The Defiants - "U X'D My Heart" (Official Music Video)
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THE DEFIANTS are back with their sophomore album, "Zokusho". Comprised of Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel, and Rob Marcello, The Defiants is three fabulous musicians who, as fans in the know will immediately recognize, all have ties to popular hard rockers, Danger Danger.
On how the new album compares to their debut, bassist Bruno Ravel says, "I think the “sound” of the album, while very similar to the debut, is a bit more focused. I also think that the songs, as a collection, are stronger than the debut." Vocalist/guitarist Paul Laine says, "I think the sound of the record is a natural progression from the first record. I think both Bruno and I felt pressure to deliver a record that we could feel as proud of as the first one. On a personal note, I feel the Bruno really outdid himself on the mix of the album. To me, it is sonically beautiful." Guitarist Rob Marcello adds, "It’s basically more of the same. Why mess with a winning concept! Haha I’m very proud of the last one, but I feel the songs are stronger on the new album."
The songwriting process for "Zokusho" was "the same as the debut. Paul and I sift through ideas, refine them and what you hear is the end result," tells Ravel. "Bruno and I tossed the idea ball back and forth until the album was completed. Discipline and hard work, with a focus on the same passion that we had making the first album," adds Laine. Marcello chimes in that "Bruno and Paul have such a great formula for writing songs, so when I get to them they’re pretty much complete. Then I get to decorate them with some Scandinavian flavor!"
The Defiants debut album was greeted with a great acclaim as a glorious return to the “in your face” melodic hard rock that enraptured millions of fans back in the '80s and '90s and is currently enjoying a renaissance here in the 21st century, so a follow-up album was a no-brainer. The brand new album, “Zokusho”, a Japanese word meaning "sequel” or "the next chapter”, is now set for release on September 13, 2019. This album also features Steve West of D2 on drums. Needless to say, this album has all the ingredients to thrill D2 and The Defiants fans. A BIG melodic rock album with big choruses, hooks and soaring guitars and vocals.
On first single, "Fallin' For You" Ravel explains that he "came up with the hook first, then mixed elements from ’80’s AOR, and tried to give them an updated more aggressive approach. That’s what The Defiants do! As for what it is about, boy is lost, meets girl, falls hard for her… BOOM!" Laine's take on it is that "it was the last song written for the album. I don't ever like to talk about what the lyrics are about, save for the fact that I only ever write what I know. Songs mean different things to different people, and that's the beauty of a song, isn't it? And it's never going to mean the same thing to you as it does to me most likely, as you haven't put the miles in my shoes. With the title of the aforementioned song, everybody is going to think it means what it says, but does it? Read your lyrics kids...just like the old days...then you tell me what it means." Marcello simply adds, "you'd have to ask Bruno and Paul about that one, I like the guitar solo though!"
Best known for being the D2 vocalist on four studio albums over the course of 12 years, Paul Laine came back to work with his former bandmates Bruno Ravel and Rob Marcello, who are the other two pillars of The DEFIANTS, for the band’s self-titled debut album in 2015. The guys reunited at the suggestion of Frontiers' President Serafino Perugino, who really wanted these current and former Danger Danger members to offer fans of that band some new music. The resulting album was pleasing not only to the D2 fans, but also to ALL the fans out there who are into the classic sound of the era from which D2 emerged.
Tracklist:
1. Love Is The Killer
2. Standing On The Edge
3. Hollywood In Headlights
4. Fallin' For You
5. Hold On Tonite
6. Allnighter
7. U X'd My Heart
8. It Goes Fast
9. Stay
10. Alive
11. Drink Up!
Line-up:
Bruno Ravel: Bass
Paul Laine: Vocals, Guitar
Rob Marcello: Guitar
Steve West: Drums
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I am so thankful that music like this is still being recorded and released.
Agreed
Preach! Love it.
Agreed. Excellent mood and tempo. Starting guitar is simply nostalgic to start with. Excellent vocals, guitar
The amazing Rob Marcello is here again, the best!
This band is awesome!!! Paul Laine is an amazing singer, the songs are great and the guitars...wow!
This is going to be a killer release. Possibly the best of the year.
One of the greatest singers of ALL TIME!! Paul is AMAZING!! ❤️❤️❤️
I can't tell you how important your music has been to me throughout my life. Doesn't matter if it's Danger Danger or The Defiants, everything you create is gold. Your music has gave me hope during the bad times and also fueled the good times. I hope you never stop making music because you are one of the absolute best.
Rob Marcello is a GOD!
He fucking is.
Rob Marcello is just amazing!!!
Rob Marcello is a master on the guitar, very nice stringskipping a la Nuno he employs at 3:40 very tasteful playing.
Incredible !!!
If I never gonna hear a new D2 album, I can easily live with this AMAZING band... This new single is just a masterpiece! Stop looking for the best 2019 album because we already have the winner!!!
Album of the YEAR !!
Soooooo good. Takes me back to the good ol' 90's Danger Danger. Guitar work is superb as always, his tone and execution are flawless.
Rob Marcello is one of the best guitar players in the world!!! melody, fantasy, technique everything on top!
What a good band!
Very, very good.
We are waiting the new album!
Come on, guys!
🎸🎸🎸
Forza ragazzi!
Rarely do you come across a killer sounding rock band anymore. FINALLY something that just rocks. All albums from beginning to end!
Absolute quality. This is gonna be one incredible cd
OMG so beautiful
Paul Laine is an amzing man and his journey is unparelled i have 4 podcasts with him and he is amazing
He is, he wrote songs for other artists as well, like on Zintara's The great escape way back in 1990.
I can't believe the people that are knocking this. That's why these types of bands don't get the recognition that they deserve. Cause people want to listen to the older songs by washed up bands like Def Lepard and Foreigner who keep rehashing past glories LIVE instead of recording new material while the Danger Danger guys still got it.
It's an OK song, but fairly unexceptional. Cliche after cliche, mediocre singer. Not objectionable, but far from great.
Everyone has their opinion on music they like or dislike.But its like music is in the EAR of the beholder.AND theres enough room for every band as long as folks are listening to it.Personally I like this.But I like most everything.
Maybe the best aor song ever!!!
This stuff is better than anything they play on the radio. All songs on the new Zokusho cd are classics and could all be released as singles. Paul's voice is so stellar it's insane, Rob Marcello is one of the most tasteful and complete rock guitarists around, Bruno is a great composer too, it's very unfair that these guys are completely ignored by the mainstream media.
WOW! Rob's guitar solo is AWESOME!
Perfection
Rob,Steve,Bruno and Paul........what more could you ask for?????awesome song,!!regards from Greece guys!
Ted P.!!!!!!!!!!!???????? then u get DD ...ha!
I love The Defiants, one of my new favorite bands. You just don't hear music like this anymore and they are the kings at it. I can listen to both their albums over and over again and it doesn't get old. Can't wait until the Corona ban is lifted because I want to see them live.
Me too! That is one of those thing that suck the most. Would be great if they played in Europe in 2021.
Rock and roll ballads!!! Keep it goin'!! Great song, love it!!
Can't wait for the album. All three singles are absolute killers!
Absolutely killer track!! This album is going to be awesome...can't wait for the September release.
Keep the rock alive people!
Rob is a monster player
The first album was a blast .The new one i have a feeling will be a super blast !!!!!!
What an absolutely brilliant beautiful track . Words say so much❤
just epic.... What else can i say!!!!!!
that you're going to play heavily in your radio!
This is one of those gifts of life... Absolute badass.
Kick ass track!!
Give me more. Amazing. Best music I've heard in years.
Greatness in a song...just amazing 🤘🏼
Refreshing. Paul great vocals. This band is amazing. Play Vancouver.!!!!!
one great song and one great band
Wow. What a guitar solo. Good song.
This is the best aor Rock in the Market right now. The singer is awesome, the guitars are from another world, and the choirs celestial.
Oh, this is ROCKIN!! So happy to hear some new music and it sounds great!! Vocals are killer and guitar solo is rippin!!
Brutal!!! Melodía, guitarras geniales... y la voz de Paul Laine cada vez mejor!!! Si el primer álbum fue inmenso, esperemos que éste lo supere.
Come on... THIS IS SO OVERPOWERED! I feel the inspiration...
Ojala algún día vengan a Argentina
Seriamos 2 en el show! Jajajajaja
@@ggameijenda si no? Jajajjaajaj
Another great band😊🤘
Brilliant !!! As the first album... Thank you !!! Best from France !!!
Lyrics: U X'D My Heart
You pushed me too far
Right to the point of no return
You played with my heart
So you could watch it crash and burn
You took it all
'Til I had nothing left to give
You wont't make me crawl
You know I'm gonna walk away from this
And now you find out how the story ends
Cos you X'd my heart
Fooled me into loving a lie
You X'd my heart
And now I pull the trigger just to watch it die
Lovin' you is like looking down a loaded gun
Tell me all the reasons why
You X'd my heart
And now I get the last goodbye
I'm not the man that I was before
I'm not waiting for love to save me from myself again
I'd rather spend my time alone
I've come too far
Picked up the pieces off the floor
I know who you are
And I don't need you anymore
I finally found the strength to let you go
You X'd my heart
Why did you x my heart?
Why did you x my heart?
I finally found the strength to let you go
I'll never be the man I was before
You X'd my heart
Why did you x my heart?
Why did you x my heart?
I just discovered them by accident! They're freakin' awesome!!!
I am a supporter of this type of music. If I didn't like it I wouldn't bother commenting. There is no need to cast judgement on this. Keep on rockin guys don't listen to the naysayers.
Crazy that he straight tones all of this. Every song, every note. So good. His voice is incredible.
Everything in this tune is awesome, but the guitar intro is just magical !
These guys are amazing! Perfect song writing! I'm glad there are bands making new amazing AOR music again!
WOOOOW!!! WHAT A BOMB?!!!!! AMAZING!!!!
Perfect , The Mosters are back!
Another masterpiece.......fantastic job again.....best of the year.
Too good! Lets bring it back!
Frontiers has quickly become my favorite label in recent times. They have released some really interesting projects, and you can tell that these guys are really just fans still. Very creative stuff, and unexpected as well. I loved the debut of Sweet Oblivion, and The Defiants seems like yet another great record! I love the 80s vibe, and I look forward to more :)
If you haven't heard The Defiants' debut album from a couple of years ago - you should check it out. It's killer
I found both this band and Crazy Lixx, 2 bands I'm absolutely obsessed with, from the radio and I just found out both are from the same label.
Amazing song, and album. I love Danger Danger, so this is welcomed with open arms.
Awesome!!
If I said, "more of the same," it would NOT be an insult. The 1st Defiants album was SO good that I for one am glad they didn't change the style/sound for this one.
Awesome song...Congratulations!
I love Bruno ravel and Steve west and they are the sexiest rock gods and I hope they go back to danger danger band
AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE
PERFECT SONG !!!!!!!!
This album is gonna be better than the first can’t wait
Wow what an intro! Masterful guitar melody
Amazing!!!
Awesome tune!@!
Love your music Paul! Congratulations for the song and your undying energy and passion to write and perform!
Love this!👍💜
I all of a sudden feel FREEEEE...what a great release! 😉😉
Man I dig this band.They write cool fun songs.
Very good song! And tell Rob Marcello to do a new Marcello//Vestry album exactly the same way it was the first one...hahaha
Cheers from Brazil!!!
I agree with you 100%. I wore that CD out playing it all the time.
Wow, another great song from the upcoming album!!
This song touched my heart! Such a great band, great singing and that solo and the outro leads from Rob are fantastic! And Bruno said they are even working on a third album, will be so tough to top this one.
Awesome song
This album could be better than the first and that was a MONSTER! With 4 Danger Danger members this time, should we call them D4 !!
Great song!
that intro...!!!
excelente tema THE DEFIANTS direct rock for the world !!!!!
All around killer band , but that solo was so cool !!! Mr. Marcello Wow !!!
MASTERPIECE!!!
Vuelta a los mejores 80,s. hard rock forever
Can't wait to get my copy of the new cd
Amazing. Rob marcello is invencible. A guitar avenger
Guitar Avenger, perfect definition.
He is not in the same league at all of Andy Timmons or Tony Bruno. But he is doing a good job.
WOW! LOVE IT
Great as usual! I wish Steve had taken the opportunity to do something a bit more expressive with this, he’s solid but could definitely add more.
Really kick ass song ! awesome !
Awesome! 💟
какой отрыв - просто кайф..........я лечу...............
У них 2 альбома.
this song is an excellent song.keep it rockin guys.we need good music like this .awsome singer.
Amazing!!! I love it and can't wait for the album to come out!! :))
GREAT TUNE!!!!!!!!
Maravillosos, como siempre.
Great song guys Rob Marcello !!
I like Paul Laine vocal! still powerful! same as Four The Hard Way era. Thank you Paul! :)
Stupenda canzone strutturata molto bene!!
wow...what a vibe