The rock world is buzzing with proof
that good and evil can in fact work together in the form of former
Judas Priest vocal legend and Holy Rage heavy metal frontman Al
Atkins and Christian guitarist and music artist Paul May. Together
these extreme opposites combine creating a powerful new CD called
'Serpent's Kiss', now available on Gonzo Multimedia. The 10-track
album is the product of two of the Midlands finest architects of rock
and metal coming together to create something that is unique and
totally exhilarating!
There
are enough doses of melody and
metal madness to entice all fans of the genre, and while it is solid,
honest working class heavy metal, it also has its roots in
contemporary metal with some fine axe-work and killer choruses. The
cover art for 'Serpent's Kiss' is also unique as it was created by world
famous fantasy artist Rodney Matthews.
Al
Atkins: More noted for forming UK's
Judas Priest and fronting them for four years and laying down the
foundations which would see them eventually selling 40 million albums
worldwide. He also wrote songs for them which went gold like “Dreamer
Deceiver”, “Never Satisfied”, “Winter”, “Caviar and
Meths” and Priest's all time classic “Victim of Changes”. Al's
unique powerful vocal style sites influences by noted rock singers
Roger Daltrey, Paul Rodgers and longtime friend Robert Plant. Al has
done countless radio and TV interviews worldwide and recently was
filmed for BBC TV 'British Heritage' and 'Banger Films' Canada for
the metal evolution series on VH1. He has even written a book on his
musical life about growing up in Birmingham, UK alongside Robert
Plant and Black Sabbath called 'Dawn of the Metal Gods'. Al has
released 6 solo albums to date, toured the US twice, and has worked
with Brian Tatler (Diamond Head), Dave Holland (Judas Priest), Dennis
Stratton (Iron Maiden) and Bernie Torme (Ozzy/Gillan).
Al recently released a new self titled album with his offshoot band
Holy Rage and has now teamed up with brilliant Christian
writer/guitarist Paul May and recorded an album called 'Serpent's
Kiss', which Al says are the best recordings to date!
Paul May: Some people learn to play
guitar, Paul was born (again) to play guitar! Paul has become
respected for his passionate, soulful guitar work and noted for his
explosive and exciting solos. As a world class professional guitarist
and songwriter, Paul has played and recorded sessions across the
globe, touring and playing throughout the UK, Europe, USA and the
Eastern block. Paul appears on around 50 albums to date, featured in
both the secular and Christian arenas. Paul is also a record producer
and has covered the entire spectrum of musical tastes in production.
Paul has played, recorded with and produced alongside the bands and
members of: Al Atkins (Judas Priest), Dave Holland (Judas Priest),
Roy Wood (Move, ELO, Wizard), Jon Brooks (The Charlatans), Smokin
Roadie/Tempest, MC5, V-Rats, Janus, A.N.D, Dave Rowley Band, Larry
Norman and many others. Along with working with Al Atkins, Paul
currently plays guitar with A.N.D and Temple Dogs.
"Working
with Paul May on the 'Serpent's Kiss' album was a fantastic journey,"
says Al. "From the opening song 'The Shallowing' to the last song
'Theatre of Fools', it was an honor to have been asked by the brilliant
guitarist Paul May to put this project together... Without a doubt this
is one of the best albums I have appeared on since my early days with
Judas Priest and that says something having written and recorded several
of my own works."
"This
album was meant to be," explains Paul. "When Al agreed to do the vocals
it inspired me to write specific tracks tailored for his voice. Not
only did Al deliver in abundance, he did so with world class! It's what
I'd call a 'Classic Hard Rock/Metal' album; that covers a wealth of
subject matters and life experiences. It's all rock 'n' roll! And a real
triumph to me in so many ways. I just feel blessed! To again, be
involved with such a great vocalist and friend and end up with such a
cracking album is a gift indeed - rock on!"
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