January 2018 Reviews - Riff Maniac

TITLE: The New Reality
ARTIST: OPERATION: MINDCRIME
LABEL: Frontiers Music s.r.l.
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2017

Anybody who calls themself a rocker knows the iconic voice of Geoff Tate who was the frontman of Queensryche.  After his separation he has continued to create music that is reminesent to his vocal style and creative musical sounds.  This new album is a true masterpiece with some explorations in new directions while still maintaining an interesting blend of vocals and instrument experimentations.  Any one of the songs on the album is a good place to start, but Wake Me Up is a true masterpiece with the powerful vocals that only Geoff Tate can deliver.  With members like Gutarist Kelly Gray, Bassist John Moyer, Drummers Simon Wright, Brian Tichy and Scott Mercado and Pianoist Mike Ferguson this band can not go wrong with so much talent in one band.

BAND MEMBERS:
Geoff Tate, Kelly Gray, John Moyer, Simon Wright, Scott Mercado, Scott Moughton, Brian Tichy, Mike Ferguson

Links:
http://operationmindcrime.com
https://www.facebook.com/operationmindcrimeband
https://twitter.com/geofftate



TITLE: Revelation Highway - DOWNLOAD
ARTIST: BABYLON A.D.
LABEL: Frontiers Music s.r.l.
RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2017

Babylon A.D. is one of those bands that always delivers and does not disappoint.  Anybody who has lived the 80's and 90's hair era of rock knows that a band like this is what it was all about.  The raw guitars and rythmic vocals and drums helped to power this band then and today. If you have not already picked up this album, what are you waiting for?  This band is worth the listen.

BAND MEMBERS:
Derek Davis – Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar
Ron Freschi – Guitars & Vocals
John Mathews – Guitars & Keyboards
Robb Reid – Bass & Vocals
James Pacheco – Drums & Percussion

Babylon A.D. Links:

• Official Website: http://www.babylonad.com
  

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Babylonadband
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/babylonadband