New ROB ROCK..."Garden of Chaos"

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Quote :: GARDEN OF CHAOS UPDATE:
The new album Garden of Chaos is now complete! So far the reaction to the album has been fantastic! Keep an eye out in August/September for the new release.
The album was produced by RR guitarist CJ Grimmark and co-produced by Roy Z and Rob Rock.
Rob wrote 7 of the 11 tracks with long-time partner Roy Z, and the other tracks were co-written by Rob with Gus G. (Firewind), CJ Grimmark (Narnia), Bob Rossi, and Liza Rock.
The album was mixed and mastered at Hansen Studios in Denmark by Jacob Hansen "

Subject: Re: New ROB ROCK..."Garden of Chaos" Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:47 am

cant wait,

Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

nice to see him still collaborating with Roy Z. i like everything he's been involved with.

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Now this is a release I can get excited about. Rob Rock is an incredible vocalist.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2522 Age : 56

Loocking forward to this one!!
Great people involved!
Jacob Hansen is a fantastic producer!!!
Many great things have come out of his studio

Metal master Number of posts : 559 Age : 52

Im excited for this one. I'm also a big fan of Roy Z, it will be interesting to see how a different guitarist plays out on this album.

Roo Jockey Number of posts : 4609 Age : 46

Hopefully this sees a release in one of the local shops. I don't have Holy Hell yet because it wasn't stocked in any of the stores.

I really need to order it some time. Too many CDs, too little money...

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Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

Rob Rock is one of the few artists i look forward to now days.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3830 Age : 44

Rob Rock is great. Have enjoyed all three of his solo albums, I'm sure this will be just as good.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1268 Age : 57

this album oughta be awesome. Love Rob Rock.

Zooey Addict Number of posts : 17074 Age : 45

Just got the Japanese release of Garden of Chaos for $28 from his website (the same CD cost $36 on Amazon). While from Rage of Creation to Holy Hell, Rob got heavier and heavier, this trend does not continue with the new album. This does not mean it's not good or heavy, however, it combines the heaviness of Holy Hell with the more catchy hooks of Eyes of Eternity and (at least to me) seems to be a little more speedy than his previous work (can be attributed to the awesome drum work). Vocals are great (duh!!!) and every song is awesome. Another thing that makes this different than the others is that the majority of the guitar work does not come from Roy Z but from Narnia's CJ Grimmark, and the lyrics are more up front about his faith. My main reason for getting the Japanese version (a practice I don't usually do) is mainly for the superior artwork more so than the bonus track which is also good (re-mastered version of Ride The Wind which I've never heard before).

Favorite track[s] (upon first listen): Millennial Reign, Unconditional (a ballad that rises above the lackluster I'll Be Waiting For You), and Ode To Alexander (ditto).

The King Number of posts : 23281 Age : 50

I have and advance promo and I like what I hear as well. The album in heavy but had more of a melodic nature as well. I think that it fits the voice very well and songs are for the most part very catchy. I might be biased as I am a fan or Rob but the album is well done and sounds crisp and clean. The bottom line is rob is very consistent with his stuff and this is no exception. Garden doesnt stray from his formula but you do get some great songs.

Btw - the Ride the sky remastered track is from the japanese version of holy hell which had 4 bonus tracks.I am torn between liking and being lukewarm on the japan art for garden. It is ok but i think the euro release art is better (and i do know robs wife did the japan art).

Alex

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6393 Age : 44

This was released 11 years ago, but I listened to this again today and it's an awesome, awesome, masterful record. Especially with Impellitteri being back together now for a few years, not enough attention is given to Rob's incredible past and solo material.

I can't think of a better run of three tracks than Savior's Call - This Time Is The Last Time - Only a Matter of Time (tracks 3-5) ANYWHERE.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9948 Age : 49

Amazing album by an excellent singer headbanger

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9428 Age : 50

A very good disc indeed. Probably my second fave behind "Holy Hell" as that one just smokes.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9948 Age : 49

Speaking of Rob Rock, i absolutely love this cover song:

Metal Wanker Number of posts : 6039 Age : 56

Reminds me I haven't listened to Rob in awhile. Need to rectify that.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6393 Age : 44

Gilbert wrote:: Speaking of Rob Rock, i absolutely love this cover song:

Indeed a catchy cover tune. Though far from his best material. I only bought the Rage of Creation CD last year, so I had been missing out for sure. But I still don't find the first two solo albums as good as the last two, which are both absolutely awesome. Especially the last one, Garden of Chaos. This CD justifies Rob's split from Impellitteri. If it needed to happen for this album alone, so be it.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2096 Age : 61

Cover, who did it originally?

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6393 Age : 44

Abba did.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9948 Age : 49

Far better than Abba's song, i must say Very Happy

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