Stefan Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 New album out January 25th, 2019 through Frontiers. Details to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y&TForever Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 much anticipated! can't wait! Also, Tony told me on FB that single should be released very soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Will be good to hear from Harnell again. Hope it's a good 'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted October 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 BREAKING NEWS: Tony Harnell, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and former vocalist of multi-platinum hard rock band TNT, and Magnus Karlsson, current Primal Fear, The Ferrymen, Magnus Karlsson's Free Fallguitarist extraordinaire, have rejoined forces for the release of the thirdStarbreaker album, "Dysphoria"! The album will be released on January 25, 2019 and can be pre-ordered on CD/LP/Digital HERE: http://radi.al/Starbreaker This new album showcases everything the Starbreaker project has become known for: metal sensibilities, melodic songs with killer hooks, thought provoking lyrics, inventive, intricate guitar playing, occasional prog twists, and a crisp production. Along with explosive performances from Harnell and Karlsson, these are the trademarks which the listener will find in “Dysphoria” and that make this album so very unique and special. Of calling the album “Dysphoria”, Tony states that the “title is simply a reflection of a state of mind and I thought it fit the lyrical theme of the songs. If I tried to summarize the lyrical theme of the album I would say it’s beautifully sad, but infinitely hopeful. Life is always my biggest inspiration. It was an easy album to write lyrically for that reason. There was no writer’s block and the themes are probably pretty obvious. I don’t like to paint too clear a picture for the listener, it’s best to let the words speak to them without guidance”. On the first song released from the album, he says, “’Pure Evil’ is the heaviest the album gets and not indicative of the album as a whole, although there are some metal overtones throughout.” Of the music direction on the album, Magnus states “Tony’s voice gives me inspiration to write my riffs and melodies. I imagine his voice, so in my head, I visualize the finished songs with great production. The two first albums didn’t take much more than a year from finish to start. This release was made over a much longer period because of our other bands and productions. It's the first time I worked on an album with breaks in the production. In the end, it came out much better. I’m really happy with the sound on a Starbreaker album. Thanks to Simone Mularoni (DGM) who did a great job with the mix. And Jonni Lightfoot and Anders Köllerfors who really made the songs shine! Tony’s voice sounds better than ever, just amazing! You can have the best songs, best production or fastest guitar solos, but if the vocals aren’t top notch, you have nothing!” STARBREAKER started as Harnell's side project while he was still fronting TNT. He was initially working on a solo record, with Karlsson, former TNT drummer John Macaluso, and bassist Fabrizio Grossi, but they morphed into STARBREAKER, releasing their first self-titled studio album in 2005. In late 2007, Harnell flew to Sweden to write the bulk of the songs for the new album with Karlsson, and started recording the new songs at the end of that year. The group's second album, "Love's Dying Wish" was released in August 2008. It featured new bassist Jonni Lightfoot, who replaced Grossi, and was produced by Harnell and Karlsson, with Tommy Hansen (TNT, PRETTY MAIDS, HELLOWEEN) serving as the mixer. The songwriting for the new STARBREAKER album started back before Harnell rejoined TNT in 2016, but it was after his ultimate split from that band, in October 2017, that he and Karlsson put the pedal to the metal and quickly completed the new record, “Dysphoria" BAND MEMBERS: Tony Harnell - vocals Magnus Karlsson - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Jonni Lightfoot - bass Anders Köllerfors - drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Planet Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Sounds good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y&TForever Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Holy crap, this sounds AWESOME (even though Harnell is probably referencing Trump being evil). Can't wait to hear the whole thing! Very heavy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysam Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 27 minutes ago, Y&TForever said: Very heavy.... Indeed some heavy riffs by Karlsson on this track. Reminds me musically of Judas Priest's Painkiller album. It's good to hear Harnell again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 pass. God his voice annoys me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazynights Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 This track is too heavy for my taste. The comparison with Judas is right,.It reminds me "Tell not tales" (the song), that was better. I prefer Tnt with Baol Bulsara than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y&TForever Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Glen said: pass. God his voice annoys me. Maybe just skip the thread and STFU?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaltrekman Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/19/2018 at 8:56 PM, Y&TForever said: Maybe just skip the thread and STFU?... The first Starbreaker album is very good so why would I skip the thread. On that album he was singing normally and not screeching like some strangled cat. The songs were great as well which helped. This unfortunately is not good imo. And after all we are all entitled to an opinion eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMale Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Almost Primal Fear-ish in the musical department. Tony sounds good. Pretty solid track. I loved the first Starbreaker album but the second was a letdown for me. Hope this one is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grissolm Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 This is the first time I've heard of this group. I like the song. I will check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Gold Donors Mr.AOR Posted December 4, 2018 2023 Gold Donors Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysam Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Nice tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMale Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Sounds pretty exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BONE Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 10/19/2018 at 2:56 PM, Y&TForever said: Maybe just skip the thread and STFU?... How about toning down the Keyboard Warrior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Two rather different songs there. Not wild about 'Pure evil' - haven't heard Harnell sing like that since the title track on 'Tell no tales!' But the second track is well in line with my tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kourosofsteel3 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Great lp! And that wailing is back since "Deadly Metal". Lol at the Priest comparison. First new release purchase of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 that 2nd tune is much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsane Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 6 hours ago, kourosofsteel3 said: Great lp! And that wailing is back since "Deadly Metal". Lol at the Priest comparison. First new release purchase of the year! I don't mind either song and I think the JP references in Pure Evil are musically as that gallopy almost double bass affair is similar to Painkiller, but Harnell is no Halford. Tony's voice is sounding tasty on this disc though certainly getting into the upper upper register. Pure Evil for me is the better tune, but as with vintage TNT a more arena rock friendly tune or 2 seemed to be the proper plan. I'd like to hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMale Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 The 2nd tune has a TNT vibe but missing Le Tecro's distinctive style. Great track though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kourosofsteel3 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I love Pure Evil, straight from olde TNT's textbook ( and better than JP, lol). But only this and the starbreaker (even better) are the heavy tracks of the lp!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted January 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 New lyric video. Great song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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