Sunstorm (band)

Sunstorm is an American AOR musical project, originally featuring lead vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of Rainbow), bassist/vocalist Dennis Ward, keyboardist Jochen Weyer, as well as guitarist Uwe Reitenauer and drummer Chris Schmidt, both members of the band Pink Cream 69. The albums also featured artists such as Dann Huff and Jim Peterik as additional songwriters. The first album called Sunstorm was released in 2006,[1] followed in 2009 by their second album House of Dreams.[2] Emotional Fire is the third release, out in 2012.

Sunstorm
GenresAOR
Years active1999—present
LabelsFrontiers Records

On 2016, it was announced that Joe Lynn Turner would record a new Sunstorm album, this time following a heavier sound, similar to another project of his called Rated X, but keeping the melodic side trademark of the project. For the album Edge of Tomorrow a new lineup was also announced with Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Jorn, Edge of Forever, Silent Force, ex-Voodoo Circle) on keyboards, Hammond organ, backing vocals and handling songwriting and production of the album. Other musicians were Simone Mularoni (DGM) on guitars, Nik Mazzucconi (Labyrinth (band)|Labyrinth) on bass and Francesco Jovino (ex-Primal Fear, ex-Hardline, Voodoo Circle, Jorn) on drums. It was released on May 13, 2016.[3]

On 2018 singles "Only The Good Will Survive" on April 16th and "The Road to Hell" on May 16th anticipated the new album The Road to Hell,[4] released on June 8th again produced by Alessandro Del Vecchio via Frontiers. In this album drummer Edo Sala (Folkstone) replaced Francesco Jovino.

Discography

Members

Former members

Recording Timeline
Role Album
Sunstorm
(2006)		 House of Dreams
(2009)		 Emotional Fire
(2012)		 Edge of Tomorrow
(2016)		 The Road to Hell
(2018)
Lead Vocals Joe Lynn Turner
Guitars Uwe Reitenauer Simone Mularoni
Bass Dennis Ward Nik Mazzucconi
Keyboards Jochen Weyer Gunther Werno Justin Dakey Alessandro Del Vecchio
Drums Chris Schmidt Francesco Jovino Edo Sala
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References
  1. "Sunstorm - Sunstorm - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  2. "House of Dreams - Sunstorm - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  3. "Frontiers Music Srl announce the release of SUNSTORM's "Edge of Tomorrow" - Frontiers Music Facebook Page". Frontiers Music Srl. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  4. "SUNSTORM FEATURING JOE LYNN TURNER TO RELEASE THE ROAD TO HELL ALBUM IN JUNE; ARTWORK, TRACKLISTING REVEALED". BraveWords. Retrieved March 27, 2018.


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