Year : 2019
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 174 mb
Bio:
Frontiers Music Srl will release of THE DEFIANTS' self-titled debut album on April 15.THE DEFIANTS is a new band put together by Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel and Rob Marcello — three fabulous musicians, all with ties to the great hard rock band DANGER DANGER.A song from the album, titled "Love And Bullets", can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.Best known for being DANGER DANGER's frontman for a 12-year stint from 1992 to 2004, which included four studio albums, Paul Laine is now coming back to work with his former bandmates Bruno Ravel and Rob Marcello, who are the other two pillars of THE DEFIANTS.The guys got back together under suggestion of Frontiers' president, Serafino Perugino, who really wanted to offer the fans a chance to hear some new music from these guys. The resulting album is an extremely exciting affair which is going to please not only DANGER DANGER fans, but also all the ones who are into the classic sound from the glory days of rock in the '80s and '90s.Paul Laine says: "From the moment Bruno and I started writing together, we knew we had something special. It's been my experience that when the writing process is effortless, you've trapped lightning in a bottle... Within the first two and a half months, we had close to forty ideas up on the board. I think it surprised both of us how intuitive we were of each other's ideas."I'm very proud of this record, and it feels good to let loose on an album of complete stadium rockers."Rob Marcello I consider to be one of the biggest talents in the world of modern guitar players. I love how much he shines on this record, and from track to track, I couldn't wait to hear what he had to say musically."On a personal note, it feels good to hit another musical and writing milestone with this album."It was very hard to choose the material for this record, and it's exciting to know that there are still bullets left in the chamber that nobody has heard yet."Bruno Ravel adds: "I'm so stoked for you all to hear this record! It was so much fun to create, and that feeling will be very evident once you give it a listen. Paul and Rob poured every bit of themselves into these tracks, and their performances were just ridiculous! Add that to the aggressive killer drum pounding that only my good buddy Van Romaine could deliver, and you have what equals a bona fide rock 'n' roll roller coaster! Strap yourselves in, folks! And get ready for the ride!"THE DEFIANTS are set to appear live at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo (Milano), Italy on April 24, where the band will perform classic tracks from Paul Laine's solo career, some DANGER DANGER hits and songs off THE DEFIANTS' debut.
Album:
‘Zokusho’ is a Japanese word meaning ‘sequel’ or ‘the next chapter’, and therefore fittingly is the title of The Defiants second release, due to hit the streets in September. The Defiants of course are the band put together by Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel, and Rob Marcello, band-mates in ’80s-’00s hard rockers ‘Danger Danger’.Its been four years since that wonderful debut which received rave reviews globally, capturing as it did that classic D2 sound. This time round though it’s even bigger with D2 drummer Steve West appearing as a special guest on drums.So what do you get? – well first let’s set the record straight and say it’s essentially more of the same – but this time round maybe even bigger and better – with bigger choruses, bigger hooks and even mightier guitars and vocals.‘Love is the Killer’ that opens things second time around you could argue is an even bigger song than ‘Love and Bullets’ was on the first record. It’s the sort of composition that underlines the magic these guys have captured. If you crave the days when Rock was fun and a good time was had by all then this is your soundtrack.‘Standing on the Edge’ bursts into life and keeps the party going with plenty of guitar and vocal swagger before ‘Hollywood In Headlights’ puts you completely at ease that this is going to be a killer album. The sweep to the chorus is wonderful as Laine sings of the one who got away.‘Fallin’ For You’ then sweeps you completely off your feet with a trademark D2 riff then whilst you’re still savoring that one, ‘Hold On Tonite’ takes it down a notch and delivers the sugary sweet demi-ballad you’ve been waiting for.Upping the ante again ‘Allnighter’ brings the party tune; then its all delicate guitars to open the mid-tempo ‘U X’d My Heart’ (You Crossed my Heart) a song that sees Laine at his sublime best, accented by some wonderful backing melodies.And believe me the final run is just as cool as the opening shots: first the key-heavy ‘It Goes Fast’ picks you up in its gentle arms before ‘Stay’ drives you through the hot night air; and ‘Alive’ (which is not of course that Pearl Jam cover you weren’t expecting) brings one of the albums most compelling moments, lifting you up with an almost U2-like guitar sound and poppy feel. It’s a modern sound and a gamble that works so well here. Sonically it’s light years better anything that latter day Bon Jovi are putting out these days.Last call of the night goes to ‘Drink Up!’ an old school good time rocker that is simply made to be played live and loud. These guys have nailed it!
Line-Up:
Paul Laine - lead vocals (Ex-Danger Danger)
Bruno Ravel - bass, backing vocals (Ex-Danger Danger)
Rob Marcello - guitars (Ex-Danger Danger)
Steve West - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Love Is The Killer
02. Standing On The Edge
03. Hollywood In Headlights
04. Fallin' For You
05. Hold On Tonite
06. Allnighter
07. U X'd My Heart
08. It Goes Fast
09. Stay
10. Alive
11. Drink Up!
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