Frontline Rewind: Episode 72

September 18, 2017 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Crazy tour stories and rockin’ music continue in Part 2 with SHOUT

Frontline Rewind host Les Carlsen exclaims, These are the best tour stories I’ve heard, as he continues an interview with original Shout members, Chuck King (in person) and virtual Ken Tamplin (in Hawaii). Listeners are entertained with topics like: stolen clothes from a dressing room, speeding tickets in every state, train stop in the middle of Germany demanding money or else, and a 26-foot long sandwich Ken gave to KLOS radio to get music played.

Ken’s eating habits were the cause of many awkward situations. Chuck states that Ken needed to eat every 15 minutes –like a duck. Ken’s need to stop landed the long-haired rockers in Grandma’s Southern Cooking (Grandma is not the image one would expect) and trapped them in the middle of a tornado while stopping at a choke and puke diner in Pennsylvania.

The guys laughingly credit Frontline Records as the reason for the stories. If a tour budget had been provided, they wouldn’t have been speeding from state to state in a broken down van, struggling to pay transportation and food costs. Rockin’ tracks from It Won’t Be Long and In Your Face are weaved in between stories. Pure entertainment!

Borderline (In Your Face)
Showdown (It won’t Be Long)
Winners or Losers (It won’t Be Long)
Moonlight Sonata (Shout In Your Face)
Find A Way (It won’t Be Long)

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 63

September 24, 2016 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Idle Cure: BREAKAWAY (Idle Cure)
Idle Cure: COME ALIVE (Idle Cure)
Idle Cure: COME BACK TO ME (Idle Cure)
Idle Cure: SILENT HOPE (Idle Cure)
Idle Cure: SO MANY FACES (Idle Cure)
Idle Cure: TAKE IT (Idle Cure)

In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 63, Steve Shannon and Mark Ambrose, of Idle Cure, captivate host Les Carlsen and listeners with stories of band history, song inspiration and an angel appearance in Paris. Songs introduced are from their albums, Idle Cure (1986) and Tough Love (1988).

Mark talks about how they hit a wall and almost gave up on the writing of their trademark song, “Breakaway”. Not only was the song a chart-topping hit, it enticed Mark to stay with Idle Cure, in spite of earning his recent accounting degree from USC. Steve tells the story of how radio and distribution execs didn’t believe he sang vocals on “Take It”, because it was so mellow and different from others. Well, Steve did back then, and he sings an intro for the song on Rewind!

Listeners also learn how the name “Idle Cure” was selected from a name search contest conducted by Frontline Records. The band has a rare treat –a limited supply of vinyl albums (still sealed) of their original debut self-titled album. Check out Idle Cure FaceBook page for purchase details.

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 60

July 13, 2016 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Bloodgood: HEAVEN ON EARTH (Rock In A Hard Place)
Bloodgood: DEMON ON THE RUN (Bloodgood)
Bloodgood: ANGUISH AND PAIN (Bloodgood)
Bloodgood: IN THE TRENCHES (Dangerously Close)
Bloodgood: RUN AWAY (Dangerously Close)
Bloodgood: FATHER FATHER (Dangerously Close)
Bloodgood: CRUCIFY (Detonation)
Bloodgood: THE MESSIAH (Detonation)
Bloodgood: EAT THE FLESH (Live @ SoCal Metal Fest)

In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 60, host Les Carlsen got together with his long-time friend, “boss” and bass player, Michael Bloodgood, the day Bloodgood rocked the stage at SoCal Metal Fest in Irvine, California. Michael shares optimistically about plans for the future, tells his best road story, and talks about his bass, of course. They love Jesus and wear Spandex, so look out!

The guys recall band beginnings, including how they got signed with Frontline Records, and some adventures together. Songs introduced on the show are from “Bloodgood”, “Detonation”, Rock In A Hard Place” and “Dangerously Close”, the band’s most recent independent release.

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 59

May 21, 2016 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Sacred Warrior: No Happy Endings (Wicked Generation)
Worldview: The Chosen Few (The Chosen Few)
Sacred Warrior: The Flood (Master’s Command)
Sacred Warrior: Holy, Holy, Holy (Master’s Command)
Sacred Warrior: Master’s Command (Master’s Command)
Sacred Warrior: Miss Linda (Wicked Generation)
Sacred Warrior: Minister By Night (Wicked Generation)

In Frontline Rewind Episode 59, host Les Carlsen gets together with his good friend, Rey Parra, frontman for Sacred Warrior and Worldview, where they both perform at SoCal Metal Fest in Irvine, California. In fact, Les adds his inspiring vocals to “The Chosen Few” track on the new Worldview album (by the same title).

In addition to intros for Sacred Warrior tracks, Rey shares stories about real God-encounters he had while touring. One story still moves Rey to tears on the show. Listeners are reminded of the challenging journey endured by these pioneering Christian metal ministers.

Special guest and former Rewind host, Brian Healy, drops by to catch us up on his latest endeavors and we chat about the festival, which included notable performances by Worldview, Tempest, Chaotic Resemblance, and Bloodgood.

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 58

April 13, 2016 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Recon: IN THE BEGINNING (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: ANCIENT OF DAYS (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: BEHIND ENEMY LINES (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: HOLY IS THE LORD (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: CHOOSE THIS DAY (Behind Enemy Lines)
Worldview: THE CHOSEN FEW (The Chosen Few)
Worldview: THE LAST CRY (The Chosen Few)

In Frontline Rewind Episode 58, host Les Carlsen continues conversation with RECON. Members choose favorite songs and revisit the creation and recording of their work, BEHIND ENEMY LINES. This Frontline Records original is being celebrated in a 25th Anniversary re-issue. The episode also features tracks from THE CHOSEN FEW, by WORLDVIEW, a band that includes several RECON members and Rey Parra (former lead singer of SACRED WARRIOR). Copies of both albums can be purchased at www.roxxproductions.com.

Lively conversation ensues; including the reason why George refused to play one of the songs live in concert and the time vocalist Vett Roberts spontaneously played drums on a track. Band members present are: Jon Gonzales (Drums), Ronson Webster (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Spoons), George Ochoa (Guitar), Rod Arias (Vocals), Eddie Starline (Guitar, Background vocals), Todd Libby (Keyboards), and Mike Grato (Bass).

Members are preparing for upcoming concert events as WORLDVIEW. Dates are: April 23rd in Irvine, CA at the SoCal Metal Fest with BLOODGOOD and April 24th at Whiskey A Go-Go in Los Angeles, with STRYPER. Tickets available at: www.worldviewmetal.com.

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 57

March 18, 2016 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Recon: TAKE US AWAY (Live Performance)
Recon: ETERNAL DESTINY (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: ALIVE (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: LOST SOLDIER (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: DREAMS (Behind Enemy Lines)
Recon: LIGHT THE FIRE (California Metal)

In Frontline Rewind Episode 57, several RECON members gather at George Ochoa’s home to play music and reminisce about their long history together. Humorous topics include: members’ unique roles, George’s leadership style, 30-minute road trips and players’ initiation into the band. A live performance of “Take Us Away” was recorded exclusively for Frontline Rewind listeners during this reunion weekend.

Host Les Carlsen asked the guys to talk about their favorite songs. Stories were shared by: Jon Gonzales (Drums), Ronson Webster (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Spoons), George Ochoa (Guitar), Rod Arias (Vocals), Eddie Starline (Guitar, Background vocals), Todd Libby (Keyboards), and Mike Grato (Bass).

Simultaneous with the release of this Rewind interview is RECON’s 25th Anniversary re-issue of Frontline Record’s BEHIND ENEMY LINES on CD and Vinyl by Roxx Productions. It includes the 10 original songs, plus bonus tracks. Copies can be purchased at www.roxxproductions.com.
Members are sharpening their chops for upcoming concert events, including one with STRYPER in L.A., as WORLDVIEW, a band that includes several RECON members and Rey Parra (former lead singer of SACRED WARRIOR). Details at: www.worldviewmetal.com.

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 56

February 28, 2016 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Die Happy: TEAR GALLERY (Die Happy II)
Die Happy: LOVE SICK DOG (Die Happy II)
Die Happy: EDEN (Die Happy II)
Die Happy: BLUE (Die Happy II)
Die Happy: ENDLESS TIME (Intense Live Series Vol 4)
Die Happy: TEMPLE OF SOUL (Intense Live Series Vol 4)
Die Happy: JUSTIFIED (Intense Live Series Vol 4)
Die Happy: ALL OVER ME (Intense Live Series Vol 4)

In Frontline Rewind Episode 56, Die Happy (Vengeance Rising) members continue their conversation about Die Happy songs, their personal and music journey together and each member’s role in this powerhouse band.

Guitarist, Larry Farkas, still has the touch and opens several songs with live guitar licks as the guys reflect on some of their favorites on DIE HAPPY II and their live studio album titled, INTENSE LIVE SERIES VOL 4. Bassist, Roger Dale Martin, joins the conversation via FaceTime and tells the story of how their close bond and song lyrics developed as they walked together through homelessness, marriage, death and bleak tour conditions.

When vocalist Robyn Kyle Basauri joined Die Happy, he took the band in a totally new direction from their Vengeance Rising sound and they couldn’t be happier. Robyn (via FaceTime) shares some of his thoughts about the group’s recordings. Listeners are sure to get chills up and down the spine from his multi-octave vocals.
All of these tracks and Frontline Records albums are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 55

January 31, 2016 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Die Happy: BREAK EVERY CHAIN (Live Performance)
Vengeance Rising: HUMAN SACRIFICE (Human Sacrifice)
Vengeance Rising: MULLIGAN STEW (Human Sacrifice)
Die Happy: RENAISSANCE (Die Happy)
Die Happy: PERPETUAL MOTION (Die Happy)
Die Happy: BONE DOCTOR (Die Happy)
Die Happy: REAL (Die Happy)
Die Happy: CELEBRATION (Die Happy)
Die Happy: MELROSE (Die Happy)

In Frontline Rewind Episode 55, Die Happy (Vengeance Rising) members gather in Doug Thieme’s living room to talk about Die Happy beginnings, lyric inspiration and a bond that continues today. Listeners get the inside scoop on touring with Roger Martinez as lead singer of Vengeance Rising and formation of Die Happy afterward.

In a spontaneous moment, host Les Carlsen adds vocals to a jam with Doug Thieme (Guitar), Larry Farkas (Guitar), and Glenn Mancaruso (Drums) on the opening song, “Break Every Chain”. Other members, Roger Dale Martin (Bass) and Robyn Kyle Basauri (Vocals), join the conversation via FaceTime.

Featured songs in this episode are from the group’s first self-titled album and the show wouldn’t be complete without a couple Vengeance Rising tunes. These, and all Frontline Records releases, are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

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Frontline Rewind: Episode 54

December 7, 2015 / Bill Roxx / Frontline Rewind

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Deliverance: SILENT NIGHT (What A Joke?)
Bunch Of Believers: ROOM IN YOUR HEART (Ska La La La La)
Bloodgood: CHILD ON EARTH (Dangerously Close)
Altar Boys: SILENT NIGHT (Forever Mercy)
Altar Billies: JOY TO THE WORLD (Joy To The World)
Lanny Cordola: CHRISTMAS LULLABY (Blue For The Child)
Jon Gibson: EVERYBODY SING A CHRISTMAS SONG (The Hits)

In Frontline Rewind Episode 54 Executive Producer, Adel Meisenheimer, calls six artists and asks them to share a Christmas time memory and introduce their Seasonal music. This program celebrates the unique Christmas songs recorded by Frontline Records.

Listeners hear personal stories from Jimmy P. Brown (Deliverance), Paul Q-Pek (Bunch Of Believers), Les Carlsen (Bloodgood), Mike Stand (Altar Boys, Altar Billies), Lanny Cordola and Jon Gibson.

Featured tracks are included in these compilations: FRONTLINE PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS and FRONTLINE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS SAMPLER. These, and all Frontline Records releases, are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

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