AXEL RUDI PELL "The Ballads IV" is coming in September 2011

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Published on Thursday, 09 June 2011 07:28

Written by Ferdy

AXEL RUDI PELL

Another 7 years passed by after the release of the “The Ballads III”.  Seven years of writing, recording and collecting even more emotional and melancholic songs.

To keep the tradition, the band decided to record 3 brand new tracks for this ballad compilation.

"The Ballads IV" will be released as standard version, double gatefold LP in coloured vinyl and download through Steamhammer / SPV.

Produced and Arranged by Axel Rudi Pell.

“Where The Wild Waters Flow”, “Holy Diver” and “Hallelujah” were Recorded, Mixed and Co-Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind at Twilight Hall Studios, Grefrath, Germany, in May 2011.

Children´s Choir on “Hallelujah” recorded at the Widar School, Bochum – Wattenscheid, conducted by Dietmar Bloch.

Mastered by Ulf Horbelt at DMS Mastering Studios. Marl, Germany.

Cover Illustration by Martin McKenna.

"The Ballads IV" - Release Dates: Germany: September 23rd, 2011 Europe: September 26th, 2011 USA/Canada: September 27th, 2011  

Line-Up:

Johnny Gioeli - Lead und Backing Vocals + Axel Rudi Pell - Lead, Rhythm und Acoustic Guitars + Ferdy Doernberg - Keyboards, Dobro on "love gun" + Volker Krawczak - Bass, add. acc.guitar on "love gun" + Mike Terrana - Drums