2011 has turned out to be quite a big year for Australian rock guitarist Joe Matera. Both his solo instrumental single 'Face Off' and his guest solo spot on UK metal legends Atomkraft's 'Cold Sweat' release, brought Matera's highly energetic, melodic and tasteful guitar playing to a wider international audience. Taking note of Matera's guitar prowess was European based label W.A.R Productions whom quickly signed Matera to a deal which sees Matera's new all electric solo instrumental EP Slave To The Fingers receiving a European CD release.
Slave To The Fingers features four brand new studio tracks, all showcasing Matera's six string talents at its best. The EP begins in bombastic fashion with a brief balls to the wall rocking interlude before Matera's tasteful melodic playing takes center stage on the title track 'Slave To The Fingers'. Underscored by some eclectic styling, the track also features a special guest appearance by guitarist Mick McConnell from legendary rock band Smokie who contributes a breathtaking guitar solo on the track. 'Cruise Control', leads the charge as the EP's first single and is a soaring melodious affair, peppered by harmony guitars and a spirit recalling the halcyon days of 1970's classic guitar rock. 'Out Of The Blue' shifts things into overdrive, with Matera's harder rocking elements coming to the fore, for an all out sonic ear assault before 'Face Off', Matera's first all electric instrumental single from earlier this year, and here being issued for the first time on CD, closes the EP majestically. The tight, rocking rhythm section backing Matera on Slave To The Fingers is comprised of Englishman Tony 'Demolition' Dolan (Venom, Atomkraft) on bass and American James Strickler (Angellic Rage) on drums.
Slave To The Fingers is officially released November 28th through W.A.R Productions (Europe) and Mercury Fire Music (Australia)
"Matera's made an EP with great crossover potential here: fans of tasteful rock guitar work will love it, but it's not simply 'guitar geek music' – just good music that happens to be slathered in lots and lots of guitar." – Peter Hodgson (I Heart Guitar Blog)
JOE MATERA Homepage:
http://joematera.com
JOE MATERA official Facebook profile:
http://www.facebook.com/joe.matera
JOE MATERA official Youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarRock1965
W.A.R. Productions official Facebook profile:
https://www.facebook.com/W.A.R.Production
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