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soon guitar god Randy Rhoads but they didn’t take flight until he left the band to work with the bat-biting Ozzy Osbourne. Now, they return with their pedal to the medal on Road Rage the new album from Frontiers Re- cords. Durbin is a good fit as he flexes his vocal muscle all over the 11-raging tracks that never slow down as Frankie Banali on drums, Alex Grossi on guitars, and Chuck Wright on bass gui- tar provide the fuel and drive. Still, we find the music of Franki Banali and company a little too banal for our liking as we did back in the day. But, it’s cool to see these former MTV heroes finding new life after having ex- perienced too much death and tragedy even as they pushed a doctrine of metal health. Maybe this one is just what the rock and roll doctor ordered. Some consider Lee Roy Parnell a Texan triple threat as he is an ace axe man, singer and song- writer. Parnell’s music runs the range from blue-eyed soul, Delta Rosemary Conte Voice Teacher & Coach Innovative technques for great singing. All styles, levels & ages. Matawan, NJ. 732-583-4959