Rock Legends Hurricane Drop New Video For Queen Cover of “Under Pressure” In Support of First New Album Release In Over 20 Years Through Deko Entertainment

Stockton, NJ – Hurricane was formed in 1983, originally featuring current Foreigner lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and Jay Schellen (drums) currently with Yes. Hurricane released four albums: Take What You Want (1985), Over the Edge (1988), Slave to the Thrill (1990), and Liquifury (2001). Over the Edge was its album featuring the charting song "I'm on to You,” which peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart in 1988.

In 2010 Sarzo and Cavazo, founding members, reunited and recruited drummer Mike Hansen. In 2021 Australian-born singer Dan Schumann, best known as a member of the Las Vegas headliner vocal group Tenors of Rock, joined. Hurricane dropped their first single “Rock Star Cheater” on July 21st, and critics and fans are taking notice.

“The record is called 'Reconnected' and considering the impact of the material, they are doing just that, reconnecting back to the music scene.  The first single and opening track, Rockstar Cheater, is what this band is about, the cracking beat, fast guitars and an insane solo. Is Hurricane here to stay?  I hope so as they have released an album that you will not turn off.”  - Metal Exiles

Listen here: https://ada.lnk.to/RockStarCheater

The album has 11 tracks including their first single, “Rock Star Cheater”, a rerecord of its Top 40 hit “I’m on to You”, and a cover of the Queen/David Bowie track “Under Pressure”, for which they have just released a brand-new video.

View here: https://youtu.be/zmEc_CB535c

Reconnected is out now, with limited edition (only 300 copies) silver vinyl already SOLD OUT. Stay tuned for more vinyl details coming shortly and order your copies of Reconnected now and get your limited-edition bundles while supplies last: https://bit.ly/HURRICANE-RECONNECTED

Product Includes:
Bundle Includes:
• 1 (One) Hurricane - Reconnected CD or LP
• 1 (One) Hurricane - Embroidered Patch
• 1 (One) Hurricane - Autographed 8x10 Band Print
• 1 (One) Hurricane - Guitar Pick

Reconnected Tracklist:
“Rock Star Cheater”
“You & I”
“Under Pressure”
“Behind Your Shadow”
“Innocent Girl”
“Don't Change Your Love”
“I'm on to You”
“Hand of Souls”
“Disconnected”
“Blind Love”
“Wishing Well”

For more information:
https://hurricaneofficialrockband.com/
http://www.dekoentertainment.com

Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

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Concert Review: Almost Queen

Almost Queen Rocks The Colonial Theater

November 19, 2016

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

http://www.almostqueen.com/

Tribute bands have become commonplace in the world of music. Some are fantastic representations of the original bands and others get by somehow. Last night at the Colonial Theater was an example of a group of musicians honing their skills and presentation to make you believe it was Queen performing. They are not just a cover band as the DJ from Live 95.9 told the crowd, they bring you the Queen Experience!

Almost Queen certainly sounded more than almost. This was a truly amazing performance by these talented individuals. The lineup is as follows: Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor. It is uncanny how Russo is a dead ringer for Freddie and sounds just like him. What are the chances of that happening? Well believe it, this is the stuff that fairy tales and dreams are made of. Russo was a good study of Mr. Mercury down to his mannerisms and moves on the stage, not to mention his refined accent and humorous comments.

I saw Queen in 1976-77 and ironically Russo told the audience the same thing. So, for this music fan the bar was set as high as it could possibly be. They not only met that expectation, they exceeded it. The musicianship was excellent and the lead vocals and harmonies were spot on. I could not have asked for more as far as representing the legend of this great band properly. They did it all with a class and flare that Freddie would have loved. In my opinion Freddie Mercury (lead singer 1970-1991) was the greatest rock singer to ever grace a stage. It is unfortunate we lost him at such a young age.

The crowd was at capacity and it was one of the most energetic and joyful groups of people I have had the pleasure to be amongst. I am sure the band was thrilled with the response they got all night long. And what was most satisfying was that everyone knew the words to the songs we were asked to participate in. It was magical and it made my heart smile.

The concert once again validated the legacy and the importance of Queen since their inception in 1970, which by the way was an incredibly exciting decade for music. Some of the highlights of the evening where “Tie Your Mother Down,” the second song into the set. That is real rocker and set the tone and energy level for the night. As they made their way through their set, they covered many of the hits and familiar tunes. If you were a Queen fan you were there last night. I think most of audience that either remembers the band and the younger generation that discovered them were present. It was an exhilarating experience to be a part of.

The encore? You guessed it, the incredible progressive work of art titled “Bohemian Rhapsody” their signature song. It was the pinnacle of the evening no doubt.

For those interested in the Queen catalog, the releases that are high on my list are Queen 1 & 2, Sheer Heart Attack, Night At The Opera and Day At The Races(which were two classic Marx Brothers comedies). I also highly recommend purchasing the complete box sets of Queen and most of all, attending a live performance of Almost Queen.

I attend as many concerts as humanly possible at the beautiful venue and always feel grateful and honored to do so. A big shout out thanks to Rebecca Rebecca Brighenti of Public Relations and the in-house sound wizard at the board Darren O’Brien who always does a superb job.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

November 20, 2016

Set List:
We Will Rock You
Tie Your Mother Down
Play The Game
Bicycle Race
I Want To Break Free
Radio Ga Ga
I Want It All
Killer Queen
I'm In Love With My Car
You're My Best Friend
Dragon Attack
Another Bites The Dust
Fat Bottomed Girls
Don't Stop Me Now
Somebody To Love
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Under Pressure
Encore:
Bohemian Rhapsody
We Will Rock
We Are The Champions

Concert Review: Almost Queen

Almost Queen Rocks The Colonial Theater

November 19, 2016

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

http://www.almostqueen.com/

Tribute bands have become commonplace in the world of music. Some are fantastic representations of the original bands and others get by somehow. Last night at the Colonial Theater was an example of a group of musicians honing their skills and presentation to make you believe it was Queen performing. They are not just a cover band as the DJ from Live 95.9 told the crowd, they bring you the Queen Experience!

Almost Queen certainly sounded more than almost. This was a truly amazing performance by these talented individuals. The lineup is as follows: Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor. It is uncanny how Russo is a dead ringer for Freddie and sounds just like him. What are the chances of that happening? Well believe it, this is the stuff that fairy tales and dreams are made of. Russo was a good study of Mr. Mercury down to his mannerisms and moves on the stage, not to mention his refined accent and humorous comments.

I saw Queen in 1976-77 and ironically Russo told the audience the same thing. So, for this music fan the bar was set as high as it could possibly be. They not only met that expectation, they exceeded it. The musicianship was excellent and the lead vocals and harmonies were spot on. I could not have asked for more as far as representing the legend of this great band properly. They did it all with a class and flare that Freddie would have loved. In my opinion Freddie Mercury (lead singer 1970-1991) was the greatest rock singer to ever grace a stage. It is unfortunate we lost him at such a young age.

The crowd was at capacity and it was one of the most energetic and joyful groups of people I have had the pleasure to be amongst. I am sure the band was thrilled with the response they got all night long. And what was most satisfying was that everyone knew the words to the songs we were asked to participate in. It was magical and it made my heart smile.

The concert once again validated the legacy and the importance of Queen since their inception in 1970, which by the way was an incredibly exciting decade for music. Some of the highlights of the evening where “Tie Your Mother Down,” the second song into the set. That is real rocker and set the tone and energy level for the night. As they made their way through their set, they covered many of the hits and familiar tunes. If you were a Queen fan you were there last night. I think most of audience that either remembers the band and the younger generation that discovered them were present. It was an exhilarating experience to be a part of.

The encore? You guessed it, the incredible progressive work of art titled “Bohemian Rhapsody” their signature song. It was the pinnacle of the evening no doubt.

For those interested in the Queen catalog, the releases that are high on my list are Queen 1 & 2, Sheer Heart Attack, Night At The Opera and Day At The Races (which were two classic Marx Brothers comedies). I also highly recommend purchasing the complete box sets of Queen and most of all, attending a live performance of Almost Queen.

I attend as many concerts as humanly possible at the beautiful venue and always feel grateful and honored to do so. A big shout out thanks to Rebecca Rebecca Brighenti of Public Relations and the in-house sound wizard at the board Darren O’Brien who always does a superb job.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

November 20, 2016

Set List:
We Will Rock You
Tie Your Mother Down
Play The Game
Bicycle Race
I Want To Break Free
Radio Ga Ga
I Want It All
Killer Queen
I'm In Love With My Car
You're My Best Friend
Dragon Attack
Another Bites The Dust
Fat Bottomed Girls
Don't Stop Me Now
Somebody To Love
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Under Pressure
Encore:
Bohemian Rhapsody
We Will Rock
We Are The Champions

The Violence Of Ice By Rhett May

Primarily influenced by the classic song writing of John Lennon, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Rhett May is a rock writer who has moulded his own sound over several decades in the industry. His self-produced rock is simple, raw and home-made – without over-the-top production but with plenty to say about May’s take on the modern world.

Having spent a large part of his childhood in Calcutta, India, his guitar led songs are infused with the sounds of the Indian streets, giving his music a different flavour to the majority of current, cookie cutter rock music. By blending classic sensibilities with a twist of Indian culture, he has created a string of upcoming singles, the first of which will be ‘The Violence of Ice’ – out October 2^nd.

With a musical career which spans back to the seventies when his band Lucifer supported legendary rock band Queen, Rhett May is a voice of experience in a rock world which has become increasingly shallow. He’s toured the world, seen the music industry from the inside, and watched the dark side of the business consume those around him.

Out 2nd October

www.rhettmay.com

Why You Should Accept Adam Lambert as Queen’s New Frontman

March 6, 2014 3:10 PM

Source Link: http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2014/03/06/queen-adam-lambert-freddie-mercury/ 

Note: I said that this should happen when Adam was on American Idol!  

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Related Tags: Adam Lambert, Queen

By Matt Dolloff

If you’re a Queen fanatic, you have mixed feelings today. You’re elated to hear that the band are returning for a new tour, but also heartbroken at the thought of replacing the incomparable Freddie Mercury with Adam Lambert.

The fact is, no one can replace Mercury. In terms of talent, energy and showmanship, he’s as unparalleled as they come for a rock frontman. And Lambert knows this.

The former American Idol runner-up’s flamboyance and singing style clearly draw deep inspiration from Mercury, and he’s acknowledging that as Queen’s frontman on the tour, he’s essentially along for the ride.

“I’m honored to be able to pay my respects to Freddie’s memory; he’s a personal hero of mine, and I am deeply grateful for the chance to sing such powerful music for fans of this legendary band.”
This isn’t about improving upon, replacing or even approaching what Freddie Mercury brought to the table, even though Brian May has said Lambert would get Mercury’s seal of approval. This tour is meant to honor the legacy and influence of one of rock and roll’s greatest artists in the best way possible: by performing his songs.

When Lambert takes the stage, he doesn’t need to channel Mercury, or imitate him in any way. He just needs to be himself and sing the songs straight up. He’s already proven able to do that. And if Queen’s prior performances with Lambert are any indication, there will be virtual duets with a video of Mercury anyway, if you’d prefer something like a hologram to a live singer.

If you end up seeing Queen & Adam Lambert live this year, go to enjoy the songs and celebrate Mercury’s legacy along with everyone else. Concerning yourself with comparisons between Lambert and Mercury are frankly a waste of time.

Queen & Adam Lambert Tour Dates

6/19 Chicago – United Center
6/21 Winnipeg – MTS Centre
6/23 Saskatoon – Credit Union Centre
6/24 Edmonton – Rexall Place
6/26 Calgary – Scotiabank Saddledome
6/28 Vancouver – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
7/1 San Jose – SAP Center
7/3 Los Angeles – The Forum
7/5 Las Vegas – The Joint
7/6 Las Vegas – The Joint
7/9 Houston – Toyota Center
7/10 Dallas – American Airlines Center
7/12 Detroit – The Palace of Auburn Hills
7/13 Toronto – Air Canada Centre
7/14 Montreal – Bell Centre
7/16 Philadelphia – Wells Fargo Center
7/17 New York – Madison Square Garden
7/19 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
7/20 Washington, DC – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Brian May Does Not Have Cancer

 
Ethan Miller, Getty Images

After undergoing a series of tests, Brian May has been told that he does not have cancer. The Queen guitarist shared the good news on his website yesterday.

“Well, I got a great phone call from my specialist this evening,” May wrote. “He said, ‘I have good news: The result of your prostate biopsy is here, and we did not find any cancer cells.’ So finally, as far as that vital organ is concerned, I am — thank God — in the clear.”

After mocking himself by saying that he celebrated the news with a cup of tea, May gave an update on his newest musical project: an album of previously unreleased Queen material, including the much-ballyhooed duet between Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson. The unnamed track was never finished and, according to May, has never appeared on a Queen bootleg.

“It sounds so fresh, now all carefully transferred into the ProTools environment — but sounding exactly like it did straight off the 24-track tape it was recorded on . . . over 30 years ago,” he wrote. “What’s great is that nobody has got hold of this and leaked it. How brilliant is that? . . . Well, this is something shiny and to all intents and purposes new. And we get the chance to polish it in private, without advice from all and sundry.”


Source Link: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/brian-may-cancer-update/