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Candlelight Red

It’s been a while since the last time I wrote a ”Fresh noize post”, but now it’s time for me to yet again cast some light on a newer band called ”Candlelight Red”.

Candlelight Red is a band from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US. The band formed in 2011 and consists of the four members Ryan Hoke, vocals, Jeremy Edge, guitar and background-vocals, Jamie Morral, bass and background-vocals and Tanner Wayne on drums. 

The band have so far released two studio albums, ”The Wreckage” 2011, and ”Reclamation”, 2013 and one EP, ”Demons”, 2012.  Both ”Demons” and ”Reclamation” were produced by Morgan Rose (drummer in Sevendust whom they also have toured with).

I especially like two songs, ”Demons” from their EP and ”Closer” from their debut album ”The Wreckage”. You can listen to ”Closer” and even download it from the mini-player below, where you also can listen to samples of their other songs and find more than one new favorite song. You can also watch the video for the first single ”Feel the Same” from their latest album,  ”Reclamation” in the clip below. The video was directed by Wade Spencer and the band wanted to give their fans and listeners a glimpse of the life on the road. It also introduces Tanner Wayne as the new drummer in Candlelight Red.

I like how the music in Candlelight Red’s songs matches the lyrics and Ryan’s voice. The melodies in ”Closer” for example, builds up a nice mood that makes you listen more. Both ”Closer” and ”Demons” are good metal songs without being to aggressive metal.

For more about Candlelight Red head over to their Facebook or website. 

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Lynam

A while ago, I wrote about Jacob Bunton being the lead singer in Steven Adler’s (former drummer in Guns N’ Roses) latest solo project ”Adler”, who released the album ”Back From The Dead”. An album that I like very much and it got me curious if the members of the band ”Adler” had some interesting music projects of their own. I found out that Jacob Bunton, who sings in ”Adler” also is the lead singer and plays guitar in the band ”Lynam”, that started the year of 2001 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Within the years 2002 - 2004 the band had self released no less than three albums, ”White Trash Superstar”, ”Bling! Bling!” and ”Life In Reverse”.

Now five albums/EP’s later and despite an announcement of them calling it quits in October of 2010 after the live album ”Thank You Good Night!”, that also would have been their final album, they are, after some line up changes still playing together and last year (2015) their latest EP ”Bombshell” came out.

I think Lynam plays solid modern, hard rock, but adds a few experimental elements to the music, which I think freshens it up. I don’t have any particular example for these ”experimental elements”, just that the music have got bits and tones that you usually don’t hear in the rock music genre. But with all new and experimental music that sounds like something you’re not used to be hearing, it sometimes works and it sometimes don’t. Most of Lynam’s songs are awesome rock songs, that goes well with music in different genres and with that I mean that their songs dosen’t clash with pop-, poprock-, poppunk- and metal songs etc. that certain rock music does.
This music is made to be played out loud, but some songs needs a listen or two, in order to get into the groove. Right now Lynam are working on a new record, but the word is that they will go more pop. I really hope they won’t mess up the good Lynam-rock-sound, because I think it’s so refreshing to hear a band play this type of solid rock.
I’ve put in some of my favorite Lynam songs for you to have a listen to in a iTunes playlist, which you can find below and you can also check out the video to the song ”Cold”, from the ”Halfway To Hell” album, 2013. Hope you’ll like the songs as much as I do.
Don’t forget to check out Lynam’s twitter, Facebook or website for more info about the band.

Fun fact; Jacob Bunton is the only one, that I know, who is in three bands all named after a drummer, Lynam, Adler and Grohl at the same time.

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The First

”The First” is a British rockband from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire and I found out about them thru a friend that can’t stop listening to a song of theirs called ”Years”.
I was stunned when I learned that the song is from their last EP, ”Live Exist”. Sadly they decided to close the shop in May of 2015. Anyway, I think this EP is great, it got three songs and are only available as a download. The music is sort of pop-punk blended with melodic rock tones and catchy, lyrics that easily gets stuck in your head, not in a bad way though. The First’s earlier albums are also worth a listen, I can guarantee that you’ll end up with a new favorite song or two.
I wish the guys in the band good luck in the future and I hope they rethink and start the band again.
You can watch the video for the song ”Live Exist” in the clip below. 

Songs on the Live Exist EP

1 ”Live Exist” 3:53

2 ”Years” 3:50
3 ”Honestly” 3:24

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Demon Speed

Demon Speed is a new band from Nottingham, UK and they have just released their first EP “Hooked”, August 28^th.  The band members are AJ who does the vocals and plays guitar, Spider on lead guitar, Berty Burton on bass and Des on the drums. The guys are a mix n’ match from several other bands as current and former members, among current/past bands are Generation Graveyard, Tigertailz and New Generation Superstars. 

Featured songs on the EP “Hooked” are:

“Hooked” 

“Alive”

“Down in the hole”

“See you fall”

Demon Speed is something to check out if you’re into punk rock. Such as the Ramones or the Sex Pistols or the Clash. I think they have an old school punk vibe/sound to their songs, but it’s not quite that tone-deaf on the wrong note type of singing that some punk songs/music has. My favorite song from this EP is “Alive” so check it out, you can listen to it or download it at www.demonspeed.bandcamp.com  or follow them on twitter @demon_speed666.

Demon Speed will also do some shows this fall in the UK, dates and venues are:

 4^th October at Aces High Festival in Nottingham, 

14^th November at Trash in Bradford and 

11^th December at Alley Cats in London. 

For more info head over to their Face Book page www.facebook.com/demonspeedofficial

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5 Star Grave

5 Star Grave is a heavy metal band from Cuneo, Italy. The band was formed in 2005 by Thierry Bertone, the guitarist and Gabriele Lingua the drummer and after a few months’ time the rest of the band members came along, Alessandro Blengino on guitar, Hervè De Zulian on synth, Claudio Ravinale the singer and Andrea Minolfi on the bass and vocals. In 2006 the band released their first EP ”The Zero Hour” named after the band’s name “Ground Zero” at that time. In 2007 they changed the band name to “5 Star Grave” and the year after that, in 2008 they recorded their first full length album “Corpse Breed Syndrome”, the album was like the others self-produced.   

2010 the band honored the punk legends’ the Ramones and released a free version of their classic song “Pet Sematary ”. It’s interesting to hear how 5 Star G, does the Ramones song and puts their musical stamp on it. It’s a nice version!

5 Star Grave recorded their second full length album “Drugstore Hell” in 2011 and in October that year they got signed to “Massacre Records”. The “Drugstore Hell” album got a release date the 25^th of May, 2012 that same year Gabriele Lingua left the band, now Roberto Gaia plays the drums instead. 

I think their music is sounding a bit like Murderdolls angry cousin. It’s dark and angry ”f*** you lyrics” performed with lighter and a melodic type of metal / horror metal with a horror punk style and with a straightforward angry approach to it. Yet it’s still catchy tones and if you’re into metal and the horror genre this is something to check out!

Worth mentioning 5 Star Grave appreciates their fans and have realized the value of them and what difference for a band they can make, here’s a quote from their blog. That you can find yourself at www.5stargrave.blogspot.com

“Your support is extremely important for us, a band ain't worth a flyin' fuck without it’s fans and we'll try to give you free stuff every time we can, in exchange we ain't asking you to buy our records or our merch, but simply to spread our videos and ask for 5SG gigs at your local metal promoter if you have the chance... It ain't that much after all, ain't it?”

For more about 5 Star Grave check out their www.facebook.com/5SGOfficial or their cool website http://www.5stargrave.com or just simply follow them on twitter @5stargrave.  

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Close Quarters

 I found out about this band thru my dear mom, who came to me after have seen an interview on the internet with two of the guys from Close Quarters talking about their new album. She thought I would like the music. I did! It was really great. 
So I decided to write about them. Here it is!

Close Quarters is a rock band from Vadstena, Sweden. The members are Taliqua the lead singer, KK on guitar and backing vocals, Martin on bass and backing vocals, Davy plays the drums and Marty on guitar and backing vocals.
They started in 2006 and played several gigs in Sweden and in other countries. After have opened shows for Backyard Babies, (also a band from Sweden more to come about them later) and recording demos, the band got signed in 2010. The year after they released their debut album “We Believe in Rock n’ Roll”.  An album that ended up no. 11^th on Swedish charts. The band went on tour with bands like Europe and Takida (both Swedish rock bands) just to mention a few. The album sat well with both fans and critics. They also released the single ”You Wanna Get Away” in 2011 as an attachment to “Sweden Rock Magazine” and that reached out to around 8000 subscribers.

After two years of silence the band was back and they hit the studio to record a new single named “Let’s Put a Smile on That Face”. That is one of four featured songs on their EP ”Try To Pay Rent With Love” out September 19th 2014.  

In true Rock n’ Roll spirit, the song was recorded in a few hours with the goal to try to capture the raw attitude and energy of the band and the song. I think they succeeded!  The song is good Rock n’ Roll and the video is funny. Go see it now!

Close Quarters released a new single “My Way or the Highway” with a video to it, earlier this year from their new album “Always A lot Never a Little” that just got released August 19^th. Were the title track is written by Nicke Borg, the lead singer in Backyard Babies. Their sound is lighter and fun rock music that is easy to like, whit a slight resemblance of the band Poison to it. Fun opening song "The Boys Are Back", a clear message to the listeners.
Taliqua's voice has a wide range and he sings many different tones. He is not stuck in one vocal-mode. It sometimes sounds like it very easily could be two lead singers. They work a lot with the guitar riffs and it turns out nice.
Imagine this; it's summer, saturday evening, your friends are over and you had a few, everybody is happy and having a good time, that's when you play Close Quarters. It's party-Rock n' Roll and everybody is singing along.
This easygoing music is a nice contrast to all the songs out there in the music world about deep emotions. 
My favorite songs are: "My Way or the Highway", "Broken Wings" and not to forget the classical rock ballad "First and Last Time" that all rock bands that are inspired by the 80's has to have on their album. 

Fun fact: the name ”Close Quarters” comes from when some of the guys lived very close together in quarter and that the cover of the latest album is inspired by the famous nunnery in Vadstena. 

Close Quarters will follow the release of their new album with a tour that will visit several cities in Sweden and you can find more info about that on their website www.qlosequarters.se or on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CloseQuarters. 
The latest album ”Always A lot Never A Little” is available on iTunes, use this link below.  

First, Help the nuns! The nunneries sealing is leaking. They need our help to collect money in order to fix it. To support them you can send your gift to their account, number is: (Banktransfer 127- 8753) 
Bankgiro 127- 8753 mark it "Gift" or "Rooftop" along with your name and address and they will pray for you. 
Link to the nuns website: http://birgittaskloster.se
Thank you! Lee Joe

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The Van Desh

If you like to listen to the cool bands of the 70’s like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and so on The Van Desh is a modern version of that kind of music. They play with 70’s vibes, but not to heavy or dark.

They were formed in late 2010, in Norrtälje, Sweden when Tommy Helgesson, lead singer, Lars Lundin the guitar player, Konny Jeansson the drummer and the bassist Mikael Karlsson played together at a birthday party as a surprise. The guys decided to start an actual band and a bit after this Mårten Strandberg joined the band playing the keyboard. The band started with the name “Haze” but changed it to “The Van Desh” rather quickly after the first gig. A better name if you ask me. 

The band had only plans to record one single. But as it turned out they had enough material to record a full length album, so they decided to go with that idea and shortly after this the band had recorded their first album “It Reminds Me” named after the first song that was ever written by the band. 

Mikael Karlsson, the bass player left The Van Desh in 2014. Now Tommy Helgesson, the lead singer plays the bass.  

The Van Desh has played at numerous famous festivals and clubs both in and around Stockholm. 

Songs to check out: “Lost” with a beautiful piano playing in the background, “It Reminds Me” and “Deathbed”. This album doesn’t seem to come from a new band’s debut album. The complete sound of their music makes me think that they have played together for years. They sound very experienced and Tommy has a voice from the good old 70's era. It seems to be very appreciated in todays modern digitalized music world. Music to clear your head with!    

Website: www.thevandesh.com where you can find lyrics to their songs. Buy their music either on cd or as download. The Van Desh like to stay updated with their fans and also got twitter @TheVanDesh, www.facebook.com/thevandesh, Instagram and YouTube. 

Fun merch-fact: If you buy a The Van Desh mug from their website or use the link below, you’ll get a free download of their song “Broken” as an acoustic version. http://www.dizzyjam.com/products/66722/ 

Their album is also available on iTunes. 

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Speed Stroke

While I was waiting for Thomas Silver a random guy came up to me and handed me a free cd. So I was thinking to myself this could be heaven or this could be hell. I’m glad that he handed me the cd, because if he hadn’t I would still not know that this cool band existed!

Speed Stroke is a rock band from Italy that started in the summer of 2010 with D.B and Niko, both guitar players and Fungo, the bassist and Neb on the drums. These guys are all well-known in Italy’s Rock & Metal scene. Jack, the singer later joined the band and the line-up was completed. 

In September 2011 the band released “Reborn in Sleaze” where Speed Stroke plays the Crashdïet song “Riot in Everyone” as a tribute to Dave Lepard, the lead singer, guitarist and founder of Crashdïet, also a great rock voice that went silent way to early.✞

In December that year the band released their first single “Age of Rock n’ Roll” which is on their debut album named “Speed Stroke”. 

The album “Speed Stroke” is released in March of 2013, the band follows up with promotion of the album all around Italy. This is the album that I got at Skogsröjet. Speed Stroke has since the release of their debut album played hundreds of shows, one with Steel Panther among others. The most recent gig they played was at Moonshine Fest, Perugia, Italy where Thomas Silver also played.

The song “Sick of You” that is the first song from their debut album, got a video in February 9, 2014. Neb, the drummer later left the band wanting to focus more on his family and was replaced by Andrew Pilson in somewhat shorter notice.

I like Speed Strokes album and I recommend it to most of the people that like rock music. It’s not just a modern 80’s album, it’s more direct rock n’ roll played a bit faster with energy and the musically skilled guys knows their genre well without having it to be too much. 

I’ve put the Speed Stroke album in my iPod and on my phone and have lately listen to it a bit every day. I really appreciate this kind of music and new bands/artists that really can play and deliver good music. Favorite songs to check out are “Nothing’s True”, “Sick of You” and "Lookin' Down".

Speed Stroke is currently planning shows all over Europe and Italy. Right now the guys are in the studio creating their second album, an album that I’m looking forward to hear. They will play September 5 in Leipzig, Germany for those who want to see them there.

Album rate: ☠☠☠☠/ 5 

Check out their website for merch, upcoming gigs, news and music here www.speed-stroke.com or go to their Facebook page thru this link www.facebook.com/speedstroke. You can also download their album thru this iTunes link.