Child - "Weird World" (audio)

Οι Dream Child είναι ένα συγκρότημα που αποτελείται από έμπειρους μουσικούς κι απευθύνεται κατά βάση στους φίλους της μουσικής του Dio. Τα τρία από τα πέντε μέλη της μπάντας (Craig Goldy, Rudy Sarzo, Simon Wright) έχουν συνεργασθεί στο παρελθόν με τον R.J.D. Στα μέσα του πρώτου φθινοπωρινού μήνα θα κυκλοφορήσει ο δίσκος "Until Death Do We Meet Again"...

Craig Goldy: «The band Dream Child was conceived during a brainstorming session with Serafino (President of Frontiers) one day while discussing other matters over the phone. I mentioned that I had been listening to my favorite bands a lot recently, Deep Purple and Rainbow's “Rising" album, among others in that style and had noticed that many people who also love those bands often have the very same comments as one another: "They don't make music like that anymore!" Even though I said that in passing, Serafino asked me a question that would forever shape my future. He simply asked, "Well, can you?" and I said....."YES!!!"

During the very first public memorial for our most beloved Ronnie James Dio, I had mentioned that whenever I do start writing original material again that I would utilize everything that I had learned from working side by side with the Master for so many years in such a way that I would hope to make him proud....and here it is! The name is inspired by one of his lyrics on the "Dream Evil" album and the nickname he gave me at the time, Dream Child!

We are so very fortunate to have bassist Rudy Sarzo as a featured guest, Simon Wright on drums, Wayne Findlay on guitars and keyboards, and a surprise vocal discovery from Argentina, Diego Valdez, whose voice will send shivers up your spine!

This album will bring back memories of the days most people have thought were long gone and never to return, yet it is also new and fresh enough to be unique with some unexpected twists and turns!! No more "same old, same old" here, no fillers. Every song is an oasis in the desert and a rare gem in the coal mines of life in this new world that thinks the past greatness of rock would remain in the past. We've brought it back to life once again!

I am very proud of this album and all who have made this become a reality. There are some big names who've lent a hand in the writing and I am amazed at the new and aggressive sound that producer Alessandro Del Vecchio has brought to these songs!!! I hope you all agree...»

Band: Dream Child
Audio: "Weird World"
Album: "Until Death Do We Meet Again"
Type: Full length
Release date: September 14th, 2018
Label: Frontiers Music S.r.l.
Format: CD, 2LP

Track listing:
01. Under The Wire
02. You Can’t Take Me Down
03. Game Of Shadows
04. It Is What It Is
05. Playin’ With Fire
06. Light Of The Dark
07. Midnight Song
08. Until Death Do We Meet Again
09. Washed Upon The Shore
10. In A World So Cold
11. Weird World
12. One Step Beyond The Grave

Band members:
Craig Goldy - Guitars (ex-Dio, Giuffria)
Simon Wright - Drums (ex-AC/DC, Dio, Operation: Mindcrime)
Rudy Sarzo - Bass (ex-Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Whitesnake, Dio)
Wayne Findlay - Guitars and Keyboards (ex-MSG)
Diego Valdez - Vocals (Helker)

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