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EDGUY storms the charts with 'Rocket Ride'
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With only the cosmos left to conquer, Germany's EDGUY - hailed in the metal underground as thee most entertaining live show on the planet replete with scissor kicks and other on-stage antics - demonstrate their staggering combination of the power of Helloween and the glam behind The Darkness with the release of their newest album, Rocket Ride. EDGUY are not only leaders in the revival of modern traditional metal; they've single-handedly refined power glam with talent, integrity, and sense of humor to spare!
Entering Gate Studios in Germany with favored producer Sascha Paeth to record Rocket Ride (which was also co-produced by the band), EDGUY emerged with a record that clearly illustrates why fans have rewarded the band with countless accolades. Once again showcasing artwork by Axel Hermann, Rocket Ride is a striking collection of the charismatic Sammet-led hook-line-and-sinker choruses, absolutely blinding twin guitar melodies by Ludwig and Sauer, and solid walls of anthemic four- and five-part vocal harmonies. "The Asylum" displays all the majesty of a Ronnie James Dio-inspired build-up and release; "Save Me" is a power ballad that recalls a heartfelt lament at summer's end; "Trinidad" showcases a calypso beat that wouldn't be out of place on a Disney soundtrack; and - as is the EDGUY way - after singing along to "Catch Of The Century," be sure to check out Tobias' manic rant at the end of the song for a good-natured laugh.
True to their legacy of escalading success, Rocket Ride has already entered the German national album chart at # 8; the Swedish Chart at #8; and #25 in Finland. Armed with an unbreakable spirit, an unbeatable tongue-in-cheek attitude, and truckloads of talent to back it up, it's virtually impossible not to be swept up in the good cheer EDGUY are determined to spread. Similar to witnessing a majestic fireworks show, Rocket Ride will first mesmerize you, then bedazzle you, and at the end of the night, make you feel like you just participated in an amazing celebration of the human spirit that soars high above your teenaged heart's wildest fantasies of happiness.
Commander Sammet's fantastical quest for his own turbo-charged Ferrari to cruise around Hollywood in continues...
Date: Feb 17, 2006
As Reported by: Erin Fox
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