Radical Redemption | tl

There are at least 6 artists with the name Redemption: 1) Redemption is at the forefront of the US progressive metal scene. Founded by guitarist / songwriter Nick Van Dyk, Redemption features legendary vocalist Ray Alder of Fates Warning, guitarist Bernie Versailles of Agent Steel, bassist Sean Andrews and drummer Chris Quirartewho is also in the progressive metal band Prymary. After releasing their eponymously titled debut release in 2003 on Sensory Records (a release which featured guest appearances from Mark Zonder of Fates Warning and Jason Rullo and Michael Romeo from Symphony X), van Dyk made a significang statement with...

The New Radicals were an alternative rock/power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1997, being centered around front-man Gregg Alexander, who wrote and produced all of their songs. They released only one album, 1998's 'Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too', a critically acclaimed pop rock album heavily influenced by classic rock and soul of the 60s and 70s that contained— amongst radio-friendly pop tracks and love songs— strong criticism of corporate America and modern culture. Aside from Alexander, the only other permanent member of the band was keyboardist and former child actress Danielle Brisebois. The remainder of the...

Formed back in early 1996, Irredemption have had always serious problems with line-up, which was not established until the end of the year, when the band decide to record their first demo, Erroneous God. In January 1997, the bass player and the singer leave the band, but a new singer join it during the demo recording sessions, so the line-up in the first Irredemption official work was Juan on guitar & bass, Abel on drums and Victor as singer. Soon after, a friend joins the band as bassist, playing live together in different places, including a show in Madrid with...