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https://www.europesays.com/dk/135121/ Beat @ Sentrum Scene, Oslo #beat #KingCrimson #Norway #Oslo #SteveVai #Tool
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https://www.europesays.com/ee/231995/ GALERII ⟩ Tõeline taassünd: King Crimsoni endised progekuningad vallutasid Alexela Kontserdimaja #AdrianBelew #AlexelaKontserdimaja #beat #DannyCarey #EE #Eesti #EestiKeel #Entertainment #Estonia #Estonian #KingCrimson #kontsert #meelelahutus #ProgressiivneRock #SteveVai #TonyLevin
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Shakira, Burna Boy release 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’
NEW YORK (AP) — As the song demands: “Let’s go!” The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna…
#Football #Soccer #WorldCup2026 #AmberMark #BurnaBoy #Celebrity #CentralAmerica #Childrensentertainment #ChrisMartin #entertainment #JBalvin #LatinAmerica #madonna #mexico #MexicoNationalSoccerTeam #music #NewYorkCity #RB #Shakira #SouthAfrica #sports #SteveVai #TravisBarker
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Volume a Undici! Lezioni di Virtuosismo con i Whitesnake del 1989
Ehi rock n' rollers, prendete le chitarre e allacciate le cinture, perché oggi parliamo del colossale "Slip of the Tongue" dei Whitesnake! Quando nel 1989 David Coverdale ha chiamato un alieno delle sei corde come Steve Vai per sostituire Vandenberg, sapevamo che gli amplificatori avrebbero preso fuoco. Questo ottavo album è un'esplosione di Glam Metal, con una produzione così massiccia e patinata che fa suonare ogni power chord come un vero tuono. Da chitarrista, ascoltare la tecnica […]https://metal-lore.com/2026/07/06/volume-a-undici-lezioni-di-virtuosismo-con-i-whitesnake-del-1989/
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Volume a Undici! Lezioni di Virtuosismo con i Whitesnake del 1989
Ehi rock n' rollers, prendete le chitarre e allacciate le cinture, perché oggi parliamo del colossale "Slip of the Tongue" dei Whitesnake! Quando nel 1989 David Coverdale ha chiamato un alieno delle sei corde come Steve Vai per sostituire Vandenberg, sapevamo che gli amplificatori avrebbero preso fuoco. Questo ottavo album è un'esplosione di Glam Metal, con una produzione così massiccia e patinata che fa suonare ogni power chord come un vero tuono. Da chitarrista, ascoltare la tecnica […]https://metal-lore.com/2026/07/06/volume-a-undici-lezioni-di-virtuosismo-con-i-whitesnake-del-1989/
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Samstag in der Stadthalle F: BEAT
Jetzt schon auf CD und Blu-Ray bei uns erhältlich.
Steve Vai, Adrian Belew, Danny Carey und Tony Levin
#KingCrimson #BEAT #prog #Musik #Wien #WienKonzert #DanneyCarey #SteveVai #progrock
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Shakira and J Balvin divulge the secrets of World Cup anthems
NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song that best reflects…
#NewsBeep #News #Football #AlexandrePires #AmberMark #Artsandentertainment #AU #Australia #Avicii #bob-marley #BurnaBoy #Business #Caribbean #Celebrity #Entertainment #FIFAWorldCup #football #JBalvin #Lifestyle #Music #NoraFatehi #RB #Shakira #Soccer #sports #SteveVai #TravisBarker #WyclefJean
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Shakira and J Balvin divulge the secrets of World Cup anthems
NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song that best reflects…
#NewsBeep #News #Football #AlexandrePires #AmberMark #Artsandentertainment #AU #Australia #Avicii #bob-marley #BurnaBoy #Business #Caribbean #Celebrity #Entertainment #FIFAWorldCup #football #JBalvin #Lifestyle #Music #NoraFatehi #RB #Shakira #Soccer #sports #SteveVai #TravisBarker #WyclefJean
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On 6 June 1960: #SteveVai, American rock guitarist, and composer (Frank Zappa; David Lee Roth Band; Whitesnake), born in Carle Place, New York.
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On 6 June 1960: #SteveVai, American rock guitarist, and composer (Frank Zappa; David Lee Roth Band; Whitesnake), born in Carle Place, New York.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira and Burna Boy team up for new song, ‘Dai Dai’
NEW YORK (AP) — From Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for the FIFA World…
#Football #Soccer #WorldCup2026 #Africa #AmberMark #Artsandentertainment #BurnaBoy #Celebrity #Childrensentertainment #entertainment #JBalvin #MexicoNationalSoccerTeam #Shakira #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaNationalSoccerTeam #sports #SteveVai #TravisBarker
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Rugido de motores y clásicos del rock: Así será el Warming Up del BBK Legends
Info en 👉 https://www.guitarcalavera.com/asi-sera-el-warming-up-del-bbk-legends/
#AdrianBelew #AliciaMúsica #BBKBilbaoMusicLegendsFest #BEAT #BwatzabalBand #Graveyard #SteveVai #TomMorello #guitarcalavera #guitarcalavera...
https://www.guitarcalavera.com/asi-sera-el-warming-up-del-bbk-legends/?utm_medium=Guitar%20Calavera%20&fsp_sid=3558&utm_source=Mastodon%20&utm_campaign=asi-sera-el-warming-up-del-bbk-legends%20 -
#JukeboxFridayNight
#duelsandduets#FrankZappa and #SteveVai – Stevie's Spanking
In which the former pokes fun at his young protégé's bedroom proclivities in the grooviest way possible. And Vai is not only in on the joke; he gets to show off the virtuosic guitar acrobatics that made him famous, and what caught Zappa's eye about him in the first place.
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https://www.europesays.com/es/554848/ Alcatrazz probó en secreto a Steve Vai y Chris Impelliteri para sustituir a Yngwie Malmsteen: “Se estaba convirtiendo en una persona con la que era difícil trabajar” #ALCATRAZZ #ChrisImpellitteri #Entertainment #Entretenimiento #ES #España #MR2022 #Music #Música #Spain #SteveVai #YngwieMalmsteen
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Je pense que chaque artiste possède un potentiel et si il ne suit pas son instinct, il fausse son potentiel… et en meurt, artistiquement.
#FrankZappa #Rock #Instrumental #HardRock #Progressive #Blues #Fusion #Guitar #Music #Tv #Socialmedia
https://youtu.be/4fO954zQ3Us?list=OLAK5uy_k9XFQedHLZ0Z3prCLWWcHjdALe4Fvp6-w
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Je pense que chaque artiste possède un potentiel et si il ne suit pas son instinct, il fausse son potentiel… et en meurt, artistiquement.
#FrankZappa #Rock #Instrumental #HardRock #Progressive #Blues #Fusion #Guitar #Music #Tv #Socialmedia
https://youtu.be/4fO954zQ3Us?list=OLAK5uy_k9XFQedHLZ0Z3prCLWWcHjdALe4Fvp6-w
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🔥 Joe Satriani y Steve Vai estrenan ‘Dancing’: Lecciones de virtuosismo y buen rollo
Toda la info en 👉 https://www.guitarcalavera.com/joe-satriani-y-steve-vai-estrenan-dancing/
#AnimalsasLeaders #JoeSatriani #SteveVai #TopArtistPromotion #guitarcalavera #guitarcalaveramagazine
https://www.guitarcalavera.com/joe-satriani-y-steve-vai-estrenan-dancing/?utm_medium=Guitar%20Calavera%20&fsp_sid=2636&utm_source=Mastodon%20&utm_campaign=joe-satriani-y-steve-vai-estrenan-dancing%20 -
*** NEWS *** - Lets Dance: SATCHVAI präsentieren Single samt Musikvideo
https://www.hooked-on-music.de/news/lets-dance-satchvai-prasentieren-single-samt-musikvideo/2923
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https://www.europesays.com/es/425386/ Joe Satriani y Steve Vai estrenan nuevo single y vídeo. Tercer disco en solitario de Jeff Waters. Próximo álbum de Robin Beck. #Entertainment #Entretenimiento #ES #España #JeffWaters #JoeSatriani #Music #Música #RobinBeck #Spain #SteveVai
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"I [built this app] for all of my friends. When I grow up, I'm going to be a famous, rock-n-roll guitar player." ~ #SteveVai
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"I [built this app] for all of my friends. When I grow up, I'm going to be a famous, rock-n-roll guitar player." ~ #SteveVai
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https://www.europesays.com/ee/107749/ „Teatud asju ma pole nõus tegema.“ Ollie tunnistab, et temaga on keeruline koostööd teha #ArianaGrande #Celebrities #EE #Eesti #EestiKeel #Entertainment #Estonia #Estonian #Kuulsused #LauriPihlap #MarviVallaste #meelelahutus #ollie #RolfRoosalu #SteveVai #UkuSuviste
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https://www.europesays.com/ee/107603/ „Teatud asju ma pole nõus tegema.“ Ollie tunnistab, et temaga on keeruline koostööd teha #ArianaGrande #EE #Eesti #EestiKeel #Estonia #Estonian #LauriPihlap #MarviVallaste #ollie #RolfRoosalu #Sport #Sports #SteveVai #UkuSuviste
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Another great album from the Kilmister Trio (and some guests)! This album starts super fast ! Lots of heavy tracks and it ends with an acoustic blues song (all three members playing guitar!).
Awesome cover art too!
Artist: Motörhead
Album: Inferno (2004)
Release: 2023 vinyl reissue
Region: Europe
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Joe Satriani & Steve Vai announce 2026 SatchVai North American tour with Animals as Leaders:
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Joe Satriani & Steve Vai announce 2026 SatchVai North American tour with Animals as Leaders:
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Can we agree that #SteveVai 's reissue of his "Flex-able" album in 1988 might have one of the worst album covers of guitar music from the 80's? We've got:
1. An embalmed version of Steve Vai
2. A cousin of Yar Yar Binks on a tiny UFO
3. Dubious hand-drawn typography
4. Covert Advertising (Nike)
5. A guitar with a flaccid neck
Repeat: A GUITAR WITH A FLACCID NECK
#WorstAlbumCover #Metal #ElectricGuitar #Viagra
Judge for yourself:
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4pc4JHjYHkQ/V2_uWbkkMeI/AAAAAAAAEjY/WEqS1BLdhsUzcKUlMev9KF0Cy1WYEoU5wCLcB/s1600/cover.jpg -
Gus G., Joe Satriani ve Steve Vai'nin Sahnesine Katıldı
https://los-endos.com/gus-g-joe-satriani-ve-steve-vainin-sahnesine-katildi/
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Gus G., Joe Satriani ve Steve Vai'nin Sahnesine Katıldı
https://los-endos.com/gus-g-joe-satriani-ve-steve-vainin-sahnesine-katildi/
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Gus G., Joe Satriani ve Steve Vai'nin Sahnesine Katıldı
https://los-endos.com/gus-g-joe-satriani-ve-steve-vainin-sahnesine-katildi/
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By Dolphin Whisperer
In the eyes of a legacy creator, novelty and personal excitement drive the continued pursuit of the release. Mark Zonder, esteemed drummer of Warlord and formerly of Fates Warning, lives by this mantra, using A-Z as an outlet for his frenetic rhythmic focus surrounded by the performances of trusted partners. While mic-mate Ray Alder (Fates Warning, ex-Redemption) and thick-string-slinger Philip Bynoe (Warlord, Steve Vai) have returned to the fold for this follow-up, A2Z², to 2022’s self-titled debut, much of the cast looks to earn their stripes here. Slick-licked guitarists Nick van Dyke (Redemption) and Simone Mularoni (DGM, ex-Sunstorm)1 lean less ’80s but as fierce as ever in riffcraft and thicker assault. And keys maestro Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz, Warlord) partners in breezy build and shimmering accent to keep A2Z² rooted in whimsical wail. No need to teach old dogs new tricks when they’ve got barbs built into their every bite.
In an extension of A-Z’s mission of looking to write a diverse array of heavy metal cuts, A2Z² doubles down on the depths of tone throughout. The guitar duo of Van Dyke and Mularoni shifts from burly chords and knotty fills (“Fire Away,” “I Am Numb”) to slippery Steve Vai-leaning histrionics (“Nothing Is Over,” “Now I Walk Away”) to chiming melodic builds (“A Wordless Prison,” “This Chaotic Symphony”) on the turn of a blaring amp. And Alder, in turn, embodies through his chiseled-by-age gruff croon an expressive range from schmaltzy, forlorn ballad (“Wordless Prison” is a classic fit for this mode) to fist-raising, powerhouse crowd-movers, with the opening trio of tracks scorching hot in his lyrical fury. Of course, the cherry on top will always be Zonder’s progressive and playful Peart-indebted2 percussion, with capricious chatter laced in e-tom boings, hi-hat stutters, and tilted-frame shuffles that always move the music forward.
Despite this constant momentum within each track, A2Z² has a tricky flow between its aggressive and contemplative moments that presents as a barrier to easy full attachment. A-Z sticks to a formula—the classic verse-chorus ABABCB rock platform imbued with sick solos and hooks that reach for the stickiness of an act like Toto. And likewise, in this heavy stride, Alder finds a power and grit on aggressive numbers that matches so well the beefier guitar presence and pulsing rhythms (“Fire Away,” “Running in Place,” “I Am Numb”). But A2Z², being an experience built on the power of individual songs, runs into a momentum issue trudging through three slower songs, either ballads or mid-paced thumps, smack dab in the middle of the album (“A Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out,” “The Remedy”). The professional ensemble of A-Z ensures that these songs are still good, of course—I never press skip. But the back half does feel hidden while trying to digest this run on early listens.
Alas, A-Z’s ability to pepper simple structures with colorful sonic texture and virtuosic aplomb continues to be a treat to harmony-seeking ears. Once you do hit side B, lush vocal layers against prog/power giddy-up (“I Am Numb”), dancing cello builds (“This Chaotic Symphony”), and slow burn-to-stewed solo extravagance (“Now I Walk Away”) land hit after hit on an audience looking for accidental displays of public karaoke and air shredding. A2Z² has no issue cranking the heat, starting from the get-go with scorching heavy metal and escalating in progressive play to the very end. And even at its weakest moments, both Alder and Zonder can use their talents in hot honey verse and tap-happy navigation, respectively, to fill a lull with a couple standout moments (“Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out”).
Oftentimes, with this many Iron Chef cooks in the kitchen, an act of the collective talent that A-Z possesses can flounder out in noodle-forward instrumentation and gutless yet pretty refrain. However, A2Z² solidifies that when legacy artists form under a mission to create bold songs in an elevated, tangible package, great things can happen. A-Z isn’t revolutionary—nor do I think Zonder and co. are aiming for that kind of stamp on the heavy metal community. But A2Z², steeped in targeted chorus, searing leads, and stimulating percussive strut, remains a modern pleasure in its tried, true, and tricky demeanor.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
Label: Metal Blade | Bandcamp
Websites: a-zband.com | facebook.com/AthruZBand
Release Worldwide: June 6th, 2025#2025 #35 #AZ #A2Z_ #Alcatrazz #DGM #FatesWarning #HeavyMetal #InternationalMetal #Jun25 #MetalBlade #ProgressiveRock #Redemption #Review #Reviews #Rush #SteveVai #Toto #Warlord
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By Dolphin Whisperer
In the eyes of a legacy creator, novelty and personal excitement drive the continued pursuit of the release. Mark Zonder, esteemed drummer of Warlord and formerly of Fates Warning, lives by this mantra, using A-Z as an outlet for his frenetic rhythmic focus surrounded by the performances of trusted partners. While mic-mate Ray Alder (Fates Warning, ex-Redemption) and thick-string-slinger Philip Bynoe (Warlord, Steve Vai) have returned to the fold for this follow-up, A2Z², to 2022’s self-titled debut, much of the cast looks to earn their stripes here. Slick-licked guitarists Nick van Dyke (Redemption) and Simone Mularoni (DGM, ex-Sunstorm)1 lean less ’80s but as fierce as ever in riffcraft and thicker assault. And keys maestro Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz, Warlord) partners in breezy build and shimmering accent to keep A2Z² rooted in whimsical wail. No need to teach old dogs new tricks when they’ve got barbs built into their every bite.
In an extension of A-Z’s mission of looking to write a diverse array of heavy metal cuts, A2Z² doubles down on the depths of tone throughout. The guitar duo of Van Dyke and Mularoni shifts from burly chords and knotty fills (“Fire Away,” “I Am Numb”) to slippery Steve Vai-leaning histrionics (“Nothing Is Over,” “Now I Walk Away”) to chiming melodic builds (“A Wordless Prison,” “This Chaotic Symphony”) on the turn of a blaring amp. And Alder, in turn, embodies through his chiseled-by-age gruff croon an expressive range from schmaltzy, forlorn ballad (“Wordless Prison” is a classic fit for this mode) to fist-raising, powerhouse crowd-movers, with the opening trio of tracks scorching hot in his lyrical fury. Of course, the cherry on top will always be Zonder’s progressive and playful Peart-indebted2 percussion, with capricious chatter laced in e-tom boings, hi-hat stutters, and tilted-frame shuffles that always move the music forward.
Despite this constant momentum within each track, A2Z² has a tricky flow between its aggressive and contemplative moments that presents as a barrier to easy full attachment. A-Z sticks to a formula—the classic verse-chorus ABABCB rock platform imbued with sick solos and hooks that reach for the stickiness of an act like Toto. And likewise, in this heavy stride, Alder finds a power and grit on aggressive numbers that matches so well the beefier guitar presence and pulsing rhythms (“Fire Away,” “Running in Place,” “I Am Numb”). But A2Z², being an experience built on the power of individual songs, runs into a momentum issue trudging through three slower songs, either ballads or mid-paced thumps, smack dab in the middle of the album (“A Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out,” “The Remedy”). The professional ensemble of A-Z ensures that these songs are still good, of course—I never press skip. But the back half does feel hidden while trying to digest this run on early listens.
Alas, A-Z’s ability to pepper simple structures with colorful sonic texture and virtuosic aplomb continues to be a treat to harmony-seeking ears. Once you do hit side B, lush vocal layers against prog/power giddy-up (“I Am Numb”), dancing cello builds (“This Chaotic Symphony”), and slow burn-to-stewed solo extravagance (“Now I Walk Away”) land hit after hit on an audience looking for accidental displays of public karaoke and air shredding. A2Z² has no issue cranking the heat, starting from the get-go with scorching heavy metal and escalating in progressive play to the very end. And even at its weakest moments, both Alder and Zonder can use their talents in hot honey verse and tap-happy navigation, respectively, to fill a lull with a couple standout moments (“Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out”).
Oftentimes, with this many Iron Chef cooks in the kitchen, an act of the collective talent that A-Z possesses can flounder out in noodle-forward instrumentation and gutless yet pretty refrain. However, A2Z² solidifies that when legacy artists form under a mission to create bold songs in an elevated, tangible package, great things can happen. A-Z isn’t revolutionary—nor do I think Zonder and co. are aiming for that kind of stamp on the heavy metal community. But A2Z², steeped in targeted chorus, searing leads, and stimulating percussive strut, remains a modern pleasure in its tried, true, and tricky demeanor.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
Label: Metal Blade | Bandcamp
Websites: a-zband.com | facebook.com/AthruZBand
Release Worldwide: June 6th, 2025#2025 #35 #AZ #A2Z_ #Alcatrazz #DGM #FatesWarning #HeavyMetal #InternationalMetal #Jun25 #MetalBlade #ProgressiveRock #Redemption #Review #Reviews #Rush #SteveVai #Toto #Warlord
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By Dolphin Whisperer
In the eyes of a legacy creator, novelty and personal excitement drive the continued pursuit of the release. Mark Zonder, esteemed drummer of Warlord and formerly of Fates Warning, lives by this mantra, using A-Z as an outlet for his frenetic rhythmic focus surrounded by the performances of trusted partners. While mic-mate Ray Alder (Fates Warning, ex-Redemption) and thick-string-slinger Philip Bynoe (Warlord, Steve Vai) have returned to the fold for this follow-up, A2Z², to 2022’s self-titled debut, much of the cast looks to earn their stripes here. Slick-licked guitarists Nick van Dyke (Redemption) and Simone Mularoni (DGM, ex-Sunstorm)1 lean less ’80s but as fierce as ever in riffcraft and thicker assault. And keys maestro Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz, Warlord) partners in breezy build and shimmering accent to keep A2Z² rooted in whimsical wail. No need to teach old dogs new tricks when they’ve got barbs built into their every bite.
In an extension of A-Z’s mission of looking to write a diverse array of heavy metal cuts, A2Z² doubles down on the depths of tone throughout. The guitar duo of Van Dyke and Mularoni shifts from burly chords and knotty fills (“Fire Away,” “I Am Numb”) to slippery Steve Vai-leaning histrionics (“Nothing Is Over,” “Now I Walk Away”) to chiming melodic builds (“A Wordless Prison,” “This Chaotic Symphony”) on the turn of a blaring amp. And Alder, in turn, embodies through his chiseled-by-age gruff croon an expressive range from schmaltzy, forlorn ballad (“Wordless Prison” is a classic fit for this mode) to fist-raising, powerhouse crowd-movers, with the opening trio of tracks scorching hot in his lyrical fury. Of course, the cherry on top will always be Zonder’s progressive and playful Peart-indebted2 percussion, with capricious chatter laced in e-tom boings, hi-hat stutters, and tilted-frame shuffles that always move the music forward.
Despite this constant momentum within each track, A2Z² has a tricky flow between its aggressive and contemplative moments that presents as a barrier to easy full attachment. A-Z sticks to a formula—the classic verse-chorus ABABCB rock platform imbued with sick solos and hooks that reach for the stickiness of an act like Toto. And likewise, in this heavy stride, Alder finds a power and grit on aggressive numbers that matches so well the beefier guitar presence and pulsing rhythms (“Fire Away,” “Running in Place,” “I Am Numb”). But A2Z², being an experience built on the power of individual songs, runs into a momentum issue trudging through three slower songs, either ballads or mid-paced thumps, smack dab in the middle of the album (“A Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out,” “The Remedy”). The professional ensemble of A-Z ensures that these songs are still good, of course—I never press skip. But the back half does feel hidden while trying to digest this run on early listens.
Alas, A-Z’s ability to pepper simple structures with colorful sonic texture and virtuosic aplomb continues to be a treat to harmony-seeking ears. Once you do hit side B, lush vocal layers against prog/power giddy-up (“I Am Numb”), dancing cello builds (“This Chaotic Symphony”), and slow burn-to-stewed solo extravagance (“Now I Walk Away”) land hit after hit on an audience looking for accidental displays of public karaoke and air shredding. A2Z² has no issue cranking the heat, starting from the get-go with scorching heavy metal and escalating in progressive play to the very end. And even at its weakest moments, both Alder and Zonder can use their talents in hot honey verse and tap-happy navigation, respectively, to fill a lull with a couple standout moments (“Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out”).
Oftentimes, with this many Iron Chef cooks in the kitchen, an act of the collective talent that A-Z possesses can flounder out in noodle-forward instrumentation and gutless yet pretty refrain. However, A2Z² solidifies that when legacy artists form under a mission to create bold songs in an elevated, tangible package, great things can happen. A-Z isn’t revolutionary—nor do I think Zonder and co. are aiming for that kind of stamp on the heavy metal community. But A2Z², steeped in targeted chorus, searing leads, and stimulating percussive strut, remains a modern pleasure in its tried, true, and tricky demeanor.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
Label: Metal Blade | Bandcamp
Websites: a-zband.com | facebook.com/AthruZBand
Release Worldwide: June 6th, 2025#2025 #35 #AZ #A2Z_ #Alcatrazz #DGM #FatesWarning #HeavyMetal #InternationalMetal #Jun25 #MetalBlade #ProgressiveRock #Redemption #Review #Reviews #Rush #SteveVai #Toto #Warlord
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By Dolphin Whisperer
In the eyes of a legacy creator, novelty and personal excitement drive the continued pursuit of the release. Mark Zonder, esteemed drummer of Warlord and formerly of Fates Warning, lives by this mantra, using A-Z as an outlet for his frenetic rhythmic focus surrounded by the performances of trusted partners. While mic-mate Ray Alder (Fates Warning, ex-Redemption) and thick-string-slinger Philip Bynoe (Warlord, Steve Vai) have returned to the fold for this follow-up, A2Z², to 2022’s self-titled debut, much of the cast looks to earn their stripes here. Slick-licked guitarists Nick van Dyke (Redemption) and Simone Mularoni (DGM, ex-Sunstorm)1 lean less ’80s but as fierce as ever in riffcraft and thicker assault. And keys maestro Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz, Warlord) partners in breezy build and shimmering accent to keep A2Z² rooted in whimsical wail. No need to teach old dogs new tricks when they’ve got barbs built into their every bite.
In an extension of A-Z’s mission of looking to write a diverse array of heavy metal cuts, A2Z² doubles down on the depths of tone throughout. The guitar duo of Van Dyke and Mularoni shifts from burly chords and knotty fills (“Fire Away,” “I Am Numb”) to slippery Steve Vai-leaning histrionics (“Nothing Is Over,” “Now I Walk Away”) to chiming melodic builds (“A Wordless Prison,” “This Chaotic Symphony”) on the turn of a blaring amp. And Alder, in turn, embodies through his chiseled-by-age gruff croon an expressive range from schmaltzy, forlorn ballad (“Wordless Prison” is a classic fit for this mode) to fist-raising, powerhouse crowd-movers, with the opening trio of tracks scorching hot in his lyrical fury. Of course, the cherry on top will always be Zonder’s progressive and playful Peart-indebted2 percussion, with capricious chatter laced in e-tom boings, hi-hat stutters, and tilted-frame shuffles that always move the music forward.
Despite this constant momentum within each track, A2Z² has a tricky flow between its aggressive and contemplative moments that presents as a barrier to easy full attachment. A-Z sticks to a formula—the classic verse-chorus ABABCB rock platform imbued with sick solos and hooks that reach for the stickiness of an act like Toto. And likewise, in this heavy stride, Alder finds a power and grit on aggressive numbers that matches so well the beefier guitar presence and pulsing rhythms (“Fire Away,” “Running in Place,” “I Am Numb”). But A2Z², being an experience built on the power of individual songs, runs into a momentum issue trudging through three slower songs, either ballads or mid-paced thumps, smack dab in the middle of the album (“A Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out,” “The Remedy”). The professional ensemble of A-Z ensures that these songs are still good, of course—I never press skip. But the back half does feel hidden while trying to digest this run on early listens.
Alas, A-Z’s ability to pepper simple structures with colorful sonic texture and virtuosic aplomb continues to be a treat to harmony-seeking ears. Once you do hit side B, lush vocal layers against prog/power giddy-up (“I Am Numb”), dancing cello builds (“This Chaotic Symphony”), and slow burn-to-stewed solo extravagance (“Now I Walk Away”) land hit after hit on an audience looking for accidental displays of public karaoke and air shredding. A2Z² has no issue cranking the heat, starting from the get-go with scorching heavy metal and escalating in progressive play to the very end. And even at its weakest moments, both Alder and Zonder can use their talents in hot honey verse and tap-happy navigation, respectively, to fill a lull with a couple standout moments (“Wordless Prison,” “Reaching Out”).
Oftentimes, with this many Iron Chef cooks in the kitchen, an act of the collective talent that A-Z possesses can flounder out in noodle-forward instrumentation and gutless yet pretty refrain. However, A2Z² solidifies that when legacy artists form under a mission to create bold songs in an elevated, tangible package, great things can happen. A-Z isn’t revolutionary—nor do I think Zonder and co. are aiming for that kind of stamp on the heavy metal community. But A2Z², steeped in targeted chorus, searing leads, and stimulating percussive strut, remains a modern pleasure in its tried, true, and tricky demeanor.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
Label: Metal Blade | Bandcamp
Websites: a-zband.com | facebook.com/AthruZBand
Release Worldwide: June 6th, 2025#2025 #35 #AZ #A2Z_ #Alcatrazz #DGM #FatesWarning #HeavyMetal #InternationalMetal #Jun25 #MetalBlade #ProgressiveRock #Redemption #Review #Reviews #Rush #SteveVai #Toto #Warlord
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Yesterday's Word Of The Day was ANGUS. Today's Word Of The Day is, of course, SABBATH. Two words, to be exact. BLACK SABBATH.
Not today, Steve. And Joe, of course. Not today.
#BacktotheBeginning #BlackSabbath #metal #gig #rockmusic #guitar #SatchVai #JoeSatriani #SteveVai
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Yesterday's Word Of The Day was ANGUS. Today's Word Of The Day is, of course, SABBATH. Two words, to be exact. BLACK SABBATH.
Not today, Steve. And Joe, of course. Not today.
#BacktotheBeginning #BlackSabbath #metal #gig #rockmusic #guitar #SatchVai #JoeSatriani #SteveVai
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Yesterday's Word Of The Day was ANGUS. Today's Word Of The Day is, of course, SABBATH. Two words, to be exact. BLACK SABBATH.
Not today, Steve. And Joe, of course. Not today.
#BacktotheBeginning #BlackSabbath #metal #gig #rockmusic #guitar #SatchVai #JoeSatriani #SteveVai
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Yesterday's Word Of The Day was ANGUS. Today's Word Of The Day is, of course, SABBATH. Two words, to be exact. BLACK SABBATH.
Not today, Steve. And Joe, of course. Not today.
#BacktotheBeginning #BlackSabbath #metal #gig #rockmusic #guitar #SatchVai #JoeSatriani #SteveVai
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Tony Levin, BEAT Turnesi İçin Canlı Pedalboard’ını Gösterdi
#Tonylevin #beatband #prog #progrock #stevevai
https://los-endos.com/tony-levin-beat-turnesi-icin-canli-pedalboardini-gosterdi/
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Tony Levin, BEAT Turnesi İçin Canlı Pedalboard’ını Gösterdi
#Tonylevin #beatband #prog #progrock #stevevai
https://los-endos.com/tony-levin-beat-turnesi-icin-canli-pedalboardini-gosterdi/
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*** NEWS *** - G3: Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai - Born to Be Wild (Official Visualizer)
https://www.hooked-on-music.de/news/g3-joe-satriani-eric-johnson-steve-vai-born-to-be-wild-official-visualizer/2625
#news #g3 #ericjohnson #joesatriani #stevevai #steppenwolf -
#LanceLopez, le célèbre #artiste de #blues-rock et de #blues #texan, a été fortement influencé par des #légendes telles que #JimiHendrix, #BB-King et #StevieRayVaughan. Sa virtuosité en tant que #guitariste de blues a été décrite par #JeffBeck comme « très excitante et intense». Il y a à peine 16 ans, Lopez a rencontré #BillyGibbons, qui continue de le guider jusqu'à ce jour. Son #parcours-musical l'a conduit à travers l' #Europe, où il a soutenu des grands noms tels que #SteveVai et #Jeff-Beck.
https://youtu.be/9gkXhdALmJc?si=Aec5xDzup9jjCoBV -
#LanceLopez, le célèbre #artiste de #blues-rock et de #blues #texan, a été fortement influencé par des #légendes telles que #JimiHendrix, #BB-King et #StevieRayVaughan. Sa virtuosité en tant que #guitariste de blues a été décrite par #JeffBeck comme « très excitante et intense». Il y a à peine 16 ans, Lopez a rencontré #BillyGibbons, qui continue de le guider jusqu'à ce jour. Son #parcours-musical l'a conduit à travers l' #Europe, où il a soutenu des grands noms tels que #SteveVai et #Jeff-Beck.
https://youtu.be/9gkXhdALmJc?si=Aec5xDzup9jjCoBV -
#LanceLopez, le célèbre #artiste de #blues-rock et de #blues #texan, a été fortement influencé par des #légendes telles que #JimiHendrix, #BB-King et #StevieRayVaughan. Sa virtuosité en tant que #guitariste de blues a été décrite par #JeffBeck comme « très excitante et intense». Il y a à peine 16 ans, Lopez a rencontré #BillyGibbons, qui continue de le guider jusqu'à ce jour. Son #parcours-musical l'a conduit à travers l' #Europe, où il a soutenu des grands noms tels que #SteveVai et #Jeff-Beck.
https://youtu.be/9gkXhdALmJc?si=Aec5xDzup9jjCoBV -
*** NEWS *** - Progressive Supergroup ICEFISH mit Live-Cover von RUSH's 'Animate'
https://www.hooked-on-music.de/news/progressive-supergroup-icefish-mit-live-cover-von-rushs-animate/2609
#news #asia #planetx #rush #stevevai #jameslabrie -
Según la radio Futuro, el proyecto Beat en el que Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai y Danny Carey tocan temas de King Crimson estaría en negociaciones para venir a Chile y Sudamérica durante el próximo año 😱
👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDXNGIfOniS/
#KingCrimson #Beat #AdrianBelew #TonyLevin #SteveVai #DannyCarey
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Según la radio Futuro, el proyecto Beat en el que Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai y Danny Carey tocan temas de King Crimson estaría en negociaciones para venir a Chile y Sudamérica durante el próximo año 😱
👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDXNGIfOniS/
#KingCrimson #Beat #AdrianBelew #TonyLevin #SteveVai #DannyCarey
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#BostonWeekend 9/x
Stevie frickin Vai, Danny from Tool, and two of the original members of King Crimson playing King Crimson - Friday 8pm in #LynnMA - 100$ tickets still available for tonight north of #BostonBeat w/ #AdrianBelew, #SteveVai performing 80s #KingCrimson albums.
"Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN band together with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI and explosive #Tool drummer DANNY CAREY for the first time to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s KING CRIMSON albums – Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair."
https://beat-tour.com
https://www.lynnauditorium.com
#BostonMusic #WTF #PROG #GUITAR GODS
