Tony MacAlpine Review of "Violent Machine" @ iTunes By: Wayne Klinger riginally released in 1996, like all his predecessors since 1985 with "Egde of Insanity" and "Maximum Security", "Violent Machine" showcases some awesome guitarwork and a host of great players like Tony has always worked with on every release no matter if they are vocal projects (like Project Driver with MacAlpine, Aldridge, Rock and Sarzo) or instrumental (Terrana and Chown on "Violent.." as well as past encounters with Steve Smith from Journey, Bily Sheehan and drummers Atma Anur and Deen Castronova) with the dominant ones besides the above-mentioned; "Freedom To Fly", "Madness", "Premonition" and "Evolution" wrapping up the 90's to go along with this CD and a live one he did, "Live Insanity". Those not famliar with Tony's 20-year veteran career would find him to be somewhere in the realms of Vinnie Moore, Tafolla, Blackmore and Malmsteen without any type of "cloning" since Tony also is multi-talented with expertise in piano, keyboards and bass which he has used more and more over the years as heard on his newer releases on Shrapnel. "Violent Machine" was independently released the first time around and somewhat sought after; so if you're smart and know about the "insanity" Tony can create with the guitar, you'll get this CD now before it's hard to find again. As most of Tony's releases, this one's just as consistent musically and offers nothing less than exceptional musicmanship. © Wayne Klinger / Quintessence Violent Machine Unfortunate Lazarus Circus Du Soleil Sophisticated Domination Shoe Shine Cyber Boy