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Frontiers Music Srl has introduced the signing of a brand new arduous rock supergroup, ICONIC, that includes Michael Candy (guitars), Joel Hoekstra (guitars), Marco Mendoza (bass), Tommy Aldridge (drums), and Nathan James (vocals). ICONIC‘s debut album, “Second Pores and skin”, can be launched on June 17. The official music video for the LP’s first single, “Nowhere To Run”, will be seen beneath.
Candy, identified for his work as guitarist/vocalist for the legendary heavy metallic band STRYPER, and his solo work, together with his immediately recognizable voice and guitar fashion is known as a identify that wants no introduction to the arduous rock trustworthy. Hoekstra, at the moment of WHITESNAKE and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, is one among arduous rock’s premiere guitarists, whose fretwork is commonly praised and admired. Mendoza‘s resume actually speaks for itself (THIN LIZZY, BLACK STAR RIDERS, THE DEAD DAISIES, JOURNEY, and so forth) and the legendary bassist shines, as he at all times does, right here. Aldridge, at the moment of WHITESNAKE, has additionally performed with Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent and BLACK OAK ARKANSAS, amongst others, and is taken into account one of many best arduous rock drummers of all-time. And dealing with lead vocals is none apart from INGLORIOUS‘s Nathan James, a younger expertise whose vocal fashion is a becoming, correct descendent of rock’s vocal legends of the ’70s.
ICONIC was born from an concept conceived by Serafino Perugino, president and head of A&R for Frontiers. He wished to encompass the abilities of powerhouse vocalist James with established musicians from the rock and metallic world to play a musical fashion within the vein of basic ’80s arduous rock. He instantly considered Candy and Hoekstra for the guitars, since they’ve been kicking across the concept of working collectively for a number of years. Plus, Nathan and Joel have been associates from their time in TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and Candy had turn into a fan of Nathan‘s vocals after listening to INGLORIOUS. With the musical route set and two wildly expert guitar gamers on board, getting a powerhouse rhythm part concerned was the ultimate key ingredient and thus Mendoza and Aldridge have been requested to affix and introduced their immense expertise into the fold.
Candy says: “This was a really refreshing and distinctive expertise. Musically, very completely different from STRYPER, which is, in fact, very completely different from all the opposite tasks I’m concerned with. That is extra of a throwback to the previous and it felt good to try this. It jogged my memory of how nice the music of the previous actually is.”
He continues: “As soon as the songs have been organized, I booked a studio and recorded my guitar elements, which is at all times the funnest half for me. I am undecided why, however I assume as a result of I am a guitar participant at the start and it is simply probably the most inventive and enjoyable elements of the method for me. To have the ability to get the appropriate tone and play the appropriate elements and listen to all of it come collectively… it’s totally rewarding.”
Hoekstra states: The riffs have been all very snug to me as a result of I wrote most of them.
“I undoubtedly have an incredible consolation stage enjoying with Tommy Aldridge that is developed over the past eight years or so with WHITESNAKE. I’ve additionally co-written with Nathan, Michael and Alessandro up to now, so all the things felt very pure regardless of this being a ‘new’ band.
“Michael requested me to put in writing riffs with out an association (as he did with George Lynch on the SWEET & LYNCH information) after which he organized them with what he had written. I wrote melodic/arduous rock riffs as that was the vibe we had mentioned after which all of the solo elements had extra to do with attempting to go with Nathan’s vocal melodies and naturally add a bit of fireside.”
James says: “I’m on an album with so a lot of my heroes and it feels wonderful, to be sincere.
“I used to be fortunate sufficient to be concerned within the writing of a few songs, however genuinely all the things I hear from the blokes I knew I might do it justice. I additionally really feel that the blokes wrote stuff that suited my voice completely. These should not solely nice musicians, they’re nice songwriters. I practiced the songs loads beforehand after which I recorded all my vocals at an incredible studio in solely 4 afternoon periods. I wished to verify it seemed like me and that my vocals had the precision that I am so used to listening to from my vocal heroes, whom lots of the guys within the band have performed with. And, in fact, I used to be very conscious that I might be on songs with the vocal grasp that’s Michael Candy. I felt the stress for certain, however I simply did what I felt labored and I am so pleased with the ultimate consequence.”
Aldridge says: “It was a blast enjoying some contemporary, new materials. Rehearsing, attempting out elements nearly was not as a lot enjoyable as doing it stay, however contemplating the worldwide circumstances, I will take it. I simply attempt to create a supportive setting for all concerned whereas having enjoyable within the course of. It was straightforward to do as these songs actually play themselves. It was a real labor of affection, so little or no work on the finish of the day.”
“Second Pores and skin” monitor itemizing:
01. Run (As Quick As You Can)
02. Prepared For Your Love
03. Second Pores and skin
04. All I Want
05. Nowhere To Run
06. Worlds Aside
07. All About
08. This Approach
09. Let You Go
10. It Ain’t Over
11. Sufficient Of Your Love
Recording lineup:
Nathan James – Vocals
Michael Candy – Guitars, Vocals
Joel Hoekstra – Guitars
Marco Mendoza – Bass
Tommy Aldridge – Drums
Further musicians:
Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Produced by Michael Candy and Alessandro Del Vecchio
Combined and Mastered by Alessandro Del Vecchio
Govt producer / A&R: Serafino Perugino
