Pryor, OK, May 24, 2011 – Retrospect Records, one the largest Hard Rock and Metal re-issue labels on the planet, is bringing 80s U.S. metal band ALIAS to perform at Rocklahoma 2011. This show will mark the band's first performance in more than 20 years and will feature their original line-up. ALIAS will be performing songs from their 1987 self-titled debut album and their 1989 follow-up, 'Metal To Infinity'. Both the Friday night and Sunday performances will be recorded for a possible later release. Last year, Retrospect Records re-released the band's debut album which has been digitally re-mastered and is available for the first time ever on CD. The Sarasota, Florida based band was formed in the early 1980s, released 2 albums and featured vocalist Len Jarrell (Unleashed Power, Surgeon), guitarist Mark Severns (Tyger Tyger, Jeff Austin Project), bassist Dirk Van Tilborg (Attakk, Crimson Glory, Kamelot) and drummer Phil Arnt. The CD is available worldwide at www.retrospectrecords.com and through various international distributors.About Rocklahoma:
Rocklahoma (also known as Rock Fever Presents Rocklahoma or Rock Fever) is an annual hard rock music festival held in Pryor, Oklahoma. There were an estimated 100,000 people (about 30,000 per day) at the first annual Rocklahoma held in 2007. The Third Annual Rocklahoma had over seventy bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe, Gypsy Pistoleros and Faster Pussycat. Included on the side stages are bands from all over Europe. Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.About Retrospect Records:
Founded in 2003, Retrospect Records is a leading Hard Rock and Metal re-issue label. The company has released over 300 albums – many on CD for the first time ever. For additional information, please visit www.retrospectrecords.com , or www.myspace.com/aliasheavymetal .
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