Year : 2014
Style : Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 128 mb
Bio:
Red Zone Rider are the latest 'super-project', consisting of Vinnie Moore (Guitar -solo Artist, Alice Cooper, UFO), Kelly Keeling (Vocals, Fretless Bass, Organ -Baton Rouge, MSG, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) and Scot Coogan (Drums -Lita Ford, Ace Frehley, Brides Of Destruction), and their self-titled debut will be out on Magna Carta Records. With their intent on paying homage to the greats of the '70s like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Free, Mountain, and Grand Funk Railroad,the band have done a great job on creating songs that utilize effective bluesy hard rock guitar work, soulful vocals, and catchy hooks to deliver home that vintage sound. It's a similar formula that's been successful for that other all-star collaborative called Winery Dogs, so if you dug their debut, this one is more than easy to recommend.
Album:
If you check out the cover of Red Zone Rider’s self-titled release and see the sci-fi-ish artwork – a motorcycle rider in the desert with a space-scene behind – the last thing you’d probably expect is a thick, juicy slab of heavy old-school blues rock, but that is precisely what you get.For those not familiar with the Red Zone Rider project, it is as close to a super-group as you can get. Well know producer Mike Varney and Magna Carta records have gathered guitar wizard Vinnie Moore (solo artist, Alice Cooper, UFO), well respected singer/bass/fretless bass/keyboard player Kelly Keeling (Baton Rouge, MSG, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, George Lynch), and veteran drummer Scot Coogan (Lita Ford, Ace Frehley, Brides Of Destruction) and created a heavy rock monster. This power trio churns out fresh tunes that could compete with the best of Deep Purple, Mountain, Free, Bad Company, or any of the pioneer rockers of the late ’70s or early ’80s.The trio work very well together, proving their veteran status and maturity. There seem to be no big egos here as each is a key part of each track. Moore’s guitar work is superb and emotive, as always. He sticks to the blues rock riffs that he does so well, and the listener can occasionally pick up hints of his shred / neo-classical style as well. The gritty, biting voice of Kelly Keeling is perfect for the heavy blues / rock style, very reminiscent of Glenn Hughes or Ian Gillan – and it turns out that he is a superb bassist and keyboard player as well. Coogan’s drum work complements the music perfectly – he’s flashy enough to drive the music forward, but in control enough that he does not dominate or distract. All in all, these three sound like they’ve been playing together for years.“Hell No” sets the bar high as a tune just dripping with intense bluesy riffs and great vocals. Moore’s lead break is nothing short of awesome. “By The Rainbow’s End” is all about groove – Keeling’s bass and vocals push the song into heavy blues heaven, and Coogan’s wildly intricate drumming quickly becomes the high point. “House Of Light” slows things down just a bit, and shows the first glimmering of Moore’s classical guitar experience during the intro and solo. This track comes across with a strong Bad Company vibe, with vocals, bass and drums working well together over a light keyboard line. “Cloud Of Dreams” is a passionate blues ballad with well done keyboards, a great drum line, gut-wrenching vocals – Keeling at times seems to be channeling David Coverdale. “Save It” is a high energy, funky track driven by organ, guitar, and drums – Moore’s guitars are at their best here.Fans of slide guitar will love Moore’s work on the heavy, groove-laden “Never Trust A Woman.” His blistering riffs flow smoothly over bass and drums on this Deep Purple tinted track. Moore pulls out some Rainbow / UFO inspired riffs on the flowing rocker “Obvious.” Keeling’s vocals are fantastic, and his bass work even better. A bouncy drum line and big guitar riffs are the story of “The Hand That Feeds You,” while thick, funky guitars and great vocals make the spirited “Hit The Road” a treat. Deep Purple influences are back on the smokey “There’s A Knowing.” RZR wraps in style with the up-tempo “Count’s 77,” a track that seems to find everyone at their best.Red Zone Rider’s debut will has broad appeal to fans of hard rock, classic rock or blues rock. Warmly engineered, Red Zone Rider will be a trip down memory lane for some, and perhaps a new experience for others – but no matter what side of the fence you are from, this album rocks! It is vintage rock inspired by the greats of the blues rock era done with a modern flair! If we are lucky RZR will be more than just a one off project – highly recommended!
Line Up:
Vinnie Moore - (Guitar - solo Artist, Alice Cooper, UFO)
Kelly Keeling - (Vocals, Fretless Bass, Organ -Baton Rouge, MSG, Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
Scot Coogan - (Drums -Lita Ford, Ace Frehley, Brides Of Destruction)
Tracklist:
01. Hell No
02. By the Rainbow's End
03. House of Light
04. Cloud of Dreams
05. Save It
06. Never Trust a Woman
07. Obvious
08. The Hand That Feeds You
09. Hit the Road
10. There's a Knowing
11. Count's 77
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