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Frontiers Records wrote:Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the third chapter of ALLEN / LANDE project entitled âThe Showdownâ on November 5th 2010.
ALLEN / LANDE represents the finest expression of Melodic Metal nowadays. With two world renowned singers, Jorn Lande (of Jorn and Masterplan) and Russell Allen (of Symphony X) sharing lead vocals, this project has become a staple among the fans of Hard Rock and Melodic Heavy Metal music. The first chapter of Jorn Lande and Russell Allenâs collaboration, âThe Battleâ was unleashed in September 2005 with unanimous acclaim from fans and critics alike. Many websites and magazines named it âRecord of the Yearâ. Its success made it one of the most popular releases ever in Melodic Heavy Metal, thanks to beautiful, sweeping piano and keyboards, heavy guitar riffs, virtuoso guitar solos, hooky choruses and the vocal talents of two of the finest Heavy Metal vocalists around.
In spring 2007, the second chapter entitled âThe Revengeâ was released and met again with an amazing reaction from press and fans. Heavier and with a tighter production, thanks to the involvement of Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, ANGRA, PLACE VENDOME) at the mix, the album excited the fans who loved the first chapter.
Now it is the turn of âThe Showdownâ, the anticipated third album of the studio project. âWith two of the best singers in the business itâs easy to get inspiration to write good musicâ says the mastermind of the project, Swedish guitar player, songwriter and producer Magnus Karlsson, who adds âWhen it was decided that Russell and Jorn were going to sing on the first album I knew that if I could just write great songs and get the right mix it would have a very good chance to be a successâ. Musically âThe Showdownâ sounds like âA mix of both previous releases with âThe Battleâ being more Melodic and âThe Revengeâ which was more in the Hard Rock directionâ, according to Karlsson, who concludes âIâm more satisfied than ever with the songs and performances, but also because the mix by Achim Kohler (Primal Fear) is by far the best I ever had on any album!â
âThe Showdownâ cover art was designed once again by Rodney Matthews (Asia, Magnum, Diamond Head etc.) and includes the following tracks:
The Showdown; Judgement Day; Never Again; Turn All Into Gold; Bloodlines; Copernicus; We Will Rise Again; The Guardian; Maya; The Artist; Eternity; Alias (bonus track).
The videoclip shot for the song âJudgement Dayâ with Jorn Landeâs lead vocals can be watched on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E60LkuqedMc
The songs âJudgement Dayâ and âThe Showdownâ can exclusively be listened in full in streaming on the Frontiers Web radio from September 21st.
Tune in at: www.frontiers.it/webradio
The album will be exclusively be available in the CD digipak edition (first pressing), limited vinyl and digital download.
ALLEN / LANDE
Jorn Lande: vocals
Russell Allen: vocals
Magnus Karlsson: guitars, bass, keyboards
Jaime Salazar: drums
Weblinks: www.myspace.com/allenlande2 / www.frontiers.it / www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords