_{I’m one of those rock fans that always likes to “discover” new bands to listen to; and thankfully Rock Radio NI allows me to do that on a regular basis. However, I have to say that I do get a particular kick out of playing a new album by an artist that I associate with those distant days of my youth! With her latest album release, Lita Ford brings us a fantastic collection of “new” tracks from the 80’s – could it get much better!?!? “Time Capsule” is released through Steamhammer/SPV on 15th April and features tracks originally recorded on 24-track analogue tapes in the 80’s. These tracks had never made it beyond that until now and their release is timed to coincide with the publication of Lita’s autobiography “Living Like A Runaway”. It has also just been announced that Lita will be playing the HRH AOR Festival in March 2017.}

_{“Time Capsule” also features some excellent guest appearances. I included the track “Where Will I Find My Heart Tonight” that features Jeff Scott Soto on vocals on the Friday NI Rocks Show on 1st April. In addition, we have Billy Sheehan playing bass on three tracks and Gene Simmons and Bruce Kulick playing on “Rotten to the Core”. In fact the track “Killing Kind” features not just Billy Sheehan, but also Dave Navarro playing mandolin and Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick on backing vocals. The album intro features the voice of former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes.}

_{In addition to the tracks already mentioned, my favourite would probably have to be “Black Leather Heart”.}

_{Lita Ford is currently on tour in the USA with Halestorm – whoever came up with that touring combination deserves some praise as it’s a pretty inspired move really. I reckon Lzzy Hale is probably as close as there is to a modern day Lita Ford. Prior to the HRH AOR Festival in March 2017, Lita plays Sweden Rock in June and the Alcatraz Metal Festival in Belgium in August.}

_{Check out Lita’s website for social media links, merchandise, tour dates and the link at which to buy her new book - http://litafordonline.com/}

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_{The simple idea behind “NI Rocks Recommends” is to acknowledge and promote some of the great music being submitted to Rock Radio NI. I'll not be giving marks or ratings or analyzing the tracks in great detail; just telling you something about the artist and the album. It’s a personal recommendation to go check something out, not a traditional “review”!}

_{My musical tastes cover most things rock; from the not too melodic to the not too heavy. The albums that I’ll be recommending are merely those that I would buy myself and which you’ll be hearing played on my shows on Rock Radio NI.}

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