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Interview with Ethan Chionos is included in the process. Some- Europe (from the European aspect not that active. Definitely not able
by Tom Mathers body brings the main idea, then we of the genre) are definitely strong enough to promote the good Greek
all work on it in the studio. Ethan
influences. More contemporary acts bands in Europe or the USA. There-
Rocknation: Jeff Scott Soto is a does all the fine-tuning and when as well like Hard- fore, most bands
the main structure is ready we all
legendary vocalist who’s credits in- Interview with James Christian core Superstar, end up quitting
clude Y. Malmsteen, Axel Rudi Pell, work on it live until we’re happy with Buckcherry or facing one disap-
by Brian Rademacher
Talisman & Journey and he appears the result. even Nickelback pointment after
on your CD tell us how that was set Rocknation: What national bands and Hinder. But another, or simply
up. have you played with? you never know stay active as lo-
This was brought to us by our man- There are several Greek bands that what one of the cal heroes. As you
ager. It was out of the blue so we we’ve played with over the years. guys will bring can understand,
jumped at the idea! It was so good Bands close to our style like Wild on the table. It the prime material
to be true, but it was after all! We Machine or SexRated. can be some- is good and some
decided to write a song especially Rocknation: What show or tours do thing totally dif- of the musicians
for him, so it took us a little while, you have lined up? ferent. We don’t are world class
but we made “Never Let You Go” We only recently completed a want to stick to level, but the
and we sent it to him to evaluate. He Greece tour with Winger, last Oc- a specific sound circumstances do
liked the song and the idea, so he tober we did a thing with Dust ‘N that much. not help much. On
decided to entrust us with his mag- Bones and now we’re preparing for Rocknation: the other hand,
nificent voice and now the song is the official album presentation in What is the mu- whoever tried his
in our new CD. We think it is a good Athens along with Jeff Scott Soto sic scene like in luck abroad did
song by itself but with Jeff’s vocals who will fly over for a surprise gig! Greece? not miss and Gus
on it, it is simply amazing!!! After that we’re looking into touring Things are dif-
Rocknation: Where did you record Greece and Europe to be back in ficult in Greece. G is a glorious ex-
Jeff’s vocals at? time for the main summer events in There and the ample along with
Jeff recorded the vocals in his own Greece. fans are sup- bands like Out-
studio, using his own equipment. Rocknation: What are your bands portive, however, loud and Firewind.
He sent the files over to us and we influences? rock music is Rocknation: What
completed the mixing and produc- Everybody brings different things not the main can fans look for
tion in our studio. Then the thing into the band. In general we can entertainment from DANGER
went back and forth until we were safely say that we follow the 80s value in Greece. ANGEL in 2010?
all absolutely melodic Even if the fan We’ll try to gig as
happy with scene. Just base is strong, much as possible
it have in the media do not at as many places
Rockna- mind that support it since as possible. We’re
tion: What George, the they are mostly definitely going
members do keyboards connected with to continue where
most of the player, is a the local labels and the venues that we left with the first album. Expect
song writ- jazz pianist you can go and watch your favor- some new Danger Angel stuff pretty
ing? really. How- ite band are limited, small and not soon!
Pretty much ever bands well equipped. The Greek labels For more info:
everybody like even that support the scene are few and myspace.com/dangerangelrock
ALICE COOPER

and

LILLIAN AXE

in Houston, TX
Photos by Tom Mathers