Project Steiger
Defiance
© 2003 Ken Steiger (689076081221)
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Instra-METAL (Instrumental/Metal) SHRED Guitar..
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- 1 Prince Of Souls
- 2 Rock-It
- 3 Run 4 Cover
- 4 Vertical Integration (V.I.)
- 5 Child Of The Storm
- 6 Neutron Flux
- 7 Edge Of Forever
- 8 KT Boundary Event
- 9 Persuasion
- 10 Anti-Gone
- 11 Here Come The Heroes
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The magnetism of "Project STEIGER" is a atmosphere of pulsating energy that immerses the soul and thrashes the psyche. The spirit of true instrumental guitar taken to a level which transcends space and time...
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Project Steiger has completed an eleven song CD with these fantastic guest artists:
Derek Sherinian - Keyboards ( ex-Dream Theater, Yngwie Malmsteen, KISS, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol )
Virgil Donati - Drums ( Steve Vai, Planet X )
Tony Franklin - Bass ( Jimmy Page, The Firm, Marty Friedman, Blue Murder )
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Gary Hoey - A special guest lead guitar exchange with STEIGER on "Persuasion" a tribute to SANTANA
The album was mixed and mastered by Phil Soussan
Produced by Ken Steiger & Derek Sherinian
Co-Produced by Sharon Farias
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DEFIANCE - REVIEWS
"By the second listen I was thinking that this (DEFIANCE) could be the best rock/shred CD I've experienced. By the third listen I was convinced this is the quintessential rock/shred CD, bar none." - TheGuitarists.com
"The songs are a wet dream for fans of the instrumental cd's Mike Varney released in the eighties, on his own Shrapnel label. Ken Steiger is a shredder similar to Jason Becker, Greg Howe, Richie Kotzen, etc." - Lords Of Metal
"If you love instrumental CDs that actually posses dignity, then you WANT this disc." - Keeper Magazine - Issue #11
"What Steiger has is a very progressive approach to shred composition, sort of a Satriani style of music that stays fast, while adding deeper levels of changes and progressions." - Proggnosis
"...fuel-injected fretwork." - Music Connection Magazine
"...the music is encompassing and nearly overwhelming." - Music Connection
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Project Steiger - Defiance
author: Department of Virtuosity (Poland)An American guitar hotshot - Ken Steiger graduated with honors from G.I.T. (Musicians Institute) in Hollywood. Then he himself became a music teacher there and has been instructing his students how to play rock, metal and even blues music. Ken was a guitar coach for stars while working by "Rock Star" movie, and recorded some instructional stuffs as well as wrote the articles for "Guitar Player". You can remind his name of power metal Steiger's Killzone and Steiger IV and V albums from the past, however his gift was wider spread on the occassion of "Defiance" release date. Mr. Steiger invited many famous musicians to record Project Steiger: Derek Sherinian (keys; Dream Theater, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol), Virgil Donati (drums; Steve Vai, Planet X, Freakhouse), Tony Franklin (bass guitar; Jimmy Page, The Firm, Blue Murder, Whitesnake, Marty Friedman), Gary Hoey (guest lead exchange on "Persuasion" - a tribute to Santana), Yolen Farias (bass guitar), Gene McEwen (drums) and Michael T. Ross (keys; Hardline, Accomplice, Angel). There are a few guests on "Defiance", however most special ones are first three enlisted above. Some of you can think that Ken is the most obscure instrumentalist from among the three special guests, but you should realize that no every gifted artist must be simultaneously famous among the fans. Anyway, Mr. Steiger is a very smart virtuoso who can play both most intricate parts and most romantic tones at some moments. It doesn't mean that here are many fragments to fade out. The American shows off his progressive shredding virtuosity with thrash-like and rhythmical lead guitars plus a cutting solos. The stuff is heavy, dynamic and enough complex with many technical details you will have to delve into in order to understand them thoroughly. "Defiance" is filled with brilliant riffs and instrumental conjurations. I'd like to praise all aces for their exemplary collaboration. All technical difficulties were uncompromisingly overcome by Ken and the Company that is a proof of their perfect harmony. To be honest, any comparisons are hard to find, however "Defiance" is musically on the brink of Vinnie Moore's latest solo works and Michael Harris' early solo albums. Anyway, it doesn't put a different complexion on things and my personal opinion that Ken managed to create his own instrumental model called "instra-metal" by him. It's evident to me that writing the solo stuff is a kind of a competition for the artist. Ken matched it and finally won the competition with his astounding guitar playing. Please get Judas Priest's "Painkiller" progged and shreddded and take the singer overboard to get an approximate form of "Defiance". In defience of the comparisons above, Project Steiger did deserve to be voted best instrumental band in "All Access Magazine" in the years 2003 and 2004. Looking forward to other won polls and equally excellent releases, Ken!
- author: Ultimate Metal Reviews
"This is nasty instrumental music, with tons of guitar chops, some keys, fast drums -- the works. All fans of guitar metal should enjoy this, as there are plenty of both lead runs and nice rhythms."
- author: 20th Century Guitar Magazine
"...Steiger's street smart approach to the hard rock instrumental guitar genre while Steiger's fleet-fingered shred metal guitar mastery seals the deal on this sonic feeding frenzy." - 20th Century Guitar - Feb. 2005 pg. 107 - www.tcguitar.com
- author: Guitar Mania
All eleven tracks found on Defiance are mind warping in delivery... The music presented on the CD is a heavenly mixture of progressive metal, neo-classical and melodic power shred all delivered with passion and commitment.
- author: TheGuitarists.com
"By the second listen I was thinking that this (DEFIANCE) could be the best rock/shred CD I've experienced. By the third listen I was convinced this is the quintessential rock/shred CD, bar none." "One of the most original approaches to heavy instrumental rock guitar in years, while still remaining true to the genre. I put him along side the likes of Petrucci/Vai/Stump."
- author: www.OnlineRock.com
"I found this album to be an easy top level match to those considered gods in the genre of progressive and instrumental rock/metal."
By The Atomic Chaser and Rocker
author: ALL ACCESS magazineThe listening experience that awaits, 'Defiance', the amazing debut release from Project Steiger is one that will leave your senses comfortably numb. Project Steiger features the mind bending guitar work of Ken Steiger. A guitarist who is well versed in the art of shred. Backing up Steiger are seasoned musicians bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder/The Firm) and Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater/Planet X) on keyboards and the human octopus known as Virgil Donati on drums. On tracks like the adrenaline pumping movers, "Prince Of Souls" , "Rock-It" and the jaw dropping "Neutron Flux", Project Steiger attack your senses like there’s no tomorrow. Instrumental recordings are an acquired taste. In the case of 'Defiance', Project Steiger rams it down your throat! The only thing though, you'll be loving it. Keep your eyes and especially your ears open for Project Steiger. This is only a glimpse of many mind blowing experiences to come.
"...a well-polished, professional sounding album."
author: Loud Underground"The production is unreal..." - Metal_Exiles
author: Metal_Exiles.com- author: Metal Exile Magazine
- author: All Access Magazine
- author: Gods Of Music
- author: Music Connection Magazine
"...his virtuosity is dazzling, and, supported on keys by Derek Sherinian and bassist Tony Franklin, he has put together a tight, polished and intense piece of work."