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heavyweights as Ritchie Blackmore , Michael Schenker , Yngwie Malmsteen , Steve Vai , Cozy Powell , Roger Glover and Don Airey throughout his career you know he ’ s got some stories to tell . On The Book he pens a disc-full of new music while rewriting some past chapters included on a second bonus platter . Backed and balanced by a capable band comprised of Conrado Pesinato / guitars , Jimmy Waldo & Angelo Vafeiadis / keyboards , Beth-Ami Heavenstone / bass and Mark

Zonder / drums - Bonnet is up to the task proving he ’ s still ready to make an authoritative statement as heavy metal ’ s enigmatic elder statesmen . Graham and band sound right at home on the welcoming “ Welcome to My Home ” that is constructed on a hammer pounding beat and offers a glimpse into Bonnet ’ s world . “ Rider ” is a glorious metal anthem that finds the legendary singer proudly retaking the territory he ’ s roamed before . The title track opens with a driving

Watch the video for “ Into The Night ” by Graham Bonnet

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