Metal Heaven
Metal Heaven is an independent record label based in Altheim, Germany, established in 2004 as a sub-label of AOR Heaven. Its president is Georg Siegl. Artists * Altaria *Audiovision *Bai Bang * Biss *Bloodbound *Blue Tears * Bulletrain * Burning Point *Chris Caffery * Civilization One * Cloudscape * Dark Sky *Deacon Street *Divinefire *Frontline * Fires of Babylon *Heartbreak Radio * Higher Ground *Legs Diamond * M.ill.ion *Millennium * Phenomena * Platitude! *Richard Andersson * Riot * S.I.N. * Saidian *Second Heat * Unchain * Winters Bane See also *List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, b ... ReferencesMetal Archives.com Retrieved 24 October 2014 External links * German independent record labels Record labels established in 2004 Heavy meta ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heavy Metal Music
Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock and acid rock, heavy metal bands developed a thick, monumental sound characterized by distortion (music), distorted guitars, extended guitar solos, emphatic Beat (music), beats and loudness. In 1968, three of the genre's most famous pioneers – Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple – were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. Several American bands modified heavy metal into more accessible forms during the 1970s: the raw, sleazy sound and shock rock of Alice Cooper and Kiss (band), Kiss; the blues-rooted rock of Aerosmith; and the flashy guitar leads and party rock of Van Halen. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre's evolution by discarding much of its blues influence,Walser (1993), p. 6 while Motörhea ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Deacon Street
A deacon is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions. Major Christian churches, such as the Catholic Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Scandinavian Lutheran Churches, the Methodist Churches, the Anglican Communion, and the Free Church of England, view the diaconate as an order of ministry. Origin and development The word ''deacon'' is derived from the Greek word (), which is a standard ancient Greek word meaning "servant", "waiting-man", "minister", or "messenger". It is generally assumed that the office of deacon originated in the selection of seven men by the apostles, among them Stephen, to assist with the charitable work of the early church as recorded in Acts of the Apostles chapter 6. The title ''deaconess'' ( grc, διακόνισσα, diakónissa, label=none) is not found in the Bible. Howe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Second Heat
''Second Heat'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Racer X, was released on February 11, 1987, through Shrapnel Records. Critical reception In a contemporary review, ''Rock Hard'' defines ''Second Heat'' "a thoroughly convincing piece of work, which can also boast an unusually impressive production" and predicted that Paul Gilbert would be "the first Shrapnel guitarist, who will make a name for himself beyond the circle of guitar freaks." Andy Hinds at AllMusic considered ''Second Heat'' superior to its predecessor and described it as having "some of the most amazing dual-guitar work ever recorded" thanks to the addition of second guitarist Bruce Bouillet in accompaniment with Gilbert. The rhythm section of drummer Scott Travis and bassist John Alderete was also praised as being "one of the most formidable around." Highlights listed included "Hammer Away", "Living the Hard Way" and the instrumental "Scarified". However, criticism was directed at the band ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Riot (band)
Riot V, formerly known as Riot, is an American heavy metal band formed in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching peak in popularity in the early 1980s, the band has continued a long-running successful career. Riot's sound initially started out as straightforward heavy metal, but since their 1988 release ''Thundersteel'', their musical style has shifted a little towards power metal. In 2013, surviving members of the band re-incarnated the band to Riot V, after the death of founding member, guitarist, main songwriter and leader Mark Reale. The group uses a baby seal face as a logo on its album covers. History Early years (1975–1983) Riot was formed in 1975 in New York City, when Kon-Tiki guitarist Mark Reale and drummer Peter Bitelli recruited bassist Phil Feit and vocalist Guy Speranza. The line up recorded a four-track demo, which they hoped would be included in a proposed compilation of new rock bands. While waiting for the project to get off the ground, th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Richard Andersson
Richard Andersson (born 28 March 1972) is a Swedish musician and the founding father of several neoclassical metalbands in Sweden including Majestic and Time Requiem. Biography As a kid, Andersson taught himself how to play the keyboard. At the age of seven, he was already able to play a lot of work from Mozart and other classical music icons. In the 20 years that followed, he developed an own style that was a mix between classical music and heavy metal. He found himself more and more often writing songs as well. Amongst his favourite artists were Deep Purple, Rainbow, Jimi Hendrix, Yngwie Malmsteen, Symphony X, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Niccolò Paganini. In 1998 he created his first project Majestic and the first album was released in 1999, called ''Abstract Symphony''. In 2000, ''Trinity Overture'' followed. The band also did a tour in Japan and was the support act of bands like the Pretty Maids and Symphony X. He played keyboards fo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Phenomena (band)
Phenomena is a rock music concept formed by record producer Tom Galley and his brother, Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley. During the recording of ''Phenomena I'', they were joined by Metalhammer founder Wilfried Rimensberger. Contributors were leading rock musicians such as Glenn Hughes, Brian May, and John Wetton, amongst others. History In a cover story run by ''Kerrang!'' magazine in 1985, Phenomena's production of rock songs based on a story line running through a whole album, attached to artworks and other multi-media aspects, was credited for the "return of the concept album" in the 1980s. Phenomena released three albums in the 1980s and early 1990s, and had a number one hit single in South America with "Did It All for Love", while the album charted in Europe, Japan, and Brazil. It was after working together on the second album, that Kyoji Yamamoto invited Neil Murray to join Vow Wow. In 1993, Tom Galley sold his rights to the recordings and the brand concept to former ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Millennium (band)
Millennium is an Indian metal band from Bangalore. The band was formed in 1988 as one of the first Indian metal bands. History The band was created during 1988 with a line-up comprising lead vocalist Vehrnon Ibrahim, guitarists Rio and Cecil Soans, bass player Stanley with Roberto on the drums. Roberto left in 1999 and Rio's classmate Nader duly replaced him. 1991 brought about further line up changes as Malcolm superseded Stanley on the bass and Blake took over second guitars from Cecil. In 1997 Blake left for the U.K. Benjamin Yates filled in for two concerts on rhythm guitars. He was leaving for the U.S. and Sharmon, Vehrnon's brother took over as the permanent rhythm guitarist. After starting off with Iron Maiden covers at the Spirit of Iron Maiden Concert, the band released a 1992 single 'Peace Just In Heaven', the promotional video for which claimed the 'Skull Krusher of the week' award on India MTV's 'HeadBanger's Ball' show. Their limited edition EP, 'Born to Reign', sol ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Legs Diamond (band)
Legs Diamond is an American rock band. They formed in Los Angeles, California, United States, with original members Michael "Diamond" Gargano (bass), Jeff Poole (drums), Roger Romeo (guitar), Rick Sanford (vocals) and Michael Prince (keyboards and guitar) and were named for a 1920s gangster of the same name. The group released their self-titled debut album for Mercury Records in 1977. The original band broke up in 1980 after three popular albums, but reformed in 1984 after their original albums had begun to acquire a cult following and released 2 more albums. In 1990 they released a new album on Metal Blade records and the lineup was Rick Sanford (vocals), Roger Romeo (lead guitar), Michael Prince (keyboards and guitar), Dusty Watson (drums) and Mike Christie (bass). In 2005, original frontman Rick Sanford was replaced by ex- Montrose and Wild Horses vocalist John Levesque, and the band released the album, ''Diamonds Are Forever'', in 2006. Original members include Roger R ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Higher Ground (band)
Higher Ground may refer to: Military tactics * High ground, an area of elevated terrain Film and television * ''Higher Ground'' (film), a 2011 drama starring Vera Farmiga * ''Higher Ground'' (TV series), a 2000 Canadian drama/adventure series * ''Higher Ground'', a 1988 TV movie starring John Denver Music Albums * ''Higher Ground'' (Barbra Streisand album), 1997 * ''Higher Ground'' (Joan Kennedy album), 1992 * ''Higher Ground'' (John Denver album), 1989 * ''Higher Ground'' (Johnny Hammond album), 1973 * ''Higher Ground'' (Tammy Wynette album), 1987 * ''Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert'' (album), 2005 * ''Higher Ground'', a 2002 album by The Blind Boys of Alabama * ''Higher Ground'', a 2007 album by David Tipper * ''Higher Ground'', a 1988 album by Vernessa Mitchell Songs * "Higher Ground" (Idde Schultz song), English-language version of "Högre mark", 1995 * "Higher Ground" (Jennifer Rush song), 1989 * "Higher Ground" (Rasmussen song), represented ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heartbreak Radio
''Heartbreak Radio'' is a 1981 album by Rita Coolidge and was released on the A&M Records label. Track listing Side one #"Walk On In" (Carole King) – 3:24 #"One More Heartache" (Bobby Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Marv Tarplin, Ronnie White, Pete Moore) – 3:27 #"The Closer You Get" (James P. Pennington, Mark Gray) – 4:28 #"Wishin' and Hopin'" (Hal David, Burt Bacharach) – 3:43 #"Heartbreak Radio" (Troy Seals, Frankie Miller) – 3:56 #"Man and a Woman" (Jerry Piopelle, John Harris) – 3:38 Side two #"I Did My Part" (Naomi Neville) – 4:05 #"Hold On (I Feel Our Love Is Changing)" (Will Jennings, Joe Sample) – 4:58 #"Basic Lady" (Allen Toussaint) – 3:03 #"Stranger To Me Now" (Donna Weiss, Mary Unobsky) – 4:57 #"Take It Home" (Wilton Felder, Will Jennings) – 3:17 Personnel *Rita Coolidge – vocals *Waddy Wachtel, Andrew Gold, Dean Parks, Fred Tackett – guitar *Bob Glaub, Kenny Edwards – bass guitar *Michael Utley, Bill Payne – electric piano, organ *Jeff Porcar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |