For The Metal Voice Kenny Kessel sat down and spoke to Former singer of Metal Church Ronny Munroe about his new album/project that is coming out self titled 'Between Worlds' on Sept 10 2021 Via Frontiers Music Srl as well as his great memories of Metal Church's late singer Mike Howe.
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On the topic of the passing of Mike Howe he told The Metal Voice," What a tragedy. Quick story: I met Mike and hung out with him one time, I think it was in 2006. He came out to Reno, Nevada and we shared the stage and we did the song ' Date with poverty' together. After the gig ,we all went to a club, had some drinks, sat and talked shop. He was a sweetheart. I never heard anyone say anything bad about the guy. What a tragic loss. You never know what is going on with people, I feel really bad, I know he has a couple of sons and that is devastating. I wish family the best and I send my condolences out to all of Mike's family, friends and fans."
The band 'Between Worlds' is a vehicle for vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Metal Church) and highlights his incredible vocal talents. Written and produced in partnership with Alessandro Del Vecchio, this album is a must hear for fans of classic American heavy/power metal we all went to a club, had some drinks, sat and talked shop. He was a sweetheart. I never heard anyone say anything bad about the guy. What a tragic loss. You never know what is going on with people, I feel really bad. I know he has a couple of sons and that is devastating. I wish his family the best and I send my condolences out to all of Mike's family, friends and fans.
Ronny and Alessandro wanted to involve people in the project that would resonate with Ronny's history in music and put their mark on this incredible set of songs, so Johnny Lee Middleton (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Chris Caffery (TSO, Savatage, Spirits Of Fire), Jack Frost (Seven Witches, Savatage), and Joel Hoekstra (also of Whitesnake) all contributed.
Ronny Munroe first came to prominence in the metal world when he stepped into the role of frontman for the legendary band Metal Church. During an audition for a project principal Metal Church member Kurdt Vanderhoof was working on, Ronny was first put on Kurdt's radar. After watching Munroe's performance, Vanderhoof decided to resurrect Metal Church with Ronnie on lead vocals. He would go on to sing four albums with the band, "The Weight Of The World" (2004), "A Light In The Dark" (2006), "This Present Wasteland" (2008), and "Generation Nothing" (2013). Ronnie would also wind up singing for Vanderhoof's progressive rock project, Presto Ballet, further showcasing his vocal talents.
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Album Tracklist:
1. Between Worlds
2. These Walls
3. Life Enough For Me
4. Times Of Change
5. No Escape
6. Soul Chaser
7. Scent Of An Angel
8. Beautiful Disaster
9. Flip The Script
10. Beneath The Surface
11. Calm Before The Storm
LINE-UP:
Ronny Munroe - Vocals
Alessandro Del Vecchio - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Pete Alpenborg - Rhythm Guitars
Jack Frost - Lead Guitars
Alex Jansen - Bass
Michele Sanna - Drums
John Lee Middleton - Bass On “No Escape”
Joel Hoekstra - Lead Guitar On “Soul Chaser”
Chris Caffery - Lead Guitars On “Angel” And “No Escape”
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