February 5 :
Russ Ballard - who wrote "New York Groove" - re-recorded the song by
himself for his upcoming 2025 "The Hits-Rewired" album. From
:
Kiss Related Recordings / Russ Ballard
Russ Ballard has a new album on the way thanks to Frontiers Music.
In fact, it is two albums in one. The first disc, "Songs From the
Warehouse", is new music, mostly written during the Covid era.
The second disc is one many people have been asking for for a very
long time; Russ Ballard penned songs that have been hits for other
people, "The Hits Re-wired".
The first (AI) video for this upcoming release is for "New York Groove",
which is out today !!
Stream/Purchase Here:
ffm.to/russballardnygroove. .
February 2 :
New Found BRUCE KULICK / MICHAEL BOLTON demo track From
:
Kiss Related Recordings
/ Julian Gill
/ Bruce Kulick
Last week, Julian Gill of KISSfaq messaged me about a newly
discovered demo song from 1986/1987 called 'Chains of Love' by Bruce
Kulick and Michael Bolton, which neither of us had heard of before.
To verify that this AOR-style demo was legitimate, we both reached
out to Bruce Kulick.
Written by Bruce Kulick, Michael Bolotin, and Desmond Child
"Chains Of Love" started off with a musical track demoed by Bruce on his
home recording equipment with a drum machine track, likely in
late-1986/early-1987. Bruce performed the guitars, including a
gorgeous era-appropriate solo, bass, and keyboards, and then
provided the instrumental track to Michael Bolton. Michael
completed the melody and lyrics with songsmith Desmond Child,
and then recorded a vocal track for the demo. The song wouldn't
be used on Michael's 1987 "The
Hunger"
album or "Soul Provider" in 1989, which did include a
collaboration with Desmond Child (and Diane Warren).
A 3:35
version of the completed demo - Engineered by Ira David Hoch -
surfaced in 2022.
February 2 :
Frehley's Comet Live +1 - The Expanded Edition - vinyl re-release
2025 From
:
fridaymusic.com
"Live+1"
was originally a 1988 EP by the hard rock band
FREHLEY'S COMET
led by former Kiss co-founder Ace Frehley. The super rare extended
play recording was meant to keep the radio programmers and fans
happy until the release of the band's second studio album, "Second
Sighting."
The first four songs were recorded live at the Aragon Ballroom in
Chicago, Illinois, on September 4, 1987. The last song, "Words Are
Not Enough," is a rare version of a demo recording the group made in
1985.
This hard rockin' live masterwork has been out of print for decades,
that is until now.....
Friday Music is very pleased to announce for the first time ever
"Live + 1 - The Expanded Edition" by Ace Frehley and Frehley's
Comet.
Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso (Ace Frehley/Alice Cooper/David
Bowie) from the Atlantic Records tapes. "Live +1" is now enhanced
with two more bonus tracks making this a highly collectable LP for
all Ace Frehley and Kiss fans.
Frehley's Comet+1 - The Expanded Edition
(Color Vinyl Burgundy Swirl & Orange Crush /
Bonus Tracks/Gatefold)Vinyl LP (Pre-Order 4/25/25)
Description
Expected 4/25/25
* THE ACE FREHLEY
FRIDAY MUSIC VINYL SERIES CONTINUES!!!
* THE RARE 1988 LIVE FREHLEY'S COMET E.P. IS
NOW A FULL LENGTH ALBUM!!!
* NEWLY DISCOVERED BONUS TRACKS
* FIRST TIME EVER BURGUNDY SWIRL VINYL
* FIRST TIME EVER ORANGE CRUSH VINYL
* STUNNING FIRST TIME GATEFOLD COVER ART
* MASTERED IMPECCABLY BY JOE REAGOSO
With newly discovered live recordings of his classic "Shock Me" and
"Cold Gin", we further enhance your listening experience as we press
this album on a striking super limited edition Burgundy Swirl Vinyl.
As an added bonus, "Live + 1 - The Expanded Edition" will also be
featured in a first time ever gatefold album cover presentation,
featuring a stellar rare inner full color gatefold photo of Ace
Frehley.
TRACKS SIDE 1 ;
- Rip-It-Out
- Breakout
- Shock Me (Bonus Track)
TRACKS SIDE 2 ;
- Cold Gin (Bonus Track)
- Something Moved
- Rocket Ride
- Words Are Not Enough
January 22 :
New Found VINNIE VINCENT 1982 Funky-Disco Recording From
:
Kiss Related Recordings
Recently, someone emailed me about a rare Vinnie Vincent recording I
wasn't aware of. To verify that it's not fake, I did some research
and reached out to Richard Friedman, who co-wrote and recorded the
funky disco track "Keep On Dancin'" with Donald Pantoliano under the
name
THIRD RAIL BAND.
So here's a little surprise for you to check out and listen to:
Vinnie Vincent played an amazing lead guitar solo at the end of the
song, starting at the 5:04 mark.
Between 1980 and early 1982, Vinnie Cusano (a.k.a. Vinnie Vincent)
worked for Richard Friedman at We Buy Guitars in NYC. During that
time, they wrote and recorded the demo
"Back
On the Streets"
and a few other songs.
January 17 :
MARINA V - Symphony & Metal (features Bruce Kulick) From
:
Marina V
Award-winning singer/songwriter Marina V unveils her electrifying
new (digital) single, "Symphony
& Metal",
a powerful anthem blending orchestral grandeur and metal intensity.
The track features an all-star lineup, including guitarist
Bruce Kulick
(KISS), bassist David Ellefson (Megadeth), and renowned composer
Steve Horner (known for Bridgerton), with Marina's husband and
co-writer Nick Baker on drums.
