Year : 2014
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + scans + Video
Size : 148 mb
Bio:
Twenty Seven Dark is a brand- new band founded by former PUMP singer and founder Marcus Jürgens (also ex-Brainstorm) and guitar wizard Peter Wagner (ex-Wicked Temptation) in January 2013. At the very beginning, two other former PUMP members, drummer Achim Keller (also ex-Victory) and bass player Stephan Bürk were part of this up-and-coming new band. Unfortunately, due to their job commitments and some other musical commitments respectively both left the TwentyDarkSeven camp at their own request. Luckily, after a short period of time they were finally able to find two perfect compliments for TwentyDarkSeven when former Mennen and current FOX bass player Alex Jansen from the Netherlands, and fellow Dutch drummer Hans in 't Zandt (ex-Vengeance, ex-Mad Max, ex-Bangalore Choir, ex -Wicked Temptation and currently also playing for Praying Mantis and Neil Turbin’s Deathriders) were joining the band permanently. The German / Dutch quartet recently completed the recordings for their debut album, entitled "415" which is currently mixed by none other than Achim Köhler at Indiscreet Audio, who previously worked for the likes of Primal Fear, Brainstorm, Sinner, Edguy, and many others. The album contains ten catchy and hard-driving tracks such as the first single “Heart of a lion” and will be released in early October 2014 via METALAPOLIS Records. The first big step comes in September 2014, when the video for the first single "Heart of a lion" will have its premiere on all possible social media and internet TV platforms. Especially for this song, and the accompanying video 20DARK7 has hired mega producer Erwin Musper who previously worked with the likes such as Van Halen, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Chicago and many more for the mix and mastering. Musically, TwentyDarkSeven has committed themselves to the guitar-oriented Heavy Rock in the vein of Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, Dio and Dokken with a slightly modern twist in the mix. The audience will expect a big and timeless rock, hook-laden album, and filled with tons of classic riffs but it also gives the necessary breaks for breathing…it’s independent, catchy and diverse.
Album:
I believe 100% that the 80’s Hair Metal revolution was the greatest era in recorded music history. If you don’t believe that, just look at the numbers that are most important to the music industry: album sales and ticket sales. Platinum albums were abundant and sold out arenas were the norm. All of us have a special moment in life that’s forever tied to an 80’s hard rock song, and every time we hear it, it evokes an emotional response. This was the Platinum Album Generation. So what happened? Why not now? Somewhere along the way, someone decided that this style of hard rock wasn’t relevant anymore, leaving me confused as to why something that was so good then, can’t be so good now. Being a massive fan of the 80’s hair band explosion, I’m always searching for great bands brave enough to commit themselves fully to bringing back that classic sound and don’t compromise their sound at all for commercial reasons. Let me tell you, I found the savior; TWENTYDARKSEVEN. This German/Dutch quartet, is comprised of Marcus Jürgens on vocals, Peter Wagner on guitar, Alex Jansen on bass, and Hans in 't Zandt on drums, and their sound possesses everything that music once was, back in the 80’s, when rock n’ roll shook people’s souls. And with the release of their debut album, “Roar”, these guys are intent on showing the world what the ravenous music industry has been missing for more than twenty years now.RATT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DOKKEN, and LYNCH MOB, are all bands that instantly came to mind while listening to “Roar”. Upon first listen, I was drawn into the excitement of what the next track held, and I can honestly say, that every song delivered the goods. Jürgens is the epitome of what a rock n’ roll lead singer should be: a big strong, yet perfectly melodic, voice with effortless power, and he has the looks that kill as well, reminding me of the days when David Lee Roth, Axel Rose, Ozzy Osbourne, and Vince Neil graced the biggest of stages. Peter Wagner on guitar is as good as I’ve heard in a long time. His shredding is to TWENTYDARKSEVEN what Eddie Van Halen was to VAN HALEN, what Randy Rhoads was to OZZY OSBOURNE, and what Slash was to GUNS N’ ROSES; a genuine Guitar God, a show in himself, and he exudes that special presence from a guitarist that most hard rock bands lack these days. His style is very reminiscent of two of my favorite guitar players of all time, Zakk Wylde and George Lynch. He is simply amazing! Something that’s really special about this band is that Alex Jansen on the bass and Hans in 't Zandt on drums, are not just the “other two guys in the band”, they are rock stars in their own right. Jansen has that old school Greg Bissonette style of playing with thundering rhythm and is one that I could envision playing a 10-minute bass solo in the middle of a 60-minute set. Hans in 't Zandt is one of the most versatile and experienced drummers on tour and adds a flare behind the kit, both live and in the studio. I’d pay the price of admission just to see this guy sound check.I’ve read all of the stories lately stating that the recorded music business is dead. I haven’t fully bought into that idea just yet, but if “Roar” doesn’t “blow up”, this could be the one that finally convinces me to give up hope that the music industry can survive. With the vocal prowess of Jürgens and the masterful guitar wizardry of Wagner, TWENTYDARKSEVEN has the potential to become legendary and “Roar” should be hailed as an instant classic and prove to everyone that ROCK IS ALIVE. Many bands have dared to tread on this sacred ground laid down by the 80’s Rock Gods before them, but few have succeeded in recreating that musical magic. In my opinion, TWENTYDARKSEVEN are full-fledged magicians.
Line Up:
Marcus Jürgens - Vocals (ex-Pump, ex-Brainstorm)
Alex Jansen - Bass (ex-Mennen, FOX)
Hans in't Zandt - Drums (ex-Vengeance, Praying Mantis)
Peter Wagner - Guitar (ex-Wicked Temptation, Piledriver)
Tracklist:
01. Do you like the dark
02. Come undone
03. Heart of a Lion
04. So damn insane
05. Killing with kindness
06. Edge of a knife
07. You don't know me
08. Stand your ground
09. Back in the dirt
10. Hard times coming
+ Video "Heart of a Lion" (Official Video)
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