Bericht über die phantastischen LEVEL FIELDS

Logo copyright by Harry Wilke

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Wer verbirgt sich hinter dem Synonym Level Fields, wie sieht die Besetzung hinter dem Logo aus? Fragen über Fragen, aber RQP hat für euch die Antworten darauf. Die Band wurde von Marco Ahrens (Poverty`s No Crime) gegründet. Level Fields ist also Marco`s Baby. Und für sein Projekt stand fest, dass es einfach Alan Tecchio am Gesang sein musste. Ein Bekannter von Marco mischte sich ein und stellte somit den Kontakt zu Mr. Tecchio (Watchtower, Hades etc.) her und schwupp die wupp war man in Kontakt. 

Die Band besteht aus den folgenden Mitgliedern, die da wären: Alan Tecchio am Gesang, Marco Ahrens (Gitarre,Keyboards, Bass (Song 1,2,3), Andreas Tegeler (Schlagzeug Track 3 und 4), Clint Arent (Bass bei Track 4). Die Songs stammen von Ahrens und Tecchio und wurden ebenso von den beiden produziert. 

Ein offizielles Bandfoto steht noch nicht zur Verfügung, wird aber sicher noch nachgeholt, man arbeitet hier erst einmal mit dem klasse gestalteten Logo von Harry Wilke, der bereits für Watchtower Cover designed hat. 

Die erste digitale Veröffentlichung des Songs namens ENOUGH heizte bereits mächtig ein, das erste Demo namens Demo 1 ist nun auch digital erhältlich und umfasst die folgenden Tracks: Enough, Disowned, Womb To Tomb und ReMarquezAble. 

Eine Homepage hat die Band (noch) nicht am Start ihr könnt sie aber gerne auf Facebook unter LEVEL FIELDS besuchen und sie massenhaft mit euren LIKES überschütten! Die vier Songs könnt ihr u. a. über Amazon kaufen!

METAL IT UP with Level Fields. 

LEVEL FIELDS OF FACEBOOK

LEVEL FIELDS = Rocket Queen Promotion Roster :-)

© 30.01.2015 by Rocket Queen Promotion SM  

CD Review: SOLOWSHOW - THE WON (Promo CD Single)

30.01.2015 HAPPY BIRTHAY MR. MIKE BREEZE

Visuacoustic glam theatric duet by Mike Breeze (leader of the rock band Mirror) & Leif "Dancette" Astroid (the voice of the glamrock band The Pleasures).

SOLOWSHOW - THE WON

Heute habe ich einen ganz bestimmten Leckerbissen auf dem Plattenteller! Bon Appetit kann ich hier nur sagen. Diese Single macht Lust wahrlich Lust auf mehr. Was Mike Breeze hier an den Start gebracht hat ist künstlerisch sehr anspruchsvoll, kreativ, verspielt und wahrlich MUSIK für die Ohren.

Das zwei Mann Projekt Mike Breeze und Leif Dancette Astroid stellt mit dieser Promo Single ein bärenstarkes Duett vor welches gleich 4 verschiedene Songs umfasst, den Titelsong THE WON sowie weitere drei Killer-Tracks. Die zwei Original-Songs Solitary Shrine und I Can`t Without You stammen vom 2012-er Album "Visuacoustic" (2012).

Beim Anhören fühlt man sich direkt in die Zeit der The Rocky Horror Picture Show zurückversetzt und der Opener und Titeltrack THE ONE erinnert mich sehr stark an THE WHO. Bei Solowshow hört man direkt beim ersten Anhören wo ihre musikalischen Einflüsse liegen: Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Who, David Bowie. Noch fragen? Ihr steht auf künstlerisch wertvolles, dann darf euch diese Single auf keinen Fall fehlen!

Müsste man hier Sterne vergeben so würden SOLOWSHOW 10 von 10 Sternen bekommen! Just magical!


Tracklist:

1. The Won
2. The Peacock Song
3. Solitary Shrine
4. I Can`t without you

Die Originalfassungen der zwei Songs Solitary Shrine und I Can`t Without You stammen vom 2012-er Album "Visuacoustic" (2012).

VÖ: Download Single seit 29. Dezember 2014 auf iTunes, Amazon etc. erhältlich)
Label: Mirror Records
Tracks: 4


SOLOWSHOW AUF FACEBOOK 

©  30.01.2015 by Rocket Queen *Promotion* SM

Book review: EVEN KEEL - Life On The Streets Of Rock `N Roll by Ron Keel

book cover by markweiss.com

In the eye of the storm or: Singing into the hairbrush

Mr. Ron Keel - born in Savannah, Georgia, USA as Rynia Lee Keel on March 25th 1961 is a well known singer and guitarist best known from STEELER and KEEL. 

Totally enjoyed Rons book and his journey through space and time, it is an awesome read and a must have for every die-hard fan as well. Journalists, fans, also friends voices about Ron were included in this book which makes it a diversified read. 

Steeler and Keel they made a huge career in the 80`s. Rons stating all facts on his entire career from back in those days til present. Like facts that he nearly made it to be Black Sabbath`s new singer or about the fact that Ronnie James Dio choose KEEL to be his opening act for the entire Sacred Heart European tour.

Nowadays Mr. Keel is positioned in Las Vegas and follows various musical projects as well as taking care of his awesome radio shows we all enjoy so much also he will launch another radio network later this year. 


Fast facts: 

- The2nd and the 3rd KEEL album was produced by Gene Simmons
- Scott Warren (Dio) was keyboardist for KEEL
- Ron Keel nowadays broadcast his own radio shows
- Back in the days guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen was guitarist for Steeler

Sadly cannot tell you more - you simply have to get this book and read it yourself! 

WILD WEST MEDIA
ISBN: 9781619278226
Release Date: 2014

Ron Keel WEB

Buy Ron`s book by following this link

© 22.01.2015 by Rocket Queen Promotion SM

Roster News: Vicious Rumors to play BÄÄÄM Festival (Germany) - Announcement for immediate release

Vicious Rumors is proud to announce another headlining spot. VR will headline one of the best newcomer heavy metal open air festivals of the last few years, the BÄÄÄM Festival. Other bands that shall appear on the bill are legendary Jutta Weinhold (Zed Yago), Death Dealer, thrash masters Necronomicon and Darkness, heavy metal templars Wizard, Refuge with a special "Rage" show, power metal masters Mystic Prophecy, Masters of Disguise and many more. Check it out! ThisIsMetal!

Also the amazing Contradaction another one of my roster bands (from Wuppertal Germany) will be a part of this festival too.. so don`t miss it and tell all your friends to see VR and Contradiction thank you for your support. 

Rocket Queen Promotion SM

Interviewrepost from 10.2012: MATT BARLOW (Ashes Of Ares)

~ Matt Barlow ~

1. First of all I cannot say how great it is to do this interview with you and your brand-new band!!! Please introduce your new band Ashes of Ares to my readers. 

 Matt: THE BAND AT THIS POINT CONSISTS OF FREDDIE VIDALES, VAN WILLIAMS, AND ME.  WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE OTHER GUYS SOON.

2. And second it would be great if you could please give a little track of the musicians playing in your new band. As I know some of my readers are new in the metal scene... and I am sure some of the older ones 50+ are curios to learn more about you too. 

Matt: VAN IS THE FORMER DRUMMER OF NEVERMORE AND FREDDIE IS FORMERLY OF ICED EARTH, AS AM I.

3. Who got the idea to name the band Ashes Of Ares? And what does Ashes Of Ares stand for?

Matt: I KIND OF HAD THE NAME IN MIND AND SOLD THE IDEA TO THE GUYS.  TO ME IT HAS A DUEL MEANING, BUT I DON’T WANT TO SPOIL SOMEONE ELSE’S INTERPRETATION.  LET’S JUST KEEP THE MYSTERY FOR A WHILE.

4. Could you please describe the musical feeling inside of your band? What kind of musical delicacy could we expect?

Matt: WELL, MOST FOLKS KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ME, FROM MY WORK WITH I.E. AND PYRAMAZE.  SO YOU TAKE SOME OF THAT AND MIX IT WITH VAN’S BRAND OF CADENCE AND FREDDIE’S RIFFAGE….BLAM-O….IT’S ASHES OF ARES!!!  IT’S JUST STRAIGHT UP HEAVY METAL!


5. What is the progress on Ashes of Ares for example when can we expect your first album. Which secrets on the album can you already share with us?  

Matt: WE ARE WORKING ON SHOPPING OURSELVES AT THIS POINT.  HOPEFULLY, WE WILL HAVE A SCHEDULE FOR RELEASE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

6.  I really understand that family goes first. Matt, so what made you tick to team up with another band and entering the music business again? Is there a special reason? Or do you plan to Ashes Of Ares as a non-touring band for example to make more time with the family. Your thoughts on  this? I just noticed the announcement Freddie made on your Facebookpage by the way... but please leave a statement for my readers.

Matt: THE REASON WE ARE ALL DOING THIS IS FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC.  WE ARE METAL GUYS AND THIS IS WHAT WE DO.  ASHES OF ARES LIVE SHOWS WILL BE LIMITED, BUT THERE WILL BE LIVE SHOWS FOR FANS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY TO COME TO AND ENJOY WITH US.  WE REALLY JUST WANT TO CREATE MUSIC THAT WE ENJOY AND HAVE THAT TRANSLATE TO OUR LISTENERS.

7. Who is the main songwriter in the band? And where did you get positive vibes to write your songs? Which places inspire your writing for example? 

Matt: THE THREE OF US ARE CO-CREATORS.  WHEN WE CONCEIVED THIS IDEA, THAT’S HOW WE WANTED IT TO PLAY OUT.  ALL FOR ONE, AND ONE FOR ALL…THAT KIND OF THING.

8. By the way do you miss your times with Iced Earth or did you already file this chapter of your career away? 

Matt: THEY WERE GREAT TIMES, BUT IT WAS TIME FOR EVERYONE TO MOVE ON. THERE ARE NO ISSUES AND CERTAINLY NO REGRETS.

9. What are the next steps your fans can expect from the new all-star band? I am sure that there is a huge interest from magazines, TV, webzines etc. also record companies in working with you and signing you? 

Matt:  WE WILL CERTAINLY SEE.  TIME WILL TELL A GREAT MANY THINGS, BUT I REALLY HOPE THAT WE MAKE MUSIC THAT OUR PEOPLE WILL BE PROUD OF.

10. And now on to a non band related question. Which kind of music do you listen to at the moment. Is there a special album you have on rotation at your CD player as we are talking? Me, I have the new Adrenaline Mob in rotation ;) 

Matt:  I HAVE REALLY BEEN DIVING HEAD FIRST INTO ASHES OF ARES AT THE MOMENT.  OTHER MUSIC HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  I JUST DON’T LIKE TO BE INFLUENCED (CONSCIOUSLY OR SUBCONSCIOUSLY) BY OTHER PEOPLE’S STUFF.  THERE’S ALREADY TOO MUCH GOING ON IN MY SKULL AS IT IS.

11. Last but not least the floor is yours. Leave a message for all your German fans and for my readers from all around the world. 

Matt:  MY HEAVY METAL BROTHERS AND SISTERS!  IT HAS BEEN MY ABSOLUTE HONOR SHARING THIS LOVE OF MUSIC WITH YOU FOR ALL THESE YEARS.  I HOPE THAT OUR COMMON FRIENDSHIP WILL CONTINUE FOR MANY MORE.  ALL THE BEST, TO ALL OF YOU!  CHEERS!!!

ASHES OF ARES WEB

© 10.2012 by Rocket Queen Promotion SM

Letz start the monday with an interview repost: JOEY VERA - 1. 2011

Interview 1.2011 JOEY VERA

Pic copright by: StephanieCabral.com

Hello Joey, I welcome you to the interviews with Rocket Queen. I hope you are doing fine and thank you very much for this opportunity to talk to you.


1.Please introduce yourself to my readers in some short sentences. 

Joey: I’m a bassist of 25 yrs or so, and made my start with Armored Saint. Since then I’ve played on many records and other bands such as Anthrax, Chroma Key, OSI, Tribe After Tribe, Seven Witches and Fates Warning which I’ve been a member of since 1996. I also produce records which I’ve got about 30 records to credit that.

2. How did you ran into the phenomenal Fates Warning? 

Joey: I’ve known them since 1984 when they came to a tour we were playing in their area, and they were also signed to Metal Blade which we had a relationship with. We became friends over the years and when they needed to replace Joe Dibiase, they called me.


3. I see that you are playing in Essen/Germany this year on 10 february. So what is new with Fates Warning? Could we maybe expect a new CD in the near future? 

Joey: Fates is still in the writing process which takes some time as you can imagine. We hope to have a record out late this year or early next.

4. With Amored Saint you released your latest album in March 2010. So what is Amored Saint doing at the moment, are you guys writing new material?

Joey: No we are not writing. Again, it takes quite some time for us to make records so at the moment we are trying to put together some European shows.

5. You mentioned in facebook that you are learning vocals for John Archs record. So it seems that hes doing a second Solo CD, sounds great. So are you singing or playing bass, doing both? On how many songs do you support him? 

Joey: Mmmm no not singing, but playing bass. I’m playing on the whole record.


6. What are you favourite bass guitars and which bass do you play mostly?

Joey: My favorite is my ’72 Fender PBass. I have 2 others as well but they are newer and those are the one’s I play most. I’ve retired my ’72 to only recording so that’s the one I’m using on the John Arch record.

7. Please give us a short overview on your current equipement.

Joey: I’ve been using the same gear for years. Ampeg SVT head (1981) and 2 SVT 8x10 cabinets. That’s basically it. I change around the effects depending on the gig.


8. You and John Bush did some cooking videos which we saw on You Tube. Was it your idea to do so? And what is the background behind the cooking thing?

Joey: The label wanted us to do something to promote the release of the record but we didn’t want to just sit there and answer questions so we thought we’d do something different.

9. Do you have your own studio? 

Joey: Yes I do, in my house. It’s a Pro Tools HD3 studio with a Control 24 surface controller. I mainly do mixing here but I can track almost anything.

10. Which are your favourite bands of all time? And which bands are you listening to at the moment?

Joey: Too many to mention. I listen to lots of stuff.

11. You are a bass player and producer. Is Heavy Metal still your favorite music or is there some kind of other music you prefer today? 

Joey: I just like honest, good music. Some of it is heavy but some of it is not.

12. Is the first EP with the song "Lesson well learned" still available? 

Joey: No it has been out of print since 1984 but you can sometimes find it on Ebay.

13. Last but not least.. please leave a message for me and my readers!

Joey: Thank you for all the years of support, We cannot do any of this without you!!

I thank you from the heart for answering my questions. I wish you all the best
and wish you a super rocking weekend, SUSI 



©1 2011 by Rocket Queen *Promotion* SM


Pic above: Pic copright by: StephanieCabral.com

Interview re-post: THE RODS (7.2011)

~ pic and design copyright by Eric Philippe Design ~

Hello Garry, and The Rods, it`s nice to have you here for an interview. Here`s your questions:

1. Please introduce THE RODS anno 2011 to my readers.

Garry: We are the same three members from the 80's: David "Rock" Feinstein, Carl Canedy, and myself. Back doing the same things we did (and still do) so well!

2. In May 2011 you released your lates album called "Vengeance".Who came up with the album title?

Garry: I believe Dave did, as he wrote most of that song, but he and Carl both had many titles for the album that came and went.

3. What were the fans reactions on the new album?

Garry: So far they have been very positive. We think it hits close enough to the original material that it is recognizable as a Rods album, and that is also what many of the comments have been. We have been very happy with the fans' feedback!

4. The title called "The Code" is with Ronnie James Dio singing. Was it hard for you to deceide to put it on the album or better not to release it?

Garry: There was some soul searching with that, but in the end we wanted to have it heard because it was Ronnie and David's project, which was conceived and recorded well before Ronnie even knew he was ill. We thought it was a better tribute to let fans hear his work on this than to worry about peoples' opinions regarding the morality of releasing it. The music business has no morality anyway, so I personally had no concerns.

5. You last toured with Dio Disciples and are back since some weeks. So how was the touring life? Any fun stories to share with us?

Garry: I can now confirm to the public that here, in the new century, touring still SUCKS! We had 14 guys on a bus traveling hundreds of miles, drinking a lot of beer, with a "toilet" that held about 10 liters of liquid. That situation gets uncomfortable really fast. It got worse when the air conditioner could only be full on or off, so you were either freezing of sweltering. The best part was breaking down in the Spanish desert and having the Highway Patrol impound the bus! But actually, some of it was really bad... ;-)

6. And which place was the loveliest you visited on tour?

Garry: That's a difficult question, but I would have to say Vienna (Wien) is the most beautiful city I have seen, and that includes Paris.

7. Well I remember it was not all fun as i saw the pic of your foot looked really scarry. What did happen to you?

Garry: We were at the show at The Matrix in Bochum, and I missed the last step on one of the stairways after the gig. It was a little dark in there, and I'm sure that the German beer had nothing to do with it..;-) I have no complaints, as the venue was great, the audience was wonderful, and the food they fed us was spectacular!

8. On 10th July you played a tribute concert to Ronnie James Dio (rip). So I know it was another hard day for you. So what were your impressions of the concert?

Garry: I thought that all of the performers wanted to play to express their love and respect for Ronnie. It was truly a tribute to a hometown hero who never forgot where he came from, or who it was that made him important and were important to him. He inspired so many musicians in our area, myself included, that we needed to demonstrate that losing him meant something to all of us.

9. What are The Rods doing now? More touring any special plans so far?

Garry: We are recovering from our long absence and making plans for another release. We expect to play some US dates, but nothing to announce now.

10. Last but not least please leave a message for all your german The Rods fans.

Garry: Thank you SO MUCH for showing your support for us during our visits to Germany! We hope to return soon and Rock even Harder!!

Thanks a lot for the great concert in Bochum again. It was great to meet you.

Susi: Thank you. It was great to meet you as well! Hope to see you again soon.

RODS WEB