Year : 2018
Style : Hard Rock , Melodic Rock
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 131 mb
Bio:
How quickly time flies by... Already more than 20 years have passed since PILEDRIVER was established by Michael Sommerhoff and Peter Wagner, who were introduced to rock music by the classic bands of the 1970s and 1980s – the likes of AC/DC, Deep Purple, UFO, Van Halen and – of course - Status Quo, to name a few of their main influence factors.Originally founded as a Quo-Tribute Band PILEDRIVER started with the intention to not only preserve but also continue the legacy the "Real Status Quo" of the 1970s (also referred to as the "Frantic Four") left behind when they called it a day many years ago.Working painstakingly on the arrangement details of the songs and the authenticity of their stage act PILEDRIVER established their reputation as "Europe´s finest SQ-tribute act". "More Quo than Quo", as a fan perfectly put it when he was asked what PILEDRIVER were all about.While the years passed on the band played countless gigs throughout Europe and managed to gain a loyal following. Eventually PILEDRIVER became a household name in the classic rock scene. They released a couple of CDs that contained mainly original self-written material plus a DVD and a Blu-Ray.Today PILEDRIVER is a band in their own right with a signature sound. In 2015 they were signed by ROCKWALL RECORDS, a german classic rock label. At the same time Stefan Kaufmann, former Drummer with ACCEPT and guitarist with U.D.O., became the producer of the band. With a true pro and rock legend "in the wings" PILEDRIVER recorded the critically acclaimed "BROTHERS IN BOOGIE"-album, released a concert film on Blu-Ray and a double-live-cd. Their latest album ROCKWALL marks another milestone in the band’s history and even more establishes PILEDRIVER as a trademark for powerful classic rock.
Album:
Following the release of the album “Brothers In Boogie” two years ago (which was received with great enthusiasm by both fans and reviewers), as well as the powerful Blu ray release “The Boogie Brothers Live In Concert” from June 2017, Piledriver now keep on following their individual path with their latest and fourth album “Rockwall”.Technically brilliantly composed classic rock being presented in an authentic, straightforward and song oriented way defines the band’s powerful sound in 2018 and shows all the more that these guys have found their signature sound. After more than 20 years of band history, Piledriver prove with “Rockwall” that they have finally left behind the shackles of a Status Quo tribute band and are now standing on their own two feet.Admittedly, there is the Status Quo cover “Rockers Rollin'” on the new album which can be understood as a homage to Rick Parfitt. However, this song fits perfectly into the overall pattern of “Rockwall”. On these 13 tracks, wild rock ’n’ roll hits like “Spark” and stadion rock hymns like “Stomp” take turns with gentle ballads (“For Freedom And Friends”) and wonderfully relaxed songs like the terrific, floating “Farewell” promising to be a real treat for rock fans. To all those who wonder after the end of many great rock acts, which albums and rock shows they can look forward to: to Piledriver gigs and CDs, of course! This is where the classic and melodic rock fan finds his/her new home …Again, none other than Stefan Kaufmann is responsible for the fantastic sound. He brings in decades of experience as the ex-drummer from Accept and U.D.O., so that the result does not need to be afraid of being compared with international top productions. On this Piledriver album, Stefan Kaufmann also took up the drum sticks and played all the drum parts. For fans of the steel rockers from Solingen, this means: seize the opportunity!
Line-Up:
Peter Wagner, guitar and vocals
Michael Sommerhoff, guitar and vocals
Eddie Claessens, Drums
Marc Herrmann, Bassguitar
Rudi Peeters, Keyboards
Tracklist:
01. Stomp
02. Agitators
04. Rockwall
05. Waiting
06. Farewell
07. For Freedom And Friends
08. Julia
09. Draw The Line
10. Nazareth
11. Sparks
12. Rockers Rollin'
13. Little Latin Lover
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