Lightning Strikes (USA)

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Lightning Strikes (USA)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 13 Nov 2021, 11:39

Lightning Strikes - Lightning Strikes (2016)

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Year : 2016
Style : Heavy Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 151 mb


Bio:

Formed originally in 1986, Lightning Strikes has had a long and somewhat complicated history. After their short run in 1986, drummer Karpis Maksudian attempted to reform Lightning Strikes in 1987 with a completely new lineup. However, in late 1987, they took a hiatus to write new material, which unfortunately became permanent.Now, Karpis Maksudian has once again reformed Lightning Strikes with an all-star lineup of musicians to record a full length album. This lineup features vocalist Nando Fernandez, guitarist Rob Math, and Cat Tate, the bassist from Lightning Strikes’ first run in 1986. To add to this impressive list, Roy Z will be mixing the full album and keyboardist Derek Sherinian and former Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin will be recording as guests.The album will also feature a guest vocalist known as NOAH from the Japanese visual kei band Avanchick. NOAH will be recording guest vocals for the traditional Japanese song “Doki no Sakura,” which has been recording in koto by the famous koto player Masayo Ishigure. NOAH will also be recording the vocals for the track “Kamikaze,” which was originally written by Karpis in 1986.

Album:

Headbanging like it's 1985 is California's Lightning Strikes. Why? Because that's when the band, created by drummer Karpis Maksudian, started and folded, releasing only one single on seven inch vinyl. Some thirty years on, Mr Maksudian has picked up the pieces and formed a new band, which includes another founding member Cat Tate (Snew, Red Again) on bass, Rob Math (Leatherwolf, Player) on guitar and Brazilian Nando Fernandes (Hanger) at the microphone. Even more, Lightning Strikes has some impressive guests with vocalist Tony Martin from Black Sabbath, vocalist Noah from Japan's Avanchick, and Derek Sherinian from Dream Theater adds some keyboards. Well-known producer Roy Z mixed the album.So with that background and cast of musical characters, what can you expect from Lightning Strikes? Basically, this is straight up "keep it true" classic heavy metal, touched with more than a little speed and power metal. The riffage is brisk and strong, yet characterized by harmony and melody. Rob Math lays down some slick and soaring guitar lines and solos, perhaps the highlight of the album, definitely impressive. Nando Fernandes has assertive, yet controlled, vocal style, singing melodic and clean, then giving some solid heavy metal screams when necessary.Musically, the songs can be heavy and brisk as with Victim, Can't Cross The Rainbow and 301 AD Sins Of Our Fathers. Yet the latter song is an example of how Lightning Strikes undergirds a song with rock groove. Another example of the same comes with We Don't Rock Alone, also another song with blistering riffage and a crazy ripping guitar solo. Even better is Kamikaze (featuring Noah from Avanchick), which might remind some of how Judas Priest could put groove into a heavy metal song. The vocal melody and harmony combined with the groove and guitars sell this song, probably one of the best here. Those are simply some highlights.Overall, the album is pretty killer, especially if you love guitar forward classic heavy metal. With some thirty years in making, my only hope is that this not just a "one-off" gig for Lightning Strikes. Easily recommended.

Line-Up:

Nando Fernandes - Vocals (Angra (live), Rádio Show, ex-Hangar, ex-Shining Star, ex-Cavalo Vapor, ex-Forward, ex-Mr Feeling)
Cat Tate - Bass (SNEW, RED AGAIN)
Karpis Maksudian - Drums
Rob Math - Guitars (LEATHERWOLF, PLAYER)

Special guests:

keyboards - Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, KISS)
vocals - Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH)
vocals - Noah (AVANCHICK)

Mixed by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN) and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (HALFORD, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANVIL)

Tracklist:

01. Victim 03:28
02. Can't Cross the Rainbow 04:16
03. 301 A.D. (Sins of Our Father) 05:11
04. Fear 05:21
05. Death Valley 03:10
06. Bermuda Triangle 03:31
07. Kamikazi 02:53
08. Stay with Me 03:44
09. We Don't Rock Alone 04:40
10. Our Lady
11. We Don't Rock Alone

+ Video "Death Valley" (Official Video)

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