HELLION Guitarist MAXXXWELL CARLISLE Streaming Cover Of QUEENSRŸCHE’s “Queen Of The Reich”

The third single from Maxxxwell Carlisle’s upcoming solo album, When The Clock Strikes Metal, has been released. Featuring Frank Casciato (Shades Of Crimson, Just Like Priest) on vocals, the track is a cover of The 3rd single from Carlisle’s upcoming solo album, When The Clock Strikes Metal, has been released. Featuring Frank Casciato (Shades of Crimson, Just Like Priest) on vocals, the track is a cover of Queensryche’s “Queen Of The Reich” originally from their 1984 self-titled, debut album. 

“I’ve had a great time recording these covers and this track is no exception. Frank Casciato brought his A-game and I think he really did the track justice. Plus, it was great to work with Frank’s brother Andy, who contributed backing vocals. ‘Queen Of The Reich’ has been a favorite of mine since the first time I’ve heard it. I think it’s a song that deserves to be recorded again and again, in tribute,” says Carlise.

Listen to the single below:

The second single from Carlisle’s upcoming solo album, When The Clock Strikes Metal, is also streaming. Featuring Michael Yancy on vocals, the track is a cover of U.D.O.’s “Black Widow” originally from the 1987 Animal House album.

“I’ve tried to pick out cover songs that are a little off the beaten path. This is one of my favourite deep cuts from the U.D.O./Accept catalog. It’s a hard hitting classic metal track that was a total blast to record. It was also great to work with Michael Yancy again. He always brings a lot of enthusiasm to the project and think it really comes through in the finished product.”

“Black Widow” is available now on iTunes and Amazon. Listen to the track below:

Carlisle previously released a cover of “Like Hell”, originally recorded by Japanese metal legends Loudness on their 1985 Thunder In The East album. Featuring Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords Of The Trident) on vocals, the cover track is one of several singles to be released for Carlisle’s upcoming full-length solo album, which will feature covers and new original material.

“I’ve long been a huge fan of Loudness and in particular, Akira Takasaki’s guitar playing. My upcoming album features covers as well as originals
so it was a perfect opportunity to pay tribute to some of my favourite players and bands.”

The single can be streamed below:

When The Clock Strikes Metal will be Maxxxwell’s sixth solo album and features a host of guest vocalists and guitarists, playing a mix of original songs and carefully selected covers. In addition to his upcoming solo album, Maxxxwell continues to work with Hellion on a new live album, new studio tracks and touring. Hellion is scheduled to perform on the East Coast Monsters of Rock Cruise in February.

Maxxxwell also hosts a weekly radio show on Metal Express Radio, playing select power metal and classic metal cuts.