Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are glad to announce all the details of “Time to Impact”, the debut album from the new Italian AOR sensation, Backlash.
Backlash was founded in 2015 after a meeting between guitarist / mastermind Andrea Frighi, and singer Massimo Ordine (ex Perfect View). The duo began writing original music inspired by their favorite acts, Survivor, Bad English, Giant and Journey. In 2023, Angelo Franchini (Crying Steel) joined as third band member, which laid the stone for the band’s definitive line-up. Skilled studio guests, Massimiliano Mosci, Luigi Bellanova and Mirco Zuffa joined for the recording sessions, while Fabio Fratti and Mario Mutti contributed to the lyrics.
Their debut album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Roberto Priori (Danger Zone, Wheels Of Fire, Raintimes, Michele Luppi, StreetLore), resulting in a smooth-but-powerful melodic rock sound. World-renowned vocalist Lee Small (The Sweet, Shy, Skyscraper, Phenomena, Lionheart) joined the band as a special guest in “Cold Case of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, putting the icing on the cake of an undeniable, quality work.
“Time to Impact” is scheduled for release on November 7th, 2025, via Art Of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Group. The CD booklet features introductory liner notes written by Paolo Paganini (Melodicrock.it), while cover art and CD graphics have been developed by Aeglos Art (Wheels Of Fire, Platens, StreetLore, Raintimes, Room Experience, Nightblaze).
The first single, “Looking for a Stranger”, an energetic track that captures the essence of Backlash’s AOR sound, will be released on all digital download and streaming platforms, accompanied by an official music video on September 3rd, 2025.
Pre-save “Time to Impact” here.
Tracklist:
01. Aimless Games
02. All on the Line
03. No Shelter From the Blues
04. Lost And Found
05. Forever Night
06. Mirrorsplay
07. A Minor Love
08. Looking for a Stranger
09. Doing Time
10. Tumbleweed
11. Cold Case of Rock ‘n’ Roll (feat. Lee Small)
12. Over and Over
Line-up:
Massimo Ordine: Lead and backing vocals
Andrea Frighi: Guitars, keyboards
Angelo Franchini: Bass
Special Guest:
Massimiliano Mosci: Guitars
Luigi Bellanova: Guitars
Mirco Zuffa: Drums, hammonds, keyboards
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/backlashaorpage
www.facebook.com/artofmelodymusic
