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Tag: Alex Beyrodt

0 Silent Force – Rising From Ashes (2014) – CD Review

  • January 5, 2014
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · CD Reviews Q-Z · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music · Video

Silent Force Rising From Ashes Alex Beyrodt and Mat Sinner are busy men.  Beyrodt and Sinner already have two great releases with Voodoo Circle & Sinner in 2013, and now in 2014, Silent Force & Primal Fear.  In the case of Silent Force, it has been seven long years since the band’s last album, Walk The Earth.

Silent Force’s new album Rising From Ashes boast a new singer, and a great one at that!  Michael Bormann replaces former Silent Force singer DC Cooper on vocals, and helps to turn in one of the best melodic rock albums of 2014 so far.  For those of you not familiar with Bormann, he has lent his vocals to several great bands over the years including Jaded Heart, Bonfire, Redrum and more.  He is a fantastic singer, and a great addition to Silent Force.

Rising From Ashes is packed full of heavy, melodic and catchy rockers.  Alex Beyrodt delivers an album full of amazing guitar work, and Alessandro Del Vecchio adds a melodic flair to the music with his outstanding keyboards.  Some of my favorites on the album are “Caught In the Wicked Game”, “There Ain’t No Justice”, “You Gotta Kick It “, and “Born To Be A Fighter”, but this is an album that I can listen to from beginning to end without the need to skip a track.

Rising From Ashes grows on you more and more with each play.  I have always loved Michael Bormann’s voice, and he does an outstanding job as Silent Force’s new front man.  I can only hope that Silent Force will make it to the U.S. as some point. I would love to hear the songs from this album live.  If Rising From Ashes is any indication of the music to be released in 2014, it will be a great year for hard rock.  Check it out!

Rating: 8v1Out of 10

Track Listing:

01. Caught In The Wicked GameSilent Force 2013a
02. There Ain’t No Justice
03. Circle of Trust
04. Living to Die
05. Before You Run
06. You Gotta Kick It
07. Turn Me Loose
08. Born To Be A Fighter
09. Anytime Anywhere
10. Kiss of Death

Silent Force is:

Alex Beyrodt – guitars
Michael Bormann – vocals
Mat Sinner – bass
Alessandro Del Vecchio – keys
André Hilgers – drums

0 SILENT FORCE “Rising From Ashes“ will be released on December 13th!

  • November 5, 2013
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

Silent Force 2013

After an almost 7-year break, Melodic Metal masters SILENT FORCE, the band founded and led by guitar player Alex Beyrodt, finally returns with a new studio album.
And its title (“Rising From Ashes“) couldn’t be more appropriate, as many thought that the highly-acclaimed group had disbanded and would be gone forever, especially after Beyrodt’s success with his classic hard rock band Voodoo Circle and joining the line-up of both Primal Fear and Sinner.
But now Silent Force are finally back – with “full force”.

The band’s new vocalist is no other than Michael Bormann – in his case it could be said “old/new“ because he already sang on the first (and only) album of the Silent Force predecessor The Sygnet (1998).Mat Sinner (bass), Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards) and drummer André Hilgers (who is a part of Silent Force and even The Sygnet from the beginning on) are completing the new line-up. Right after putting finishing touches on the new album, Silent Force were filming a video clip for the first single “Circle Of Trust”. Melodic metal fans will receive a true highlight release late in the year with „Rising From Ashes“ – an album that has all typical Silent Force trademarks and continues right where the band left off years ago.

Alex Beyrodt comments: “For me “Rising From Ashes” is not just another new Silent Force record. The long break was necessary to rebuild the band and get rid of all false ascendancy. The new line-up speaks for itself, so does “Rising From Ashes”.

Silent Force Rising From Ashes

0 Voodoo Circle – More Than One Way Home (2013)

  • June 7, 2013
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · CD Reviews Q-Z · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

Voodoo Circle- 2013 CoverartWhen Alex Beyrodt’s Voodoo Circle started up, I thought of this band as mostly a side project. Well the last few years
has seen this band blossom into a full-fledged band, that is continuing to release some killer hard rock to feast our
ears upon.  In 2013, Voodoo Circle released their third effort More than One Way Home. On the band’s newest opus, they
have truly tapped into their inner Whitesnake, and to my ears, that is a great thing!  David Readman (Pink Cream 69) has turned in some of his most powerful vocals to date. He is hitting new highs vocally, and quite honestly he could go toe to toe with Mr. David Coverdale himself.

Readman’s vocals come as no surprise to this listener, as I have been a fan of his music with Pink Cream 69 for many years now. As great as Readman’s performance is, Alex Beyrodt’s is even better. Beyrodt has been a fixture in the metal scene with the bands Silent Force, Sinner, and Primal Fear, but with his band Voodoo Circle he shows even more growth as a player (if that is even possible).  He delivers some of the best guitar riffs I have heard in quite some time.

With Whitesnake on somewhat of a hiatus, it is great that a band like Voodoo Circle can fill that void with some outstanding hard rock that will put a smile on the faces of Whitesnake & Deep Purple fans everywhere.  More Than One Way Home may not be very original, but when a band sounds THIS good, I could care less.

I love Voodoo Circle’s previous album Broken Heart Syndrome, and quite frankly, I think this album is even stronger than the last one. This album has plenty of great songs, and there are no duds in the bunch.  Some of my favorites are “Graveyard City”, “Tears In the Rain”, “Cry of Love”, “Alissa” and “The Saint and The Sinner”.  This is a very enjoyable album, and will be getting a ton of repeat plays from me now and in years to come!

If you are a fan of Pink Cream 69, Whitesnake or great classic hard rock, you owe it to yourself to check out Voodoo Circle! I think you will love it!

You can pick up a copy of More than One Way Home at this link!

Rating: 85v Out of 10

Track Listing:

01. Graveyard City Voodoo Circle- Band Photo 2013
02. Tears In The Rain
03. Heart of Babylon
04. Cry of Love
05. Alissa
06. The Ghost In Your Heart
07. Bane of My Existence
08. More Than One Way Home
09. The Killer In You
10. The Saint And The Sinner
11. Victim of Love
12. Open Your Eyes

Voodoo Circle is:

Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
David Readman – Vocals
Mat Sinner – Bass
Markus Kullmann – Drums
Jimmy Kresic – Keyboards

0 New Video – Voodoo Circle – Cry For Love

  • February 2, 2013
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Hard Rock Videos · Music · Video

VoodooCircle2013

Classic Hard Rock masters VOODOO CIRCLE have just released their new video clip, filmed for the track “Cry For Love”, which is taken from the band’s upcoming album “More Than One Way Home”.  “More Than One Way Home” will be unleashed on February 22nd, available as CD, ltd. Digipak (incl. 2 bonus tracks & video clip), ltd. 2-Vinyl & ltd. special edition (incl. Digipak, a high-class compass & certificate of authenticity).

0 VOODOO CIRCLE – Band Extends Contract With AFM Reocrds; New Album in the Works!

  • August 29, 2012
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

Voodoo Circle’s”Broken Heart Syndrome” album was THE Classic Hard Rock masterpiece of 2011: after sensational chart success and a great tour with SINNER, Alex Beyrodt’s VOODOO CIRCLE has now extended its deal with AFM Records and is working on a new album.  It will be titled “More Than One Way Hom” and is expected to be released in early 2013.

3 Primal Fear – Unbreakable (2012)

  • January 3, 2012
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · CD Reviews I-P · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Hard Rock Videos · Music · Video

Later this month (January 20th in Europe, January 24th in the U.S.), Heavy Metal band Primal Fear will be releasing their 9th studio album, Unbreakable. If you are a metal head, you need to mark this date on your calendar, as Primal Fear has crafted a metal album that no fan should be without.

Unbreakable is packed with great vocals, blazing guitar solos, thundering drums and crank-worthy metal anthems that will blow your mind.

The album starts off with a majestic intro Unbreakable (part 1) that doesn’t come close to preparing you for the next eleven tunes that will fill your head with metal happiness.

“Strike” is a fist-pumping, heavy metal anthem that ought to be a staple in Primal Fear’s live set.  What a great tune!

Chances are you may have heard the first single “Bad Guys Wear Black” (see video below).  While this is a great tune, it isn’t the best song on Unbreakable.  To my ears, the best song is the powerful number “Where Angels Die”.  This is an eight minute tune that is arranged with amazing guitar work, excellent keyboards, and the powerful vocals that Ralf Scheepers is known for.  This is an amazing tune that needs to be played multiple times to be fully appreciated.

I thought “Metal Nation” would be another blazing rocker in the vein of Primal Fear’s song “Metal is Forever”.  Much to my surprise, this is a mid tempo rocker, but another great tune, and a radio worthy rocker at that.

When many people thought heavy metal was deal, Primal Fear continued to fly the Metal flag, and have been doing so for over a decade.  The band seems to get better with each album it releases, and Unbreakable is no exception. If Primal Fear’s Unbreakable is a reflection for all of the music that will be released in 2012, this will be a great year for hard rock & metal. It may be too early in 2012 to tell, but I would be surprised if Unbreakable didn’t make a lot of Top 10 lists at the end of the year.  Don’t miss this!

For more information on Primal Fear, please visit the band’s website.

Rating: Out of 10

Track Listing:

01. Unbreakable (Part 1)
02. Strike
03. Give Em Hell
04. Bad Guys Wear Black
05. And There Was Silence
06. Metal Nation
07. Where Angels Die
08. Unbreakable (Part 2)
09. Marching Again
10. Born Again
11. Blaze of Glory
12. Conviction

Primal Fear is:
Ralf Scheepers – Vocals
Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
Magnus Karlsson – Guitar, Keyboards
Randy Black – Guitars
Mat Sinner – Bass & Vocals

0 Sinner – One Bullet Left (2011)

  • November 29, 2011
  • by ryovie
  • · CD Reviews Q-Z · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Hard Rock Videos · Music · Video

Any time that a band covers a much beloved, obscure 80s metal song like “Atomic Playboys,” they are bound to get my attention. Such is the case with Sinner who’s latest release, One Bullet Left, is some solid rock and roll in the vein of glamorous heavy metal. Rocking the world since 1982, Sinner is a veteran hard rock act that hasn’t received a ton of attention outside their home country of Germany. While they’ve always been a big hit in Europe, their success never translated over to the states, which is a shame. Sinner is a solid hard rock band and their latest effort, One Bullet Left, is an enjoyable record, especially if you are tired of all the same whiny modern rock that currently rules the US airways.

The title track on One Bullet Left is a foot stomping, hard rocking, heavy beating, good time song. With a sing-along, chanting chorus and some wicked leads by guitarist Christof Leim, “One Bullet Left” is pure fun. Isn’t that what music is supposed to be anyway—a muse that puts a smile on your face? Once you are singing along with Sinner on “One Bullet Left,” you’ll be grinning from ear to ear.

Sinner’s cover of “Atomic Playboys,” originally done by Steve Stevens in 1989, is magnificent. Sinner’s version of the song is a perfect replica of the original, an homage to the art of an amazing tune that never got it’s recognized due. Sinner performs this deep classic to perfection and it was a real treat hearing this song covered properly. Sinner gets their due for replicating such an obscure, yet enjoyable, metal treat.

Although he’s been leading the microphone since the early 80s, lead vocalist Mat Sinner still sounds like a young, hungry rocker at heart. His voice has not deteriorated over the decades, and while he won’t wow you with overpowering metal scream high notes, his dark, gritty voice is a perfect complement to the hard rock music that the band lays out. Doubling as the bassist (and lead songwriter) for the band keeps Mat Sinner very busy. One Bullet Left is mostly his creation, and it’s a good one. It’s been three years since the band’s last release, but the wait for a new album was worth it. Sinner has delivered a rocking record.

Overall, One Bullet Left is a solid album for fans of hard rock. If you are seeking out a banging album that isn’t overplayed and mainstream, then veteran act Sinner’s One Bullet Left is a disc you will enjoy. Their latest album is a hard rocking good time for the ears. It’s definitely worth a few listens.

Rating: Out of 10

Track Listing:

  1. The One You Left Behind
  2. Back On Trail
  3. Give & Take
  4. One Bullet Left
  5. 10 2 Death
  6. Haunted
  7. Atomic Playboys
  8. Suicide Mission
  9. Wake Me When I’m Sober
  10. Mind Over Matter
  11. Mend To Be Broken
  12. Rolling Away

Sinner Is:
Mat Sinner – Vocals, Bass
Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
Christof Leim – Guitars
Alex Scholpp – Guitars
Andre Hilgers– Drums

1 Two For Tuesday Videos – Sinner – Back On Trail & Revolution

  • August 16, 2011
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Hard Rock Videos · Music · Video

German rockers Sinner have released a new video clip “Back on Trail”.  This is song is from their new album, One Bullet Left which will be released September 9th via AFM Records.

You can also check out the clip, Revolution, from Sinner’s excellent album, Crash & Burn.

1 Alex Beyrodt’s Voodoo Circle – Broken Heart Syndrome (2011)

  • April 27, 2011
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · CD Reviews Q-Z · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

I have four words to describe the new Voodoo Circle album, Broken Heart Syndrome,  ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!

2011 has already hosted some pretty good releases.  Broken Heart Syndrome is better than all of them.  Let me repeat that, BROKEN HEART SYNDROME IS BETTER THAN ALL OF THEM !

This CD is packed with fantastic vocals, stellar guitar work, and songs you will feel the need to play loud.

When Alex Beyrodt mentioned to me that he was working on a new Voodoo Circle album, after a Primal Fear gig in 2010, I had no idea that it would be THIS good.

With Voodoo Circle’s second effort, the band has taken the music in a classic hard rock direction that sounds like a blend of Whitesnake & Rainbow.  From the heavy numbers, to the slower bluesy numbers, Alex Beyrodt and company have delivered a batch of tunes that will electrify your auditory cortex into sheer bliss!

I have been praising singer David Readman for years.  I have been telling anyone and everyone that would listen to check out his band Pink Cream 69.  After hearing Broken Heart Syndrome, the gentlemen in Pink Cream 69 may have to find a new vocalist.  This may be the best Readman has ever sounded.  His vocals enhance the incredible guitar work of Mr. Beyrodt like no other.  There are many bands out there today, where I feel the guitar player and singer, work like a Yin and Yang to each other.  I believe Alex Beyrodt has found the perfect vocalist for his band.

Alex Beyrodt has played on some cool releases in the past.  His previous work in the bands Silent Force, and Sinner all have music worth investigating.  In the case, of Broken Heart Syndrome, Beyrodt may have given career defining performance.

The opening tune “No Solution Blues”  sounds like a blend of Sykes era Whitesnake . Alex Beyrodt blows my mind on “King of Your Dreams” where he shows off his skillful Ritchie Blackmore like playing.  “Devil’s Daughter” taps into the soulful bluesier side of hard rock. Beyrodt’s playing on “Devil’s Daughter” makes the hair stand up on my arms.  This is truly amazing stuff.

“Blind Man” has a really cool 70’s vibe.  Beyrodt’s guitar tone on this song sounds very Hendrix like. This is a slow number, but a very impressive tune in it’s own right.

I don’t know how anyone could listen to “Heal My Pain” and not have a smile on their face.  This is a short, little upbeat rocker with a great beat, and is kind of catchy too.

“The Heavens are Burning” is another amazing Rainbow inspired number that flat out rocks.

It will take a legendary effort to surpass this music found on Broken Heart Syndrome in 2011. The men who form Voodoo Circle may wear their influences on their sleeves, but when they put together an album as convincing as this one, I could care less.

Don’t miss out on, what I consider to be, the best hard rock record of the year!  Highly Recommended!!

You can preview some of the songs from Broken Heart Syndrome at this link.

Rating:  Out of 10

Track Listing:

1.    No Solution Blues
2.    King Of Your Dreams
3.    Devil’s Daughter
4.    This Could Be Paradise
5.    Broken Heart Syndrome
6.    When Destiny Calls
7.    Blind Man
8.    Heal My Pain
9.    The Heavens Are Burning
10.    Don’t Take My Heart
11.    I’m In Heaven
12.    Wings Of Fury
13.    Strangers Lost in Time  (Bonus Track)

Voodoo Circle is:

Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
David Readman – Vocals
Mat Sinner – Bass
Markus Kullmann – Drums
Jimmy Kresic – Keyboards

0 VOODOO CIRCLE: Album Title Unveiled

  • November 8, 2010
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

Fans of classic hard rock don’t have to wait long for their next highlight release, as Alex Beyrodt’s VOODOO CIRCLE will release their second album in February 2011. The title is already unveiled: “Broken Heart Syndrome”.

VOODOO CIRCLE is:

Alex Beyrodt (PRIMAL FEAR, SILENT FORCE) – guitars
David Readman (PINK CREAM 69) – vocals
Mat Sinner (SINNER, PRIMAL FEAR) – bass
Markus Kullmann (DEZPERADOZ) – drums
Jimmy Kresic (LIQUID HOME) – keyboards

3 Primal Fear Invades Louisville, Kentucky’s Phoenix Hill Tavern

  • May 31, 2010
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Hard Rock Videos · Music · Video

Friday night the German heavy metal band Primal Fear came to Louisville, Kentucky’s Phoenix Hill Tavern for a great night of metal & mayhem.  This date has been on Primal Fear’s schedule for a few months, and I have been anxiously awaiting to see them play live for my very first time.   Prior to the show I had the pleasure of doing an interview with Primal Fear’s guitarist Henny Wolter. I will post this on Hard Rock Hideout at a later time.

Denver, Colorado thrashers Havok opened up the show for Primal Fear.  This three-piece act dished out classic thrash metal that reminded me of early Metallica & Slayer.  They were far better than I expected them to be.  Havok did a pretty good job warming up the crowd for Primal Fear.  Check them out on myspace.

I was disappointed by the small crowd that turned out for Primal Fear in Louisville, but on this night there were several shows in town, including Fear Factory, which made it tough for Primal Fear to draw a large crowd.  A quick look at the license plates in the parking lot, and you could see that fans drove in from all over the United States to catch this show.   Even though the audience wasn’t huge, you would have never known it.  It sounded like 1,000 people were in the Phoenix Hill Tavern.  Everyone was feeding off of the band’s energy, and they were feeding off the crowd.

I knew that Primal Fear was going to be good live, but they far exceed my expectations. Ralf Scheepers is still singing at the top of  his game. His range and screams have not diminished in the least.  I was totally impressed not only by his vocal performance, but by the whole band in general.  During the show, Henny Wolter & Alex Beyrodt did a dueling guitar solo.  Alex Beyrodt’s style greatly differs from Henny Wolters, but they are both impressive players, and when they play in unison it is complete metal perfection.

Mat Sinner and Randy Black round out what is one of the best rhythm sections in heavy metal today. Mat does a fine job singing back up to Ralf Scheepers, and Randy Black is an absolute beast on the drum kit.

The set list included the songs: “Six Times Dead (16.6)”,  “Riding the Eagle”, “Killbound”, “Fighting the Darkness”, “Running In the Dust”, “Nuclear Fire”, “Seven Seals”, “Battalions of Hate”, “Metal is Forever”.

The unofficial sixth member of Primal Fear, Pamela Moore (Queensryche, Solna) came out and sang on the songs “Seven Seals’, and “Fighting the Darkness”.  Ralf Scheepers and Pamela Moore’s voices are completely different, and you would not think their voices would work together.  When Pamela sang with Ralf on “Fighting the Darkness” it gave me goose bumps.  It was absolutely incredible. Ralf Scheepers dedicated the song to the late, great Ronnie James Dio.  It was a fitting tribute indeed.

The band closed out their set with their classic song, “Metal is Forever”. Check it out in the clip below.

After the show, I caught up with Alex Beyrodt, who shared with me that work has begun on the follow-up CD to Voodoo Circle.  David Readman recently sent Alex 4 new songs.  He is hoping to have the CD completed, and released in November. Alex told me a really cool Ronnie James Dio story that was too good not to share. A few years ago, Sinner opened up for DIO on their European tour.  A few years later in 2006, Alex was at the NAMM convention.  As he walked up and down the aisles of the convention, he noticed a huge line of fans waiting in line for autographs.  He saw that it was Ronnie James Dio and Craig Goldy signing autographs at a table. Ronnie saw Alex out of the corner of his eye, and stopped in the middle of his signing session to walk over and talk to Alex, just to see how he was doing, and talk about their tour together.  Alex didn’t expect Ronnie to remember him, and Ronnie took the time out of a busy signing session to talk to him.  To me, this is just one more example of how great of a person Ronnie James Dio was.

All of the guys from Primal Fear made a point to come out after the show, and spend some time with their fans.  Everyone was great, and the unplanned meet & greet afterwards made a great night of rock, a completely amazing experience.

Primal Fear doesn’t play in the United States very often, so you truly need to catch them live while they are here.

Primal Fear has the following dates left on their tour.  Don’t miss them if they come near you!

01st  Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
03rd  Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
04th  Portland, OR @ Peter’s Room
05th  San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
06th  Santa Ana, Ca @ Galaxy Theatre
08th  West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
09th  Mesa, AZ @ U.B.’s
10th  Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
12th  Houston, TX @ Meridian
13th  Austin, TX @ Emo’s

0 Alex Beyrodt’s Voodoo Circle – S/T (Release Year – 2009)

  • February 11, 2009
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · CD Reviews A-H · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Music

voodoocircleDo you know who Alex Beyrodt is?  His name may not ring a bell with most hard rock fans, but it probably should. This criminally under rated guitar player has been playing in the bands Sinner and Silent Force for years. His neo-classical style of play is quite similar to guitar god, Yngwie Malmsteen.

When I first got word of his new side project with David Readman from Pink Cream 69, I knew I would have to check it out.  I have been a fan of Readman’s for years, so picking this CD up was pretty much a no-brainer.  Alex Beyrodt’s Voodoo Circle is fleshed out with Beyrodt’s band mate from Sinner, Matt Sinner on bass, keyboardist Jimmy Kresic, and Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds) on drums.

If you have ever listened to Pink Cream 69 (shame on you, if you haven’t), you know that David Readman is one of those singers that could sing the phone book and make it sound good. His vocals augment the music from a very talented group of musicians on this disc.

Alex Beyrodt is the true star on this disc.  His masterful six string work is the driving force behind these fantastic tunes.  There are guitar parts in these songs that are so good, that they will raise the hairs on your arms.  Yes, they really are that good. Thanks to the keyboards of Jimmy Kresic, Voodoo Circle’s sound has a classic 80’s metal feel, in the vein of such acts Whitesnake & Rainbow.

There really isn’t a bad song on this disc, and guitar fans like myself will certainly eat it up!

You can preview songs from this CD at the Voodoo Circle website, and the band’s myspace page.  If you like what you hear, you can purchase a copy of this CD, at this link. Check it out.  You will be glad you did.

Rating: 85v Out of 10

Track Listing:voodoocirclebandpicture
1. Spewing Lies
2. Desperate Heart
3. Kingdom of the Blind
4. Man and Machine
5. Master of Illusion
6. We’ll Never Learn
7. Dream of Eden
8. Heaven Can Wait
9. Angels Will Cry
10. Enter My World of Darkness
11. White Lady Requiem

Voodoo Circle is:
Alex Beyrodt – Lead and Rhythm Guitars
David Readman – Vocals
Matt Sinner – Bass
Jimmy Kresic – Keyboards
Mel Gaynor – Drums

0 BRINGING BACK THE “VOODOO VIBES” TO HARD ROCK!!!

  • October 15, 2008
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

AFM Records is very pleased to announce the signing of Alex Beyrodt´s Voodoo Circle.

Alex is well-known throughout the Rock & Metal scene as the mastermind of Silent Force, former guitarist of Sinner and tour guitarist of Primal Fear. His exceptional compositions and instrumental skills secured him highest respect from other musicians and a strong worldwide fan base. In Japan, where quality is still the most important aspect when it comes to music, he is hailed as a “guitar hero” and fills the venues. Alex chose to walk in huge footsteps with Voodoo Circle, because the immense impact and influence that bands like Rainbow and Deep Purple had, are undeniable. But if there is just one German musician who can fill this big boots and arouse with new energy, we definitely talk about Alex Beyrodt.

Not to forget, it needs a special kind of stage presence, charisma and the ability to “let the guitar do the talking”, so every listener can feel it deep down in his spine. Alex´ 60´s Strat guitar can give you exactly this – all in the tradition of the true heroes of Rock guitar.

Now Alex has founded a new band, that is deeply rooted in classic Hard Rock: Voodoo Circle. The band´s name will soon be known for first class musicianship and the ability to evoke pure magic. Here we have Alex Beyrodt (guitars), David Readman on vocals, Mel Gaynor (drums), Mat Sinner (bass) and Jimmy Kresic on keyboards.

“The legendary bands of the 70´s raised their best song ideas in extensive jam sessions and they possessed the gift to express something through the music. Nowadays this spirit seems to got lost somehow. Now I follow this “ideal” with Voodoo Circle. Back to vintage sounds, extensive jams of great musicians, sweaty live gigs and pure delight in playing.”
-Alex Beyrodt-

These are the bringers of the “voodoo vibes:

Alex Beyrodt (guitars) -Silent Force, ex-Sinner
David Readman (vocals) – Pink Cream 69
Mat Sinner (bass) – Sinner, Primal Fear
Mel Gaynor (drums) – Simple Minds, Gary Moore, Brian May
Jimmy Kresic (keyboards)

Guest appearances on the album:
Doogie White (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen)
Rudi Sarzo (Ozzy, Dio, Whitesnake)
Norifumu Shima (Concerto Moon)
Richard Andersson (Majestic, Space Odyssey)

On December 5th the self-titled debut album will finally be available. Fans of the “old masters” like Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Yngwie Malmsteeen and Deep Purple, but also supporters of Silent Force, Pink Cream 69 and Sinner will be amazed by this Hard Rock jewel.

0 New Tunes On The Way by Voodoo Circle

  • August 21, 2008
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

After a long and very enjoyable production the amazing debut album of Alex Beyrodt’s VOODOO CIRCLE is now ready. The masters will now be delivered to the record companies.

Voodoo Circle is:

Alex Beyrodt – guitars

David Readman – vox

Mat Sinner – bass

Mel Gaynor – drums

Jimmy Kresic – keys

Guest appearances on the debut from the following amazing musicians:

Doogie White (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force)

Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio)

Richard Andersson (Majestic, Time Requiem, Space Odyssey)

Norifumu Shima (Concerto Moon)

Check out the three new songs by Voodoo Circle, “Spewing Lies”, “Desperate Heart”, “Kingdom of the Blind” at the band’s myspace page.

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