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Michael Vescera
Michael Vescera is an American heavy metal singer for various bands and projects like Loudness (''Soldier of Fortune'', ''On the Prowl'', ''Live at the Budokan''), Obsession (''Marshall Law'', ''Scarred for Life'', ''Methods of Madness'', ''Carnival of Lies'', ''Order of Chaos''), Yngwie Malmsteen (''The Seventh Sign'', ''Magnum Opus''), Dr. Sin (''Dr. Sin II''), Roland Grapow (''Kaleidoscope'') or his own band MVP (''Mike Vescera Project''). Besides being a vocalist, Vescera also works as a record producer: his recent collaborations include artists such as Metal Mike Chlasiak and Bobby Jarzombek ( Halford, Sebastian Bach, Fates warning) and their soon to be released ''Pain Museum'' album, Bobby Blotzer's (Ratt) & John Corabi's ( Mötley Crüe, The Scream) ''Twenty4Seven'' CD, Magnitude Nine's forthcoming album ''Decoding the Soul'', Reign of Terror (featuring Joe Stump) and Killing Machine (featuring Stet Howland and Mike Duda of W.A.S.P.) – just to name a few. Michael ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connecticut
Connecticut () is the southernmost state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its capital is Hartford and its most populous city is Bridgeport. Historically the state is part of New England as well as the tri-state area with New York and New Jersey. The state is named for the Connecticut River which approximately bisects the state. The word "Connecticut" is derived from various anglicized spellings of "Quinnetuket”, a Mohegan-Pequot word for "long tidal river". Connecticut's first European settlers were Dutchmen who established a small, short-lived settlement called House of Hope in Hartford at the confluence of the Park and Connecticut Rivers. Half of Connecticut was initially claimed by the Dutch colony New Netherland, which included much of the land between the Connecticut and Delaware Rivers, although the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Corabi
John Corabi (born April 26, 1959) is an American hard rock singer and guitarist. He was the frontman of The Scream during 1989 and the frontman of Mötley Crüe between 1992 and 1996 during original frontman Vince Neil's hiatus from the band. Corabi is considered a "rock journeyman" with a long list of collaborations with established acts such as Angora, Union and ESP (both with former Kiss lead guitarist Bruce Kulick), Ratt (as a guitarist), Twenty 4 Seven (with his then Ratt bandmate Bobby Blotzer), Zen Lunatic, Brides of Destruction, and Angel City Outlaws (with his then Ratt bandmates Robbie Crane and Bobby Blotzer, and former Ratt guitarist Keri Kelli, who he replaced in Ratt). He was the lead singer for supergroup The Dead Daisies. His autobiography titled "Horseshoes & Hand Grenades" was released in 2022 and he is finalizing a solo album for release. Career Mötley Crüe After Mötley Crüe parted ways with lead singer Vince Neil in February 1992, Corabi was hire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animetal USA W
is the second studio album by Japan-based American heavy metal band Animetal USA, formed as a tribute to Eizo Sakamoto's band Animetal. Released through SME Records on June 6, 2012, the album consists of a series of English language covers of popular anime theme songs. Unlike the previous album, Animetal USA sought out the input from their Japanese and American fans for suggestions on tracks to include on their second album and it also includes an original track. "Give Lee Give Lee Rock Lee" is a collaboration with Hironobu Kageyama of LAZY and JAM Project. A limited edition release includes a bonus DVD The album peaked at No. 17 on Oricon's weekly albums chart, remaining there for eight weeks. Track listing All tracks are arranged by Chris Impellitteri and Marty Friedman. Personnel * Michael Vescera (a.k.a. "Metal Rider") - lead vocals * Chris Impellitteri (a.k.a. "Speed King") - guitar * Rudy Sarzo (a.k.a. "Storm Bringer") - bass * Jon Dette (a.k.a. "Tank") - drums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animetal USA (album)
is the debut album by Japan-based American heavy metal band Animetal USA, formed as a tribute to Eizo Sakamoto's band Animetal. Released through SME Records on October 12, 2011, the album consists of a series of English language covers of popular anime theme songs. It received an American release on June 26, 2012, containing four bonus tracks from their follow up album ''Animetal USA W''. The album peaked at No. 18 on Oricon's weekly albums chart, remaining there for nine weeks. Track listing All tracks are arranged by Chris Impellitteri and Marty Friedman. Personnel * Michael Vescera (a.k.a. "Metal Rider") - lead vocals * Chris Impellitteri (a.k.a. "Speed King") - guitar * Rudy Sarzo (a.k.a. "Storm Bringer") - bass * Scott Travis Mark Scott Travis (born September 6, 1961) is an American metal musician, best known as the drummer for the English heavy metal band Judas Priest, the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy and the supergroup Elegant Weapons. He was also a longtime m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can't Wait (album)
''I Can't Wait'' is a 1994 EP released by Yngwie Malmsteen only in Japan. It contains three studio tracks and two live tracks from the 1994 Budokan concert. The instrumental "Power and Glory" was made as a theme for Japanese pro wrestler and mixed martial artist Nobuhiko Takada. Track listing Personnel *Yngwie Malmsteen - guitars, backing vocals * Mike Vescera - vocals *Mats Olausson - keyboards, backing vocals *Mike Terrana - drums, backing vocals *Barry Sparks - bass guitar The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass (), is the lowest-pitched member of the string family. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and ..., backing vocals 1994 debut EPs Yngwie Malmsteen EPs {{1990s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Loudest At The Budokan '91
''Live Loudest at the Budokan '91'' is the eight live album by the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. It was released at the end of 2009 as a package of a CD and a DVD, with recordings and footage from a concert held in Tokyo Budokan during the 1991 tour to promote the '' On the Prowl'' album, with Mike Vescera on vocals. Track listing ;CD #"Down 'n' Dirty" - 5:00 #"Playin' Games" - 5:13 #"In the Mirror" - 3:43 #"Never Again" - 5:44 #"Crazy Night" - 4:32 #"So Lonely" - 5:33 #"Crazy Doctor" - 6:04 #"Loudness" - 8:26 #"Find a Way" - 8:55 #"Sleepless Night" - 7:40 #"Soldier of Fortune" - 4:29 #"Slap in the Face" (bonus studio track) - 5:14 ;DVD *"Love Toys" *"Take It or Leave It" *"Never Again" *"Sleepless Night" *"Down 'n' Dirty" (music video) *"In the Mirror" (music video) *"You Shook Me" (music video) Personnel ;Loudness * Mike Vescera – vocals *Akira Takasaki – guitars *Masayoshi Yamashita – bass *Munetaka Higuchi (December 24, 1958 – November 30, 2008) was a Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Prowl (album)
''On the Prowl'' is the ninth studio album released by the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. It is also their second and last album with American vocalist Mike Vescera, before his leaving to join Yngwie Malmsteen's band. ''On the Prowl'' is mainly a compilation of self-covers of songs from early Loudness' albums, containing only three new songs written by the band (♠). However, Mike Vescera translated and adapted the lyrics of the old songs written by former vocalist Minoru Niihara, to be sung in English. Track listing All music by Akira Takasaki. The lyrics for all the new songs and "Find a Way" written by Mike Vescera, except for "Love Toys" by Vescera/Dearnley. Other lyrics by Minoru Niihara. #"Down 'n' Dirty" ♠ - 4:36 #"Playin' Games" ♠ - 3:47 #"Love Toys" ♠ - 4:02 #"Never Again" - 5:01 (cover of "Silent Sword", b-side of the single "Risky Woman") #"Deadly Player" - 4:47 (cover of "Lonely Player", from the album '' Devil Soldier'') #"Take It or Leave It" - 4: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldier Of Fortune (Loudness Album)
''Soldier of Fortune'' is the eighth studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, and their first with American vocalist Mike Vescera. It is the band's third album produced by Max Norman after '' Thunder in the East'' in 1985 and '' Lightning Strikes'' in 1986. The album is co-produced by Fates Warning's producer Roger Probert. Despite the good critical reception and the strong support given by the label, the album failed to chart in the US. The CD contains heavy and fast tracks like "Soldier of Fortune", "You Shook Me", "Red Light Shooter", "Running for Cover", "Faces in the Fire" and "Demon Disease". A music video for the song "You Shook Me" was made, where the band can be affected by playing at the foot of the famous Hollywood peak, which falls apart specifically before the same sound force. Track listing All music by Akira Takasaki. Lyrics are credited to Loudness. #"Soldier of Fortune" – 3:55 #"You Shook Me" – 4:42 #"Danger of Love" – 5:02 #"Twenty Five Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orianthi
Orianthi Penny Panagaris (born 22 January 1985), known mononymously as Orianthi, is an Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter who rehearsed in 2009 with Michael Jackson in preparation for his '' This Is It'' concert series, and performed with Alice Cooper's touring band. Her 2009 debut single "According to You" peaked at No. 3 in Japan, No. 8 in Australia and No. 17 in the US; her second album, '' Believe'', received a worldwide release in late 2009. The same year, she was named one of the "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists" by ''Elle'' magazine. She also won the "2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" award hosted by ''Guitar International'' magazine. Life and career Early life Orianthi Penny Panagaris was born in Adelaide, Australia to Greek parents. She began playing piano at the age of three, and at the encouragement of her father, moved to acoustic guitar at the age of six. When she was eleven, she took up electric guitar and left her school, Mercedes College, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animetal
was a Japanese heavy metal band who specialized in metal covers of theme songs from classic and modern Japanese anime and tokusatsu television series. They were composed of several luminaries of the Japanese metal scene, most notably vocalist Eizo Sakamoto, who has been involved off and on with Anthem as well as participating in various other projects including the pop rock group Nerima, the JAM Project, and a successful solo career where he also plays lead guitar as well as vocals. As of 2006, the band is currently on indefinite hiatus. Sakamoto has since begun a similar project called Eizo Japan, but in 2013 he announced that he and She-Ja were reforming Animetal as . Style Their music can be classified as speed metal and power metal with a very high level of musical virtuosity, especially on the guitarists' (initially She-Ja for the first four albums, then Syu from ''Animetal Marathon V'' to the present) and bassist Masaki's parts. Masaki, in particular from ''Animetal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siam Shade
Siam Shade (stylized as SIAM SHADE) was a five-piece Japanese rock band, formed in Tokyo in 1991. The classic line-up of Hideki on vocals, Natchin on bass, Kazuma and Daita on guitar, and Jun-ji on drums broke onto the visual kei scene alongside a multitude of other artists in the early 1990s and enjoyed a decade of relative popularity before disbanding in early 2002. The members have reunited several times since 2007 for one-off concerts and short tours. Outside Japan, Siam Shade is best known for " 1/3 no Junjō na Kanjō", which was the sixth ending theme of the ''Rurouni Kenshin'' anime. Daita's work on their song "Triptych" was named the 83rd best guitar instrumental by ''Young Guitar Magazine'' in 2019. History 1989–2002: Formation and career In March 1989, high school friends Hideki (then known as "Chack") and Natchin (then spelled "Natin") formed a band called Power. They won the Summer Grand Prix Award at that year's Yokohama High School Hot Wave Festival. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milford, Connecticut
Milford is a coastal city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located between New Haven and Bridgeport. The population was 50,558 at the 2020 United States Census. The city includes the village of Devon and the borough of Woodmont. Milford is part of the New York-Newark Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. History Early history This area was occupied by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. At the time of English encounter, it was territory of the Paugusset (an Algonquian-speaking tribe). English colonists affiliated with the contemporary New Haven Colony purchased land which today comprises Milford, Orange, and West Haven on February 1, 1639 from Ansantawae, chief of the local Paugusset. They knew the area as ''Wepawaug,'' named for the small river which runs through the town. Later the settlers named streets in both Milford and Orange as Wepawaug. The settlers built a grist mill by the Wepawaug River in 1640, to take advantage of its wate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
