CHRIS MANNING – ‘Reach The Sky’ (LP) [Featuring Bruce Kulick of KISS]

NOW SHIPPING RELEASE DATE: JULY 14, 2023 MEDIA: 140G BLACK VINYL LP PRESSING INFO: 100 PIECE PRESSING NoLifeTilMetal Records is proud to announce the CD and vinyl release of Texas guitarist Chris Mannings “Reach The Sky.” Thenew album is a worthy follow-up toDestination(2020) andonce againfeatures vocalistextraordinaireand co-writer,Cris Hodges(Grey Daze, In The End). Reach The Sky also features a stellar lineup of guest artists includinglegendary guitarist Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk)on”Fly Over The Walls”as well as theHungarian-born, fieryblues guitarist Tommy Katonaon the instrumental Texas Smoke.In addition to his contributions to one track, Bruce Kulickserved asthe albums creative consultant. Reach The Sky features a great collection of genre-blurring songs combiningmelodic rockand metalriffswith cinematic soundscapes showcasing Mannings unique approach to songwriting along with his thematic guitar solos. Vocalist Cris Hodges once again delivers catchy hooks showcasing his amazing range and depth as well as his ability to provide the perfect vocal performance for each song. Fans of Alice in Chains, Lynch Mob, KISS, and Kings X will love this album and its perfect blend of Mannings influences. Rounding out thealbumslineuparebassist, Chapman Stick,and keyboardiststudio aceRick Read (Herd Of Instinct, The Zeppelin Project) on 8 tracks andSingapore bassistDan Hawkins on 2 tracks. Drummer and UK session pro Max Saidi completes the line up. Nine of thealbums trackswere mixed andmasteredby Alex Gerst (Empire Sound Recording Studios), a nationally recognized studio producer/engineer, while Texas Smoke was mixed by legendary Pantera mix engineer Sterling Winfield (Boot Hill Studios) and masteredby Rob Colwell(Bombworks Sound). Check out the brand new debut single Fly Over The Wallslyric videofeaturing special guest Bruce Kulick which has already been receiving rave reviews. Preview the tracks here:https://chrismanning.hearnow.com/reach-the-sky As an artist with a wide-variety of musical tastes, Chris Mannings music remains difficult to categorize. Manning was featured in Guitar Player magazine (Dec 2008)andis also a founding member of The Zeppelin Project, one of the top Zeppelin tributes in Texas. Over the past10 yearshehas traveled throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas,Mississippi,and Missouri playing shows withhis original band C4 as well asThe Zeppelin Projectsharingstages with Drowning Pool, George Lynch/Lynch Mob, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), and Dangerous Toys. Track Listing: SIDE A 1. Nothing But Time 2. Reach The Sky 3. Fly Over The Walls (featuring Bruce Kulick) 4. Freedom 5. Back To The Beginning SIDE B: 1. Page Street 2. Let It Go 3. Fight 4. Someday 5. Texas Smoke (featuring Tommy Katona) nan