Guitar Force

Victor Smolski

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01 Nov

Date: 01.11.2024

Victory at touring-car Golden Ära 2024

Unbelievable, but Victor made it! Hard-earned victory at touringcar Golden Ära 2024 at DTC class! No matter whether Nordschleife or Grand Prix circuit at the Nürburgring, his favourite circuit Spa or Hockenheim, everywhere, Victor faced hard fights. Many prominent drivers made this great events to a special experience.
The perfect preparation of Victors BMW M3 by Günter Beckers was very important at the victory. Thanks a lot to all sponsors and all, who helped locally!

19 May

Date: 19.05.2024

Straight To Hell

the song "Straight To Hell", which I composed for studio album "Welcome to the Other Side" (Rage), became famous by the film "Der Schuh des Manitu" from Bully Herbig, the most successful German film, was used again in the film "Traumschiff Surprise". I'm already looking forward to the movie "The Canoe of Manitu", which will be released next year. Have fun with the new version I recorded with my band ALMANAC.
Here you find the new version of "Straight To Hell"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOXJWZfUY_w

 

22 Mar

Date: 22.03.2024

Victor Smolski official ESP-artist

Victor Smolski "Aggressive and tight sound, comfortable handling and just looks cool! I found all these things at ESP Guitars! Live performance or studio recording - with ESP I always get suitable dynamics."

ESP Guitars: "We are happy to announce, that the extraordinarily guitar player Victor Smolski (@almanacvsband, ex-Rage) has become official ESP-artist. His coming gigs and studio-sessions, Victor will play a mix out of LTD-, E-II and ESP-models. Together, we celebrate this event with this video, where Victor demonstrate his sensational guitar-skills ."

ESP Guitars: Victor Smolski

 

14 Jan

Date: 14.01.2024

Party am 03. Februar im Hoppegarden

Hello everyone, the pre-sale is running for my party on February 3rd, 2024 at Hoppegarden in Hamm! There I will not only celebrate my birthday, but also my anniversary 40 years on stage and 30 years of discography. In the evening you can expect two sets with many guests and colorful merchandising with old CDs and vinyl. Among other things, I will do a guitar workshop at the beginning and answer all your questions.

Hoppegarden Hamm
Samstag, 03. Februar, 21.00 Uhr (Einlass ab 19.00 Uhr)
VVK 20,- Euro zzgl. VVK Gebühren bei: Ticket-Corner, Oststraße Westf. Anzeiger, Widumstrasse / Hoppegarden, Oberonstraße. Verkehrsverein "Die Insel", Willy Brandt Platz. Abendkasse: 25,- Euro
Tickets online unter info@kulturwerkstatt-hamm.de

 

25 Jul

Date: 25.07.2023

Guitar Force summer festival tour

I'm looking forward to doing Guitar Force summer festival tour in Europe and Asia! See you here:
01.08.-02.08.23 Wacken/GER
04.08.23 Korytná/CZ
05.08.23 Kraslice/CZ
12.08.23 Jeonju Stadium/KOR
13.08.23 Jeonju The Musician/KOR
15.08.23 Seoul Prism Hall/KOR
04.11.23 Oberhausen/GER


 

21 Jun

Date: 21.06.2023

30 & 40 years anniversary celebrations

Hi everybody! This year I'm going to celebrate 40 years of live performance on stage, and also 30 years passed by, since I've released my first CD worlwide with my band Inspector. From then on, my discography grow up till my new solo CD "Guitar Force" in 2023! 40 years ago, I did my first, small tour with my school band, I'll never forget this experience. From this moment on, I had the idea to do this the whole time of my life. After so many years of touring, I can't count, how many shows I've played and how many countries I've visited worldwide. It was a real great time!
HERE, you find a 30 years discography compilation from 1993-2023
https://youtu.be/cuZgGImRWEU

 

15 Jun

Date: 15.06.2023

Recording for new Voodoo Gods album is finished!

The fastest and most aggressive album I've ever did. Together with legendary producer Andy La Rocque (King Diamond) we mixed double CD! One of them will be complete orchestrated. Like I did before for LMO I composed very bombastic arrangement and I'm very happy with result! Be prepared for something special!

 

26 mai

Date: 26.05.2023

Perfect start in new race season 2023 with BMW M3 Type S

This was a perfect start at the cup- and touring car trophy within the frame of the 24h-race on Nürburgring circuit! Just back from European tour, where Victor Smolski presented his new CD "Guitar Force", he now came back to the Nürburgring circuit. Taking part at the 24h race for 11 times and lots of VLN races with several class victories, he knows the circuit very well, even, he spent the last 5 years at the German ralley cross mastership, where he won the runners up title. "Motorsport is the same creative process as the music. You have to learn the technics, after that improvisation is in demand. On stage, I have to calculate on my technicians, at a race on my mechanics. I really looking forward to the new season with Type S as partner. We will rock the circuit!".

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14 mar

Date: 14.03.2023

Great feedback to Guitar Force CD!

Thanks to everybody for great feedback to my new CD Guitar Force! Reaction from magazines, reviews and fans is amazing! It makes me happy that the hard work producing this CD has such a great result. Here is the link to new CD:


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13 Feb

Date: 13.02.2023

"Guitar Force" on #33

Thanks to everyone for your support! My new solo CD "Guitar Force" is on #33 by new releases and on #58 by best seller!
You can order "Guitar Force" using this link:» https://lnk.to/guitarforce

 

23 nov

Date: 23.11.2022

VICTOR SMOLSKI announces new album "Guitar Force"!

On February 3rd 2023, former RAGE member guitar virtuoso Victor Smolski, will release his new album, entitled Guitar Force, via Massacre Records! The album pre-save is now available here » https://lnk.to/guitarforce
Guitar Force includes the best guitar work Smolski has ever done, since it showcases his different styles of playing in such a versatility. Victor considers the record as a kind of best-of album where he presents many song ideas from RAGE, ALMANAC and Johann Sebastian Bach in new visions and shape. It's powerful yet aggressive and dynamic, from a hi-gain, crunchy fusion sound to nylon acoustic or the sitar, you find all guitar influences on his upcoming record. Razor-sharp melodies alternate with high-speed technical arrangements, along featuring several high-class guest musicians, making this album truly special.
Guitar Force was produced and mixed by Victor Smolski at Unity Music School Studio, and was mastered by Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart Studio. The cover artwork of "Guitar Force" was designed by Gyula Havancsák!


 

14 aug

Date: 14.08.2022

Europa Tour - Special Guest from Lordi

Victor Smolski invites everybody to a big European tour as Special Guest from Lordi, where he will present his new program with instrumental songs from his new solo CD, which will be released end of this year by Massacre Records. He also will play all his best of songs from RAGE, Almanac and Lingua Mortis Orchestra. Check the dates!

 

17.10.2022

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CZ-Plzen

KD Serikovka

19.10.2022

Mi

CZ-Zlin

Masters of Rock Cafe

20.10.2022

Do

CZ-Prag

Roxy

22.10.2022

Sa

AUT-Telfs

Rathaus Saal

23.10.2022

So

AUT-Graz

Explosiv

25.10.2022

Di

D-Stuttgart

LKA

 

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30 nov

Date: 30.11.2021

Victor Smolski signs with Massacre Records

Renowned and successful musician, producer and composer Victor Smolski has signed with Massacre Records, and plans to release his new solo album next year. "We are happy to announce the signing of Victor Smolski, who plans to release his 3rd solo album next year!"
Victor is also part of the Power Metal band ALMANAC and worked with the Power / Speed Metal band RAGE or the Symphonic metallers LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA, among others. Besides his passion for music, Victor is also a successful race driver.
As of now, Victor released two solo albums as well as two compilations under the belt of VICTOR SMOLSKI. Stay tuned for more updates.
https://massacre-records.com/

 

22 oct

Date: 22.10.2021

Tribute to Jon Lord

A real bombastic show as tribute to Jon Lord with great band's line-up, sinfonic orchestra and many guest singer!
https://medio-rhein-erft.de/

 

03 Nov

Date: 03.11.2020

Online Lessons

Hello everybody!
From December I´ll offer online lessons for guitar, song writing, arrangement and all other music topics you´re interested in. You can book personal lessons or order gift vouchers. For your personal offer, please, contact me: victorsmolski@music-and-web.de

 

biography

Musician, producer, composer, teacher, author of one of the most successful German guitar learning DVD "School of Metal".

Victor is well-known as a guitar player from the bands Rage, Mind Odyssey, Lingua Mortis Orchestra, Almanac and also as a solo artist.

He also presents his online lessons worldwide at his Unitiy Music School.

 

 

Discography

tour dates

  • festival 2023
  • guitar force CD
  • rush of death Tour

upcoming events

  • 16 Aug'24

    Arad Romania - 16.08.

    Fusion Festival Korry Shadwell

    feat. Victor Smolski

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  • 06 Sep'24

    Hannover Germany - 06.09.

    Pavillion SAFE

    feat. Victor Smolski

  • 08 Sep'24

    Sulzbach/Saar Germany - 08.09.

    SIX+FOUR Musikmesse

    Victor Smolski Workshop

  • 14 Sep'24

    Ibbenbüren Germany - 14.09.

    Musik Produktiv

    Victor Smolski Workshop

  • 27 Sep'24

    Mannheim Germany - 27.09.

    Congress Center Rosengarten Guitar Summit

    Victor Smolski Workshop

  • 05 Okt'24

    Bochum Germany - 05.10.

    Alte Maschinenhalle Korry Shadwell unplugged

    feat. Victor Smolski

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  • 03 Feb'24

    Hamm Germany - 03.02.

    Hoppegarden

    Victor Smolski + Guests

  • 17 Mar'24

    Wettingen Switzerland - 17.03.

    Tägerhardsaal

    Victor Smolski

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  • 11 Mai'24

    Lübeck Germany - 11.05.

    RockPop-Schule Lübeck

    Victor Smolski Workshop

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  • 27 Jun'24

    Salzgitter Germany - 27.- 30.06.

    Kulturscheune Jazz- und Rockworkshop

    Victor Smolski Workshop

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  • 11 Jul'24

    Beckum Germany - 11.- 14.07.

    Akzent Hotel Höxberg Music Camp Beckum

    Victor Smolski Workshop

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  • 13 Jul'24

    Beckum Germany - 13.07.

    Stadttheater Beckum

    Victor Smolski ALMANAC

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Victor Smolski the Race Driver

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Race History

Victory at DTC class at Touring car - Golden Ära - 2024
1 Class victory at Cup- and Touring car Trophy - 2023
2 Class victories at Touring car - Golden Ära - 2023
2021 - 1. place at Supercars final run at German Rallycross Mastership 2021
Third place in Supercars Division at German Rallycross Mastership
1. place at 3rd run of Rallye Sprint Cup
Vice Champion in Supercars Division at German Rallycross Mastership 2018 / 2019
1. place at Supercars final run at German Rallycross Mastership 2019
17 class victories at the Nürburgring circuit, Hockenheimring and circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
11th participation at 24h race at Nürburgring, many participation at national rallyes, 24h race at German Rallye Raid, cup- and touring car trophy.


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2023
Unbelievably double victory at touring car Golden Ära race in frame of Nürburgring classic event! I can't believe it. Was real fun to go on start with so many prominent drivers! Hard fights, nice barbecue with guests and fantastic weather at Nürburgring area. Thanks a lot to Beckers Motorsport, all hands and TYPE S Germany for support!


This was a perfect start at the cup- and touring car trophy within the frame of the 24h-race on Nürburgring circuit! Just back from European tour, where Victor Smolski presented his new CD "Guitar Force", he now came back to the Nürburgring circuit. Taking part at the 24h race for 11 times and lots of VLN races with several class victories, he knows the circuit very well, even, he spent the last 5 years at the German ralley cross mastership, where he won the runners up title. "Motorsport is the same creative process as the music. You have to learn the technics, after that improvisation is in demand. On stage, I have to calculate on my technicians, at a race on my mechanics. I really looking forward to the new season with Type S as partner. We will rock the circuit!". Here two motor-sport links:


https://youtu.be/GlYiK92o-wg

https://youtu.be/mgE7pYi8INQ

 

2021
Hi everybody, next weekend, we are battling for victory in Buxtehude again. Thanks to all fans at the race course and to my sponsors. I really feeled honord, that I was admitted into the world of Recaro together with legends as Walter Röhrl, Armin Schwarz, Timo Bernhard ...

https://www.recaro-automotive.com/en/recaro/world-of-recaro


Finally on the race track again! It's realy good to step on the gas, blowing free the head, and flying through the rallye tests. Reaching the 3. place in total, the first race appearance this year was real successful. Thanks to Armin Schwarz for organization of Rallye Sprint Cups, to Günter Beckers for the perfect prepared car, as well as Thomas Gorlt for the great photos. As it is real difficult, planing dates during this damned Lockdown, I not only start at the German Rallycross Mastership, but also at Rallyes and mountain-races. I hope, that anytime spectators can be at the race track again! We see us!

 

push the pedal to the metal

upcoming races

  • 04 Mai'24

    Hockenheim Germany 04.05.

    Hockenheimring BMW M3

    Hockenheim Historic

  • 25 Mai'24

    Nürburg Germany 25.05.

    Nürburgring BMW M3

    Nürburgring Classic

  • 10 Aug'24

    Nürburg Germany 10.08.

    Nürburgring BMW M3

    Oldtimer Grand Prix

  • 31 Aug'24

    Spa Belgium 31.08.

    Spa Circuit BMW M3

    SPA Historic Competition

  • 21Sep'24

    Nürburg Germany 21.09.

    Nürburgring BMW M3

    1000km Nürburgring DTM

almanac

After 15 years and 10 CD’s as guitarist, producer and composer for the German Heavy Metal institution RAGE and with hits penned by him like “Down”, “Soundchaser”, “War of Worlds”, “Straight to Hell”, “Carved in Stone”, “Forever Dead”, “Empty Hollow” and “Cleansed by Fire”, Victor Smolski now continues his musical career with his new group ALMANAC.


ALMANAC add a powerful touch of heaviness to LMO’s unique sound. Melodic power metal in conjunction with classical orchestra and modern sound are making ALMANAC an absolute listening experience.

 

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