RING OF FIRE - 'THE ORACLE'

Building on the fire created on Boals' last solo album, Ring of Fire's "The Oracle" features rock virtuosity in strong neo-classical compositions.

Featuring:

Mark Boals (vocals)

Vitalij Kuprij (keys)

Virgil Donati (drums)

Philip Bynoe (bass)

George Bellas (guitar)

Tracks:
1. Prelude For The Oracle  2. Circle Of Time   3. Shadow In The Dark   4. Vengeance For Blood   5. Samurai   6. City Of The Dead   7. Dreams Of Empire   8. The Oracle   9. Interlude   10. Land Of Illusion   11. Take Me Home   12. Face The Fire   13.  Sakura Sakura (bonus track for Japan)

Produced by Mark Boals and Vitalij Kuprij
Engineered by Neil Citron and Erik Norlander

All lyrics and vocal melodies written by Mark Boals
All musical arrangements written by Vitalij Kuprij

Released by Avalon/Marquee Inc on July 25 2001
Product code MICP-10251

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Mark Boals - 'Ring Of Fire'

The renowned vocalist of classics like Yngwie Malmsteen's Trilogy, Inspiration and Alchemy delivers the album his fan have been asking for!  Backed by an all-star powerhouse band, Mark Boals' Ring Of Fire is a neoclassical tour de force, combining elements of classical, rock, metal and Mark's trademark operatic vocals.  If you're a fan of Yngwie and Mark's previous works, you can't miss this one. 

Featuring:
Mark Boals - vocals, bass, addl. guitars

Vitalij Kuprij - keyboards

Tony MacAlpine - guitars, bass, additional keyboards

Virgil Donati - drums

Tracks: Ring Of Fire, Atlantis, Bringer Of Pain, Betrayer, Keeper Of The Flame, The Hunted, The Quest, Dreamer, Death Row, Alone, Battle Of The Titans, Nessun Dorma (bonus track for Japan)

Produced by Mark Boals
All lyrics and melodies written by Mark Boals,
Arrangements on 4,5,6,7 by Mark Boals
1,3,8,9,10,11 by Tony MacAlpine
2 by Vitalij Kuprij

Except 12, Lyrics and music by Giacomo Puccini
The Czech Symphony Orchestra
and Prague Philharmonic Choir
Conducted by Julian Bigg
Chorus master - Pavel Kuhn
Produced by Christopher Todd Landor
Engineered by Eric Tomlinson

About the Band Members

Guitar Master Tony Mac Alpine first came to the attention of the guitar world with his debut solo instrumental album Edge of Insanity (Shrapnel).  His neo-classical styling led to frequent comparisons to Yngwie Malmsteen, though Tony has developed his own legion of fans, and has also experimented with styles like prog and fusion.  His current projects include Planet X with  Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater).

A seasoned pro and drum hero in his home country Australia, Virgil Donati is making a big name for himself in the States these days as the drummer for prog/fusion bands like Planet X and Tribal Tech.  Armed with mind-boggling technique and a firm grasp on complex time signatures and rhythms, Virgil is in demand and ready to drum up a storm.

Keyboardists often lurk in the shadows of their guitar playing counterparts, but not so with Vitalij Kuprij.  Described by many as a keyboard genius, this Ukraine-born virtuoso from the band Artension is creating a huge reputation as THE neoclassical keyboardist. 

Where can I get the album?

Ring Of Fire is available through AOR HEAVEN with and without the bonus track.

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