Daily archives: October 4th, 2015

“Ramming Speed” lyric video released for Visions of Speed and Thunder album.

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rammingspeed-vidFrom the “Visions of Speed and Thunder” album comes this completely re-recorded version of “Ramming Speed”, originally released on the debut Maxxxwell Carlisle solo album of the same name. Featuring Frank Casciato on lead vocals, the lyric video features the photography work of Les Dishman, Michele Beck and Al Valdez.

“Visions of Speed and Thunder” is released on Killer Metal Records and is available worldwide as of February 21st, 2015. The full length album features selected tracks from each of Carlisle’s previous releases, remixed and remastered, as well as brand new tracks, both vocal and instrumental. The album features performances by Michael Angelo Batio, Fang VonWrathenstein, Tina Guo, Nita Strauss and more!

 

“Visions of Speed and Thunder” is available HERE from Amazon.com Mp3.

The album is also available on iTunes and in physical CD form from the Webstore.

European customers can order direct from Killer Metal Records in Germany.


Hellion releases “Karma’s a Bitch” lyric video…

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From the new Hellion EP, “Karma’s a Bitch”, comes this new lyric video for the title track!

Featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn, drummer Simon Wright (formerly of AC/DC, DIO and UFO), keyboardist Scott Warren (formerly with DIO and HEAVEN & HELL), bassist Bjorn Englen (formerly with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), and up-an-coming shred guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle, HELLION‘s new tracks were produced by Wright and Boleyn alongside legendary British studio figure Ken Scott, who has produced such iconic albums as David Bowie‘s “Hunky Dory”, “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars”, “Aladdin Sane” and “Pinups”. A top producer at Abbey Road Studios, Scott is also acknowledged as one of the five principal engineers for THE BEATLES.

The cover artwork for the CD was designed by British artist Wolven Claws of The Crystallomantic Art.

“Karma’s a Bitch” is available on New Renaissance Records (USA) and HNE/Cherry Red Records (Europe).


Maxxxwell Carlisle releases LOUDNESS cover…

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LikeHell-cover2-sizedHellion lead guitarist and solo artist Maxxxwell Carlisle has released a cover of “Like Hell”, originally recorded by Japanese metal legends LOUDNESS on their 1985 “Thunder in the East” album. Featuring Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords of the Trident) on vocals, the cover track is one of several singles to be released for Carlisle’s upcoming full length solo album which will feature covers and new original material.

The track is available now, from Amazon.com.

Or from iTunes.

The album, entitled “When The Clock Strikes Metal”, will be Maxxxwell’s 6th solo album and features a host of guest vocalists and guitarists. In addition to his upcoming solo album, Maxxxwell continues to work with Hellion on a new live album, new studio tracks and touring.

“I’ve long been a huge fan of LOUDNESS and in particular, Akira Takasaki’s guitar playing. My upcoming solo album features covers as well as originals so it was a perfect opportunity to pay tribute to some of my favorite players and bands.”

Full album details and release dates TBA.