LOUDNESS Teaming Up With Former Vocalist MIKE VESCERA For Loud Park 2015 As SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
May 19, 2015, 8 years ago
According to an update from former Loudness vocalist Mike Vescera, he will be playing a very special show with his former bandmates at Loud Park 2015 in Japan. Billed as Soldier Of Fortune, the set will include the songs from Vescera's time in Loudness.
For event information go to this location.
Vescera recorded two albums with Loudness - Soldier Of Fortune ('89) and On The Prowl ('91) - replacing original singer Minoru Niihara, who has since returned to the band. He is currently the the frontman for Animetal USA featuring Chris Impellitteri, Rudy Sarzo and Jon Dette.
Vescera and Barry Sparks (bass) - who worked together with Yngiew Malmsteen and on former Helloween guitarist Roland Grapow's Kaleidoscope solo album - have launched a new band, Riot On Mars. Audio samples are available at this location.
Riot On Mars' debut album, First Wave, features the following tracklist:
"Carry On""Out Of Sight"
"Movin' On"
"Sacrifices"
"Prologue"
"This Is The Time"
"State Of Mind"
"Chaotica"
"All To Light"
"Wasted Days"
"What Lies Beyond"
"Consequences"
"Alba Peters Suite"
"Beggars Day"
"Rose In The Heather"
Go to the Riot On Mars Facebook page here.
