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Few vocalists can leave behind a signature sound that can never be reproduced. Paul Stanley's party hard vocal stance will never be borrowed. One will never pull off Axl Rose's gruff, charismatic voice. David Lee Roth's style, fashion and stage prescence will never be used as comparison.
The same can be said for Leon Goewie.
Leon Goewie cut his teeth with a fantastic hard rock stable called Vengeance. Vengeance were a cult Holland band that never really got the big break they were looking for. Forming in 1983, the band put out one demo and played only once live before major label Sony Holland signed the act.
In 1984 the band put out their self titled debut record with some small success. Fronted by the flamboyant Goewie, the group performed some wild stage shows in support of the release. Backed by the band's tight and precise rock and roll attack, singer Leon Goewie took the stage show to new heights. Balancing glasses of beer on his head, the energetic frontman was completely over the top, lending the perfect hard rock voice to the band's party hard lyrics and reputation.
Goewie went on to put his signature stamp on 1985's "We Have Ways To Make You Rock", 1987's "Take It Or Leave It", and 1989's "Arabia". Despite a fan following and good press, the band never got a major deal in the states. Iron Maiden's management showed interest in Goewie and the group, but plans fell through.
In 1991, friction within the band led to the firing of Goewie. He returned to the hard rock world in 1995 with his new band Stonewashed. With the release of their self titled record, "Way Of Thorns", the band focused more on heaviness and groove than catchy rock numbers. Shortly before the release of "Way Of Thorns" the band changed their name to Way Of Thorns. Some copies of the album even have Stonewashed on the disc.
Vengeance asked Goewie to rejoin their ranks in 1997 to record a reunion album. "Back From Flight 19" was the fifth record with Leon. He is one talented individual that certainly could have been a household name.
VENGEANCE is now back with a “in your face rock albumâ€.
In regards to the new album the members say:
Loen Goewie: " It's a straight to the point no nonsense album. A piece you can relay on .It's gonna bring you back in times where everybody was rocking and banging like a bunch of crazy mother fuckers. A flat in the face this is what you get album. You like it or not - there's nothing in between! It rocks like it used to be. Rock from the bottom of your soul. We have chosen the title "Back In The Ring" because old rockers never die! Old classic rockers are back - back in the ring! The music gives you the feeling of a knockout!"
Leon continues and explains their comeback reasons: "I always had the feeling that something was not ready. So when MTM gave us the chance to finish a job we started almost 25 years ago. We grabbed it right by the balls. And I think we just started and there much more to come!"
Barend Courbois: I would like to make some comments about the fantastic new album!
When I was with Casanova (the band from my long time friend Michael Voss) on a Spain tour in the beginning of last year , I got the idea of working with Leon Goewie again and bringing Holland's finest hard-rock band Vengeance back to live. Couple of weeks later I had to substitute the original bass-player for Casanova again but now in good old England, I ask Michael can you help me (Michael and Vengeance played together during a big Bonfire/Vengeance tour late 80) and was pleased to produce the whole comeback CD.
Within a couple of month’s we got the record deal with MTM. Michael, Leon and I started working and later on we ad different guest players, we worked hard, had a great time, and the whole process was super relaxed. And here we are : Back in the ring again. We got a great live line-up and Leon is still one of Europe's best singers/frontmen, and he is ready to let you scream your ball's of !!!!!!!!!!!!"
Press-feedback so far:
"A terrific comeback album, rocking even more than their cornerstone ARABIA!" (Metal Hammer)
"Finally, a comeback making sense and packed with fun! The Dutch rockers didn't forget anything. Back in the ring - back with a vengeance" (Rock Hard)
"The comeback of the year" (Break Out)
"VENGEANCE are back in the spotlight with a fresh 'Rock 'n' roll shower'." (Heavy)
Source: www.maximummetal.com
Discography Vengeance:
Vengeance ( CD 1984 )
Prisoners of the Night ( Single 1984 )
You Took Me by Surprise ( Single 1985 )
Only the Wind ( EP 1986 )
We Have Ways To Make You Rock ( CD 1986 )
May Heaven Strike Me Down ( CD 1986 )
Looks Of A Winner ( Single 1987 )
Take It Or Leave It ( CD 1987 )
Rock 'n 'Roll Shower ( EP 1988 )
If Lovin' You Is Wrong ( EP 1989 )
Arabia ( Single 1989 )
Arabia ( CD 1989 )
The Last Teardrop ( Best Of/Compilation 1992 )
As the Last Teardrop Falls ( Single 1992 )
The Last Of The Fallen Heroes ( CD 1994 )
Planet Zilch ( Single 1997 )
Back from the Flight 19 ( CD 1997 )
Rock 'N' Roll Shower (1984-1998) (Best Of/Compilation 1998)
Crazy Horses ( Single 1998 )
Wings Of An Arrow (Best Of/Compilation 2000 )
Back In The Ring ( CD 2006 )
Same, same... but Different ( CD 2007 )
Soul Collector (new album coming up !)
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