Vocalist Mike Vescera Guests on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 418 - Mike Vescera

Yep, another week of classic throwback episodes. This week we welcome vocalist Mike Vescera. Mike has been involved with a lot of great bands including Yngwie and Obsession but this week we are talking to him about his time with Loudness from 1989 to 1991. So that means we'll be digging into the albums "Soldier of Fortune' and "On The Prowl".

Mike talks about this "classic" viceo on this weeks show.

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Maxxxwell Carlisle releases LOUDNESS cover. Details for new solo album.

As discussed on Focus on Metal, HELLION lead guitarist and solo artist Maxxxwell Carlisle has released a cover of "Like Hell", originally recorded by Japanese metal legends

LOUDNESS on their 1985 "Thunder in the East" album. Featuring Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords of the Trident) on vocals, the cover track is one of several

singles to be released for Carlisle's upcoming full length solo album which will feature covers and new original material.

The new album, entitled "When The Clock Strikes Metal", will be Maxxxwell's 6th solo album and features a host of guest vocalists and guitarists.

"I've long been a huge fan of LOUDNESS and in particular, Akira Takasaki's guitar playing. My upcoming album features covers as well as originals

so it was a perfect opportunity to pay tribute to some of my favorite players and bands."

In addition to his upcoming solo album, Maxxxwell continues to work with HELLION on a new live album, new studio tracks and touring.

Full album details and release dates TBA.

The single is available NOW on iTunes, Amazon.com, and Google Play, and can be streamed right here on SoundCloud:

https://soundcloud.com/maxxxwellcarlisle/like-hell-tribute-to-loudness