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CD/DVD Releases: Escape Music Announces Phenomena's ''Blind Faith'', Salute's ''Heart Of The Mach

Posted on Friday, August 27 @ 20:00:00 UTC by nightowl

Escape Music is proud to announce the release of the much anticipated new album from Tom Galley, the creator of Phenomena, entitled Blind Faith on September 24th 2010!

The album features countless renowned musicians like Mike DeMeo (Riot & Masterplan), Rob Moratti & Ian Crichton (Saga), Tony Martin (Black Sabbath) Ralf Scheepers & Mat Sinner (Primal Fear), Mikael Erlandsson (Salute & Last Autumn's Dreams), Chris Ousey (Heartland), Steve Overland (Overland, FM), Terry Brock (Giant & Strangeways) and many more!



People should learn to expect a little awe and mystery. Phenomena takes us upon a journey where there is nothing pretty about the protagonists of the story that we shall meet along the way. The subject is good against evil. The story began in the year 1983, when Tom Galley wrote a couple of short stories with a transcendental background. Backed by record label Bronze, the recordings for the album Phenomena started soon which finally hit the stores in 1985. Besides the extra-ordinary concept story, both musicianship and the names involved with the project are highlights to mention. Names such as Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, HTP), drum legend Cozy Powell (Rainbow, Whitesnake, among others), Don Airey (Deep Purple), Neil Murray (Whitesnake) ? the elite of the British Hard Rock scene had joined the project. Phenomena received high critical acclaim in the press and is now continuing their story with Blind Faith.

Speaking of Erlandsson... Salute come flying back with a new recording hot on the heels of last year?s Toy Soldier!

Mikael Erlandsson is one of the best singer/songwriters in Sweden today with a successful career as a solo artist, especially in Europe and Japan. He has such a distinctive husky voice and many will recognise as the lead vocalist and keyboards player for Last Autumns Dream. Any fan of LAD will love Salute, simply because Mikael is the singer, but this band should be respected on its own merits as they are a breed apart when it comes to fantastic melodic rock. Many will already know that Martin Kronlund is a world class producer and guitar player and his work shows on this outstanding CD. Powerful harmonies, crunching guitars and beautiful keyboards are the order of the day. Imre Daun (Don Patrol, Gypsy Rose) is still on the drum stool and he plays his heart out. The addition of special guest Henrik Thomsen on Bass from the band Hope is a great touch and his contribution is excellent. David Reece (Bangalore Choir, Sircle of Silence) also helps out with backing vocals.

The album Heart Of The Machine will be released on September 24th, 2010.

[Source: Connecting Music, Escape Music]

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