“When the lights dim and Powell-Payne take the stage, there’s no easing in. Within seconds, the quartet detonates into motion — a tight, hard-grooving, high-energy storm of modern rock. Founded by drummer Mark “Tenfold” Powell and vocalist Adam Payne, the band’s chemistry is instantaneous. Powell plays like a man possessed — all precision and adrenaline — while Payne commands the front line with pure, fearless charisma. His voice, part soulful roar and part gritty rasp, slices through the mix like a blade. The rhythm section pulses with a ferocity that keeps even the smallest venue vibrating. Guitars riff in syncopated bursts, alternately jagged and melodic, while the bass glues everything together with a massive, fluid tone. Powell-Payne are the kind of act that remind you why live rock still matters. ” - Andy Shaw
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Welsh melodic rock band Powell-Payne are excited to announce the release of their debut album “Voilà”, out on December 6th, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Vocalist Adam Payne describes the album as “a collection of powerful tracks mixed with some good old fashioned melodic rock with a tip of the hat to 80's giants.”
Formed in 2022 by Mark “Penfold” Powell (ex-drummer of Psycho Kiss) and Adam Payne (former vocalist of Airrace), Powell-Payne's journey began with a single goal - to create a heartfelt song dedicated to their lost loved ones, therefore they released the first single with Adam Davies and Steve Leyshon.
Mark and Adam then decided to bring in Aydan Watkins (Guitar) and Alex Anderson (Bass) to solidify the quartet and to be able to create the next chapter of songs. Now, with a full band in place, this gives the band the opportunity to tour the album and play in as many places as they can.
“Voilà” is a mixture of Genuine AOR, featuring some authentic emotion-woven tracks with great hooks, an album well arranged, composed and the performance of the musicians is awesome.
The production is punchy and well balanced."
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