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A Hidden Gem With The Late, "Great" Ray Gillen !!!

04/07/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Founded by former Rainbow drummer,Bobby Rondinelli,the band was something of a family affair,featuring as it did Bobby's brother,Teddy,on guitars and keyboards.Bassist,James Lomenzo rounded out the band's line up,and with the best unknown singer ever Ray Gillen on board the band quickly became a popular draw on the East Coast club circuit,earning major label interest along the way. As a result,a demo album was recorded in late '85,and though Lomenzo left the band shortly thereafter to join White Lion they carried on in good form with his replacement,Tommy Henriksen,until March of 1986,when the band came to an abrupt end with Ray's sudden departure for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the big leagues as former vocalist Glenn Hughes'replacement with Heavy Metal legends,Black Sabbath.
A demo of Eternal Idol with Ray was recorded,but never "officially"released and very hard to find,so grab it if you find it!
Ray would then later join BADLANDS for 3 more excellent albums you must also check out!
1996 would finally see the release of War Dance,the until then unreleased demo album that Ray Gillen had recorded with Rondinelli back in '85 and it's a great straight up rock record.
Bobby is a solid rock drummer and Ray's voice is outstanding!
If you like Rainbow,Badlands,Whitesnake,or Deep Purple type of hard rock then you will definitely like this album!.
They just don't make 'em like this anymore. \m/\m/"