www.bluesrockcds.com n-us 2008-07-06T00:22:07 music 2008-07-06T00:22:07 3600 second 1200460241 BLUESROK 20 -60 upstate 2008-07-06T01:22:07 $grooveyarddisks http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR013?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 "Riffage", the awesome new disc from supreme axeripper Al Estrada, features 19 trax (68 minutes) of outstanding, killer beyond belief, brain-damaging, intense, powerful, aggressive instrumental heavy guitar shred that hits hard and cuts deep from start to finish with fierce, stunning, electrifying guitar god-like virtuosity. Al Estrada is an amazing, gifted guitarist and one of the most incredible metal shred guitarists you have never heard. On "Riffage", he sets the instrumental guitar shred record straight and kicks into overdrive with an amazing display of mind-blowing CLASSIC heavy "Riffage", world-class lightning fast leads, hi-octane killer aggressive chops (complete with huge amounts of superhuman technique), awesome metal guitar tones to kill for and strong, outstanding songs (riffage) to back up his incredibly powerful, intricate, fast fingered six string assault. Al Estrada's guitar playing/music is nothing short of amazing as he flawlessly blends old school and new school heavy guitar shred mentality with all the right influences and musical moves to create his own brilliant style on the guitar. Al Estrada is a brutal axeslinger with lightning fast fretwork who is on the same level or better than most famous shredders out there in shrapnel- land and deserves to be recognized for his vast talents and accomplishments on the guitar. If you are a fan of top-shelf instrumental heavy guitar music, you need to tune into the Riffage disc. Al Estrada is a major force to reckoned with on the guitar and he pushes the six string machine to its outer limits. Al Estrada kicks serious heavy guitar ass and RULES on "Riffage"! http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/R/riffage200.jpg 13.00 0.00 Al Estrada "Riffage" GYR013 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/R/riffage200.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR010?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Brilliant blues/rock power trio featuring outstanding songs, vocals, and guitar playing from awesome Asian axeslinger Alan Mirikitani. 16 awesome trax of pure classy blues/rock heavy guitar power trio joy. With special guest blues/rock axeslinger supreme Philip Sayce guesting and jamming on the title track. "Howlin' At The Moon", the latest studio disc from the BUDDAHEADS, featuring premier asian blues/rock guitarist- vocalist, Alan Mirikitani a.k.a B.B. Chung King, is an outstanding collection of pure, classy, diverse, awesome blues/rock heavy guitar power trio joy. "Howlin' At The Moon" features 16 trax (78 minutes) of awesome top-shelf blues rock riffage from this amazing, gifted guitarist, that was recorded through the years. The music ranges from full-out killer blues/rock riff rippers, to classic mid- tempo in the back pocket blues burners, to cycodelic trippy hendrixy jams ("dance maria" is Alan's musical tribute to Jimi), to deep beautiful dynamic bluesy minor ballads and everything in-between. There is something here for everybody. And as an added bonus, the "Howlin' At The Moon" disc features "special guest" blues/rock axeslinger supreme & good musical brother Philip Sayce jamming hard on his strat with Alan Mirikitani & the BUDDAHEADS on the title track. A killer BUDDAHEADS jam worthy of the price of admission alone. Alan Mirikitani is a "man on a blues-rock mission" and he sets the record straight on the "Howlin' At The Moon" disc. Not only is he an awesome guitarist and soulful, clean, melodic vocalist, what sets him apart from the rest is his strong ability to write incredible outstanding songs with lyrics that really mean something. Raw and powerful, yet melodically rich, the songs (and we mean "songs") on "Howlin' At The Moon" are classy, diverse, mature and full of depth complete with classic powerful heavy guitar riffage. This is REAL music for REAL people. The BUDDAHEADS are blues/rock at it's best. "Howlin' At The Moon" is an incredible musical document on this incredibly gifted guitarist and band. Alan Mirikitani has been playing his axe since he was 4 years young(!!!) and he first hit the musical scene with the BUDDAHEADS back in 1994 with the major label (RCA RECORDS) debut, "Blues Had A Baby...", an awesome display of outstanding dynamic blues/rock riffage. Several other killer Buddaheads discs followed, including a record deal in Japan. Even though you may not have heard of him and you should have, Alan Mirikitani has been keeping busy through the years writing great outstanding music and also found success with film and t.v. soundtrack work. He also started up his own recording studio called DAWGHOUSE, where all of the trax for "Howlin' At The Moon" were recorded (...have you ever been to electric dawgland?!!!). Alan Mirikitani deserves all the credit he can get for his vast musical efforts. The BUDDAHEADS are the "REAL" deal and Alan Mirikitani is definitely up there with the best of them. He is a powerful blues/rock force to be reckoned with and he "shines" on the "Howlin'At The Moon" disc. It's time to get "REAL" and take an awesome 78 minute "musical ride" with Alan Mirikitani and the fabulous BUDDAHEADS. Get ready to get-down on some serious "Howlin' At The Moon" riffage that will "shake your bones" and "rock your world". http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/B/bhcover.jpg 15.00 0.00 Buddaheads "Howlin' At The Moon" GYR010 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/B/bhcover.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR001?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Ex Megadeth guitarist, Chris Poland, gathers some equally talented musicians and reels off a vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and metal with total dexterity. "CHASING THE SUN", the latest instrumental heavy guitar journey from CHRIS POLAND, picks up where "RETURN TO METALOPOLIS" left off and is an intimate collection of "rare demo trax" recorded by Chris through the years which he was kind enough to share with us. We felt that the raw beauty of these trax, even in demo form, captured the essence and maturity of this gifted musician in his own element and that they more than deserve to be documented on this c.d. These trax, in all their glory, embody a transitional phase for Chris, between "metalopolis" and his current instrumental fusion power trio, OHM. From out of the silent planet comes the "pure heavy guitar beauty" of Chris Poland... Enjoy!!! http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/chasingfront.jpg 10.00 0.00 Chris Poland "Chasing The Sun" GYR001 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/chasingfront.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR002?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 "Rare Trax" is an excellent 14-song collection of previously unreleased demo tracks recored in the post 'Damn The Machine' era from the former Megadeth Guitarist. "Rare Trax", is a limited edition, 67 minute collection of more rare, previously unreleased recordings from axemaster Chris Poland. On this limited edition cd you will find tracks from Mumbo's Brain, Chris' first post-Damn the Machine group. With the unique vocals of John Skipp and the atmospheric, dark vibe of these tracks, not to mention Chris' mindblowing leads, Mumbo's Brain is like nothing you've ever heard. Also on offer are five trax by Nothing If Not, a rare recording project Chris put together in 1997 which features the beautiful, melodic vocals of Carol McArthur combined with some of Chris' best leadwork ever, making these tracks true standouts on the disc. In addition, Rare Trax also features two haunting solo acoustic pieces from Chris' archives and a live 10 minute improvisational jam from Chris' new instrumental fusion power trio, OHM. Chris Poland is a true axemaster of the highest order and takes the guitar to new levels of insanity on this disc. Rare Trax includes a little something for everybody and continues to solidify Chris Poland's reputation as one of the greatest rock guitarists of our time. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/R/raretraxnewcover.jpg 10.00 0.00 Chris Poland "Rare Trax" GYR002 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/R/raretraxnewcover.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR011?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Awesome live set from Swedish blues/rock heavy guitar legend and leader of 'Sky High', Clas Yngstrom, paying musical tribute to the man (Hendrix). Recorder live in Stockholm, Sweden 2003. "Tribute To Hendrix", the latest disc for Swedish blues/rock heavy guitar legend CLAS YNGSTROM (founder & leader of SKY HIGH), is an awesome "musical tribute" to the father of heavy guitar, JIMI HENDRIX. Recorded live in Stockholm, Sweden in March - 2003, "Tribute To Hendrix" features 10 trax of mind-bending, intense, breath taking, tremendously organic, retro-70's bluesy heavy guitar power trio riffage from one of the best "hendrixy" guitarists in the world. On "Tribute To Hendrix", CLAS "SKY HIGH" YNGSTROM digs deep into the "outskirts of infinity" and grooves heavily through an awesome set of classic killer HENDRIX jams with his outstanding trio, complete with a super-sonic way-kool "BAND OF GYPSIES" vibe. The CLAS YNGSTROM TRIO effortlessly "rip & tear" through all the familiar HENDRIX musical territory with CLAS YNGSTROM laying down the heavy guitar law and legitimately paying tribute to "THE MAN" (HENDRIX). Clas Yngstrom gets down hard on every track throughout the "Tribute To Hendrix" disc and his guitar playing is pure rock genius. He reaches levels on the guitar that most guitarists could never attain in a lifetime of playing. "Tribute To Hendrix" is a timeless, profound piece of heavy guitar history from one of the best Hendrix-inspired guitarists in the world or, in this case, the "third stone from the sun." Somewhere beyond the "outskirts of infinity" JIMI is smiling.Long live the musical spirit of JIMI HENDRIX. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/C/cy3cover125.jpg 15.00 0.00 Clas Yngstrom Trio "Tribute To Hendrix" GYR011 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/C/cy3cover125.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR003?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Craig Erickson is a true bona-fide guitar hero of the highest order and with friends like Glenn Hughes and Rob Lamothe on vocals, "Shine" is an out of this world uplifting musical experience. Shine, is the fifth solo album from blues/ rock axeslinger supreme Craig Erickson and finds the guitarist taking his guitar to new limits and exploring his musical roots even deeper than his previous efforts. The CRAIG ERICKSON PROJECT features two amazing special guest vocalists in the form of GLENN HUGHES and ROB LAMOTHE, two of the greatest rock vocalists of our time. The "legendary" GLENN HUGHES graces the disc with his awesome vocal power and he sings his ass off on a soulful "righteous" version of WILD DOGS by TOMMY BOLIN complete with brother Johnny Bolin on drums. Glenn used to play with Tommy in Deep Purple and the track is dedicated to Tommy Bolin as a true "musical brotherhood" statement of the highest order. One listen and you'll agree that Wild Dogs was the perfect choice. Shine also features the amazing soulful vocals of ROB LAMOTHE (ex-Riverdogs) on 6 trax, including the title track and a chilling "stripped down" version of ANGEL by JIMI HENDRIX which is dedicated to THE MAN. Angel is one of the most perfect songs ever written and we "wind down" the disc with this beautiful track as a "final peace". Both our good musical brother's, Craig and Rob "shine" on Angel... ROB LAMOTHE is one of the greatest vocalists we have ever heard...he sings with untold passion and soul. On Shine, it's all about musical influence and inspiration and brother Craig pays homage to all of our favorite guitar heroes. The disc is definitely highly recommended for fans of vintage ROBIN TROWER, FRANK MARINO, ERIC GALES, ERIC JOHNSON, TOMMY BOLIN and the one and only JIMI HENDRIX ...(just to name a few). ..."Long live the musical spirit of Jimi Hendrix and Tommy Bolin"... The disc runs 68 minutes and features 13 tracks of top-shelf soulful bluesy hard rock / heavy guitar with style and class, complete with songs and vocals to match. Shine is a dazzling, blues-based, heavy guitar roller coaster ride and a diverse collection of serious heavy guitar moves from this outstanding, gifted guitarist that �outshines� the norm. Whether it's a hard-assed get-down power trio lead ripper, a heavy minor blues riff groove, a slow blues burner or a melodic, bluesy ballad, Craig makes it all his own. You can't deny his vast creative talent and style. Craig Erickson makes his mark on Shine and deserves international exposure on every level. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/shinetest5.jpg 13.00 0.00 Craig Erickson Project "Shine" GYR003 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/shinetest5.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR016?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Kamchatka - the name conjures up visions of rugged vistas - raw and strangely alien yet beautiful landscapes. Well, if there was ever a band that sounded like their name, you just found it. These guys take their instruments and fearlessly go off into uncharted musical territory, and like musical crusaders, they bring their audio discoveries back from the abyss to share with the less adventurous. This stuff is RAW...barely contained...crackling with energy and dripping with sweat. These guys prove once and for all that the power trio is alive and well, kicking major ass on every cut, combining vicious grooves, precision timing and sheer force. Classic tones from guitarist Thomas Andersson propel this juggernaut. Unlike other players who end up beholden to their effects, Andersson uses them like weapons, creating a totally stylized Hendrixian bluesy, trippy, greasy and freaky psychofunkedelicized sonic assault with tons of feel and chops to spare. The rhythm section is like a nitro-fueld bulldozer and tight as a vault, creating the launching pad for Andersson's stratospheric excursions. These guys MEAN it - nothing about their music is contrived or calculated. It's the real item, folks. This is one trip you can't afford to miss. Fans of late 60s - early 70s heavy guitar riffage will freak out when they crank this one up. You'll think you just stepped out of the Wayback machine! Don't believe me? That's OK. It just means you haven't heard Kamchatka's debut CD yet. What the hell are you waiting for? http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/K/kamchatka200.jpg 13.00 0.00 Kamchatka "Kamchatka" GYR016 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/K/kamchatka200.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR019?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 "Simplify Your Vision", the mega-awesome third studio disc from young, gifted blues/rock axeslinger Lance Lopez of Dallas, Texas, features 9 killer trax (60 minutes) of outstanding, powerful, intense, bad-ass, funky, bluesy, retro-70's Hendrixy heavy guitar power trio riffage of the highest order. Simplify Your Vision is an amazing blues/rock/funk explosion with mind-blowing heavy guitar riffage and solos that soar above the stratosphere. There is a new guitar hero in town and his name is Lance Lopez. On Simplify Your Vision, Lance Lopez digs deep and produces an amazing set of awesome powerful bluesy heavy guitar riffage that is all his own and easily hits classic status. Lance Lopez is a true heavy guitar hero and riffmaster supreme. He also has an amazing powerful soulful voice that is the perfect match for his tough, bad-ass heavy guitar riffage. His style and intensity is definitely something that has been lacking in mainstream blues/rock music since the eighties when S.R.V. showed us what it was all about. The Simplify Your Vision; disc is by far his finest hour and ultimate heavy guitar musical statement to date. Simplify Your Vision is a super-sonic way-kool brain-damaging riff monster supreme and excellent follow-up to the killer Wall Of Soul disc. Lance Lopez nailed down the Simply Your Vision disc during the summer of 2005 and called upon some of the best/heaviest session players from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in the form of Wes Stephenson on bass guitar and Jamil Byrom on drums to round out the classic power trio groove machine and the results are amazing. Both Wes and Jamil are heavy-weight players in their own rite who kick serious ass as a powerhouse rhythm section for brother L.L. to lay down his killer heavy riffage on, bad-ass old-school retro-70s power trio style!!! In producing the Simplify Your Vision disc, Lance Lopez went for a stripped-down, raw to the bone, live in the studio REAL heavy guitar power trio vibe, hence the apt title of the disc. From the thunderous grooves of Day Of Dreams to the heavy-duty funk/rock of Shake Joint to the beautifully melodic slow-blues heavy guitar magic of 2 Cigarettes to the tour-de-force title track, this is some of Lance's most spirited and mature work to date. Another highlight is the remake of the Robert Johnson delta-blues classic Stones In My Passway in which brother Lance and his awesome sidemen go on an incredible live in the studio 8 minute blues/rock power trio marathon heavy guitar journey. There is something for everybody on this amazingly impressive stellar heavy guitar disc. Fans of the killer Wall of Soul disc will freak out over the mega-awesome Simplify Your Vision disc. Lance Lopez is the real deal and he's definitely right up there with the best of them. No blues/rock heavy guitar c.d. collection is complete without this phat, phunky power trio riff monster. Combining a kool youthful funky image with musical skills that are unparalleled in the genre, Lance has played guitar with Buddy Miles and Lucky Peterson, gigging regularly in and out of Texas with his trio. He has also done several tours of Europe, opening for such notables as B.B. King and Steve Vai. Lance Lopez has built up a solid reputation as one of the up and coming heavy guitar stars on the scene. The Simplify Your Vision disc is the perfect platform for this rising young guitar star to step upon and reach the wider recognition and credit that he truly deserves. Never has there been a better time to take a bluesadelic funk rock for the soul musical trip with brother Lance Lopez on the amazing Simplify Your Vision disc, a classic intense powerful modern-day cosmic heavy guitar masterpiece. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/simplify.jpg 15.00 0.00 Lance Lopez "Simplify Your Vision" GYR019 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/simplify.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR009?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Trio riff grooves that are super sonic way cool and guaranteed to trip your brain hard. Complete with special musical guests Eric Gales and Doug Pinnick. "Wall Of Soul", the second studio disc from young, gifted blues/rock axeslinger Lance Lopez of Dallas, Texas, features 12 killer trax (62 minutes) of outstanding, powerful, intense, bad-ass, funky, bluesy, retro-70's Hendrixy heavy guitar power trio rock of the highest order. On "Wall Of Soul" Lance Lopez digs deep and produces an amazing set of awesome powerful bluesy heavy guitar riffage that is all his own and easily hits classic status. Lance Lopez is a true heavy guitar hero and riffmaster supreme. He also has an amazing powerful soulful voice that is the perfect match for his tough, bad-ass heavy guitar riffage. The "Wall Of Soul" disc is by far his finest hour and ultimate musical statement to date. In creating the music for the "Wall Of Soul" disc, Lance Lopez has found the ultimate rhythm section to round out his heavy power trio in the form of John Garvin on drums and Daniel Williams on bass. Two awesome players in their own rite who lay down the perfect foundation / groove for brother Lance to trip his awesome heavy guitar riffage upon. And as an added bonus, the "Wall Of Soul" disc features special guests and good musical brothers ERIC GALES and DOUG PINNICK (KING'S X) on several killer trax. Eric Gales co-produced and lends his mega-awesome rippin' Hendrixy heavy guitar riffage on 3 killer trax and Doug Pinnick sings lead vocals on the epic classic last track: "Time", an amazing deep nine minute musical document that features both Eric Gales and Doug Pinnick along with brother Lance. "Time" is the perfect way to wind-down this amazing disc. The "Wall Of Soul" disc also features two killer heavy bad-ass cover trax in the form of "Spanish Castle Magic" by Jimi Hendrix and "Shame The Devil", a way-kool obscure Robin Trower track. Brother Lance gets down hard and does musical justice on both trax. Lance Lopez is the "real" deal and he's definitely right up there with the best of them. Combining a kool youthful funky image with musical skills that are unparalleled in the genre, Lance has played guitar with Buddy Miles & Lucky Peterson, gigging regularly in and out of Texas with his trio. He has also done several tours of Europe, opening for such notables as B.B. King and Steve Vai. Lance Lopez has built up a solid reputation as one of the up and coming heavy guitar stars on the scene. The "Wall Of Soul" disc is the perfect platform for this rising young guitar star to step upon and reach the wider recognition and credit that he truly deserves. Never has there been a better time to take a musical trip with Lance Lopez on the "Wall Of Soul" http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/L/llcover200.jpg 15.00 0.00 Lance Lopez "Wall Of Soul" GYR009 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/L/llcover200.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR004?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Armed with an arsenal of Strats and Marshalls, Plankton pushes the envelope of total guitar into the "Outskirts Of Infinity" and beyond. On their debut self-titled disc PLANKTON, an "out of this world" & incredible instrumental dual heavy guitar band from Stockholm, Sweden pushes the envelope of "TOTAL GUITAR" into the "outskirts of infinity" and beyond. PLANKTON features two amazing gifted guitarists named CHRISTIAN NEPPENSTROM and EMIL FREDHOLM and together, backed by an outstanding rhythm section, otherwise known as the BROTHERS IN GROOVE, have successfully created an incredible heavy guitar work of art in the form of the PLANKTON disc (exclusively available on GROOVEYARD RECORDS...a new label dedicated to top-shelf world class TOTAL GUITAR music). Armed with an arsenal of STRATS and MARSHALLS and taking their cue from the classic, retro-bluesy heavy guitar heros of yesterday and today, PLANKTON (meaning HEAVY WOOD) has created their own original and unique brand of instrumental heavy guitar "EARTH BLUES FUSION". The music of PLANKTON ranges from hard-assed funked-out Hendrix wah-wah land to the deepest vintage Trower to Uli's astral skies to elegantly trippy tones that are guaranteed to blow your heavy guitar mind. The PLANKTON disc features 12 awesome instrumental heavy guitar trax that are parallel to none, complete with unique themes revolving around such topics as swedish fairytale giants, levitating in spring, monsoons, groovedawgs in pickadoll land, a strange obsession with the elephantman and taking a humble colossus trip through the universal walkabout...complete with an incredibly brilliant version of TAKE FIVE by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. The music of PLANKTON is inspirational on many levels, and we strongly urge all of the "serious heavy guitar freaks" in guitarland who dig REAL guitar playing to tune into the "PURE HEAVY GUITAR BEAUTY" of PLANKTON. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/plankton.jpg 15.00 0.00 Plankton GYR004 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/plankton.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR021?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 3, the brilliant third studio disc from the ever-amazing PLANKTON (an exceptional dual instrumental guitar band from Sweden), showcases 10 absolutely stunning new original instrumental guitar compositions of world-class, Hendrix-inspired, retro-70's, bluesy, expressive guitar artistry that border on genius. PLANKTON has definitely come into their own on 3, creating a phenomenal inner galactic earth blues fusion experience, a virtual heavy guitar masterpiece. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/plankton3cover252.jpg 15.00 0.00 Plankton "3" GYR021 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/plankton3cover252.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR012?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 A deep instrumental musical brew of muscular Allman Brothers meets Gov't Mule jamming with Hendrix back at the house with an Electric Ladyland, Beyond The Astral Skies cycodelic cosmic retro 70's heavy guitar vibe. HUMBLE COLOSSUS, the highly anticipated second c.d. from PLANKTON (an incredibly talented / gifted dual instrumental guitar band from Sweden), features 10 brilliant trax of outstanding, mind-blowing, CLASSIC, diverse, retro-70's, bluesy heavy guitar compositions of epic proportions. This is timeless PURE HEAVY GUITAR BEAUTY of the highest order, full of depth, power, maturity and scope that knows no limits or boundaries. PLANKTON features two phenomenal guitarists named EMIL FREDHOLM and CHRISTIAN NEPPENSTROM, both unbelievably talented stratmasters in their own right. Both guitarists display killer chops (complete with tons of soul and feel), fabulous technique, gorgeous melodies, lush tones and deep harmonic sophistication delivered through the classic strat / marshall line-up complete with a miriad of authentic, vintage stomp boxes used to great effect. Both guitarists are incredible world-class players who have found their own original voices on their instruments and have achieved true heavy guitar greatness on HUMBLE COLOSSUS. PLANKTON also features an absolutely killer powerhouse rhythm section in the form of TOMAS THORBERG on bass, SEBASTIAN SIPPOLA on drums and LARS NORMALM on percussion. Brother LARS adds a whole new dimension to the PLANKTON sound with his groovy percussion work). These three talented cats who play an integral part of the PLANKTON sound, lay down incredible, thick, solid grooves upon which brothers EMIL & CHRISTIAN work their deep heavy guitar riffage. There is an astounding, dynamic musical interplay between all 5 PLANKTON brothers with a strong emphasis on memorable / standout compositions, which is a rarity amongst most instrumental guitar music. Not content to be known as just a guitar band, all 5 members work together as a whole to achieve their musical goals. The compositional skills of PLANKTON are stunning to say the least and definitely set them apart from the rest. There is a real warmth and sense of pleasure pouring out of the grooves that will fully satisfy even the most seasoned music lovers and serious heavy guitar freaks. HUMBLE COLOSSUS is a REAL guitar lovers dream and the album's production and mix are authentic to their style and are first class throughout. In the fine tradition of staying true to themselves and at the same time to their deep, bluesy, hendrixy retro-70's EARTH BLUES FUSION heavy guitar roots. For those of you who tuned in and are familiar with the phenomenal debut disc by PLANKTON (a veritable work of outstanding TOTAL GUITAR art) released a few years back on GROOVEYARD RECORDS, new and old fans alike will be completely blown away and mesmerized by the sheer brilliance and passionate sophistication found on their latest musical journey known as HUMBLE COLOSSUS. PLANKTON has fully achieved musical euphoria on HUMBLE COLOSSUS. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/planktonhumble200.jpg 15.00 0.00 Plankton "Humble Colossus" GYR012 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/planktonhumble200.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR022?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Rare Tracks, the fourth studio disc by PLANKTON (a phenomenal dual instrumental heavy guitar band from Sweden) features 11 rare unreleased tracks and outtakes of twin guitar bliss recorded during the past seven years since the band's inception. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/planktonraretraxcover252.jpg 12.00 0.00 Plankton "Rare Tracks" GYR022 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/P/planktonraretraxcover252.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR017?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 "Guitarizm", the phenomenal new studio disc from young, gifted guitar prodigy Randy McStine, features 13 trax (61 minutes) of mega-awesome, unbelievably killer, intense, powerful, mind-blowing instrumental heavy guitar shred that stands up to some of the most outstanding guitar music you've ever heard. Guitarizm is an incredible TOTAL GUITAR statement from an incredible guitarist. Randy McStine (named after Randy Rhoads) has been playing guitar since age five (5) and half of the Guitarizm disc was recorded when he was only twelve (12) years old (!!!) including a spellbinding encore version of The Loner which is worth the price of admission alone. Randy McStine is without a doubt one of the best young guitar players you have ever heard and his guitar playing and music is right up there with the best of them including the most seasoned accomplished players in the world. Despite his young age, (skeptics take note: it's not a gimmick) Randy McStine's incredible guitar playing includes all of the classic elements (technique with feel + substance = TOTAL GUITAR) that define classic guitarists, complete with an incredible sense of depth, maturity and authority that add up to make him a true legitimate guitar hero of the highest caliber. Not only is his guitar playing phenomenal beyond belief and way beyond his young age, on Guitarizm he has written & recorded powerful, stand-out, material that far surpasses and goes way beyond the norm of most instrumental guitar discs. Guitarizm is an incredible instrumental guitar shred disc that actually features strong memorable songs to back up his incredible, talented powerful guitar playing. Guitarizm is all about substance and style and not about shred for the sake of shred, although there is more than enough insane over the top shred factor displayed on Guitarizm to satisfy even the most hard-core heavy guitar shred freaks out there in guitarland! Randy McStine is definitely the REAL deal when it comes down to REAL guitar music. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/G/guitarizm200.jpg 13.00 0.00 Randy McStine "Guitarizm" GYR017 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/G/guitarizm200.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR003A?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Lamothe and Erickson have successfully created a strong batch of powerful songs with a diverse yet cohesive vibe that aptly shows off their vast, gifted musical talents and song writing abilities."Ride", the latest studio disc from gifted, seasoned musical veterans Rob Lamothe (ex-Riverdogs) on vocals and Craig Erickson on guitar is the excellent follow-up to the awesome "Shine" c.d. released on Grooveyard Records a few years back. Recorded @ "The Barn" in Hamilton, "Ride" features 10 "righteous" new songs of outstanding, soulful, earthy, bluesy hard rock with a groovy retro-70's vibe. Complete with an ever-loving emphasis on truly gifted vocals and killer bluesy heavy guitar riffage. Lamothe and Erickson have successfully created a strong batch of powerful songs with a diverse yet cohesive vibe that aptly shows off their vast gifted musical talents and songwriting abilities. This is a true musical collaboration that is full of depth, maturity and soulful power. The music on "Ride" ranges from the awesome bluesy hard rock swagger of opener "Deep River", to several way-kool funky groove rockers, to several classic mid-tempo in the back pocket riff rockers (reminiscent of a modern-day Riverdogs), right on through to the beautifully crafted stand-out ballad, "Echo Hill" that aptly winds down the disc with class and style. "Ride" is an awesome disc that is highly recommended to fans of Rob Lamothe, Craig Erickson, The Riverdogs and to fans of classic, outstanding, bluesy hard rock / heavy guitar music with an emphasis on REAL talent and songs. Do yourself a favor and take a "Ride" with Lamothe / Erickson on their latest musical journey that you won't soon forget. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/R/ridecover.jpg 15.00 0.00 Rob Lamothe - Craig Erickson "Ride" GYR003A http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/R/ridecover.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYRHEAVEN?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Rob Lamothe's "Above The Wing Is Heaven" is the most recent solo CD from the Riverdogs frontman. This disk features nine tracks of Rob's unique story teller song style. The disk contains three cover tracks; Robin Trower's "Roads To Freedom", The Beatles' "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds", and Black Sabbath's "Paranoid". Rob's version of Paranoid is nothing short of genius. Thin Lizzy's Brian Robertson guests on the track "Time Will Go By". As an extra special treat this enhanced disk features three video tracks of Rob performing live in his living room. Three solo acoustic tracks filmed using two cameras in October of 2002. This is a rare look into Rob's amazing talent, just Rob and his guitar up close and personal. Video tracks include "Blue Ray", a tribute to the late Ray Gillen (Badlands), "Ashes To Ashes", and an awesome cover of the Beatles' "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds". This disk is long out of print so don't miss your chance to pick up this incredible disk by the amazingly talented Rob Lamothe. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/heavencover2.jpg 10.00 0.00 Rob Lamothe Enhanced CD GYRHEAVEN http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/heavencover2.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR007?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 Clas Yngstrom is without a doubt one of the greatest get-down Hendrixy heavy guitar axeslingers on the third stone from the sun and he waves his blues-rock heavy guitar freak flag high on "Freedom". Freedom, the 12th album from SKY HIGH, featuring "critically acclaimed" Swedish blues/rock guitar legend Clas Yngstrom, is a heavy guitar revelation which includes 16 killer trax (69 minutes) of outstanding, blistering-hot, intense powerful blues/rock riffage of the highest order. On Freedom (their first disc for GROOVEYARD RECORDS, a new label dedicated to TOTAL GUITAR), SKY HIGH went into a studio in the backwoods of Sweden earlier this year and laid down the blues/rock law. Going back to their heavy power trio roots and keeping true to the format, Clas Yngstrom & Sky High recorded Freedom "live" in the studio and got down to some serious blues/rock business. This is the way REAL blues/rock music is meant to be played...RAW, LOUD & HARD or, as we like to refer to it @ the grooveyard, "RAW BLUES POWER!!!" On the Freedom sessions, Clas & Co. dig deep into their best & heaviest material, complete with several kool surprises including a "bad-ass" version of "Freedom" by Hendrix. The end result features some of the most incredible, fierce, over-the-top, awesome beyond all reason HEAVY GUITAR THREE PIECE KICK ASS CYCODELIC BLOOZE ROCK you have ever heard. Sky High has been together in one form or another kicking blues/rock ass for over two decades (23 years to be exact), played on over 25 t.v. shows, had two top 10 singles and have gigged extensively around the world with over 3000 gigs under their belts including tours of India, Ecuador, Japan, and playing in front of 300,000 people at the "Glasnost '88 Rock Fest." They have also had their music featured in the film "The American Way" starring Dennis Hopper and have even "jammed" with Z.Z. TOP (according to the blues/rock gospel, Billy Gibbons aka Rev. Willy G. preaches that Clas Yngstrom is a guitar GOD!!!) Although relatively unknown in the States, Clas Yngstrom is well known in certain circles throughout the rest of the world and, for people not familar with Sky High, Freedom is the perfect place to start. For those of you who are familiar with Clas Yngstrom, this is the SKY HIGH album you have been waiting for brother Clas to get down on. On the Freedom disc he takes his guitar rite over the edge and he never looks back. Clas Yngstrom is without a doubt one of the best get-down hendrixy heavy guitar axeslingers we have ever heard and he waves his blues/rock heavy guitar freak flag HIGH on Freedom. Clas Yngstrom is definitely rite up there with the BEST of them and he deserves all the credit he can get. As an added bonus, Swedish guitar virtuoso Thomas Larsson guests on "Bluestown" & "I ain't beggin'" where the two swedish axemasters rip and tear it up on these two killer trax. Serious blues/rock fans take note: if you dig your blues hard and heavy with an emphasis on the guitar, then Sky High is the band for you and Freedom will hit you where it counts and blow you away completely. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/skyhighfreedom.jpg 15.00 0.00 Sky High "Freedom" GYR007 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/skyhighfreedom.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR014?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 The self-titled debut disc from SKY HIGH featuring outstanding Swedish blues/rock guitar legend Clas Yngstrom, is an all-time CLASSIC amazing blues/rock guitar masterpiece which includes 13 outstanding trax (51 mins.) of mega-awesome, top-shelf, blues/rock heavy guitar power trio riffage @ its finest.Clas Yngstrom is a true bona-fide blues/rock axemaster of awesome proportions and he is rite up there with the best of them as one of the greatest Hendrix- inspired guitarists in the world. C.Y. digs in deep and shines throughout on the debut SKY HIGH disc, brimming with style, class, vibe & blues power. Clas is an amazing gifted player who has achieved true greatness on the guitar and deserves all the credit he can get. Make no mistake, Clas Yngstrom is the REAL deal when it comes down to some of the finest Hendrixy blues/rock heavy guitar magic you'll ever hear. SKY HIGH has been re-issued and released for the first time on compact disc by GROOVEYARD RECORDS (a new label dedicated to outstanding TOTAL GUITAR music from around the world). Originally released on vinyl in 1980 and recorded with Swedish vocals, the 2005 re-issue version of SKY HIGH features brand-new English vocals for universal appeal plus 3 awesome BONUS TRAX not found on the original version, including 2 killer Hendrix jams that will fry your brain! Even though the SKY HIGH disc was recorded 25 years ago, it sounds fresh and vibrant today; an amazing undiscovered heavy guitar gem and musical document full of life, soul & blues power that stands tall as one of the all-time great blues/rock heavy guitar discs of our time. Clas Yngstrom and SKY HIGH have released over a dozen albums plus various solo discs through the years and it's long overdue and high time that the classic first SKY HIGH album has finally been released on compact disc. The bottom line is that if you dig outstanding blues/rock heavy guitar music then you owe it to yourself to tune into the phenomenal debut disc by SKY HIGH. EXPERIENCE THE HEAVY GUITAR BLUES POWER OF CLAS YNGSTROM & SKY HIGH. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/skyhighsame.jpg 15.00 0.00 Sky High "Sky High" GYR014 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/skyhighsame.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR015?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 "Still Rockin'", the second studio disc from SKY HIGH featuring outstanding Swedish blues/rock guitar legend Clas Yngstrom, is an amazing bluesy heavy guitar disc which includes 17 trax (66 mins.) of awesome, top-shelf, soulful, blues/rock power trio riffage with an emphasis on strong material (songs) full of depth, maturity & blues/rock scope. SKY HIGH: "Still Rockin'" has been re-issued and released for the first time on compact disc. Originally released on vinyl in 1982, the 2005 re-issue version of Still Rockin features 7 awesome BONUS TRAX not found on the original version, including several rare demo trax plus an awesome live version of Ramblin On My Mind to wind out the disc in fine blues/rock tradition. Even though the Still Rockin album was recorded nearly 25 years ago, it sounds awesome today; an amazing undiscovered heavy guitar gem and musical document full of life, soul and blues power that stands tall in a class all it's own. Clas Yngstrom is a true bona-fide blues/rock axemaster of awesome proportions and he is rite up there with the best of them as one of the greatest Hendrix- inspired guitarists in the world. C.Y. digs in deep and shines throughout on the SKY HIGH: Still Rockin disc, brimming with style, class, vibe and blues power. Clas is an amazing gifted player who has achieved true greatness on the guitar and deserves all the credit he can get. Make no mistake, Clas Yngstrom is the REAL deal when it comes down to some of the finest Hendrixy blues/rock heavy guitar magic you'll ever hear. Clas Yngstrom and SKY HIGH are still rockin the blues today and have released over a dozen albums plus various solo discs through the years and it's long overdue and high time that the SKY HIGH: Still Rockin album has finally been released on compact disc. Tune into the Still Rockin disc and find out why Clas Yngstrom and SKY HIGH are one of blues/rock's best kept secrets. EXPERIENCE THE HEAVY GUITAR BLUES POWER OF CLAS YNGSTROM and SKY HIGH. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/skyhighstillrockin.jpg 15.00 0.00 Sky High "Still Rockin" GYR015 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/S/skyhighstillrockin.jpg http://www.bluesrockcds.com/product/GYR006?cpc=460241&cpg=4856&cpn=0 "Freeride" features 11 trax of outstanding, blistering, intense, top shelf reto 70's heavy guitar rock of the highest order. Thomas Larson makes his mark on "Freeride". Freeride, the first solo disc from outstanding Swedish guitar virtuoso THOMAS LARSSON, is a landmark heavy guitar statement that digs deep into a bluesy 70's vibe with a modern approach rich with inspiration and influence. Originally released on the prestigious Japanese guitar label ZERO RECORDS, THOMAS LARSSON recorded Freeride after recording two awesome discs and touring with the ever-amazing GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple soul brother). With the help of some of Sweden's finest musicians and the incredible vocal talents of GORAN EDMAN (who has recorded and toured with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN MADISON) and produced and mixed by famed Swedish producer MATS LINDFORS, Freeride is the perfect showcase for THOMAS LARSSON and his world class brand of heavy guitar music. And as an added bonus, Swedish blues/rock guitar legend Clas Yngstrom (SKY HIGH) shows up for some incredible dual heavy guitar interplay with brother Thomas on the ripping "Bad Sign" jam. Freeride features 11 trax of outstanding, blistering, intense, top-shelf retro-70's heavy guitar rock of the highest order that ranges from hard-assed grooved-out bluesy heavy riffage to classic mid-tempo bluesy heavy rock swagger to clean beautiful melodic ballads. Including four incredible INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR trax which showcase THOMAS LARSSON's vast talents on the guitar, Freeride is a well-rounded diverse musical trip of "pure heavy guitar beauty" which features a little something for everybody highly recommended for people who dig REAL guitar music of the highest order. THOMAS LARSSON is one of those rare guitarists who has the ability to combine incredible technique with feel, creating his own style and sound complete with strong material (SONGS) to match, and on Freeride he has achieved true greatness on the guitar. Find out why THOMAS LARSSON is one of Sweden's best kept secrets in rock guitarland. THOMAS LARSSON makes his "MARK" on Freeride. http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/T/thomaslarson.jpg 15.00 0.00 Thomas Larsson "Freeride" GYR006 http://static.zoovy.com/img/upstate/W75-H75-Bffffff/T/thomaslarson.jpg