Category: CARSTEN SCHULZ SYNDICATE

LAZARUS DREAM, the German Melodic Hard Rock duo consisting of singer Carsten “Lizard” Schulz (Domain, Evidence One, Devoid) and guitarist Markus Pfeffer (Barnabas Sky, Winterland) returns with the sophomore release “Lifeline” to be released tomorrow.
Just like its predecessor, this new album is a feast for any fan of the genre and groovy riffs, bombastic choirs and catchy melodies balanced by interesting little progressive twists. You can hear the ’80s influences into LAZARUS DREAM’s music all over the record including melodic guitar riffs, pounding bass lines, synths and Carsten’s clean voice.
Mastered / produced by expertise Rolf Munkes (Voodoo Circle, Phantom V) and including a long cast of talented players (including Derek Sherinian of Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, Sons Of Apollo) “Lifeline” is sure to please fans of all genres from melodic rock to traditional classic hard rock…

Coming from Germany, LAZARUS DREAM was put together by vocalist Carsten Lizard Shultz (Evidence One, Domain, Dead Heroes Club) and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Markus Pfeffer (Scarlett, Winterland). Joining the pair are drummer Markus Kullmann (Sinner, Glenn Hughes), percussionist Thomas Rieder, and on Hammond and synths, Thomas Nitschke. Next Friday, Pride&Joy will release their debut “ALIVE” (which is a studio record).
Opening with ‘Dawn Of Time’, a melodic metal treat, you’d think perhaps this was going to be a metal album. However, as the next two songs ‘House Of Cards’ and ‘Wings Of An Eagle’ (think MSG meets Alcatrazz) ably demonstrate, Lazarus Dream are hard rockers at heart.
The album’s strength is not only the strong melodies but also the numerous guitar solos that are never too OTT, just right for hard rock tunes. They add a pinch of progressive and / or AOR as well…