Not long after creating the impressive and fully self-produced debut “No Escape”, At Vance hit the studio to record a follow up with a few new members and a full arsenal of ideas. In terms of both production and songwriting, this album is very similar to the debut, though the way it begins is less abrupt and functions more as a traditional power metal release…
The Road of Bones is a studio album by the British neo-progressive band IQ, released in 2014.The album was initially available for preorder in three editions - the standard single disc release, a double disc Special Edition and a limited Launch Show Commemorative Box. The box set, which was shipped in mid April, contains the Special Edition version of the album, a further CD titled The Road of Bonus, a ticket to the album launch show at the Islington Assembly Hall in London on Saturday 3 May 2014, an additional booklet Walking the Road of Bones, a badge, a sticker and two glow sticks. In October 2014, a three-LP version was released with the songs of the double disc special edition.
The Road of Bones is a studio album by the British neo-progressive band IQ, released in 2014. It peaked at number 36 in Germany. It's the first album to feature Neil Durant on keyboards and it marks the return of original members Paul Cook on drums and Tim Esau on bass, the latter appearing on an IQ album for the first time since 1989. IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes and Martin Orford in 1981 following the dissolution of their original band The Lens. Although the band have never enjoyed major commercial success and had several line up changes, IQ have built up a loyal following over the years and are still active as of 2019, currently with the original recording lineup (with the exception of Orford). In 2011, IQ performed a series of concerts in the UK and Europe celebrating their 30th anniversary.
Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge is the first solo album by Finnish songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, best known for his work in the symphonic metal band Nightwish. The album is based on the Walt Disney graphic novel "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck" written and illustrated by Don Rosa, who illustrated the cover artwork. It was released on April 11, 2014, with the first single "A Lifetime of Adventure" being released on February 5, 2014 along with a music video directed by Ville Lipiäinen. It features several vocalists including Johanna Kurkela, Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica and narration by Alan Reid, with lyrics in English and Scottish Gaelic. It also features the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the choir group Metro Voices, and several guest musicians including fellow Nightwish member Troy Donockley. Limited Edition includes bonus CD, which contains the entire album as instrumentals.