MelodicRock Records is truly excited to bring a brand new, exciting melodic rock band to light. One that haracterises everything many of us love about the 80s and about driving, melodic rock n roll.
British rockers NITRATE may be a new name, but you’ll recognise some of the faces. NITRATE is: Nick Hogg – Guitars & Keyboards Rob Wylde – Lead, Rhythm, Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals (Midnite City, Tigertailz) Joss Mennen – Lead & Backing Vocals (Zinatra/Mennen) Pete Newdeck – Drums & Backing Vocals (Midnite City, Eden’s Curse, Blood Red Saints, Newman) Inspired by the late 80’s rock scene with bands such as, Def Leppard, Europe, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and GNR, Nitrate is the brainchild of Nick Hogg (guitars/keyboards) who after playing in a few bands in the early 2000’s decided after a long absence from the music scene to get back into song writing again. Needing help, Nick enlisted songwriter/musician Rob Wylde (Midnite City/Tigertailz/Teenage Casket Company) who was back living in Nottingham from the US and had the same musical influences. Rob was able to structure/produce the songs, sing on the demo’s whilst playing drums, bass and guitar. Whilst Nick also played guitar and keyboards. A year on and with over an albums worth of material, a record contract was signed with MelodicRock Records. With Rob Wylde about to launch Midnite City, the hunt went on for a suitable vocalist to allow Rob the opportunity to focus on launching his new band. Andrew McNeice suggested a few vocalists and was keen to use an authentic 80’s singer, so Nick took the opportunity to contact Joss Mennen (Zinatra/Mennen) and asked if he would be interested in singing lead vocals on the album. (Zinatra’s ‘Great Escape’ being one of Nick’s favourite albums). To complete the line-up, taking over mixing/drums and adding backing vocals to the album is Pete Newdeck (Midnite City, Eden’s Curse, Blood Red Saints, Newman).
01. Waiting on You
02. Crazy
03. Attraction
04. Insane
05. Hot Summer Nights
06. Crank Up the Weekend
07. Only You
08. Real World
09. Breathe
10. Dangerous
11. I’ll Be There
12. All I Need (Japanese Bonus Track)