Year : 2026
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Female vocals
Country: Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 30 mb
Bio:
Swedish rock trio THE GEMS (consisting of three ex-Thundermother members – vocalist Guernica Mancini, drummer Emlee Johansson and guitarist/bassist Mona Lindgren) release stand-alone single “Like a Phoenix”! The musicians in the new band have played huge European festivals such as Wacken and even toured with Scorpions in North America with Thundermother. With radio rock anthem “Like a Phoenix”, THE GEMS rise from the ashes.First album "Phoenix" (2024).
Album:
Swedish hard rock sensation THE GEMS storm towards their sophomore album with another single! Following their celebrated debut album, Phoenix, the trio honors the mythical creature again with “Firebird”. Heralding the upcoming Year Of The Snake (out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records).THE GEMS comment: "The tale of the firebird is one of greed. Always wanting more and not appreciating what you have. In many ways, we see the state of the world as very much infected by this virus. This is our way of channeling that frustration into something uplifting yet thoughtful. Musically, we're going back to our roots, giving you a hard-hitting classic rock tune." Shaping the genre with 14 new tracks, THE GEMS are all about the energy. "The time to change is now!," proclaims opener "Walls", before the hard hitting and empowering title track offers the showstopping trifecta of frontwoman Guernica Mancini's powerful vocals, guitarist Mona Lindgren's heavy riffs and the heartbeat of the band; Emlee Johansson's steady drumming. Demonstrating just how much the future is really theirs to take, "Gravity" adds Tommy Johansson's (MAJESTICA, ex-SABATON) powerful voice to an 1980s-inspired sound, taking "Year Of The Snake" up another level. "Diamond In The Rough" is an understatement compared to the bluesy strength this song possesses, while previously released "Live And Let Go", with its catchy rhythm, is undeniable radio hit material - a style this band wields extraordinarily well. "Clout Chaser" and "Hot Bait" come in uplifting, before THE GEMS delve into "Forgive And Forget", a ballad in which Guernica's voice comes across especially strong. "Go Along To Get Along" again illustrates the Swedish fireballs breaking the chains of their past and emerging stronger from it — as proven by speedy "Math Ain't Mathing", mighty "Firebird" and "Stars" with its virtuoso guitar solo. "Year Of The Snake" is wrapped up by the catchy "Buckle Up" and "Happy Water" - with energetic grooves that end this album on a high note.THE GEMS stated about "Year Of The Snake": "'Year Of The Snake' is about facing previous hardships in your life, letting go and moving forward to a brighter chapter. It's packed with strong and empowering themes, just like a snake shedding its skin and now standing strong in its own power! "'Year Of The Snake' is a homage to our fans at our live shows. We wrote the songs envisioning an excited festival crowd; from our loyal diamonds in the front row, knowing all lyrics by heart, to the crazy headbangers in the back. The album is packed with VAN HALEN and EUROPE-inspired hard-hitting grooves and riffs that will take you back to the '80s. Yet, the production is modern and fresh."In an increasingly artificial world, we want to stay true to our roots — solid musicianship and songwriting from the heart. Our aim is to always create a great sounding album with the live show in mind. The future is live and heavy glam rock is here to stay!"
Line Up:
Guernica Mancini - vocals - see also: ex-Thundermother
Mona Lindgren - guitar , bass - see also: ex-Thundermother
Emlee Johansson - drums - see also: ex-Thundermother
Tracklist:
01. Firebird
02. Hot Bait
03. Year Of The Snake
04. Live and Let Go
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