Year : 2023 (Eönian Records Edition 2025)
Style : Glam Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 166 mb
Bio:
Formed in the summer of 2021, WANTED is a band with the distinct goal of resurrecting traditional loud, and melodic styles of heavy metal that ruled the airwaves in the mid to late 1980s. The band’s main influences consist of Dokken, Ratt, and Van Halen. WANTED was put together in the VERY small town of Leonard, MI (a mile east of Oxford, MI).Initially consisting of Jon Rochefski (Vocals), Jameson Clark (Drums), Alan Mares (Lead Guitar), Christian Shonts (2nd Guitar) and Nathan Reschak (Bass guitar), the band played local restaurants and organized backyard parties throughout late 2021. After a few months of doing so, the band went to the studio to record their single “Let Me”, released in February of 2022Paul Slezak was picked to take on the spot as bassist in March of 2022.Nate Peck was recruited as lead vocals in May of 2022 in order to better fit the sound the band was aiming for. After some cool success with American Idol, Nate had to leave and work on a different project in Nashville , granting Sterling Primeau the spot as lead vocals.The band put out their album “Late Attraction” on July 21st, 2023, and it has been their most recent effort since.
Album:
Eönian Records Edition with 3 bonus tracks ! Bands like WANTED need major exposure.They released an album about a year ago and few noticed about this 5 rocking piece from Michigan. Hope this is about to change with their upcoming new CD “Late Attraction” simply because they have produced a superb melodic metal / hard rock album that sounds like it was issued in the late ’80s due to its strong melodious streaks and effortless hooks.There’s some solid metal on here though, reminding me of countless 80s acts who got batted away due to being apparently all too pompous in design yet fizzing with an energy and subtle steel.I love the vocals which have an airy feel to them, and everything feels crisp and breezy, hinting towards the likes of Ratt, Dokken, White Lion, Tesla, and often lighter tones.I just wish the band had a more recognisable moniker, something edgier to match the simmering music within. Anyway, you’ll be surpised by “Late Attraction”, a killer album from beginning to end.I have to tell you when I played their album I was not expecting these young lads at all. I had in mind some 40-year-old dudes playing 80s-style rock – nope, Wanted members are in their 20-30’s. A very talented band and it is just shocking how young they are with that skill. They sound so freaking good and well put together.The album sounds great, No cheap production here let me tell you.Wanted just brings you back to youth. I would say off the top of my head that their inspiration by Dokken really shows in their music. You also hear influences of Great White vocally, Van Halen drumming and Killer Dwarfs and Ratt in the rhythm.Lead singer Nate Peck sings like a young Jack Russell from Great White singing in a Don Dokken fashion. Alan Mares lead guitarist is unbelievable! He’s a young George Lynch.Christian Shonts rhythm guitarist has great riffs a la Warren DeMartini formerly of Ratt. Paul Slezak bass guitarist reminds me of Jeff Pilson. Jameson Clark sounds like he was born with drumsticks in his hands. Can I say, Alex Van Halen?Heck, even the cover art brings to mind a Ratt album.“Late Attraction” merits a repeated listening by any true ’80s melodic hard rock, glam metal, melodic metal and beyond fan. You won’t regret it! If you love the Eighties this is for you, very well produced and with a crisp mix.
Line-Up:
Sterling Primeau - vocals
Alan Mares – lead guitar
Christian Shonts – rhythm guitar, vocals
Paul Slezak – bass, vocals
Jameson Clark – drums, percussion
Tracklist:
01. Breaking 'Till Dawn (5:15)
02. Late Attraction (4:12)
03. Lost In The Night (5:47)
04. Gas Burner (3:59)
05. Could It Be Love (4:38)
06. Caged In (4:36)
07. Only One Tonight (4:44)
08. Forever (5:28)
09. Live To Take It All (3:49)
10. Call Of The Wild (3:39)
11. Heartache Fever (3:32)
12. Living On Love (5:43)
13. Under The Law (03:38) (Bonus Track)
14. Out Of Touch (06:15) (Bonus Track)
15. ('Cuz I'm) No One To Love (04:05) (Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
