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UL Us YOU ARE AS te maxell, its wort racoting, ts woth MaOMMUNIC,/ TION B \E, KDO\N 4TAL A Rupert Perry, Managing Director of EMI Records UK, carries the editorial torch this issue, explaining EMI's role in the signing and development of new rock acts. ‘Ase yourself this: where else would you find Steve Stevens, Billy Idol, Megadeth, Gringos Locos, lan Gillan and Joe Lynn Turner in one place? No, not the Knobswinger's Arms, Chelmsford, but writhing about within the smouldering leaves of Hard News 10 ‘Are Quiet Riot back in business, or is their condition stil critical ‘Doctor’ Malcolm Dome examines singer Paul ‘Shortino and stixchap Frankie Banali ‘and hopes for a lean bill of health. 13 NE pF CAST Mark Putterford tunes into rising star Dan Reed and discovers a karate black belt currently kicking up a storm with his ‘curious brand of funk/rock 14 ERY tron Maiden guitarsts Dave Murray and Adrian Smith find thernselves in the Gallery for possibly the toughest solo spots (of the’ ives! Dave Ling, resplendent in oe ecietis Rabi Dar style 16 FRC j ‘Axnew image, a change in ine-up but as ‘Tom G. Warrior ‘cls Sylvie Simmons, these Celtic Frost chappies are stil following their own instincts. ‘Another year, another Night Ranger ballad. But Paul Suter is convinced that the (now) four-piece from San Francisco are, infact, at heart a damn fine ROCK band, Bassistvocalst Jack Blades ain't about to disagree. More luscious pix ofthe, er, luscious Lita, plus some waffle rom Dave Ling, who ‘manages to hold back his tears as she Confirms her engagement to W.A.S. guitarist Chris Holmes. Magnum guitarist Tony Clarkin tela shocked Malcolm Dome that he can remember his chidhood ... and not only that, but that he actually enjoyed English lessons at schooll However, he wouldn't actually admit that he used to sit next to ‘Thomas A’Becket jon armed with two questions: Who am? And why is mascara so expensive? No no no, not realy n fact, he and Marilion men Mark Kelly (keyboards) and Steve Rothery (guitar) discuss the reasons for the band’s recent line-up change and their future plans. 39 Jeff Healey is no normal guitar phenomenon... he's blind fora start Elmore Watts tals to this sensational young player and tries to discover the secret behind his unusual ‘upside dowri style 40 Daniel Jacks looks back at the career of, Jon Bon Jovi... witha litle help from his 42 The Guns n’ Roses lead puitaristhas a reputation for beng a complete weirdo. so Sylvie Simmons puts all the gossip to the test. 50 Sagittarius this ish, with Foreigner bassist Rick Wills being placed under the microscope by the infamous Luigi Beard.RUPERT PERRY ‘THE REASON any band i ‘A touring schedule fora some of the leading Thrash _ record companies. The successful is due to their rock band is of prime acts — Megadeth, Exodus, _reality at the end of the day, ‘music, songs, creativity and importance. What we at EMI Rigor Mortis etc. think it's though, is that the judgement Performance, not necessarily are finding is that any rock ironic that the country that the influence of one band today hastobeseen basically invented Heavy individual in the A&R. and has to be developed Metal(ie. the UK)hasbeen the songs, music, department. Inany record initial by appearancesasan unable inthe last couple of __ performance, thei company there area variety opening act ona major tour. years to come up with a management etc. All of of people who are involved in To thisend some of our up- major new Heavy these go into a decision as to the development of an ‘coming projects for the first Metal/Thrash act that has whether we would get artist's career: A&R, part of 1989, Diesel Park sold substantially on a involved with a band. Promotion, Marketing, West, Crazyhead and ‘worldwide basis. The new Sales, International Quireboys, are all slated for Metal/Thrash acts which f Promotion and Marketing. _ tours. I believe this isakey seem to be making the. Allof the people involved in ingredient to helping break a breakthrough are coming these areas play akey role in rock band. ‘out of the United State: any success story for a given act, ‘When an act signs toa company, even though there ‘may be one individual at that EMI, through its A&R executives, will have ‘whatever input is necessary ‘RUPERT PERRY into a recording career to help aband. Alot depends partcslartabel whois tele Onhow much helpaace ihe Ehampion,i¢fsimportane mmightneed,beitin the [RUPEE Dl ector of EMI that the act and thei selection of producer critique | Records in the UK and Eire. manager establish further of songs, performance, or |feoined EMI in 1971, and ‘apport and rltionchps Snyotthor cementsinae [Helene miso wwehothor individuals inthe Botnto the whole scenario of Mz eld sera nin he company. At EMI, there are ‘making an act happen. We zroup worldwide. a substantial number of don't have any set guidelines |®"I fea he had the people involved with the on this, each situation is distinction of being the first Srlog of any ar difereneandharto be een dene pliable the head of Spproached diferent, ERs eempany. man” Rick Gatteld who Bacally our philosophy ix (Qa Us rece arer a poriod fasunderhiman A&Ricam, EMUhasalwaysbeun werclore woheiparnerarer [EMameria, Alter all of whom get involved interested in any band whom and whenever necessary. ‘Assistant ¢o the EMI Music Withany signing tattakes welselcandevelopandsail” “'anyrarcaseerean’ —_ \Agstané tothe EM Place Alia rom imeto” product worldwie.In"coveragectanunsignca___ | Workwide Chairman, imewegectheMarketing elation othe UK Thrash andifbiwnyrefintete, [Bhaskar Manon, hes and Promotion people Scene wehave yettocome However, thisirnot an Par ehsas MD of EMI Involved, where we feel this across anything that we feel absolute necessity, but every | "ertnnia: before moving isnecessary. 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(LEFT) AND SLASH: NEIL ZLOZOWER LITA FORD: HENRY DIETZE THIEVING MAGPIE” fo « THE LIVE ALBUM ... w FREAKS, INCOMMUNICADO AND KAYLEIGH Haiccamee _ _ DOUBLE RECO! . ED PLAY CASSETTE & SPECIAL PRICED ‘WITH BONUS TRACKSPARAMORE MeCARTY Stevens Unveils His Team Former Idol man prepares to fly solo © STEVE STEVENS guitarist mostly associated vith Billy Idol, has finaly pur together a band with which to ‘eeord his frst solo project Stevens, at fist, teamed up with former David Lee Roth Tatas! UFO bassist Billy Sheehan, but things idn'e work out on thie front, Sheehan eventually leaving to help form Mr. Erle Martin, drummer Pat ‘Torpey and guitarist Paul Gilbert (see feature in sue Three) Since then, Stevens has been work vith drummer Thommy Price (e«-Seandal and Bille!) and basset Kasim Sulean (formerly With Cheap Trick — asa keyboardsmon — and Utopia) nti recenty, though, his search for 3 sutable lead vocslis seemed rather friless, However, Stevens has now recruited Parramore McCarty. previously with Los Angeles bands Warrior and Rough Cutt. The foursome have ust begun pre- production rehearsaln New ere and wil stare work on an album early next year with producer Beau Hill Ths willbe Feleased through the Warner Brothers label In order to make time for ths project. Hillhas turned down an offer to produce S TEVE STEVENS, THE (Orleans ac Lillian Axe for the MCA label: the band’s debut effort carl ths year was, of cours produced by Rate hyehm guitarist Robbin Crosby. cot In the meantime, Billy Id hienselfis currently working on his new album in Los Angeles with long-time producer Keith Forsey. To date, no ttle has been confirmed for this LR however i ‘shouldbe released next Spring through the Chrysalis label. And among those eracks confirmed for inclusion on the project are: ‘Love Child: "Trouble With The Sweet Stuff "Love Unchained’, License ‘To Thrill and "Prodigal Son Blues: ‘oining Idol on ths project are sguitarst Mark Younger-Smich, Bassist Phil Soussan (most recently with Ozzy Osbourne) and drummer Mike Baird(who ‘was a member of Journey's lst ‘touring band), ‘Commenting onthe record, Idol stated: "It's a lot simpler and rawer than Whiplash Smile’ (che man’s Tas release). 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Virginia Wolf hes carrentiy with Asasingarm gant this sell JImmy Page's touringbands"—" igen art" "Wel dafces prety good parting opethen i bea rel op- Fateh band (Bonham has signed £0 and says things that goin les, ‘new US label WTG, with He knows he's going to have to make a deciion now, because k's for lke don’ have anywhere else ‘to go. hope to take ke forther, and if ean‘ then t's on your bike’ ‘While the arguments rage, look ‘erbution through CBS), “Alo Ive been cneacted by suitarst Ritchie Blackmore to Fetorm Rainbow Comer replaced Graham Bonnet in that band), Sno course tine chat Yogme prahe does varie foceg Topehe does tesanice fing Beroved, be don know wht to do becaise Blackmore wants fo go nor tio sued wich Cou beiwen bad Cornpany ‘Zeppelin and Stevie Winwood, cee sole desl wih PolyGram, bel don't have time todo anything Sboue tha ‘out for Joe Lynn's guest ce, providing backing appearan ‘vocals and general jon of the forthcoming TNT album intuition’, due in January on the PolyGram ibe (see story Hard [News elsewhere in this issue). He's also been busy doing commercials {for Miler Beer, the US Army and Burger King, $0 you couldn't accuse him of having only one String t hisbow! More news when ‘we have it, DAVE LING. YOUNG QUITS MEGADETH HAVE parted company with fead guar Jeff Young for reasons unknown. Apparently, ‘Young quit che band to return to hisnative Ohio, ands puting together aband called Broken Silence, which was aso the name ‘of Young's band prior to joining Megadeth. In the meantime, Megadeth re currently seeking anew guitarist to replace the departed Young. Plans torrecord anew album for the ‘Capito abel have been temporarily shelved ‘Commenting on hie decision to quit Megadeth, Young stated: "It ‘ras bastally down to personal Giferences:Ihad a great time in the band and during my year with them learnt alot. {have nothing bad to say about the situation INNOVD 3134944 EFF YOUNG: BREAKING THE SILENCE EE WHE, EE SE, SONIC YOUTH willbe issuing their latest studio album through the Beggars Banquet label in the UK during late Marchiearly April Tenatively tiled ‘Sonic Tempo’ it was produced by Bob Rock/engineered by Mike Frazer 3t Little Mountain Studios In Vancouver. Altogether, the band have recorded I songs, ten of which wil make it onto the fal running Order. In adtion, an extra two cuts will probably appear on the Compact Dise version, withthe remaining songs used a B-sides for future singles ‘Those tracks so far confirmed for inclusion onthe LP are: ‘Dance With Me, Fire Woman’ (a hot contender for release a the fst 45), "Edie (Caio Baby) and ‘Soul Asylum’ “The band's permanent line-up now feacures fan Astbury (lead vocals), Billy Duy (lead guitar) and Jamie Stewart (bass). An {Unnamed session drummer was tused on the LP. with plans for Erie ‘Singer to guest having to be scrapped, due to the stickman’s recording commitments with hs ‘own band Badlands. The erio are currently seeking a drummer to Join them for touring purposes. Acoring ro spokesperson or BIL BUFFY the most exciting project yet undertaken by the Cult, but wil ‘ko see them combining the styles Of both the previous albums, viz ‘Love! andElectric. whist progressing ina new direction the band, “Sonic Tempo! isnot only ly EY 2m S27 Gal the Schernoff, the band alto includes band formed by former Dictators frontman ‘Handsome’ Dick Manitoba and puitarst Andy Schernoff, are urrently preparing to mix their 35 yet untitled debut slbum (produced by Schernoff) at Alpka Omega ‘Studios in San Francisco. “The basic tracks were recorded atthe Power Station in New York, with overdubs being done at the Chung King "House Of Metal’ (in NY): Along with Manitoba and ‘drummer J. P. Patterson, and former Manowar Dictators {uitarst Ross The Boss has ako ontrbured to the record "The album (which contains teacks such as ‘DWI — Driving While Intoxicated’, ‘Speedball “The Perfect High’ The Party Starts Now and 3 reworking of the old Frank Sinatra classic ‘New Yorke, New York’) is eonatively scheduled for Feb. '89 release'on the 415/Columba abe_ ee ee KID ROW, 3 ve piece baad from New Jersey wil issue their sel-etled, debut album through the Atlantic label in the US during january. Produced by Michael Wagener aca stud in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the full ‘wack listing i 38 follows ‘Side One'Big Guns, ‘Sweet Lice Sister’, "Can't Stand The Heartache’, “8 in Life’, “Rattlesnake Shake’ and Piece Of mee Side Two: ‘Youth Gone Wild Making A Mest, "Here | Am. Remember You' and When The (Clock Strikes Midnight’ Most of the material was wricten by lead guitarist Sake and bassist, Rachel Bolan (A mole!) the band also features lead gutarst Scott Hil, ead voesist Sebastian Bach (previousy with Los Angeles ‘band Madam X) and drummer Robin Aftuso, ‘We've been together for about ‘worande-a-hlf years." explains EP E, contrary to ‘many recent rumours, are NOT splicing up: they are currency writing and rehearsing Imateral for thor next stdio bum, which hasbeen earmarked for aJanary 1990 release through Felgen” Temakes me aug,” says vocalist tan Gillan “al hese Beople ae saying we're doing this Srdiwere doing that we're aly the lst fo hear abouc ke! People keep tling me that Purple are spitting up and et Roger (Glover, bust) anét have been Seriing stu together for 3 wile now and the others guitars Ritchie Blackmores keyboard poyer Jon Lord and drummer lan Palee} have been rehearsing together as well The only reason Irmnot rehearing with her thae wal jst gecin he way! As welt thinking about the next Purple sum, the various members of the band are also abbing in solo projects Lords ‘working on his next orchestral projects Bickmore according to Git, doing bs and preces” th Joe Lynn Turner. the former Rainbow vocalist now working si Yng.Malmsteen’s Rising Force — "The Rainbow relormaton things od fat now says lan "Rogers Been trying to getthem todo something” together for abouts year now” — nd lan and Roger themes sre tering mater for the mene Snake, “Before that played with a number of loal musicians, including Danny Vaughan (Formeriy lead vocals with Waysted, nove with new act ‘Tyketto) and Johnny Dee (ex Waysted drummer. now with, 8 Fox) 'After paging around the local circu, Sed Row agned a ‘management del with the Doc MeGhee-Doug Thaler. Srgmaton, whe ao ok ser Mo ‘snd Bon Jovi Indeed fon Bo fovi hi cone much to bring to public, tenon, heping them out in ther ‘arly days anditroducng temo Medes Subsequerly, the band signed to Acari nd ser sifng ehrough» ‘umber of producer options (Mix Norman snd Mike Clink were both considered) opted to go wth Wagener. Both Maxand Mike would have ben great vo work with but tere was smething about Michel hat, erated us says Snake, “We rehearse in swety garage, nays fave nd alway wil and Pichae came down andjust hada good iaugh with she seemed son tune ‘with wat we're trying to achieve’ “The band wi are ourng in January supporting Bon fort (Real 00d Wenge of ours") inthe US {his parcicuar tele wil probably {ake thom through uth me ey buti’s hoped cata vist to Eurepe willbe organised ac some point, Behough this has yee tobe confrned LOTTO OT Sees sc” bzarre ‘Accidentally On Purpose’ album last year. but the project sil ‘excites the par, and theyllbe leoking for another record dealin the New Year, ‘The next album wil have more ‘of a definite direction," explains Tan. "Some ofthe stuff on the last allum was maybe abit too diverse “like the reggae bits, for ‘example. Butl'm realy enjoying, ‘writing atthe moment; Roger's gota great stud athis house, and ‘we've come up with some incoresting stuff there recently — some of which wel use for Purple, Some for the Gilan/Glover thing And some just for fun whvch'l never {2en the light of day ‘What has seen the light of day recently isa Swedith recording Of Purple way back in 1970, ted ‘Scandinavian Nighes' and released on the Connoisseur Collection label (see review page 23) lan hast heard the record but doesn’t sound too wary of it "There are quite afew bootlegs around which were recorded on that In Rock’ cour, and I must say! quite lke Bootogs In fact wah they'd stay as bootlegs sometimes rather than become leptimate releases, as bootlags usually have better sieeves than the ones record ] conpanes se “PEOPLE KEEP TELLING ME THAT PURPLE ARE SPLITTING UP oA ARK PUTTERFORD ‘KIO ROW (GUITARIST SNAKE EXTREME LEFT} TAN GILLAN:{ual aayo any AV 1AM THE LAW isthe name of New York based, hard hitting foursome featuring Shane (lead vocals), Phil Allloceo (guitar) Sean Carmody (bass) and Rob Steele (drums). ‘The band were formed during December 1986 and have been regularly gigging on the New York lub circuit ever since The foursome have now signed 2 deal withthe Rush Artist, management company and have Completed work on a demo tape. ‘This features the tracks ‘Dave “Your Sister Does, ‘Downtown Suiede’ and ‘No Love Lost: This ‘was produced by Daniel Rey, who hat alo worked with Cireus OF Power and the Ramones. as ad PHIL ALLOCCO, SEAN CARMODY, SHANE AND ROB STEELE releases his new album, “The Winter Of "8B" n this country theough MCA on December 5. For review, see last sue. are currently seeking a suitable vocalist, Incerested parties should send 2 tapelphota biography to: 12 Hunters Rd. Spital Tongues, Neweastle-UponTyne. Te 091-232 0418, THE Welsh rockers. are currently seeking anew voealit. The band — consisting of Ray Philips (drums), Lee Jones (ead guitar), Kevin J. Street (led guitar) and ealian bass phyer Fabrice Francese — are all fet to record ther second album. Incerested partes should contact Ray at: "New House Farm, ‘Trefl, Tredegar, Gwent, NP2 4HD, South Waies. Te! 049525 4568. from Denmark, have signed to the MetalWorks label. The band’s line-up i Torben Askcholm (lead vocals), Michael Bodin (guia), Morten Mogensen (bass) and Johnny Olesen (drums) FROM Stockton, issue their debut album through the MetalWorks label later this month, I's tiled “Napalm Stix To Kidz’, The band's line-up is Lash (guitar backing vocal) Dave (gutaribacking vocals). Ste (bass), Seott (vocals and tan. (drumsioceasional vocal. isthe name ofa New York-based band wo feature no ss than four {erate oes. hese pa for che 90s go under the ramesof Venus Penis Crusher. Queen Vixen She-Fire and Honey One ercentor. They ae backed by 2 four-piece male rumen) ‘The band come from the Lower kas side of Manta ane Scoring toa spokes, have "3 tnque ard rock ound, witha Mow edge and acradtionl bes tase" They ve been gong fr one year andar currenty onto the owes cc tourg onthe Est Coast circuit. : from Sheffield, are currently ‘working on their debut album (10,000 RPM Groove Orgy’) forthe Pig's Ear label. This should be issued Before the end of this ‘The band’s line-up is Murray Fenton (guitar vocals), Justin Underhill (bass) and Garry Wilson (drums). LIMITED EDITION PICTURE DISC Including extra track ‘C’est La Vie’ Available nowaR EP EEE pvommpmepemammmemmmmmmmna eee Los Angeles band QUIET RIOT were once regarded as. among the most successful hard rock bands in the world. But, over the past few years they have faced a series of crises and traumas which have left them vulnerable and in decline. Can they make a. ‘strong comeback? As their latest album, ‘QR; hits the shops, lead vocalist PAUL SHORTINO and drummer FRANKIE BANALI state their belief in the project ‘T COULD BE their last shot. Quiet Riot. The band who .exploded across the hard rock world in 1983 with a US chart- topping single (a cover version of Slade's saddle-sore ‘Cum On Feel The Noize’) and a richly commercial album, ‘Metal Health’ It sold in excess of five million copies in the US alone. The Big Time licked its fingers and fluttered alluring eye But, the success was short-lived. Very short-lived. Vocalist Kevin DuBrow imploded, discovering that if you verbally attempt to machete the rest of the rock community, somewhere will exact retribution. Fate, as ithappens, bodily punched a hole in the euphoria, plummeting the foursome (who, at this point in their career, also featured bassist Rudy Sarzo, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and drummer Frankie Banali) into a period of declining 2 g 2 : : e ie INOW 43154944 ONLNOHS Tnvd 1SFI¥9OA ONY L331 fortunes, self-doubt and internal strife, ‘The upshot was that DuBrow has disappeared with few tears shed, whilst Sarzo joined Whitesnake, leaving Banali and Cavazo to pick up the pieces and dust down their reputations. Now, after blustering down a few blind alleys, they recruited former Rough Cutt lead vocalist Paul Shorting plus hot young qun, bassist Sean McNabb. Together, the quartet have put together ‘OR’, an album just released through the Epic label and one that soos the band moving into a blues rinse phase. Much of the vacuous glaze of yore has been wisely sacrificed in favour of a tinctured, structured Free/Paul Rodgers-era Bad Company approach, It isa sequesiering serenade of style, quality ane musicianship, with few of the past gimmicks or bubblegum baroque which tended to masquerade as a tome of depth. To many, the record (reviewed in ur last issue) might seem rather innocuous, and intrinsically touched far too closely by the epitaphs of Polydecibel Poltergeists long since confined to history, but to me it's the ‘best result yet from the Quiet Riot camp. Shortino sing: janner that is refreshing and convincing, whilst Cavazo is a revelation, his work filled with dexterity and rich control. "When 1ys Banali. “Now our guitarist is free to do what he chooses, and he's ‘come ona storm.” For Quiet Riot, the: must come a Recording actually started in June 1987, when eight tracks were cut, with Sarzo on bass (he returned to the fold when his own successor, Chuck Wright, uit and eventually joined House Of Lords), but "Rudy was with us for just the wink of aneye," admits Banali. “Bul no-one holds any grudge against him for leaving and joining Whitesnake, viously his only problem with that band is holding onto a wallet weighed down by a hefty chunk of money!” ITH SARZO'S departure, Shortino (who, according to Banali, “plays ‘bass like a black man’) took on some of the four-string duties and session guy Jimmy Johnson was also brought in (iohnson can still be heard on two cuts, viz Coppin’ A Fool’ and the first US “Stay With Me Tonight’), Then the offs came through forthe band to play at the prestigious Japan Aid II festival last year. They accepted, and after toying with the idea of bringing in Rough Cutt man Matt Thorr as a temporary bassist, eventually they recruited MeNabb. “One of Billy Sheehan's (bassist with Mr. Big) many girlfriends introduced us to himat the Cathouse Club in Los Angeles. He looked amazing and we said to him on the spot, ‘Ifyou play as well as you look, you're in!” ‘And McNabb did indeed fit the bill, QR took Japan Aid I by storm . . . and then legal complications forced hem {into a period of hiatus! Fortunately, foursome stuck togel these unspecified difficulties and the results hit the vinyl on ‘QR, again produced by longtime Riot collaborator Spencer Protfer. “We build the hou interior," explains Bar producer relationship. “I think, however, with this record we took a lot ‘more control on the production side and told Spencer that we didn't wat certain things in the mix, which he took nolice of” So, now the battle begins. No-one expects the world to worship at the ‘Quiet Riot altar, but as Shortino points Out, “i's the music that should matter. We know there is still a lot of negativity towards Quiet Riot from past associations, but to take the easy option. ‘out and split up this band, or go out under different name would have been cowardly. Frankie and Carlos worked so hard to achieve what they did. — why should it all be thrown away?!” \NE THING Banali is anxious to /stress is that, contrary to certain rumours, he is nof leaving QR to join WASP. he decorate the less Children’ (due out early ‘on the Capitol label), but 1 was purely helping them out. Despite the fact that Blackie Lawless (vocals/rhythm guitar) has been telling everyone that I'm joining W.A.S.P. that most definitely is not the case. My loyalties lie totally with Quiet Riot.” Bold words. Brave att the band have the album to back up hopes and aspirations. But the 2 a little worrying. Thus f reactions to QR’ have been muted, and whilst certain radio stations in the US. are playing the ‘Stay With Me Tonight’ 45, nonetheless there is hardly a sign of ‘a major breakthrough being achieved in the near future. It's early days yet for the LP, but unless there is a concerted effort shortly from Epic Records and others in postion of influence then 1 suspect this album will disappear and with it the band. As Isaid at the outset ofthis feature, 'OR’ is possibly the foursome's last real shot. Personally, Ibelieve it should open fresh vistas and new horizons. My fears that, for once, the quality of the music will not be sufficient. Pray I'm wrong. ‘MALCOLM DOMEJOURNEY THE GREATEST HITS (re as eee ||| Oo ae ||| LP: CASSETTE: CD 15 TRACKS AND OVER 60 MINS OF MUSIC FROM ONE OF AMERICA’S FINEST BANDS INCLUDES ‘Don't Stop Believin,’‘Who's Crying Now, ‘Only The Young, ‘Wheel In The Sky’and ‘Separate Ways’ 463149 1-4-2 RG ulthe rocky paths of the European Thrash circuit has been far from smooth, with the recently- cancelled spate of British dates being simply another bump on the road to ‘greater things, ‘The Zurich trio of Marquis Marky (drums), Tommy T. Baron (guitar) and Ron Royce (bass/vox) have weathered it well, overcoming a whole series of obstacles, even shaking off the somewhat disparaging accusation of being little more than Celtic Frost roadies todeliver a new album that ‘eclipses their dizbusting ‘R.LP.’ debut of last year and must surely be one of the hottest slices of Thrashin’ vinyl this side of the Bay Area. Yes, folks, Punishment For Decadence’ (on the Noise label) is finally in the racks (Yinally’ boing the ‘operative word when you consider that PFD’ vas reviewed way up front in Issue ‘Two, only to encounter subsequent seemingly interminable delays); it sees the deadly triumvirate venturing into ww territory with confidence a-plenty and more than just the odd unorthodox time change thrown in for good “This time around I think that a considerable jazz influence has crept into our music and we have also included a lot of slower sections in there. We really go for thal right now, CHARLIE SEXTON, the acclaimed guitarist-singer from Austin Texas, has finished on his second album, the follow-up to his 1986 MCA. debut "Pictures For Pleasure’ Called simply ‘Charlie Sexton LP II, it was produced by Bob Clearmountain and Tony Berg and will be released in January. From the five tracks I've heard — ‘Blowing Up Detroit, “Question This, ‘For All We Know, ‘Cry Litile Sister’ and the first single, ‘Don't Look Back’ — it's a stronger, more confident, much more rock album than the last ot "Charlie Sexton LP Il’ was due to appear last Summer, “But I decided it was more important to got it right rather than rush it out," says Charlie, Itdidn’t help when a Hollywood hit-and-run driver knocked him off his Harley Davidson motorbike, breaking his arm from wrist to elbow and leading to months of therapy. Some of the time off from guitar playing was spent producing a track for the band he used to play drums in, The Little Kings; this was used onthe oundirack of recent Penelope Spheeris- directed movie, (Dudes, released through Capitol. Further delays wor album will probably be in or maybe even a little more psychedelic,” states Marky by way of explanation’ Ifthe band’s sound has evolved, it certainly has very litte to do with Coroner's less than full touri disrupted right aft album — when they were to have Supported M.O.D. on their ill-fated and during plans for the now-aborted UK visit. “At the moment we don't have any ‘CORONER L-: RON ROYCE, MARQUIS MARKY AND TOMMY T BARON. SEXTON: TWO'S COMPANY by his search for the Perfect saused CHARLIE SEXTON: GOING IN A ROCK DIRECTION Barrow, who played on my first record, and who at one real management, so what went wrong with the English dates (announced in Issue Six) was that I booked us a show in Italy and Noise only confirmed the ‘exact dates for the UK tour once we had already signed the Italian contract. Obviously we are really sorry and can't really believe it has happened, but there is not much we can do,” states the sticksman apologetically. Itnow looks as though the band will {nally hit these shores for the first time in January, opening up for either Celtic Frost or Florida's Death. ‘PHIL ALEXANDER gong candidate was atth Forsey, who produc: Charlle's debut. But after doing a woek’s rehearsals with Forsey on the new album, "We just sort of decided it would be in both of our best interestste do something new, Plus, he was rather worn out from working ‘with Billy Idol and I don't think he was quite ready to jump into fall production.” Bob Clearmountain was Just highly recommended by everybody, and he definitely has the best sound,’ so they waited for himto become Meanwhile, Charlie has also co-written with Country & Western singer Stove Earle, Tonto (the latter being a quirky LA singer songwriter who helped out on {wo of Pleture..'s songs), Scott Wilk, Danny Wild Tony Berg. He's algo ou putting anew band together only drummer Gary Ferguson (ex Fastway/Gary Moore amongst others) has been decided upon — and alter some dates opening for jimmy Barnes in Australia, an international tour will begin in February. ‘SYLVIE SIMMONSLa TS i,Gallery David Michael Murray. December 23,1956. In Edmonton, North London, #3 ma Tottenham Hotspur supporter! AS everyone knows, we've got West Ham fans inthe bard bre are Aran CCiltea and Spurs supporters as well. We get the soccer results, flown out when we're on tour. ve hada house in Hawai for about three years now, but I've only spent around three months there. hope to settle back in England next year because |missitalot, leven miss the weather, Seriously! And the pubs. ‘Slightly reserved, determined and stubborn, suppose. Everything, get imvoived a always give HO per cent “The guitar, of course, andI've been ‘messing around on the piano a bie lately. Fm self-taught ae both Jimi Hendrix and Mare Bolan (Rex) wth me mums broom! {got caugheal the time, and in the fend | came out ofthe closet and bboughe areal gitar. ewasin Urchin with Adrian (Smith, The single was called ‘She's Aol or, there were so many... .and ailobscure. Besides Urchin there was Electric Gas — how's that for ‘name — and The Secret, who. were a Heavy MetalPunk band, My wifel el you better than me, but Fd love to beable to give up smoking. I would have to be che last Iron Maiden album, ‘Seventh Son OF A Seventh Son’ Musialy, i surpasses everything we've ever done before, Robin Trower. The old stuf like "Bridge OF Sighs sil moves me. ‘Thalkovsky’s "1812 Overture, to same but one Gol, m absolutely mad oni, td love tobe good enough to encer steve tcurnaments Wagaya ean snot very avy Meta? The chi are! Not having any phobias Bitfieut one. do all my housework naked, how's that? ‘A fan outside a gig once asked me to give him my name and address 30 thathe could come over for Sunday lunch when we got back {rom the tour. f thats not taking the piss then what! Ross Halfin (rock photographer), My wife's. or Ross Halfn's That | ke taking me dog for a walk? Not outrageous enough? Well | ke essing up as Batman! Adrian Frederick Smith, February 27, 1987, Hackney Hospital in East London im living in Fuham, West London, ac the momen. I's justa rented place because we spend so much time away from home that Fhaven't had the chance to buy anywhere, Macho, vrle and inteligent. And hhow about modest?! Gitar. dont realy play anything dso, although Ihave been known {0 dabble with keyboards, nd can sing abt too, Ii the usual things with my father's ukulele when | wat 3 ki. In fact, had various mishaps with, Instruments which were around the house — my mum played the fiddle as well — and used 9 end up breaking half che things. broke my brother's gular but | couldn't break my father’s ukulele because it was t00 well-made ‘With Urchin, and the song was called ‘Black Leather Fantasy To afraid to say Ie was around 1978, and it was kind of a motorbike Song. uite heavy a There was nothing before Urchin, but | was ina band called The Broadway Brats ust before | joined Iron Maiden. | suppose you could also mention The Entire Population (Of Hackney, which was a Band that Nicko (MeBrain, Maiden deummer) and | put together for some club Bisa few years ago. mindecisive... think! When | blew my mum's stereo up listening to Status Quo! Ie was years go, when thay had the Pilediver’ album out (1973), Fhhaven' really got one atthe ‘moment, im more into songs and he way tha bands sound overall as opposed to individual people. But inthe past cused to be Ritchie Blackmore or the late Paul Kostoff from Free. ‘Kashmir by Led Zeppelin (from the ‘Physical Graffit' LP). ‘Currently listening to things ike "Big Generator’ by Yes, orstuffike Saga Footbal, suppose. live near a football ground so | go over there whenever | ge the chance Tako lke fishing and ike to

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