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The video for the song "Back On My Trail" from REVOLUTION SAINTS, the project featuring Deen Castronovo (JOURNEY, OZZY OSBOURNE, BAD ENGLISH, HARDLINE), Jack Blades (NIGHT RANGER, DAMN YANKEES, SHAW/BLADES) and Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO, BURNING RAIN), can be seen below. The song is taken from REVOLUTION SAINTS' self-titled debut album, which is scheduled for a February 24 release via Frontiers. The CD, which was produced by Alessandro Del Vecchio (HARDLINE), features Castronovo on lead vocals and drums, Blades on bass and vocals, and Aldrich on guitar.Already well known for his drum talents for his work with JOURNEY, BAD ENGLISH and more, Deen's excellent vocal talents are also in the spotlight on the REVOLUTION SAINTS release. On bass (and co-lead vocals on a few tracks), Blades is well known for his melodic-yet-hard-rocking approach to songwriting and playing via multiple classic albums by his main band NIGHT RANGER, as well as with the DAMN YANKEES and the SHAW/BLADES releases. On guitar, Aldrich was excited to lend his fiery blues guitar attack to such a unique and melodic band. Doug, who recently left WHITESNAKE after a fruitful 12-year run, has a deep pedigree and is one of today's most respected guitarists, having previously played with DIO.You can tell by the name (and the names involved) that this is not going to be your average rock 'n' roll album. It is a record that brings back the classic melodic rock style to where it should be: inspiring, uplifting vocals, soaring melodies and musicianship to die for. Or more simply, it is completely badass.The project was initially the vision of Frontiers president Serafino Perugino, who for years had hoped to work on a project where Deen would be the lead vocalist. Having previously worked with all three artists on different projects on Frontiers, getting Deen, Jack and Doug together was a dream come true for the president of the label. With production overseen by in-house Frontiers man Del Vecchio (who also contributed to the songwriting and played keyboards on the album), the recording process happened in Portland, Oregon during the summer of 2014.REVOLUTION SAINTS' music is played with a heart and soul and that highlights the passion and the enthusiasm of three of the best rock and all-around musicians in the game today.REVOLUTION SAINTS is:Deen Castronovo: lead vocals, drumsJack Blades: bass, vocals on "Turn Back Time" and "Way To The Sun"Doug Aldrich: guitarsSpecial guests:Alessandro Del Vecchio: keyboards, backing vocals, vocals on "Way To The Sun "Arnel Pineda: co-lead vocals on "You're Not Alone"Neal Schon: guitar solo on "Way To The Sun""Revolution Saints" track listing:01. Back On My Trail02. Turn Back Time03. You're Not Alone (feat. Arnel Pineda)04. Locked Out Of Paradise05. Way To The Sun (feat. Neal Schon)06. Dream On07. Don't Walk Away08. Here Forever09. Strangers To This Life10. Better World 11. How To Mend A Broken Heart12. In The Name Of The Father (Fernando's Song)Bonus Tracks (deluxe edition only)01. You Are Not Alone (Arnel Pineda version)02. Way To The Sun (Doug Aldrich version)03. You Are Not Alone (Deen Castronovo version)DVD Content (deluxe edition only)01. Making Of The Album Documentary02. Turn Back Time (promo video)03. Back On My Trail (promo video)04. Here Forever (promo video)05. Way to the Sun (lyric video)An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the album, as well as the video for the song "Turn Back Time", is available below.

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