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Conference napalm::heavy_metal

Title:HEAVY_METAL - Talent Round-Up DayDay
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Moderator:BUSY::SLABB
Created:Thu May 05 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1238
Total number of notes:65616

276.0. "Impellitteri" by ANT::SLABOUNTY (Trouble with a capital 'T') Mon Oct 17 1988 07:49

        I bought the new CD yesterday (on sale for $12.49) on the
        recommendation of wjb.
    
        And he's lucky, too ... 'coz these guys kick *ss!!  Chris
        is a great guitarist, and coupled with Graham Bonnett (didn't
        he sing for Rainbow, which would account for the cover of
        "Since You've Been Gone"?) it's impressive.
    
        A good instrumental version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
        also appears on the album.
    
        I'd also recommend these guys to you ... and do they have other
        albums out?
    
                                                       GTI
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276.1BONK::CHEQUERillusion... fusion... dissolution.Mon Oct 17 1988 09:379
276.2SUBURB::DALLISONa waffer fin mint ????Mon Oct 17 1988 09:585
    
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    Yeah, I too have the album - its kick a$$ rock and roll.  That guy
    makes Malmsteen's playing sound like Mick Marrs !!!!!!!!!
276.3fgkhearglhrghergTHATIS::NAYLORMon Oct 17 1988 10:206
     yep cd s are very expensive whitch is why i prefer to buy albums or
    cassetts
     
    
    The private RATT
    
276.4Fast Fingers, Slow BurnINK::BUCKLEYLeftist LiberalMon Oct 17 1988 12:0823
    
    Impellitteri's new lp, Stand In Line is his second effort.  He has
    a 4 song ep out called `Impellitteri' (featuring a no-name lineup).
    
    Graham Bonnett sang for Rainbow (Blackmore) and Alcatrazz (Malmsteen).
    Somewhere over the Rainbow was originally covered by Rainbow with
    Blackmore at the guit.  Also, Since You've Been Gone sounds closer
    to the Alcatrazz Cover than the Rainbow original (guitar-wise),
    but has a groove unto itself.
    
    Question I have is WHO'S IN IMP's NEW BAND???
    
    I've heard that at one time it was:
    
    Bonnett
    Impellitteri
    Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot)
    Jimmy Waldo (New England, Alcatrazz)
    and some other noteable drummer.
    
    I've heard of totally different band lineup's since.
    
    Buck
276.5SUBURB::DALLISONa waffer fin mint ????Mon Oct 17 1988 12:175
                      
    Yo Buck,
    
    I can confirm that Chuck Wright is still on bass, but i can't remember
    the drummers name.
276.6It's on my wishlistCSC32::G_HOUSEI don't caaaaaaaare about my shoesMon Oct 17 1988 14:1312
    First attempt eaten by Network Partner...
    
    I really want to get this album, it sounds great!
    
    re: .1  
    
    CDs run about $14-$15 US (for a single) when they aren't on sale, Mark.
    Sorry to hear they are so high over your way.  I think I'd stick to
    albums too.
    
    gh
    
276.9PFLOYD::ROTHBERGAwaiting the hour of reprisal . . .Mon Oct 17 1988 15:5212
                
                I have  the  4 song EP.  Horrible!  That's what's
                stopped me from buying the album.
                
                BTW, anybody heard  Joey  Taffola?   It's another
                Shrapnel Records mega-guitarist (I think).  Is it
                worth buying?
                
                - Rob
                
                
276.10...ANT::SLABOUNTYStand back, I dunno how big it gets!!Tue Oct 18 1988 10:078
    
        The other 2 members are:
    
        Phil Wolfe
        (Jim?) Torpey
    
                                                       GTI
    
276.11one more for my collection.!RDGENG::GREIDTue Oct 18 1988 10:114
    I think seeing as how everyone seems to be raving about this band,
    i had better try and get a copy of their new album.
    
    Prince Of The Dawn.
276.12MARKER::BUCKLEYSet Gain/Intensity=PainTue Oct 18 1988 12:457
    Well,
    
    I wouldn't say I rave about Imp.  Sometimes his solos get too fast and
    out of control for his own good (and everyone elses!).  Its good though,
    and gets ample airtime in the Buck-n-roll-mobile. 
    
    Buck
276.13MILKWY::SLABOUNTYDon't drink the (toilet) water.Fri Jan 19 1990 17:308
    
    	I'm listening to Impellitteri now, and I think he sounds
    	OK.  Seems like a good guitarist.
    
    	Graham Bonnet's voice isn't even bothering me too much.
    
    							GTI
    
276.14Opinions varyMETALX::SWANSONTheyAreAllMissingOnWhatLifesAboutTue Apr 21 1992 20:0921
    While Impellitteri was being discussed in the Satriani note, it made me
    think of something.... I know some of you consider Yngwie to be just
    speed, and no feeling.  And I've read the same comments concerning Vai
    too.
    
    I happen to think they both have tremendous feeling, but Chris
    Impellitteri doesnt!  To me, he's just flat out speed with no melody or
    feeling to his playing.
    
    re: .9
   >             I have  the  4 song EP.  Horrible!  That's what's
   >             stopped me from buying the album.
    
    Really?  the one with the black cover that just says "Impellitteri" on
    the front?  I like that much better than the album with Graham Bonnett
    singing.  (I never said I didn't like the band.... just think he's too
    mechanical.)
    
    |KS|
    
    
276.15Fast <> GoodGOES11::G_HOUSENow I'm down in itTue Apr 21 1992 22:189
    I bought that tape when it first came out 'cause he was supposed to be
    some sort of "guitar wonder".  Yeah, he was...left me wondering where
    he left his taste.  Shoulda checked his ego before writing the liner
    notes too...
    
    It sucked.
    
    gh (who listend to it a few times and let it collect dust, I might have
        given it away...)
276.16God bless videoCOMET::FRISBYAI'll be in your hearts forevermoreWed Apr 22 1992 12:367
    That reminds me of what he said:
    
     " And I promise the solos will only get faster."
          ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
                            Frizkid...Who HATES Grahmn Bonnett too!