June 30th release
"The Decline Of Western Civilization" Deluxe Box Set
more info at blabbermouth
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Alice Cooper Returns to Dynamite Comics this September
From Bravewords.com
Dynamite Entertainment announces the upcoming September launch of Alice Cooper vs. Chaos!, a five-issue miniseries
pitting the world-renowned rock 'n' roll icon against the comic book industry's premiere horror franchise. For more info....
Sunday, June 28, 2015
2011, Chris Sanders Knight Fury (Ken Mary) - Time To Rock
This is currently the last Ken Mary recording I have for now in my collection.
Ken appeared in a number of bands through out his career.
I came across Knight Fury from an on-line site
but can't remember where or what website.
It is an iTune download so I had to do a search
for credits since downloads almost never include any credits or liner notes.
So I made my own hard copy on CD-R and included info below.
Knight Fury reminds me of Fifth Angel or as some say Crimson Glory.
It does have that 80's sound to it. Lizzy Borden’s Chris Sanders who formed this band is an
exceptional guitarist. Plus you have Megadeth's bassist David Ellefson and Ken Mary on drums.
Vocalist William King sounds a bit like Torre from Crimson Glory.
Bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH), drummer Ken Mary (ALICE COOPER, IMPELLITTERI,
FIFTH ANGEL) and vocalist William King are among the guest musicians who appear on
"Time To Rock", the debut album from KNIGHT FURY, the project led by former
LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Chris Sanders.
The Knight Fury "Time to Rock" album is available for downloading from online retailers.
2011, Chris Sanders, Knight Fury - "Time To Rock"
Cover
I don't remember if iTunes included the cover art
or I just made a copy and paste from the online page.
Liner Notes created by EvenSpotSpeaks as Back Cover
Saturday, June 27, 2015
1995, Soul Shock Remedy (Ken Mary) - Fish Eye Lens CD
I found this CD on amazon.com
Ken spells his last name 'Mari' on this CD.
Also interesting to point out that Michael Wagener mixed the recording.
Wagener mixed Alice Cooper "Constrictor" and Produced "Raise Your Fist And Yell".
Info on this CD I found on line glorydazemusic.com
http://gdm.glorydazemusic.com/articles.php?article_id=1839
Soul Shock Remedy - Fish Eye Lens, 1995
LINEUP: Ken Mary - vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards * Brian Buzard - guitars, vocals * Mark Stratford - bass, 12 string guitar, keyboards, vocals * Ben Ashley - guitars, talkbox, vocals
Soul Shock Remedy was the one-off project by drum supremo Ken Mary. Having done stints with Fifth Angel,TKO, Bonfire, and House Of Lords, it was a 'bolt from the blue' that Mary (strangely named 'Mari' on the album jacket), would be up fronting this Arizona based outfit as the lead singer. The musical style of SSR was quite a departure for Ken considering his pedigree. Gone are the overblown melodic strains of yesteryear, replaced by some modern/alt rock ramblings which are suitably given a 1960's psychedelic shakedown. Though the whole thing was mixed by Michael Wagener, this is Ken's baby, as he produced and engineered the whole thing. The other significant connection to his past is the Chuck Wright designed cover.
Soul Shock Remedy - Fish Eye Lens, 1995
LINEUP: Ken Mary - vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards * Brian Buzard - guitars, vocals * Mark Stratford - bass, 12 string guitar, keyboards, vocals * Ben Ashley - guitars, talkbox, vocals
Soul Shock Remedy was the one-off project by drum supremo Ken Mary. Having done stints with Fifth Angel,TKO, Bonfire, and House Of Lords, it was a 'bolt from the blue' that Mary (strangely named 'Mari' on the album jacket), would be up fronting this Arizona based outfit as the lead singer. The musical style of SSR was quite a departure for Ken considering his pedigree. Gone are the overblown melodic strains of yesteryear, replaced by some modern/alt rock ramblings which are suitably given a 1960's psychedelic shakedown. Though the whole thing was mixed by Michael Wagener, this is Ken's baby, as he produced and engineered the whole thing. The other significant connection to his past is the Chuck Wright designed cover.
Soul Shock Remedy - Fish Eye Lens, 1995
Cover
Cover mid panels
Back Cover
Inside CD booklet unfolded
CD
Back CD Jewel Case
Friday, June 26, 2015
1989, 2000 reissue, Fifth Angel (Ken Mary) - Time Will Tell CD
Reissued on Metal Works Headbanger Series in 2000, "Time Will Tell" original released in 1989. This is Fifth Angel's last recording w/ Ken Mary's departure from the band. Ken later joined House of The Lords, Impellitteri among others. Ken now a professional audio engineer who runs Sonic Phish Studios in Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California.
There was talk about a reunion w/ only John Macko and Ed Archer coming back. The rest of the band was filled in by other musicians who did a few live shows but no recording so far.
"Time Will Tell" youtube video bottom of page
"Time Will Tell" youtube video bottom of page
On this re-issued CD I don't know if the vinyl included more art or copy.
Fifth Angel "Time Will Tell"
CD Cover
Inside cover booklet
Back Cover
(same photo from back of debut CD)
Panel Cover Side
Inside panel
CD
behind CD holder
Back CD Jewel Case
Thursday, June 25, 2015
1986, Fifth Angel debut from drummer Ken Mary CD
Besides Alice Cooper and Fifth Angel Ken played in a number of bands such as TKO, Chastain,
Soul Shock Remedy, Impellitteeri and House of Lords.
With Ken K. Mary drummer for Alice during his Constrictor Tour and played on
"Raise Your Fist & Yell" album. Fifth Angel self titled album came out in 1986 and band list
as Ted Pilot - vocals, James Byrd - lead guitar, Ed Archer - guitar, John Macko - bass,
Ken K. Mary - drums.
Fifth Angel has that Dio meets Judas Priest sound. It's a very good metal album as the songs are strong
and the musical arrangements are tight. Some of my favorite tracks are "In The Fallout",
"Call Out The Warning", "Wings Of Destiny" to name a few.
"Wings Of Destiny" I have a youtube link at bottom of page
"Wings Of Destiny" I have a youtube link at bottom of page
This was a Japanese Import CD that included
a 4 panel fold-out. No bonus tracks
Fifth Angel Cover CD
Back Cover
Japanese Spine
Inside the CD came a 4 page fold-out
CD
Back of CD Jewel Case
scan from half vinyl sleeve
other side had the lyrics
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
2015, Ken Mary interview on The Double Stop
When I seen Alice Cooper's "The Nightmare Returns" tour
one of the musicians that stood out for me was drummer Ken Mary.
This is a cool interview w/ Ken Mary who pretty much covers
his career and speaks about touring w/ Alice Cooper.
Ken Mary is available on Twitter
and Sonicphish Productions
Ken Mary Interview on The Double Stop with Brian Sword
The Double Stop facebook
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