Frontline Records Rewind

Les Carlsen of Bloodgood provides commentary and introduces tracks from some of the heaviest of all Christian metal bands in this Easter compilation. – Rewind Episode 32 includes music from “Frontline Presents: The Passion”, a heavy metal Easter compilation. This new collection begins with landmark Christian artist, Bloodgood, ushering us into the remembrance of the Last Supper with “Eat The Flesh” before retelling Christ’s arrest from the viewpoint of Pontius Pilate through their hit, “Crucify.” So who better to guest host the show than Bloodgood lead singer, Les Carlsen?!

Frontline Celebrates Black History month with a Gospel compilation. – Rewind Episode 31 includes music from “Frontline GOSPEL”, a collection of tracks from some of the label’s favorite Gospel albums. In celebration of Black History Month (February) executive producer, Adel Meisenheimer, calls one of her peers, April Washington, founder and president of Habakkuk Music, home to Stellar, Dove and Grammy award winning artists. Topics include the influence on Black Gospel by choirs, the Winans family and hip-hop /rap. Listeners will hear music from artists who influenced Gospel music in the early 1990s. Releases include multi-award winner, Nicole C. Mullen; Angie & Debbie Winans self-titled album originally released on Capitol Records with Whitney Houston singing background; and Gospel Gangstaz rapping with the U.C.L.A. Gospel Choir.

Remembering Gene Eugene of Adam Again – Remembering Gene Eugene (digital release on Brainstorm Artists Int’l 1/21/14) is a thoughtful look at the life and music of former member of Adam Again and The Lost Dogs, as told by his friends and peers. Testimonies surround solo recordings of 3 cover songs, the last ones Gene made.

This Rewind episode features the entire recording with introductions of those included on the album.

Hear from Adam Again members: Paul Valadez, Greg Lawless, Jon Knox, Riki Michele

The Lost Dogs band mates: Terry Taylor, Michael Roe, Derri Daugherty

Peers: Ojo Taylor, Rob Watson, Erik Tokle, Frank Lenz

Artist friends: Michael Knott, Michael Pritzl (The Violet Burning), The Prayer Chain, Jars Of Clay

Intro by Gene’s dad and thoughts from Adam Again documentary filmmaker, Todd Zeller

Frontline Christmas Compilation – Rewind Episode 29 includes music from “Frontline Presents… Christmas”. This newly released 15-track collection features contemporary Christian music trendsetters performing assorted Christmas songs, including Jon Gibson’s “Everybody Sing a Christmas Song”, rockin’ versions of “Silent Night” by Deliverance and Altar Boys, mellow arrangements of traditional carols by Lanny Cordola from his “Blues For The Child” album, and selections from the classic, “The Broken Christmas” album produced by Gene Eugene and Ojo Taylor, among others. This show is sure to rock your holiday spirit!

Life Savers Underground Feature. Plus interview with Michael Knott. – Rewind Episode 28 features music from L.S.U. (a.k.a. Life Savers Underground), one of many Michael Knott band names. The show uses footage from a Knott in-studio interview by Rewind host, Brian Healy. It is timed perfectly with the digital release of 3 L.S.U. albums, originally on Blonde Vinyl and Siren Records. Knott spontaneously writes and plays songs and relates colorful stories, including an experience with late pastor, Chuck Smith.

Vengeance Rising's Human Sacrifice 25th Anniversary Re-release, plus interview with Roger, Larry, Glen, and Doug. – On Frontline Records Rewind episode 27, host Brian Healy interviews Vengeance Rising members Larry Farkas, Doug Thieme, Roger Martin and Glenn Mancaruso. A lively conversation provides insights to the band and making of the album, “Human Sacrifice” as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary vinyl edition released by Roxx Records. This show is a must for metal heads everywhere!

Frontline FALL Compilation hosted by Brian Healy of Dead Artist Syndrome. – Rewind host, Brian Healy, peered into the Frontline Records vault to seek out songs that express the ups and downs of life, love and faith. Then he chose songs that have the word “FALL” in them and titled the new Frontline SP compilation release “FALL” too. This diverse offering features artists who have topped the music charts, won multiple industry awards and achieved high levels of critical acclaim. They include: Rick Elias, Mortal, Altar Boys, Poor Old Lu, Adam Again, LifeSavers, My Little Dog China, The Straw Theory, Chaos Is The Poetry, Kevin Clay, and Echoing Green. Folks can fall in love all over again with these legacy artists as Healy adds his usual colorful commentary.

Poor Old Lu: Songs and Exclusive interview with Jesse Sprinkle – Episode 25 features music from alternative artist, Poor Old Lu, specifically the band’s albums released on Frontline Records from 1993-1998. Executive Producer, Adel Meisenheimer, interviews founding member and drummer, Jesse Sprinkle. Jesse provides insights and commentary on his artist choices from 4 albums, bringing listeners through the journey of a band credited as “one of the most accomplished and creative Christian bands of the ‘90s”.

Michael Knott Feature. Interview and songs by Michael Knott and Life Savers – Frontline Records Rewind Episode 24 turns everything up a notch. Host Brian Healy interviews his good friend, Michael Knott, in the Rewind dairy farm studio. Knott breaks into spontaneous guitar and mandolin strumming, song-writing and acoustic renditions of a couple songs. Healy and Knott share stories and commentary on Knott’s solo albums SCREAMING BRITTLE SIREN, ROCKET AND A BOMB and LifeSavers’ POPLIFE, HUNTINGTON BEACH releases. It’s a 1-hour show Knottheads and all listeners will want to hear more than once. Guaranteed!

Artists' Choice. Kenny Riley (Common bond), Dawn Johnson (Crumbacher), and Mike Stand (Altar boys, Altar Billies) – Frontline Records Rewind Episode 23 includes exclusive interview and music commentary from Kenny Riley of Common Bond, Dawn Johnson of Crumbacher, and Mike Stand of Altar Boys. Host, Brian Healy and Exec Producer, Adel Meisenheimer, asked these Frontline Records artists to choose some favorite songs and share their personal stories about with them. The guests also let listeners know what they have been up to lately. Mike Stand includes a preview of an Altar Billies soon-to-be-released track.