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Artist: Empyre
Release: The Foundation, EP 1986
Genre: Progressive / Melodic / Hard Rock
Country: USA (Setauket, NY)
Bitrate: 192kbps
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Looking for their 1989 album 'No More Running Away'.

Formed in September 1985. Empyre were a three piece band from Setauket, NY. which consisted of Robert Carlton on guitars and backing vocals, David McKernan on lead vocals and bass, and Michael DiGeronimo on drums. Their style was considered original rock (classic, progressive & commercial). They were influenced by and often compared to the likes of: Rush, Led Zeppelin, Triumph, Blue Oyster Cult, Jethro Tull, Alice Cooper, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, R.E.M., Yes, The Moody Blues & Dio.

(C) 1985 Shadow Rider Publishing
(P) 1986 LSR Records Inc

Recorded and Mixed at Boogie Hotel Studio, Port Jefferson, NY
Produced by Mark Procopio, Jim Sparling, Skip Dettling and Empyre.
Engineered by Mark Procopio, Jim Sparling.
Mastered by Mark Procopio and Tony Dawsey at Master Disc, NY
Cover Art by Martin Cannon
Back Cover Photo by Rich Trachtenberg
Logo by M. Musarra

https://www.discogs.com/release/2956171 ... Foundation
https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/empyre
https://www.musik-sammler.de/release/em ... 12-364447/
https://thecorroseum.org/rev/empyre-the-foundation.php

David McKernan - Vocals, Bass, Keyboard
Robert Carlton - Electric / Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Michael DiGeronimo - Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Guests
Jack Starr - Guitar (on "Searching")
Steve Price - Guitar (on "She's Got It All")
Jay Kratina - Additional Guitars (on "Star", "No Time To Waste")
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1. Searching
2. She's Got It All
3. Star
4. No Time To Waste
5. Sword Play / The Never-Ending Battle