Category: EMPIRE (Tony Martin)

Throughout 2017, German label Pride & Joy Music are reissuing revised editions of all EMPIRE albums, the Hard Rock super-group of German guitarist Rolf Munkes. “Trading Souls” is the sophomore release from the band, the first with the formidable vocal talents of Tony Martin (ex- Black Sabbath), and my all time favorite from Empire because it’s their more 80s Melodic...

Throughout 2017, German label Pride & Joy Music are reissuing revised editions of all EMPIRE albums, the Hard Rock band of German guitarist Rolf Munkes. “The Raven Ride” is the third effort from the band, the second with singer extraordinaire Tony Martin (ex Black Sabbath) plus legendary bassist Neil Murray (ex- Whitesnake, Black Sabbath), whilst the drums this time were...

Really good new label Pride & Joy Music are set to re-release EMPIRE’s four albums throughout 2017 and start off with the band’s debut “Hypnotica“, including 3 previously unreleased tracks. One of the best hard rock / melodic metal outfits appeared at the beginning of the past decade, Empire were formed by guitarist Rolf Munkes (Majesty, Razorback) and on this...