Shakenstir » Lillian Axe: Sad Day on Planet Earth

TRACKLIST: 1. Cocoon 2. Megaslowfade 3. Jesus Wept 4. Ignite 5. The Grand Scale of Finality 6. Sad Day on Planet Earth 7. Hibernate 8. Within Your Reach 9. Down Below the Ocean 10. Blood Raining Down on Her Wings 11. Cold Day in Hell 12. Nocturnal Symphony 13. Divine 14. Kill Me Again 15. Fire, Blood, the Earth and Sea

Often regarded as underrated and an unknown gem, Lillian Axe are the consummate hard rock band that understands the important aspects of music are song structure, melody and a heavy edge as well as being modern and mature, while never forgetting your past.

In December 2008, Lillian Axe entered Sound Landing Studios in Covington, LA with co-producer and engineer, Rob Hovey, to begin recording Sad Day on Planet Earth. They entered with an unstoppable work ethic and musical vocabulary that stretches from face ripping metal to soulful, stratospheric melodic rock music to the fist raising arena rock sound for which they are known. In January 2009, Lillian Axe moved their recording process to Talent Gone Wild Studios in Mandeville, LA to continue the recording under the guidance and hard work of co-producer and engineer Rob Hovey. Finally, on April 14, 2009, Lillian Axe completed the recording and mixing of their ninth album.

Fifteen songs in length, this album packs more dynamics and diversity than many bands do in their entire career. Not surprising is the fact that the five individuals that make up Lillian Axe have spent a lifetime honing their craft to reach this point. During the recording sessions, Steve Blaze, Derrick LeFevre, Sam Poitevent, Eric Morris and Ken Koudelka pushed themselves to the proverbial limit, living in the studio, isolating themselves from family and friends, committing themselves to the physically demanding sessions that producer Steve Blaze put the band through. Steve Blaze said, “They were the most intense recording sessions we have ever undertaken, but in the long run, I feel we are much stronger as a unit for putting in all the hours.” The members of Lillian Axe rose to the occasion and created songs with hooks, texture and atmosphere. Songwriter Steve Blaze, draws his inspiration from raw emotion, spirituality, what is going on in the world around him and his love of classic horror movies. Steve may be soft-spoken in real life, but the music Lillian Axe creates is his outlet for what he is feeling.

Lillian Axe’s studio performance is only one piece of the unique puzzle. Lillian Axe loves to tour and play live. Whether it is on their own, headlining or sharing the stage with a national heavyweight such as Alice Cooper. No matter what size the stage, Lillian Axe have the presence and drive to make it theirs. They also have the musical muscle to win over any audience within an earshot. When you get down to it, Lillian Axe is a really personal band, offering a one-on-one connection between the fans and the members of Lillian Axe. Whether you are watching them in front of 1000 people or 5000 people: Steve, Derrick, Sam, Eric and Ken will always make time to spend with their fans. The fans are what is really important to the members of Lillian Axe.

“This band does not take anything for granted, with every new song you write, you have to keep winning over your own fans. I want every song to be amazing” says lead vocalist Derrick LeFevre. Drummer, Ken Koudelka adds, “We don’t compromise the music we play because of the relationship we share with our fans. The initial purpose and sound of this band has not changed since the early days, we just went with the flow, keeping our integrity as Lillian Axe” adds Steve Blaze. “You don’t see us all over TV or in the music magazines because we never wanted to become something we are not” says guitarist, Sam Poitevent. And finally bass player, Eric Morris adds, “I guess as an obsessive compulsive perfectionist, I try to give our fans the best at all times as do my fellow band mates. Measure twice and cut only once.”

Lillian Axe is back and the girl has an axe to grind…

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