Frontline Records Rewind

In Part 2, 12th Tribe members share rich testimonies and favorite songs from their latest album "Tha G Hits". – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 62, conversation continues with12th Tribe founder, David Portillo, and current members. Host Les Carlsen asks them to share their story and introduce favorite songs from the new indie album, “tha G Hits”.

Listeners will be in awe as Eric (DJXRAY) humbly reveals his entertainment industry repertoire as DJ for Ellen Degeneres, undefeated DJ in battles representing the USA and performing with Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. He finds more satisfaction with 12th Tribe.

Young tribesman, Simon, tells of his journey of acceptance and how he now fits the group and a new life of service. Carlo (The Realist) escaped death after a gang-related stabbing and credits prayers of his Grandmother and the promise that all things are possible with Christ –even redemption of a poor street kid.

Stories and songs from “tha G Hits” provide a constant message that 12th Tribe members are forever changed! As the crew would say, “Check it out!”

During the interview session, 12th Tribe performed “G Hits Mash Mix”.

In Part 1 David takes us back to the days before Christian Rap was welcomed by the church and hits us with some old school rhymes. – 12th Tribe founding member, David Portillo, gets his latest crew together for an interview with the Rewind crew. David shares his journey of being a 15-year-old rapper performing for crowds of senior citizens, to rubbing elbows with The Newsboys and P.O.D., and recently taking his 15-year-old son on tour.

Michael talks about his plan for the future, tells his best road story, and talks about his bass, of course. They love Jesus and they wear Spandex; look out. – In Frontline Records Rewind Episode 60, host Les Carlsen got together with his long-time friend, “boss” and bass player, Michael Bloodgood, the day Bloodgood rocked the stage at SoCal Metal Fest in Irvine, California. Michael shares optimistically about plans for the future, tells an incredible road story, and talks about his bass, of course. They love Jesus and wear Spandex, so look out!

The guys recall band beginnings, including how they got signed with Frontline Records, and some adventures together. Songs introduced on the show are from “Bloodgood”, “Detonation”, Rock In A Hard Place” and “Dangerously Close”, the band’s most recent independent release. The episode closes with “Eat The Flesh”, performed live at the SoCal Metal Fest.

Rey Parra tells moving stories about real God-encounters he had while touring as the lead vocalist of Sacred Warrior. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 59, host Les Carlsen gets together with his good friend, Rey Parra, front man for Sacred Warrior and Worldview, where they both perform at SoCal Metal Fest in Irvine, California. In fact, Les adds his inspiring vocals to “The Chosen Few” track on the new Worldview album (by the same title).

In addition to intros for Sacred Warrior tracks, Rey tells moving stories about real God-encounters he had while touring. One story still moves Rey to tears. It is sure to move listeners as they are reminded of a challenging journey by these pioneering Christian metal ministers.

Special guest Brian Healy drops by to catch us up on his latest endeavors and we chat about the festival, which included notable performances by Tempest, Chaotic Resemblance, and Bloodgood.

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Host Les Carlson continues interview with RECON members who revisit their favorite songs on BEHIND ENEMY LINES. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 58, host Les Carlsen continues conversation with RECON. Members choose favorite songs and revisit the creation and recording of their work, BEHIND ENEMY LINES. This Frontline Records original is being celebrated in a 25thAnniversary re-issue. The episode also features tracks from THE CHOSEN FEW, by WORLDVIEW, a band that includes several RECON members and Rey Parra (former lead singer of SACRED WARRIOR). Copies of both albums can be purchased at www.roxxproductions.com. Lively conversation ensues; including the reason why George refused to play one of the songs live in concert and the time vocalist Vett Roberts spontaneously played drums on a track. Band members present are: Jon Gonzales (Drums), Ronson Webster (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Spoons), George Ochoa (Guitar), Rod Arias (Vocals), Eddie Starline (Guitar, Background vocals), Todd Libby (Keyboards), and Mike Grato (Bass). Members are preparing for upcoming concert events as WORLDVIEW. Dates are: April 23rdin Irvine, CA at the SoCal Metal Fest with BLOODGOOD and April 24th at Whiskey A Go-Go in Los Angeles, with STRYPER. Tickets availableat: www.worldviewmetal.com.

Host Les Carlson asked RECON members to reminisce about their long history together. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 57, several RECON members gather at guitarist George Ochoa’s home to play music and reminisce about their long history together. Humorous topics include: members’ unique roles, George’s leadership style, 30-minute road trips and players’ initiation into the band. A live performance of “Take Us Away” was recorded exclusively for Frontline Rewind listeners during this reunion weekend.

Host Les Carlsen asked the guys to talk about their favorite songs. Stories were shared by: Jon Gonzales (Drums), Ronson Webster (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Spoons), George Ochoa (Guitar), Rod Arias (Vocals), Eddie Starline (Guitar, Background vocals), Todd Libby (Keyboards), and Mike Grato (Bass).

Simultaneous with the release of this Rewind interview is RECON’s 25th Anniversary re-issue of Frontline Record’s BEHIND ENEMY LINES on CD and Vinyl by Roxx Productions. It includes the 10 original songs, plus bonus tracks. Copies can be purchased at www.roxxproductions.com.

Members are sharpening their chops for upcoming concert events, including one with STRYPER in L.A., as WORLDVIEW, a band that includes several RECON members and Rey Parra (former lead singer of SACRED WARRIOR). Details at: www.worldviewmetal.com.

Part 2 -Die Happy members continue conversation about their personal and music journey. Live guitar licks lead into some band favorites. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 56, Die Happy (Vengeance Rising) members continue their conversation about Die Happy songs, their personal and music journey together and each member's role in this powerhouse band.

Guitarist, Larry Farkas, still has the touch and opens several songs with live guitar licks as the guys reflect on some of their favorites on DIE HAPPY II and their live studio album titled, INTENSE LIVE SERIES VOL 4. Bassist, Roger Dale Martin, joins the conversation via FaceTime and tells the story of how their close bond and song lyrics developed as they walked together through homelessness, marriage, death and bleak tour conditions.

When vocalist Robyn Kyle Basauri joined Die Happy, he took the band in a totally new direction from their Vengeance Rising sound and they couldn’t be happier. Robyn (via FaceTime) shares some of his thoughts about the group’s recordings. Listeners are sure to get chills up and down the spine from his multi-octave vocals.

All of these tracks and Frontline Records albums are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

Doug Thieme (Guitar), Larry Farkas (Guitar), and Glenn Mancaruso (Drums) meet with us for a live jam, and a FaceTime session with Roger Dale Martin (Bass) and Robyn Kyle Basauri (Vocals). – In Frontline Rewind Episode 55, Die Happy (Vengeance Rising) members gather in Doug Thieme’s living room to talk about Die Happy beginnings, lyric inspiration and a bond that continues today. Listeners get the inside scoop on touring with Roger Martinez as lead singer of Vengeance Rising and formation of Die Happy afterward.

In a spontaneous moment, host Les Carlsen adds vocals to a jam with Doug Thieme (Guitar), Larry Farkas (Guitar), and Glenn Mancaruso (Drums) on the opening song, “Break Every Chain”. Other members, Roger Dale Martin (Bass) and Robyn Kyle Basauri (Vocals), join the conversation via FaceTime.

Featured songs in this episode are from the group’s first self-titled album and the show wouldn’t be complete without a couple Vengeance Rising tunes. These, and all Frontline Records releases, are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

Listeners hear personal stories from Jimmy P. Brown (Deliverance), Paul Q-Pek (Bunch Of Believers), Les Carlsen (Bloodgood), Mike Stand (Altar Boys, Altar Billies), Lanny Cordola and Jon Gibson. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 54 Executive Producer, Adel Meisenheimer, calls six artists and asks them to share a Christmas time memory and introduce their Seasonal music. This program celebrates the unique Christmas songs recorded by Frontline Records. Listeners hear personal stories from Jimmy P. Brown (Deliverance), Paul Q-Pek (Bunch Of Believers), Les Carlsen (Bloodgood), Mike Stand (Altar Boys, Altar Billies), Lanny Cordola and Jon Gibson. Featured tracks are included in these compilations: FRONTLINE PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS and FRONTLINE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS SAMPLER. These, and all Frontline Records releases, are available on iTunes, Amazon and where ever digital music is found.

This second part features music from Chaos Is The Poetry, Magdallan, and albums from Lanny’s solo project: Symbiotica, Salvation Medicine Show, and Shades Of Blue. – In Frontline Rewind Episode 53 host Les Carlsen continues his in-depth conversation with accomplished guitarist and singer/songwriter, Lanny Cordola and Gary Thomas Griffin (of The Beach Boys fame) at Gary’s infamous recording studio in Los Angeles. This is a place where Lanny is right at home, as most of his Frontline Records albums were recorded there, like those covered in the show: Chaos Is The Poetry, Symbiotica, The Dirt (Magdalen), Salvation Medicine Show and Shades of Blue.

Lanny indulges the listener with stories and influences that inspired songs. He reveals which one is about his Grandmother, how characters he meets spark songs like DzStreet Of No Hopedz, and how a rap contribution by Solo of Gospel Gangstaz transpired on DzThe Longest Day in Mrs. Evers’ Lifedz. Gary shares about how Frontline Records provided the two creators a small budget and lots of creative freedom to produce unique projects.

For those in Southern California, Lanny is preparing a real music feast he calls Peace Jam. Many of his musical friends, including John Stamos (Jesse and the Rippers from Full House), will be jamming in support of funds being raised to assist kids living in war zones and poverty stricken areas. For more info and to donate funds, check out Lanny & the MLK’s GoFundMe site: gofund.me/fmbl8o