{"id":56230,"date":"2017-12-03T11:25:30","date_gmt":"2017-12-03T16:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=56230"},"modified":"2017-12-03T11:27:35","modified_gmt":"2017-12-03T16:27:35","slug":"lou-dibello-heat-wave-music-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2017\/lou-dibello-heat-wave-music-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Lou DiBello | Heat Wave"},"content":{"rendered":"

by John Kindred<\/span>
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\"\"Guitarist Lou DiBello has hammered out a career as a musician, which includes working as a music teacher, live performing musician and as a recording artist. His latest studio album Heat Wave<\/em>, his 4th overall, features seven new Hard Rock and Metal songs along with a cover of Michael Schenker\u2019s (MSG) classic \u201cInto the Arena.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heat Wave<\/em> sees DiBello collaborating with vocalist Carsten \u2018Lizard\u2019 Schultz, drummer Bobby Whiles, keyboardist Tim Rixstine, and features Ross \u201cThe Boss\u201d Friedman (ex-Manowar), Mike LePond (Symphony X). A veteran of Central Illinois music scene since the late \u201880s, DiBello is an honor\u2019s graduate of the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. <\/p>\n

The music on Heat Waves<\/em> creatively flows within the realms of the Hard Rock and Metal genres. The instrumental songs lean on the melodic phrasing of DiBello\u2019s guitar, while Carsten \u2018Lizard\u2019 Schultz provides the muscle, which magnifies the metallic edge on the rest of the music. <\/p>\n

Heat Wave<\/em> opens with the introductory self-titled instrumental track. The album features three original instrumental songs, which also include \u201cFull Throttle\u201d and \u201cDrop Deadly.\u201d In addition, the cover of MSG\u2019s \u201cInto the Arena\u201d \u2013 a song symbolic of the virtuoso guitar talent of the great Michael Schenker \u2013 closes out the CD.<\/p>\n

Ross \u201cThe Boss\u201d Friedman shows up on the song \u201cBlood On The Cross\u201d and his guitar provides a nice contrast of tonality in combination with DiBello\u2019s own guitar sound. The music seems more \u2018metal\u2019 when Schultz is behind the microphone, while the instrumentals are more closely grounded in the Hard Rock genre; throughout the CD, there are strong hints at Classic Hard Rock of the \u201870s and traditional \u201880s Metal. Also, fans will find a bit of comfort hearing Schulz’ vocals as they fit in with the music perfectly.<\/p>\n

Now fans may be leaning toward being critical of any cover of a Michael Schenker recorded song. But DiBello doesn\u2019t detour from the original arrangement and nails the performance flawlessly.<\/p>\n

While DiBello isn\u2019t by any means new to the music scene, he is a relative newcomer to the national stage. This album provides a nice introductory look into the musical world of DiBello who showcases musical skill and songwriting ability on par with his peers. In his own words DiBello has stated, \u201cI love playing guitar! I am blessed to continue to pursue my passion and I am looking forward to further successes in this ongoing journey.”<\/em> This passion definitely is present on Heat Wave<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Lou DiBello Music Video – “Full Throttle” —<\/p>\n


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