Sunstorm - Afterlife

[Eric3]

Not sure if this has been posted before but JLT said the following on his Facebook page:

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There has been and outpour of emails and requests for comments from me regarding the situation with the new Sunstorm album announcement.

 

I feel it is important to set the story straight and give my side of

the circumstances. Let me start by pointing out that until two days ago I had no idea that Frontiers will continue with the Sunstorm brand. It was a complete surprise to me as it was to all of you.

 

After five albums and over a dozen years of working with Sunstorm I decided it was time to move on. This was not taken lightly and the decision for me happened quite a while ago when I felt that the original point of the Project was lost somewhere over time.

 

Sunstorm began as a reason to record and release song demos I had accumulated over the past years. With contributions from my good friend Jim Peterik and a few other talented song writers, the first two Sunstorm albums were born. These albums were a true labour of love for me and I was totally invested and inspired with the Project. I believe these albums will stand the test of time due to the conceptual originality and the contributions within.

 

As Sunstorm developed, it devolved into a more of a ‘’house band Project’’ for the Label and I became less inspired and disinterested about my participation. I felt like it was becoming more of a ‘’contract job’’ and to continue I would not only be cheating the fans but mostly myself as an Artist. It must come from the heart and soul to be real.

 

Don’t misunderstand, I am very proud of the Sunstorm series and the contributions of all the talented people involved. They are great records but it was simply time to move on. An Artist must constantly challenge themselves to grow and transform to reach their true potential. And that is exactly what I have been doing for quite some time now and the results are more than satisfying.

Sometime in 2021 I will deliver something new and exciting forged from the heart, soul and spirit of intense life experience.

 

I hope this message will bring some clarity and understanding of the situation. I thank each and everyone of you for your time and concern but most of all for the love, loyalty and support you have given me through out all the years.

 

These are very difficult and challenging times, so stay healthy, stay strong and stay true to yourself.’’

Blessings, JLT.

 

He makes a great point about music coming from the heart. I think most of us can agree that this project was becoming more and more "cookie cutter" even before he left.

Edited January 15, 2021 by Eric3

[KarpetRydOFunk]

On 12/20/2020 at 9:32 PM, melodicrock said:

4. Get pissy with every single person that complains.

Wait, for real? Why has nobody mentioned that before? That's hilarious. So we're not the only ones who recognise he's an issue. 

[melodicrock]

22 minutes ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Wait, for real? Why has nobody mentioned that before? That's hilarious. So we're not the only ones who recognise he's an issue. 

You can't criticize Frontiers. They block you / ban you / ignore you (all 3 for me!) but won't accept it - even if 10,000 people say the same thing. They are always right and you must take what you are given. They get very pissy at any negative posts online.

[Geoff]

3 hours ago, Eric3 said:

Not sure if this has been posted before but JLT said the following on his Facebook page:

 

He makes a great point about music coming from the heart. I think most of us can agree that this project was becoming more and more "cookie cutter" even before he left.

Full respect for the guy. I think we can all see exactly where he's coming from. Bummed that the project is over, but I totally understand why. 

[Mr.AOR]

On 1/15/2021 at 4:26 AM, Stefan said:

New song 'Swan Song'. Video premiere later today.

 

 

 

Completely wrong choice of vocalist and a very average song...i'll pass.

[lettard]

Yeah a pass for me also, good singer but not right for this project at all  

[Tabe]

I don't mind that song but it sure as heck isn't Sunstorm. 

[Stefan]

New song 'Afterlife'.

 

 

[Leykis101]

I dont know bout yall, but Im fucking super stoked to hear some new JLT

[AlphaMale]

This is not Sunstorm. Shame on Frontiers!

[Eric3]

7 hours ago, Stefan said:

New song 'Afterlife'.

 

 

 

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[Stefan]

7 hours ago, Stefan said:

New song 'Afterlife'.

 

 

 

Official music video for 'Afterlife':

 

[Eric3]

Some of the comments saying the intro riff was lifted from Dio's "Wild One."

 

I've heard more egregious but I can see where they're coming from...

Also, I cannot stress enough how poor of a fit Romero is for a melodic rock project. It's like Frontiers is just copy/pasting random musicians now and calling it a band. He should be singing heavy metal/power metal, not ultra-polished AOR. It just...sounds wrong.

Edited February 12, 2021 by Eric3

[The Rocker]

21 hours ago, Eric3 said:

Some of the comments saying the intro riff was lifted from Dio's "Wild One."

 

I've heard more egregious but I can see where they're coming from...

Also, I cannot stress enough how poor of a fit Romero is for a melodic rock project. It's like Frontiers is just copy/pasting random musicians now and calling it a band. He should be singing heavy metal/power metal, not ultra-polished AOR. It just...sounds wrong.

Couldn't agree more, on all a counts. 

[Stefan]

New lyric video for 'Stronger'.

 

 

[Eric3]

Typical C-rate del Vecchio song. Plodding, no hooks, a riff that does nothing and a production that has no bite. It says it's 5 minutes but it feels like 10 because of how boring and uninspired it is. Fuck Frontiers for what they did to this project.

Edited March 12, 2021 by Eric3

[Tabe]

I don't mind that song but, man, it's just not Sunstorm.

[tobi is an animal]

I can't listen to Romero or ADV penned songs so I'm out on this one.