RATED X, ft ex RAINBOW, BLUE MURDER members

[KingsGene]

RATED X RELEASE "THIS IS WHO I AM” VIDEO

"This Is Who I Am”, the debut video from the new supergroup Rated X - featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), guitarist Karl Cochran (Nuclear Assault, Joe Lynn Turner), bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder, The Firm) and drummer Carmine Appice (Mother's Army, Vanilla Fudge) - can be viewed below. The band’s self-titled debut is set for release in Europe on November 7th and in North America on November 11th, the album features all new songs built upon a classic hard rock foundation, with a distinctly contemporary edge.

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[Sir Exar Kun]

I like this song quite a bit. I had (naively) really hoped for a bit of the Blue Murder sound, but while this doesn't have any of that..... It's good classic hard rock.

 

[VenomGA]

it has promise...

 

[zinescene]

That's funny, I was just listening to this last night. It's not groundbreaking showstopping stuff but it's solid.

 

[TheLongshot]

I like this song quite a bit. I had (naively) really hoped for a bit of the Blue Murder sound, but while this doesn't have any of that..... It's good classic hard rock.

I think that would require John Sykes more than the other two guys. I was pretty much set up for disappointment by the title.

 

[Sir Exar Kun]

I think that would require John Sykes more than the other two guys. I was pretty much set up for disappointment by the title.

I know, but I can dream...... Since Sykes seems to work at his own very, VERY slow pace, I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Mosquito]

That band name needs some serious work.

 

[5150]

Sounds like a band with potential. Certainly better than JLT's three Sunstorm albums. Those albums were just too light fluff/pop for my taste. I've missed hearing JLT belt-out some real rock music. I always liked him on the Rainbow albums, one Deep Purple album and his solos (once you get past the first two or three lame ones). Holy Man and Slam are great hard rock and blues albums.

 

[Random Axe]

I see JLT still has the same wig he's been using for 20 years.

There was a time I could recognize his voice immediately. He has one of my all-time favorite vocal performances on Malmsteen's Odyssey and I love his Rainbow work. I NEVER would have thought this was him based on vocals alone. Not bad, but not something I'd listen to a second time.

 

[labrekk]

Sounds like a band with potential. Certainly better than JLT's three Sunstorm albums. Those albums were just too light fluff/pop for my taste.

I agree with you for the first 2, which were very light save for a few tracks. But the last Sunstorm (Emotional Fire) had guitars that were heavy enough to please me. A killer album IMO.

You should check out 2006's Kajiyama/Turner-Fire Without Flame. It was very good and quite heavy at times by JLT standards.

 

[MeTuLHeD]

I love the Sunstorm discs personally. But then, I'm an AOR-lovin' fool.

 

[TempleOfBlood]

JLT's voice still sounds awesome. The tune itself doesn't blow me away though. Great singers can't always save a song.

 

[TwizstedJesus]

Pretty impressive! Gonna check this one out. Thanks!

 

[Pelata]

JLT is still a badass...

 

[Metaldrumz]

That band name needs some serious work.

Yes considering the name has been beaten to death. I played some of the other bands I own with the same name on my show and was saying the same thing about all of them.

Funny thing is the other unknown Rated X bands are much better! I made this the same day.

 

[KingsGene]

RATED X RELEASE "STRANGER IN US ALL” LYRIC VIDEO

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[labrekk]

Damn, this new song is better than the 1st one (which wasn't bad). Excellent classic hard rock.

 

[Pelata]

Wasn't 'Stranger In Us All' the name of the last Rainbow album as well?? Sheesh...

 

[KingsGene]

RATED X PREMIER "FIRE AND ICE" MUSIC VIDEO

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[Fire breath]

JLT's voice is still amazing but I prefer Sunstorm musically speaking. It's more melodic and catchier. This band is ok but that sort of relaxed classic rock slightly bluesy style doesn't really do it for me. Now Revolution Saints the new project from Frontiers does exactly what this doesn't. Pump up the guitar and get the melodies to flow more.