Cleopatra Records is counting down to the release of “Ride The Rainbow – The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow”, arriving on June 19, and has released the last single before the official launch. It’s a new rendition of the classic “Man On The Silver Mountain”, one of Rainbow’s most recognisable songs from their 1975 debut.
Sebastian Bach on the mic – All‑star lineup in the credits
The performance is handled by Sebastian Bach (ex‑Skid Row), who delivers a dynamic and commanding version of the track. Joining him are:
- Bob Daisley – bass (Rainbow)
- Mick Box – guitar (Uriah Heep)
- Jonathan Cain – keyboards (Journey)
- Doug Aldrich – guitar (Whitesnake)
- Carmine Appice – drums (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogert & Appice)
A lineup that honours Rainbow’s history in the best possible way.
Carmine Appice: “I was very close to joining Rainbow”
Appice revealed that he had received an offer from Ritchie Blackmore in Rainbow’s early years:
“Ritchie had asked me to join the band, but I couldn’t back then. That’s why I was so happy to play on this track. All the musicians here are friends and excellent players. The track kills.”
Jonathan Cain: “The Dio era of Rainbow was unique”
Cain spoke about the band’s importance and his relationship with Ronnie James Dio:
“Rainbow with Dio were among the most melodic and unforgettable metal bands. I had the luck to meet him in the last years of his touring. His voice and melodies will stay forever.”
A tribute full of historic names
The album gathers six former members of Rainbow, along with artists connected to Blackmore in other phases of his career:
- Bob Daisley
- Graham Bonnet
- Don Airey
- Joe Lynn Turner
- Doogie White
- Ronnie Romero
- Candice Night (Blackmore’s Night)
- Steve Morse (Deep Purple)
A truly luxurious tribute, as its title promises.
Tracklist
- Long Live Rock ’N’ Roll – Bob Daisley, Graham Bonnet, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Carmine Appice, Don Airey
- Man On The Silver Mountain – Sebastian Bach, Doug Aldrich, Bob Daisley, Carmine Appice, Mick Box, Jonathan Cain
- Stargazer – Derek Sherinian, Marty Friedman, Vinny Appice, Jürgen Engler, Joe Bouchard, Ronnie Romero
- Lady Of The Lake – ANGEL
- Rainbow Eyes – Mike Tramp
- Since You Been Gone – Marty Friedman, Vinny Appice, Graham Bonnet, Jürgen Engler
- Kill The King – Rick Wakeman, Bob Daisley, Vinnie Moore, Marc Lopes, Chris Adler
- The Temple Of The King – Steve Morse, Phil Soussan, Ronnie Romero, Simon Wright, Jonathan Cain, Kevin James Morse
- Jealous Lover – George Lynch, Vinny Appice, Andrew Freeman, David Ellefson, Jonathan Cain
- I Surrender – Eric Gales, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Phil Soussan, Don Airey, Chris Adler
- Catch The Rainbow – Doogie White, Derek Sherinian, Chris Poland, Vinny Appice, Bob Daisley
- Street Of Dreams – Paul Shortino, Joel Hoekstra, Joe Bouchard, Fred Aching, Jonathan Cain
- Stone Cold – Vivian Campbell, Joe Lynn Turner
- I Surrender – Marcus Nand, Candice Night
