The first Predestined album is now available to the general public of rock music lovers. Those who are looking for something new, and good will be pleased.

Combining the flavor of classic and modern rock, their debut, simply entitled, Predestined is a wealth of solid material with strong lyrical content. Some of the songs (State Of Mind, Fire, The Trial, Goodnite) present themselves as mystical somewhat, with deeper and spiritual meanings. Strong vocals, and driving guitars also characterize the overall sound of Predestined.

Though influenced by so many, Predestined have their own unique sound. Songs like Piece Of My Heart, Goodnite, New Life and Rose From The Dead sound like you've heard them before, but yet you know you haven't which is a sign of something special and genius.

The album is a solid work of art, a blend of classic and modern rock. Multi-influenced by the likes of The Beatles, The Who, and Tom Petty, to the somewhat more modern bands like Staind, Lifehouse, Weezer and Jimmy Eat World. Parenti declares with a broad smile, “My influences are so many, this album is an expression of many of those influences throughout the years.”

With special guest lead guitarist Andreas Altmann's work on The Trial and State Of Mind, one is reminded of classic rock at its finest. Home is also a superb effort. Altmann also appears on 3 other tracks as well.

Strong vocals by Mike Parenti (the groups songwriter, guitarist and vocalist) and another special guest Stew Wenig. Wenig, longtime friend of Parenti performs the honor of singing harmonies on most of the album's tracks, and doing a solid job. The voices reminiscent of the great harmonies of Lennon/McCartney.

In 2008, Predestined released a four song E.P. which included the first song on this CD, “Mountains Of Hope”, for which they received “Best Rock Band 2008 from X-Site Radio in West Hills, California. “They called me and recorded a phone interview and then aired it with the other category winners on the night of their awards show.” Mike goes on, “They made us feel like rock stars, it was great, they even sent us an award plaque. I have it hanging on my bedroom wall.”

Recorded at Newkirk Studios in Brooklyn, NY and engineered by Ben Rice (Surefire).“Ben was great, and exercised a lot of patience throughout the project dealing with me and my ever-changing mixes and ideas. His knowledge of Pro Tools helped this dream of mine to see fruition”

“We played with two drummers that first year, neither of which worked out, but found Joe (DeFrancesco) in May of 2007, through a Craigslist ad I had put online”. Joe was a perfect fit with his unique talents to the band. Ed and I were well pleased when we landed him. We had gone like a year without a drummer”

With each band member working day jobs, Predestined continued to practice every Saturday evening and played some gigs in New York City, but focused more on the recording of songs that Mike was writing. “I have so much material that I’ve written that needs to be recorded it’s ridiculous. I have plans for three more albums, easy, in my head right now.”

In 2008, Predestined released a four-song E.P., which included the first song on this CD, “Mountains Of Hope”, for which they received “Best Rock Band 2008 from X-Site Radio in West Hills, California. “They called me and recorded a phone interview and then aired it with the other category winners on the night of their awards show.” Mike goes on: “They made us feel like rock stars, it was great -- they even sent us an award plaque . I have it hanging on my bedroom wall!”

The album is a solid work of art, influenced by many of the great ones. from The Beatles and The Who, to Staind and Lifehouse. Parenti proudly declares with a broad smile, “My influences are many, including classic and modern rock, and this album is an expression of many of those influences throughout the years.”