ISSA to revisi a dozen AOR Classics on her new albumum

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ISSA to revisit a dozen AOR Classics on her new album « Can’t Stop »

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of ISSA’s third album entitled “Can’t Stop” on November 2^nd in Europe and November 5^th in North America.

“Can’t Stop” is a very special album for ISSA, since it includes some blistering versions of carefully selected hidden AOR gems that the singer treats her own way. These tracks have been originally included on albums by Mark Free, Aviator, 21 Guns, Atlantic, Regatta, Worrall, Blvd, Tower City and other AOR luminaries.

Issa has created her own style and approach to Melodic Rock by mixing her peculiar and unique melodic sensibility with a rocking attitude which is unseen in today’s Pop singers: real rock with a commercial sheen. These reworkings show how Issa is at ease when working on classic AOR musical material.

“Serafino at Frontiers came up with the concept of me recording an album of some loved and cult melodic rock songs and sent me through the song choices” says Issa “Some I was familiar with, like Tower City’s “Surrender” and Mark Free’s “State of Love”, but several others were new to me. I thought the songs that suited me best are “Just a Wish” and “These Eyes” originally recorded by 21 Guns. They have nice structures and ballad like intros that build to a big chorus. Can't Stop is a great rocker too and I love the melodies and lyrics in the Tower City track”.

Issa versions of these amazing tracks ooze class and update to the modern day some truly immortal melodies with some masterful arrangements provided by producer Alessandro Delvecchio (Hardline). Since her debut “Sign of Angels”, Issa has often been compared to such music stars as Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne and Amy Lee (Evanescence). Though she is now ready to take her legitimate place in between the great AOR chanteuses such as Ann Wilson and Robin Beck. “Can’t Stop” shows that Issa is a solid Rock Music star and a true uprising Rock diva, who is set to alight hearts and minds of Melodic Rock fans for the years to come.

“Promoting this album is my priority for now with some live dates around Europe” concludes Issa. “I have 3 albums now so my set is really cool. I've been doing a lot more songwriting as well for my next original album which i hope we can start working on at some point next year”.

“Can’t Stop” includes the following tracks:

Can't Stop; Power Over Me; Wherever I Run; Just A Wish; If You Ever Fall; Do You Ever Think Of Me; Dream On; Stranded; Heat Of The Night; I Won't Surrender; State Of Love; These Eyes.

Click to view a the album EPK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji_4MCd6z2E

You can enjoy the first single “Can’t Stop” streaming on the Frontiers Records webradio www.frontiers.it/webradio

ISSA

Issa (Isabell Oversveen) - Lead Vocals

Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards

Mario Percudani – Guitars

Anna Portaluppi – Bass

Alessandro Mori - Drums

Best Regards
Dustin Hardman, Web Promotion Manager
Frontiers Records
E-Mail: dustinhardman@earthlink.net

Frontiers Records US/ Canada 2012 Release Schedule

August 14th Loverboy- Rock 'N Roll Revival CD

August 28th Eclipse- Bleed & Scream CD
August 28th Hess- Living In Yesterday CD

September 25th Dokken- Broken Bones CD
September 25th Kix- Live in Baltimore CD
September 25th Pride of Lions- Immortal CD

October 9th Jeff Lynne- Long Wave CD
October 9th ELO- Mr. Blue Sky- The Very Best CD

October 23rd Night Ranger- 24 Strings & a Drummer (Live & Acoustic) CD/ DVD
October 23rd Neal Schon- The Calling (Instrumental) CD
October 23rd Ten- Heresy & Creed CD

November 2nd Jimi Jamison- Never Too Late CD

A SOUND OF THUNDER Kickstarter Succeeds, New EP and Album Coming Soon

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A SOUND OF THUNDER Kickstarter Succeeds, New EP and Album Coming Soon

Fans of Washington, DC-area metallers A SOUND OF THUNDER have successfully funded the band's Kickstarter campaign for the recording of their third-full length album Time's Arrow. The band have begun work on Time's Arrow at Assembly Line Studios with producer Kevin "131" Gutierrez (Shinedown, While Heaven Wept, Raven). With the same band line-up, producer and studio that created 2012's acclaimed Out of the Darkness (Nightmare Records), Time's Arrow features 11 new songs combining rousing and catchy traditional metal with crushing modern production. The album also features a guest appearance by Blaze Bayley performing a duet with vocalist Nina Osegueda. Time's Arrow will release in early 2013.

The Kickstarter campaign began on August 20th with a fundraising goal of $8,000, intended to fund the recording of TIME'S ARROW. Supporters gain access to numerous rewards, including downloads, CDs, t-shirts, a limited box set edition of TIME'S ARROW, and unique and rare items from the band. Supporters are also offered the chance to sing background vocals on TIME'S ARROW, appear in the band's next music video, and have music written specifically for them. The $8,000 fundraising goal was met and surpassed with several days remaining on the campaign, which ends on Wednesday, September 19th at 11:00 AM EST.

"We're all so proud and thankful to have such enthusiastic and generous fans," said Osegueda. "I hope they will enjoy the album and EP...we couldn't have done it without them."

In addition to Time's Arrow, A SOUND OF THUNDER has announced a second new release, the Queen of Hell EP, available exclusively as a Kicstarter reward and due out in November. Also recorded at Assembly Line Studios with producer Kevin "131" Gutierrez, the Queen of Hell EP contains four new tracks, including a guest appearance by Veronica Freeman (Benedictum), and a cover of Black Sabbath's "Trashed".

A preview of the EP can be found here.

The cover art for Queen of Hell can be seen below. "We've always wanted to do an homage to classic swords & sorcery themed metal album covers," says lead vocalist Nina Osegueda. "As you can see, we've gone horns up with the Queen of Hell art...I finally have the throne of skulls I've always wanted!" The cover art was provided by Serbian artist Dušan Marković.

EP preview link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynmQMCNG3EI

Best Regards
Dustin Hardman, Press Promotions
E-Mail: dustinhardman@earthlink.net

Chelsea Knaack new singer for Heliosaga

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Chelsea Knaack Joins Heliosaga as New Lead Vocalist


Symphonic/Power  Metal  band Heliosaga are  proud  to welcome  their  new  vocalist Chelsea
Knaack!!!!   

 Chelsea Knaack is known for her lead vocals in DesDemon and brought her impressive talent to
their 2011 release on Radtone Music Japan. 

Damien Villarreal formed Heliosaga in 2010 with a dynamic selection of musicians around San
Antonio,  Texas. Heliosaga’s  powerful  moving  melodies,  enhanced  by  Chelsea  Knaack’s
passionate soprano voice, will make Heliosaga a force among the ranks of the female fronted genre. 

Heliosaga are writing new material and will begin pre-production for label representation following
Chelsea’s relocation to Texas this Summer.

The name Heliosaga is a metaphor derived from helios, the Greek word for sun, and saga meaning
the story/ history; thus, Heliosaga represents the journey of life. 

Chelsea  Knaack  states "I  was  looking  for  a  new  chapter  in  my  life  with  a new  adventure  and
Heliosaga  fit  the  plan.  It  was  also  the  chemistry  with  the  guys;  we  are  all  very  similar  in  many
ways. It will be a great adventure indeed."

Heliosaga  adds “Chelsea’s  vocals  are  moving,  her  stage  presence  is  captivating  and  she  has  an
immense  passion  for  this  kind  of  music.  Shortly  after  meeting  we  realized  how  well  we  click  on
personal  and  professional  levels,  so  we  can  say  that  we  have  gained  a  great  friend  and  an
incredible  band  mate!  We  are  eager  to  begin  recording  our  debut  album  together,  which  will  be
released early next year.”

Heliosaga look forward to touring in support of their debut album.

This year and 2013 will be exciting years for Heliosaga with much more activity.  

Heliosaga is  Chelsea  Knaack  (lead  vocals),  Damien  Villarreal  (guitars  and  keyboards),  Ken
Lambdin (guitars), Jacob Horning (bass), and Jordan Ames (drums).

Heliosaga’s 2011 demo tracks can be accessed at their Reverbnation site.   Check often for
news updates and new material.

Weblinks:
Band:  http://www.heliosaga.com
Facebook Band Page:  http://www.facebook.com/Heliosaga
Reverb Nation:  http://www.reverbnation.com/heliosaga
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/#!/heliosaga



Dustin Hardman- Press Promotions
E-Mail: dustinhardman@earthlink.net