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Album Details
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· Produced By: Martin Kronlund & Mass
· Running Time: 51.03
· Release Date: Out Now
· Released: EU
· Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
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· LabelLink: Escape Music
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Artist Bio
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The band is:
Louis D’Augusta- Lead Vocals, Gene D’Itria-Guitars & Back up Vocals, Lou Spagnola- Bass & Back up Vocals, Joey “Vee” Vadala- Drums
Formed in 1980, this dedicated hard rock band from the Boston area has had numerous accomplishments. Most notably, they have sold over 100,000 albums worldwide.
A Brief History
In 1982, “Mass” signed there first record deal with A&M records and recorded what was to be there first major release. The album was recorded at Criteria Studios in Florida with legendary producer Tom Allom. The album was never released due to the strained relationship between A&M and the band’s current manager. The band spent the next 2 ½ years in court to finally rid themselves from current management via bankruptcy.
Once free from any legal obligations the band returned to the studio in 1984 to release “Mass” their first self titled EP with producer Jon Mathias. It was recorded at The Record Plant in New York City. The EP sold over 10,000 copies in the Boston area alone, and was enough to get record companies’ attention once again.
In 1985, the band was signed to RCA records and released their first major label debut, “New Birth”, produced by Tony Platt. The 45 single, “Do You Love Me”, was number one for over six weeks at many radio stations along the east coast. The video for that single was also in rotation on MTV and hit Billboard’s charts.
In 1987, “Mass” was signed to Enigma records and released their third album/CD, “Take You Home”, produced by John Rollo and “Mass”. This record/CD sold tens of thousands in the United States as well as England, Japan, and other countries around the world.
In 1988, “Mass” released their fourth record/CD,” “Voices in the Night”, on Enigma records. Michael Sweet of the band “Stryper” was the producer. Again, this CD sold well all over the world. Songs such as “Reach for the Sky”, “Turn it All Around”, and “Voices in the Night” were available as CD singles. Songs from this CD also appeared on various compilation CD’s. That same year, “Mass” was nominated for ‘Best Heavy Metal Act’ at the Boston Music Awards.
Since “Voices in the Night”, Mass has continued to write and record powerfully impressive songs which have appeared on local compilation CD’s as well as receiving national air play.
In the Spring of 2000, Mass released a new CD titled “Mass Best Ones” on fore reel Records. This compilation CD contained two new tracks titled “Seven Days” and “Who Am I” which have received much local airplay.
In 2002, Mass returned to the studio once again with Stryper’s Michael Sweet to record two new songs titled “It’s You” and “Empty Soul”.
Mass continues to have a strong following all over the United States and around the world. “Mass’” style continues to be driving hard rock with an edge and rocking melodies!
“Mass” has performed with great acts such as Hanoi Rocks, Molly Hatchet, Winger, Stryper, Cheap Trick, Girlschool, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Hurricane, Grim Reaper, Steven Stills and The Ramones along with many many others.
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