Year : 2026
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 142 mb
Bio:
With their first releases "Shakra" (1997), and "Moving Force" (1999), and by touring with Great White and Uriah Heep, the early career of this Swiss band was a steep learning curve with dramatic success but the real breakthrough came with their third record "Power Ride" (2001) when singer Pete Wiedmer was forced to leave the band because of ill health, replaced by Mark Fox. Mark immediately put his stamp on the following album "Rising" (2003), which saw Shakra rise higher on the career ladder than ever before and hit the German and Swiss album charts. The band played several concerts and festivals, one of which was the prestigious "Bang Your Head" event. The controversial video clip for the song "Chains Of Temptation" showed singer Fox giving himself a heroin injection.And, after supporting Iron Maiden at the Swiss "Spirit Of Rock" festival, Shakra then took the decision to tour through 12 countries with HammerFall and Stratovarius. The band played a huge show in Zurich with Guns N' Roses in 2006.Shortly after the Everest album was released, Mark Fox left the band and was replaced by John Prakesh on vocals.New releases include "Back On Track" in Feb 2011 and "Powerplay" in Jan 2013.
Album:
Swiss hard rock veterans Shakra return with renewed fire and unstoppable energy on 'Just Live Loud!', their explosive new studio album and the band’s very first release through Frontiers Music Srl. Fueled by massive riffs, soaring melodies, and the unmistakable chemistry that has defined Shakra for decades, the album captures the spirit of classic European hard rock while pushing the band into a heavier, more modern sonic territory.Produced with a raw yet polished approach, 'Just Live Loud!' delivers a powerful mix of thunderous anthems, emotionally charged ballads, and adrenaline-fueled rockers designed for both festival stages and late-night highway drives. From razor-sharp guitar work and pounding rhythms to towering vocal hooks, every track reflects the band’s commitment to authenticity, passion, and pure rock’n’roll attitude.Lyrically, the album celebrates resilience, freedom, brotherhood, and the determination to live life at full volume - themes that resonate deeply with the band’s own journey through the international hard rock scene. 'Just Live Loud!' also marks an exciting new chapter for Shakra, combining the experience and songwriting strength of their legacy years with a fresh creative momentum that feels more vital than ever.With this landmark release, Shakra reaffirm their status as one of Switzerland’s premier hard rock exports and prove that true melodic heavy rock is alive, loud, and ready to conquer a new generation of fans.
Line-Up:
Mark Fox - Vocals (ex-Krokus , Wolfpakk)
Thomas Muster - Guitars (1997-present)
Thom Blunier - Guitars (lead) (1997-present) (ex-Ruckus)
Cyril Montavon- Bass
Roger Tanner - Drums (1997-present) (ex-Evidence One)
Tracklist:
01. Let The Show Begin
02. Wasteland Warriors
03. Just Live Loud!
04. Left Outside Alone (ft. Seraina Telli)
05. Demon Of The Night
06. Legends Never Die
07. Lost Generation
08. When We Were Young
09. Another Day In The Universe
10. New Tattoo
11. High Above The Storm
12. Screaming Silence
13. Left Outside Alone (Solo Version) (Bonus Track)
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