Artist: GRAND LUX
Album: CARVED IN STONE (CD)

Year: 2007
Media type: CD

Grand Lux started up in 1999, with Kirk Evin and B. D. Huges on guitars and vocals. Ran-Dee played the drums and Morty Black was the bassist.

In 2000 Morty Black left Grand Lux, and Kirk Evin took over the job as bass player for a period of a year. In 2002 Zack Rament joined in as the bass-man, and Kirk was back were he belonged. The last member, Phil Goode, joined the band in 2003 as lead singer.

Grand Lux plays classical heavy metal and they're influenced by bands such as Dio, Judas Priest and Kiss. The band considers itself a “live band”, and makes an effort to give the audience a great show, with lots of stage energy, and not to forget the pyro effects!

Grand Lux was formed in Kristiansand Norway, by Ran Dee, Kirk Evin and B.D. Hughes in early 1999. Inspired by classic metal bands such as Dio, Kiss, Ozzy Ozbourne and Judas Priest, Grand Lux embarked upon their journey in the realms of Heavy Metal.

It didn't take long for Grand Lux to get well known in the local scene, thanks to their excellent musicianship, and of course their impressive live shows, filled with fire, pyro-effects and powerful heavy metal.

Late 2004, Grand Lux released their debut album, "Iron Will" on Norwegian Sand Records. The album got a great response from all over the world, and the demand for the band to play live increased heavily. Since the beginning, Grand Lux has played some great festivals - The Quart Festival included, Norway's largest music festival.

Early 2006, Grand Lux started to work on songs for a new album. The band came in contact with Sweden's Ulterium Records, and during summer 2006 a contract was signed. In November, Grand Lux entered Dub Studios in Kristiansand with Endre Kirkesola as engineer.

The result of this recording - the progression since "Iron Will" is overwhelming, the new album "Carved In Stone," is far superior that it's precursor. Grand Lux here delivers an album filled with great 80's Heavy Metal, and no fan of the genre will be dissapointed. Great musicianship, catchy and well written songs, and an excellent, crystal clear production makes this album a winner.

Grand Lux will surely continue their victory crusade around the world in the coming years. With a great album such as "Carved in stone," and their world-class live show, they simply can't fail.

TRACKLIST:

1. 1000 Paper Cranes 03:13
2. Fallen Angel 03:24
3. Escaping the Clouds 03:50
4. Eye of the Storm 04:08
5. Through Dirt 03:37
6. Like Hail from Blue Sky 04:36
7. Love Reflection 03:36
8. Never Fall 03:47
9. Eternity in Fire 03:34
10. Rainbow's End 05:11

Total playing time 38:56

LINE-UP:

Kirk Evin - Guitars and Vocals
B. D. Huges - Guitars and Vocals
Ran-Dee - Drums
Zack Rament - Bass (2002-)
Phil Goode - Vocals (2003-)