As
Individuals, John Corabi, Bruce Kulick, Jamie Hunting and Brent Fitz are
accomplished musicians. As UNION they are a magical group who's passion,
energy and honesty combine for a wondrous and unforgettable sound. With
their debut album, the quartet will capture your full attention and more
importantly they will keep it.
Regardless
of the band's high-profile members, UNION will make its mark on musical
merits. From the heavy dirge of lead single "Old Man Wise", the catchy
feel-good hook of "Love (I Don't Need It Anymore)", to the epic sounds
of "Let It Flow", the power of "Heavy D...", and the drama of "October
Morning Wind", the self-titled album is a timeless recording that will
be applauded for its quality song writing and showmanship. Whether it be
Kulick's masterful playing, Corabi's soulful vocals, or the solid rhythm
team of Hunting and Fitz, Union is an inspiring album that is earmarked
for success.
As
a member of KISS for the past twelve years, guitarist Bruce Kulick has
seen it all. His immense contribution to the band's multiple gold and platinum
albums - Asylum, Crazy Nights, Smashes Thrashes and Hits, Hot In The Shade,
Revenge, Alive III, Unplugged, and Carnival Of Souls - are all exceptional
examples of his distinguished guitar work. In August of 1996 a historical
decision found Bruce on the sidelines. For most it was a blow impossible
to overcome, but for Bruce it was the opportunity he'd been waiting for.
"My
tenure with KISS included many unforgettable experiences - touring, recording
and, of course, bonding with the fans," says Bruce, "but now it's time
for me to be in charge of my own musical destiny. In forming UNION I've
had a lifelong dream come true. I'm at my creative best working with John,
Brent and Jamie."
Making
the transition from The Scream to Motley Crue, vocalist John Corabi was
riding atop an intense wave of media attention. His performance on 1994's
Motley Crue added a new dimension to the band's already successful sound.
It was to be, however, his only album with the band for in September of
1996, five years after his coronation, an announcement was made that John
would no longer front the multi-platinum act.
"With
Motley Crue it didn't matter who was singing, Elektra just wasn't going
to support the record," says John. "The band had to make decision and they
did. No matter how the story eventually ends, I wish them the best. For
me I look forward to what is yet to come. I've learned and grown a lot
as a person and a performer and am ready to tackle everything with UNION."
It
was at a Motley Crue party in late 1996 when none other than Nikki Sixx
formally introduced Bruce and John and the rest, as they say, is history.
The
initial months were spent soul-searching and finding the inner voice that
would later become the essence of UNION. Working at a feverous pace, Bruce
and John recorded much of the band's early material for a number of skeleton
demos, a few of which found their way into the hands of rather ambitious
fans, prompting the band's now massive internet activity. As UNION continued
to develop musically, it was obvious that two unoccupied roles in the band
needed to be filled.
"Talent
and the right chemistry is what John and I were looking for," reveals Bruce.
"Brent was a friend of mine in Los Angeles that I didn't consider until
he jammed on some of the new material. He just blew John and I away. Jamie
was discovered by Brent and I in a Hollywood night club. He made a huge
impression on us. Once he sat in with the three of us we knew we had the
missing piece of the puzzle."
With
the band now a whole, UNION was ready. "We knew all along that what we
were writing was special," says John. "The band was excited about what
were doing and how the songs were sounding, but we didn't know how people
outside would react. It wasn't until a showcase we had in Hollywood that
we really found out how strong the material was. The excitement from that
performance was extremely contagious and has been with us ever since."
Now
a year after its genesis, UNION puts the finishing touches on an album
they are truly proud of. Recorded at Rumbo Studios in Los Angeles and produced
by Kulick, Corabi and Curt Cuomo (KISS), Union is a monumental accomplishment
that has the soul and stamina it takes to make it to the top.
"We
are so excited about all the advance response we've been getting," says
Bruce. "The fans have been really great to both John and I for years and
we are grateful. No matter what is said about our past and how much it
draws attention to UNION, it all comes down to our music. And in the end,
we're more than happy to let it do the talking."
