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DR09: ROSANNA'S RAIDERS- Before & After the Fire 1985-2019 DOUBLE CD
OUT 18th DECEMBER 2019
Collection of selected studio recordings made from 1996 until 2019, that encapsulate what would be RR's third album, after a long hiatus.
Some of these songs were released previously on Rosanna Palmer's solo albums, self-released in Australia for the Christian worship music market, so a careful pick'n'mix selection was made for all the RR fans out there who never heard these amazing songs. The 2019 song 'I'm Rising" is an exclusive (outside Australia) for this release. Recorded at the time this project was settled, impressively, it's one of their heaviest tracks ever recorded, much in the style of "We are Raiders"!
Speaking of "We are Raiders", that rare 1985 cassette never released on vinyl and only presented as bonus CD in a U.S. reissue from 2007 of their both albums, will be presented on this release too as a bonus second disc, so it will be the first time it is released in Europe.
Rosanna's Raiders were a female fronted Hard Rock power trio formed in the early 80s in Australia similar to Christian Rock bands like Petra, Resurrection Band or even comparable to Christian female fronted melodic Metal/Hard Rock bands Ransom and Arsenal.
After two domestic cassette releases in 1985 and 1986, they have their first international release, "Calling Down Fire", released in 1988 by the Christian Metal/Rock label Pure Metal (Part of Refuge label). Basically the songs were the same ones of "Run The Race" cassette released two years earlier in Australia.
In 1989 they have their second album, "Clothed in Fire," released this time by the Refuge imprint.
In the 90’s, Rosanna, David, and Johno, along with other musicians have continued to record sporadically (Rosanna Palmer and her husband, bass player David Palmer) under the name of Rosanna Palmer. Listening to the new song "I'm Rising", Rosanna's voice still keeps it's power from the past; in fact, we can consider Rosanna Palmer the best female Christian Hard Rock singer and the music style continues to be the melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal that you've heard on the 80's albums.
File Under: Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Metal, Christian Rock.
For fans of: Petra, Rez Band, Arsenal, Ransom.
OUT NOW!!
DR04: LUST-Hollywood Roxx 1976-80: Studio Sessions CD £12
LUST were the best kept secret from the prolific California Heavy Rock scene of the 70's, that spawned bands like Van Halen, Quiet Riot, Y&T, Legs Diamond, Motley Crue, Dokken, Snow and many others. The band was formed by Austin M. Carrino (guitar) and vocalist Keith Deen (R.I.P.) who later found major recognition in the Thrash Metal band Holy Terror. The band also had in their ranks drummer Liam Jason (Warrior, Rhinobucket). The LUST sound is the kind of melodic Heavy Metal that you could expect made in the late 70s: Think 70's Riot, early Dokken (Back on the Streets era) and 70's Quiet Riot to have an idea where they stand with their songs. Keith was an amazing singer and Austin's guitar work was good enough to stand strong on stage when they were performing live with some of the local classic names. Had the band found a good manager and a decent record deal and probably today we would have another legendary melodic Metal album in the Hard Rock hall of fame. DYAMOND ROXX/PROGAOR has been for a year with this project on hold for a number of reasons but finally…it is finished! This release is above all, another attempt at bringing some justice to Rock'n'Roll.
Remastered by Swedish guitarist Janne Stark (Overdrive, Constancia, Grand Design, Merryweather Stark, etc.) the CD contains 7 tracks recorded between 1976 and 1980 plus one solo project song recorded in 1982. Presented in a 12-page booklet including the lyrics, archive photos and song-by-song comments by Austin himself, this is a release not to miss!
File Under: 70s Hard Rock, Melodic Metal.
For fans of: 70s Riot, 70s Dokken, 70s Quiet Riot and Snow.
STILL HOT!!
DR07: HELIX-White Lace & Black Leather CD £13
HELIX are a Canadian institution as much as Rush, Triumph and April Wine. They achieved much success in the mid' 80's with albums like No Rest for the Wicked, Walkin' the Razor's Edge and Long way to Heaven. They had singles in the charts, videos on MTV and stadium festival appearances. Walkin' the Razor's Edge 1984 album was their best sales mark, selling over half a million copies. HELIX are still active today and still led by the eternal band frontman Brian Vollmer, a true Rock & Roll legend from Canada.
Album digitally transferred from the master reels, presented in a 12-page booklet with album liner notes by Brian Vollmer, 1980/81 photos and the lyrics reproduced for the first time, including two unreleased bonus tracks from 1981 taken from the original 1/4" tapes owned by band leader and frontman extraordinaire Brian Vollmer.
This is the ultimate White Lace & Black Leather reissue, and the very first time it is released on CD in european soil.
An absolute delight to the fans and an important piece of Canadian Rock history!
STILL HOT!!
DR06: HELIX-Breaking Loose - 40th Anniversary Edition CD £13
HELIX are a Canadian institution as much as Rush, Triumph and April Wine. They achieved much success in the mid' 80's with albums like No Rest for the Wicked, Walkin' the Razor's Edge and Long way to Heaven. They had singles in the charts, videos on MTV and stadium festival appearances. Walkin' the Razor's Edge 1984 album was their best sales mark, selling over half a million copies. HELIX are still active today and still led by the eternal band frontman Brian Vollmer, a true Rock & Roll legend from Canada.
Album digitally transferred from the master reels, presented in a 12-page booklet with the band's early years history, late 70s photos and the lyrics reproduced for the first time, including two unreleased bonus tracks from 1979 taken from the original 1/4" tapes owned by band leader and frontman extraordinaire Brian Vollmer.
This is the ultimate Breaking Loose reissue, and the very first time it is released on CD in european soil.
An absolute delight to the fans and an important piece of Canadian Rock history!