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Dutch multi-instrumentalist Ron Coolen released the album "Here to stay" some time ago in 2023. Having had a listen I was blown away by the full metal intensity this recording spread. It's not that often that you get to hear new songs that have this massive feeling without just being mixed to full volume. It's the performance of the artists that gives you the feeling of listening to a real full blown metal flagship.
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| The cover of Ron Coolen's "Here to stay" album. |
Some time passed since this listening session but it remained very vital in my mind. These days Ron Coolen came back to me telling me that he added the three bonus tracks of the physical edition to several streaming services.
Those tunes give you the chance to hear a extended, high-energy version of Heavy Metal Till I’m Dead, a powerful remake of Sin City, and the captivating instrumental piece Reprise. These tracks showcase an impressive lineup, featuring legendary vocalist Keith St John alongside world-class guitarists Joey Concepcion (Arch Enemy), Satchel (Steel Panther), George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob), and Timo Somers.
The new tracks go the same route than the album does with the exception of the track "Sin City". This one in particular came around to me a bit more relaxed. It's still metal all the way but with more groove than heavyness, something warmly welcomed by me as I had missed this some time now. But at one point the roughness still came through: when the guitar solos rush in you know this is still a hard music release.
If you want to support the artist further please have a look upon the website that holds info on how to take hold of some merchandise. Any purchase helps to keep musicians motivated to create new content for all of us.
