Anthem
Explosive!! -Studio Jam-


Tracks:

01. Gypsy Ways (Win, Lose, Or Draw)
02. Cryin' Heart
03. Midnight Sun
04. Since You Been Gone
05. Lost In Hollywood
06. Desert Song
07. The Witchwood
08. Night Games

Line up:

Graham Bonnet - Vocals
Yukio Morikawa - Vocals
Akio Shimizu - Guitars
Naoto Shibata - Bass
Isamu Tamaru - Drums

Record Label / Year of Release:

Ward Records 2020

Notes:

The legendary singer Graham Bonnet who has been active in Rainbow and Alcatrazz and the authentic heavy metal band Anthem that Japan is proud to re-united here. Graham agreed with the invitation of Anthem leader Naoto Shibata to "record like a jam session." But it's easy to say and hard to do. It is commonplace that the hurdles to reach realization are high. What I could easily overcome was the work of friendship for more than 20 years. Only if there is a lot of trust between them. Thus the emergency session was fulfilled.

"Gypsy Ways (Win, Lose or Draw)" recorded on "Heavy Metal Anthem" (Graham participation) released in 2000, "Since You Been Gone" recorded in Rainbow's "Down to Earth", Michael Schenker Group "Desert Song" recorded in "Assault Attack", "Night Games" recorded on Graham's solo album "Line Up", all 8 luxury songs composed of representative songs of Anthem and Graham.

The album title "EXPLOSIVE!! -Studio Jam-" describes the first-class explosive studio jam sessions. The name represents the body. Recording each other's tension and relaxation, trust and respect, heart and skill chemistry. Even if you start playing, you can't hide the serious mode if you hear the sound. Even though he is serious, he never forgets the playfulness of a veteran. This work is nothing but EXPLOSIVE!!

By the way, Naoto Shibata chose the ballad "The Witchwood" from Alcatrazz's "Dangerous Games". Graham stood in front of Mike, grinning and laughing even when he chose this song that he liked. And rock fans all over the world are listening to Graham Bonnet and their delightful vocals.

The CD comes with a bonus DVD of a music video of "Crying Heart" shot during the recording session in Tokyo.

Also available – Limited 500 copies special package which will include a T-shirt and autographed card along with the CD and bonus DVD.