In 2012, session drummer JK Impera’s eponymously named band released ‘Legacy of Life’, a solid melodic rock offering also showcasing the talents of much-loved guitarist Tommy Denander and European vocalist Matti Alfonzetti (best known to most as the frontman of Myke Gray’s Jagged Edge in the early 90s). With a first class guitarist and a great singer (who rarely gets his due for having a voice that’s held up extremely well over the years), the project had the right ingredients to please many classic rock fans. While the songs were of a tried and tested formula, most of the material was strong – and Alfonzetti’s voice just gave the band an extra edge, often missed from so many other “second-tier” melodic rock acts.
MxPx: US west coast dates
MxPx have a bunch of dates upcoming on the US west coast. The shows celebrate the band’s 21st anniversary – the anniversary show (December ’13) features support from Broadway Calls and the 2014 shows feature support from Allister.
Strung Out: December homecoming shows
Punk veterans Strung Out are to play three “homecoming shows” this December, where their set will include the ‘American Paradox’ album played in its entirety.
The confirmed dates are:
KILL CHAOS – PromisesPromises
Nottingham’s Kill Chaos have been working hard at making a name for themselves, creating a mini-buzz in the north of England. They’ve toured in support of INME, Frank Turner, Arctic Monkeys and the seemingly famous-for-five-minutes Reef and their 2013 full length ‘PromisesPromises’ [released via Field Records, home to the excellent Maybeshewill] is a reflection of the band’s live sound, in that it isn’t too polished. Its fantastically bass heavy in places, while the main riffs often carry just the right balance between melody and distortion.
Kill Chaos announce December live dates
Nottingham based alt-rockers have confirmed a short run of shows supporting ex-Reuben man Jamie Lenman in December 2013. The confirmed dates are as follows: