AXEL RUDI PELL new album

Sortie le 27 octobre :

"Tales Of The Crown" track listing:

01. Higher
02. Ain't Gonna Win
03. Angel Eyes
04. Crossfire
05. Touching My Soul
06. Emotional Echoes
07. Riding On An Arrow
08. Tales Of The Crown
09. Buried Alive
10. Northern Lights

German axe hero AXEL RUDI PELL will release his new his eighteenth offering, "Tales Of The Crown", via SPV Records on the following dates:

October 24: Germany
October 27: Rest of Europe
October 28: U.S./Canada

According to a press release, "Tales Of The Crown" is a "haunting" studio album featuring ten brand-new compositions. "Our fans will get just the kind of songs they have come to know and expect from me and my band," says Pell, adding, "plus a few little innovations." Axel Rudi Pell is referring to the contemporary touch which some of his latest tracks feature, mainly in terms of rhythm. "But don't worry, these modern approaches are only gradual and don’t affect the typical flair of my songs."

"Tales Of The Crown" was recorded at Gelsenkirchen's Redhouse Studios by the tried-and-tested lineup consisting of Axel Rudi Pell, American vocalist Johnny Gioeli, keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg, bassist Volker Krawczak and drummer Mike Terrana. The album was produced by Axel Rudi Pell and sound engineer Charlie Bauerfeind, who also mixed the CD. Like its highly successful predecessor, the new LP's cover artwork was created by Colombian artist Felipe Machado Franco.

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AXEL RUDI PELL - Tales Of The Crown Audio Preview Available

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL's site has been updated with the following:

The mixing and the mastering of the new CD (Tales Of The Crown) are completely finished. At the moment the booklet is in the works...

From now on we will post short sound snippets from every track in the running order of the new CD; every week a new track.

Says Axel, "This is the first song on Tales Of The Crown called 'Higher' and it´s NOT a fast one.

Everybody expects the fastest track on my records to be the first... haha... but not this time. Also the album has no Intro, except from a few notes at the beginning of 'Higher'. I really like this song with a mighty guitar riff and a melodic chorus. A typical strong ARPish sounding tune... have fun!"

Check out the 'Higher'.

SPV Records recently issued the following:

With an impressive seventeen releases in 19 years, the Axel Rudi Pell band counts among the most consistent, lasting and creative acts in the whole of Europe.

Very few German guitarists can point to as long and successful a career as the musician from Bochum, whose unmistakable signature marks not only his characteristic guitar style, but also his compositional skills.

October 24th in Germany, October 27th in Europe, October 28th in US/Canada will see the arrival of his eighteenth offering, Tales Of The Crown, a haunting studio album featuring ten brand-new compositions.

“Our fans will get just the kind of songs they have come to know and expect from me and my band,” says Pell, adding, “plus a few little innovations.”

Axel Rudi Pell is referring to the contemporary touch which some of his latest tracks feature, mainly in terms of rhythm.

“But don’t worry, these modern approaches are only gradual and don’t affect the typical flair of my songs.”

Tales Of The Crown was recorded at Gelsenkirchen’s Redhouse Studios by the tried and tested line-up consisting of Axel Rudi Pell, American vocalist Johnny Gioeli, keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg, bassist Volker Krawczak and drummer Mike Terrana. The album was produced by Axel Rudi Pell and sound engineer Charlie Bauerfeind, who also mixed the ten new numbers. Like it's highly successful predecessor, the accomplished cover artwork (pictured at left, click to enlarge) was created by the Columbian artist, Felipe Machado Franco.

All those who were disappointed that the Axel Rudi Pell Band couldn’t make this year’s Wacken Open Air festival (vocalist Johnny Gioeli was unavailable due to commitments in the US) can look forward to their next tour in January/February 2009 - detailed concert dates to follow soon - and make a note in their diaries of the 20th anniversary W:O:A 2009, for which the band has already been confirmed.

Tales Of The Crown tracklisting:
'Higher',
'Ain't Gonna Win',
'Angel Eyes',
'Crossfire',
'Touching My Soul',
'Emotional Echoes',
'Riding On An Arrow',
'Tales Of The Crown',
'Buried Alive',
'Northern Lights'.

AXEL RUDI PELL - New Track Available For Streaming, Online Shop Closed

Guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has posted another audio clip from his forthcoming album, Tales Of The Crown. Click here to check out 'Angel Eyes'.

Pell comments: "'Angel Eyes' is the second fastest track on the CD and you can feel the energy of the band. It´s straight, powerful and melodic !

For those who asked about the ARP - Shop: It is CLOSED at the moment as nearly all older merchandise is sold out. The Shop might re-open after the next tour in March 2009 with a new collection."

AXEL RUDI PELL - Another New Audio Sample Available

Guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL has posted another audio clip from his forthcoming album, Tales Of The Crown. Click here to check out 'Crossfire'.

Pell comments: "'Crossfire' is the fourth track on the new record and has another powerful riff with a modern touch and a very catchy chorus, enjoy!"

October 24th in Germany, October 27th in Europe, October 28th in US/Canada will see the arrival of Pell's eighteenth offering, Tales Of The Crown, a haunting studio album featuring ten brand-new compositions.

Tales Of The Crown tracklisting:
'Higher',
'Ain't Gonna Win',
'Angel Eyes',
'Crossfire',
'Touching My Soul',
'Emotional Echoes',
'Riding On An Arrow',
'Tales Of The Crown',
'Buried Alive',
'Northern Lights'.

AXEL RUDI PELL Posts 'Emotional Echoes' Audio Sample

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL has posted another audio clip from his forthcoming album, Tales Of The Crown. Click here to check out 'Emotional Echoes'.

Pell comments: "'Emotional Echoes' is a totally untypical Axel Rudi Pell Instrumental and has nothing to do with my other more classical influenced songs. We never worked with such rhythms before... it's a "Santana meets Joe Satriani meets Michael Schenker" influenced kinda thing, of course very recognizable as ARP due to my lead guitar. After I played the rhythm guitars I was so excited about the groove, that i picked up the bass and played it on this track. Volker liked my bass playing too and he forgave me for doing his job on that track... haha... have fun!"

Tales Of The Crown release dates: October 24th in Germany, October 27th in Europe, October 28th in US/Canada.

Tales Of The Crown tracklisting:
'Higher',
'Ain't Gonna Win',
'Angel Eyes',
'Crossfire',
'Touching My Soul',
'Emotional Echoes',
'Riding On An Arrow',
'Tales Of The Crown',
'Buried Alive',
'Northern Lights'.

sortie le 24 octobre, et un extrait ici :

http://www.axel-rudi-pell.de/mp3/RidingOnAnArrow.mp3





According to a press release, "Tales Of The Crown" is a "haunting" studio album featuring ten brand-new compositions. "Our fans will get just the kind of songs they have come to know and expect from me and my band," says Pell, adding, "plus a few little innovations." Axel Rudi Pell is referring to the contemporary touch which some of his latest tracks feature, mainly in terms of rhythm. "But don't worry, these modern approaches are only gradual and don't affect the typical flair of my songs."

"Tales Of The Crown" was recorded at Gelsenkirchen's Redhouse Studios by the tried-and-tested lineup consisting of Axel Rudi Pell, American vocalist Johnny Gioeli, keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg, bassist Volker Krawczak and drummer Mike Terrana. The album was produced by Axel Rudi Pell and sound engineer Charlie Bauerfeind, who also mixed the CD. Like its highly successful predecessor, the new LP's cover artwork was created by Colombian artist Felipe Machado Franco.

"Tales Of The Crown" track listing:

01. Higher
02. Ain't Gonna Win
03. Angel Eyes
04. Crossfire
05. Touching My Soul
06. Emotional Echoes
07. Riding On An Arrow
08. Tales Of The Crown
09. Buried Alive
10. Northern Lights

AXEL RUDI PELL - Tales Of The Crown Gydget Available

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL has posted another sample from his forthcoming album, Tales Of The Crown. "'Buried Alive' is the fastest track on the new album," Pell comments. "It's a double bass banger in parts and it´s rockin´ like hell. I guess you might like it. We had a lot of fun recording it!"

Click here to download.

Tales Of The Crown release dates: October 24th in Germany, October 27th in Europe, October 28th in US/Canada.

Tales Of The Crown tracklisting:
'Higher',
'Ain't Gonna Win',
'Angel Eyes',
'Crossfire',
'Touching My Soul',
'Emotional Echoes',
'Riding On An Arrow',
'Tales Of The Crown',
'Buried Alive',
'Northern Lights'.

A Tales Of The Crown gydget can be viewed below.

un autre sample vient d'etre mis en ligne :

http://www.axel-rudi-pell.de/mp3/NorthernLights.mp3

AXEL RUDI PELL - First Week Tales Of The Crown Chart Positions Revealed

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL recently released his new album, Tales Of The Crown.

An update at his site reads: "We're very proud to announce the first week chart entry positions. Thank you all very much for the support !

Germany: #41
Sweden: #56
Switzerland: #81

Tales Of The Crown features the following tracklisting:
'Higher',
'Ain't Gonna Win',
'Angel Eyes',
'Crossfire',
'Touching My Soul',
'Emotional Echoes',
'Riding On An Arrow',
'Tales Of The Crown',
'Buried Alive',
'Northern Lights'.

A Tales Of The Crown gydget can be viewed below.

ça démare tout doucement dans les charts :

http://www.myspace.com/axelrudipellofficial

"Tales Of The Crown", the eighteenth offering from German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL, has registered the following first-week chart positions in Europe:

Germany: #41
Sweden: #56
Switzerland: #81

According to a press release, "Tales Of The Crown" is a "haunting" studio album featuring ten brand-new compositions. "Our fans will get just the kind of songs they have come to know and expect from me and my band," says Pell, adding, "plus a few little innovations." Axel Rudi Pell is referring to the contemporary touch which some of his latest tracks feature, mainly in terms of rhythm. "But don't worry, these modern approaches are only gradual and don't affect the typical flair of my songs."

"Tales Of The Crown" was recorded at Gelsenkirchen's Redhouse Studios by the tried-and-tested lineup consisting of Axel Rudi Pell, American vocalist Johnny Gioeli, keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg, bassist Volker Krawczak and drummer Mike Terrana. The album was produced by Axel Rudi Pell and sound engineer Charlie Bauerfeind, who also mixed the CD. Like its highly successful predecessor, the new LP's cover artwork was created by Colombian artist Felipe Machado Franco.

AXEL RUDI PELL will embark on a European tour in January/February 2009.