{"id":35600,"date":"2013-12-17T11:52:33","date_gmt":"2013-12-17T16:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=35600"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:39:25","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:39:25","slug":"michael-schenkers-temple-of-rock-bridge-the-gap-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/michael-schenkers-temple-of-rock-bridge-the-gap-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock | Bridge the Gap<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"michaelMichael Schenker\u2019s Temple of Rock is gearing up for the release of Bridge The Gap<\/em> on Jan. 7 via Inakustik Label. The album comes in three configurations, including a deluxe edition that features a bonus track by Don Dokken entitled \u201cFaith.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bridge The Gap<\/em> is produced by Schenker and Michael Voss. The album includes ex-Rainbow singer Doogie White on vocals, Michael Schenker on lead and rhythm guitar, Wayne Findlay on seven-string guitar and keyboards, Francis Buchholz on bass and Herman Rarebell on drums.<\/p>\n

Bridge The Gap<\/em> showcases the blistering guitar work of guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker at his finest. The album unleashes various dimensions of the guitarist, including ferocious riffs and the delicate melodic side that comprises all the different elements of metal.<\/p>\n

The opening track \u201cWhere The Wild Wind Blows\u201d unveils the Spartan riffs of Schenker combined by the sledgehammer drums rolls and metal blitz and heavy vocals of Doogie White. Shades of Dio glow on this track. It sets the tone for a rollercoaster pyro-coaster ride of metallic riffs. \u201cHorizons\u201d follows in the heavy vein of Maiden. \u201cLord Of The Lost And Lonely\u201d shines with a rocking guitar intro, catchy chorus and Heaven and Hell vibe.<\/p>\n

Another stand-out track includes \u201cBridges We Have Burned,\u201d which is outstanding with its acoustic intro that transpires into a full-metal attack. The lyrics speak volumes. Doogie White has a very heavy vocal style, reminiscent of the late Ronnie James Dio. The songs \u201cBecause You Lied\u201d and \u201cBlack Moon Rising\u201d follow the heavy metal dark mood. <\/p>\n

The bonus track \u201cFaith,\u201d with Don Dokken, is a nice departure from the heavy metal onslaught. Schenker is brilliant with the acoustic finger picking, and Dokken sounds amazing with his smooth, melodic vocal style. It would have been great to hear maybe two more acoustic songs with Dokken on the album. Bridge The Gap<\/em> is a straight-ahead full metal blitz of Michael Schenker\u2019s compelling guitar wizardry. Sometimes the departure from metal is so alluring with an acoustic ambiance track.<\/p>\n

Bridge The Gap<\/em> infuses the vibe from the old Scorpion days with Schenkers\u2019s Scorpion rhythm section on board. In a time during which guitar solos have seemed to disappear, Michael Schenker unleashes his vibrant guitar virtuosity, which, once again, is so refreshing to listen to. <\/p>\n

Be sure to check out Michael Schenker on his U.S. tour, which begins Jan. 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nMichael Schenker \u2013 lead guitar and rhythm
\nDoogie White \u2013 Vocals
\nWayne Findlay \u2013 7th string guitar and keyboards
\nFrancis Buchholz\u2013 bass
\nHerman Rarebell \u2013 drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\nl. Where The Wild Wind Blows
\n2. Horizons
\n3. Lord Of The Lost And Lonely
\n4. Rock N Roll Symphony
\n5. To Live For The King
\n6. Land Of Thunder
\n7. Temple Of The Holy
\n8. Shine On
\n9. Bridges We Have Burned
\n10. Because You Lied
\n11. Black Moon Rising
\n12. Dance For The Piper
\n13. Faith \u2013 Bonus Track-Deluxe Edition-Don Dokken<\/p>\n

Label: Inakustik Label<\/p>\n

Website: www.michaelschenkerhimself.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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