{"id":42701,"date":"2014-07-14T06:44:45","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T11:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=42701"},"modified":"2014-07-17T06:59:01","modified_gmt":"2014-07-17T11:59:01","slug":"ronny-munroe-electric-wake-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/ronny-munroe-electric-wake-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Ronny Munroe | Electric Wake<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"RonnyMetal Church singer Ronny Munroe is back with his third solo CD Electric Wake<\/em>. This could be his strongest release to date with shades of vocals that are reminiscent of Ronnie James Dio prevalent throughout the entire album.<\/p>\n

Electric Wake<\/em> features many special guest performances including George Lynch on \u201cGhosts\u201d and Pamela Moore and Dave Rude on \u201cThe Others.\u201d The opening track kicks off with the sizzling \u201cBurning Time\u201d illustrating Monroe\u2019s strong vocal prowess. Shades of Dio weigh heavy on this song.<\/p>\n

Next up \u201cGhosts\u201d featuring guitar virtuoso George Lynch which kind of has a Dokken \u201cKiss Of Death\u201d vibe to it. It would have been great to hear more Lynch on this album. The title track \u201cElectric Wake\u201d has thrash overtones Stand out track is the bluesy \u201cNot You Not Me.\u201d This song has great lyrics such as \u201cKeep Your friends close and your enemies Closer.\u201d Well this could not be truer than in the music business. The overall bluesy vibe of this song is very infectious. <\/p>\n

Ronny even slows things down for a second with a powerful spiritual ballad \u201cPray.\u201d This song is so beautiful and really demonstrates the versatility of Munroe\u2019s vocals. Back to the heavy hitting guitar assault, “Ritual Damage\u201d resonates an early Black Label Society \u201cStillborn\u201d vibe. Another standout track is \u201cThe Others\u201d featuring Dave Rude and Pamela Moore. This song is the most commercial and heavy hitting. \u201cThe Others\u201d is kind of an ode to metal. It is so inspiring to see Ronny Munroe keeping metal alive and fresh and new!<\/p>\n

The CD ends with \u201cUnited\u201d which features a war of vocals and guitars competing to the finish line. Fierce vocals and powerful guitar shredding rule \u201cUnited.\u201d<\/p>\n

All in all, Electric Wake<\/em> is refreshing and powerful. One of metal’s top vocalists Ronny Munroe electrifies and takes no prisoners on this riveting release, proving he is indeed a rock and roll warrior of the highest caliber.<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nRonny Munroe – Vocals
\nPaul Kleff- Guitars
\nSean Baker – Guitars
\nTony Rossi – Drums
\nDavid Donigian – Bass<\/p>\n

Special Guests:
\nGeorge Lynch
\nDave Rude
\nPamela Moore<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\nBurning Time
\nGhosts
\nElectric Wake
\nTurn To Stone
\nMy Shadow
\nNot You Not Me
\nPray
\nRitual Damage
\nSleepless Mountain
\nThe Others
\nUnited<\/p>\n

Label: Rat Pak Records<\/p>\n

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

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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