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EMPIRE – Chasing Shadows

November 23, 2007 Frank Jaeger Leave a comment

The fourth album, another lineup. Rolf Munkes’ band (or should it rather be called a project?) consists of new members, but hardly new faces. Neil Murray of Whitesnake fame is the only other constant in …READ MORE

EMPIRE – Chasing Shadows

November 23, 2007 Andreas Nergård Leave a comment

Chasing Shadows is the 4th release from the multi-national band Empire. Since the 2006 release The Raven Ride fans have seen the departure of vocalist Tony Martin and drummer Andre Hilgers. To replace them came …READ MORE

Tony Martin Audio Interview 2006

May 16, 2006 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

Vocalist Tony Martin (ex-Black Sabbath) about the third Empire album Raven Ride, how he got into the project and his plans as a solo artist.

EMPIRE – Trading Souls

September 6, 2003 Guest Writer Leave a comment

If you like bass and vocals at the forefront of your music, then you are going to revel in Empire’s newest release, Trading Souls. One has to wonder if this was something they went for …READ MORE

EMPIRE – Hypnotica

November 3, 2001 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

At the onset, the intro “Hypnotica” sounds like a take off. The first riff on “Fool In Love” reminds you of Maiden but the vocals strangely bring Bon Jovi to mind. It sounds like the …READ MORE