Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects
Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia | INDIE
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Superlative... Great originality... Great personality.. - Brutal Crush
He is a guitar genius! - Eduardo Cortes
Who says Satriani may grow in U.S.. only?!? - Lucas Gordon
No doubt about the talent of the young guitarist...And "Destination Unknown' is yet another confirmation - Rock Revolution
Since the first minutes of listening you have the feelings to be in front of a great job!... And if Ivan were the next 'Guitar Hero' to step on stage of G3? - Rock Revolution
Ivan is clearly very talented and experienced. He may even be a young Satriani or Vai. - Adrian Grobbelaar
It's great to see such talent at such a young age. - Tim Vervaeke
I can only recommend "Destination Unknown". - Tim Vervaeke
The Croatian guitarist extraordinaire, Ivan Mihaljevic has released his first solo effort and if this is an indication of things to come than the territory inhabited by Petrucci, Vai and Satriani has a new resident. With skill and the songwriting ability to compete with any of those mentioned above, Ivan gives you a dynamic guitar disc that even offers something else, he can sing too!! - Scott Ward
I've been charmed, enchanted by the technical 'know how' of Ivan on his guitar… He worths to be watched as well as to be listened to! - Athos Enrile
Explosive!! - Unprogged
Sandcastle has a beauty that belongs to other and higher sensorial spheres... - Unprogged
Ivan's talents span several areas, and the styles, sounds and atmospheres covered on this disc are pretty diversified too. 80's inspired traditional heavy metal and Malmsteen inspired takes on classical music stand side by side with dreamy guitar excursions and even an experimental electro-metal venture with as much techno as rock in its foundations have found its way on to this venture. - Olav M. Bjornsen
Ivan Mihaljevic shows he is not only a gifted guitar player but a reasonable good songwriter and vocalist... a lot of feel and infectious rhythm - United Guttural
...catchy songs and brilliant guitar playing - United Guttural
He's going higher and higher, because his talent.. .A lot of technique and a lof of feelings - Fabio Loffredo
He's going higher and higher, because his talent - Fabio Loffredo
Ivan does 'wonders'... The Album is a true jewel! - G. De Chirico
Ivan is able to master the greatest fields of an artistic expression - G. De Chirico
It's very intense, it's very powerful, and it has a melody with a great epic worthiness - G. De Chirico
I would classify Ivn as a guitar god!
Do yourself a favour and get yourself a copy and lose yourself in the talent. - Dea Di Morté
I am in awe of Ivan's abilities and can only ever dream of possessing such brilliance with a guitar. - Dea Di Morté
"Ivan is a new star! Never forget his name. He will conquer you." - Fabio Loffredo
"Wisely measured mixture of poetic lyrics, powerfully delivered and guitars that generously and impetuously impose themselves right off the start." - Ultimate Guitar
"Wisely measured mixture of poetic lyrics, powerfully delivered and guitars that generously and impetuously impose themselves right off the start." - Ultimate Guitar
A proof of technique and feeling absolutely remarkable - Fabio M.
"Ivan has an enviable qualification and a great style extremely various. Ivan is an artist complete and he has unlimited capabilities" - Fabio M.
An outstanding guitarist! - Gérard Venier
Sandcastle” displays a wide range of exciting guitar techniques. Super fast alternate-picking lines and sweep arpeggios are played perfectly to the point of causing listeners to ask “How does he do that?” - Josh Sager
Sandcastle is a solid collection of guitar rock that will send many guitarists back to the woodshed to reprioritize their practicing. - Josh Sager
I’m stoked to have Destination Unknown spinning in front of me...
Overall: I’d say that this is another win for Ivan Mihaljevic! - Typhon
Huge talent! - Gérard Venier
Exciting! - Metalzone
"His music hits the deepest chords of our souls, in a permanent, indelible way." - Metalzone
A triumph of notes.. The strike of genius! - Ultimate Guitar
Ivan Mihaljevic challenged the impossible. And, he strikes gold! He produced an album that goes even beyond expectations, successfully completing the delicate task to rise to equal greatness without repeating himself.
- Ultimate Guitar
Classical and Innovation... Past and Future... Standing at the exact crossroad where the mid point of 'what was and of what will be' intertwines, this sonic tsunami leads us through a musical reality, on our way to a Destination, with perhaps, a few unknowns yet on undoubted solid ground. - Ultimate Guitar
BUY IT NOW - Craig Bondy
I can't Tell you how much I love this album it's top notch, a mixture of Instrumental guitar, and good old rock songs. - Craig Bondy
The songs themselves are unique and laced with adventurous tones that feels fresh and exciting, no matter how many times you spin the disc. - Typhon
“Sandcastle” is like Pink Floyd, Paul Gilbert and Ted Nugent rolled into one ever advancing sound! - Typhon
Mr. Ivan Mihaljevic... The Croatian Sensation! - Typhon
Ivan Mihaljevic will be a force on the rock scene for many years to come. Despite many obvious influences of the greats, Mihaljevic manages to make music that is new, fresh and unique – and delivers it all with with technical excellence. - Joe Mis
This trio is definitely talented. - Joe Mis
f you are a fan of guitar rock and are looking for the “next big thing” you should seriously check out Destination Unknown by Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects. - Joe Mis
Ivan Mihaljevic has everything one needs to be a great guitarist, chops, ability to write catchy riffs and melodies and the knowhow to put it all together to write solid songs. - Matt Warnock
Ivan Mihaljevic has everything one needs to be a great guitarist, chops, ability to write catchy riffs and melodies and the knowhow to put it all together to write solid songs. - Matt Warnock
"His latest record, Destination Unknown showcases the guitarist as a multi-instrumentalist, composer and lyric writer who not only plays the hell out of his guitar, but also writes poignant and memorable lyrics." - Matt Warnock
"His latest record, Destination Unknown showcases the guitarist as a multi-instrumentalist, composer and lyric writer who not only plays the hell out of his guitar, but also writes poignant and memorable lyrics." - Matt Warnock
"All in all, it's a really strong album from a band that deserves some recognition in the wider world" - Guitar Techniques
"All in all, it's a really strong album from a band that deserves some recognition in the wider world" - Guitar Techniques
Discography
SANDCASTLE (2008)
LIVE IN JABUKA (2008)
DESTINATION UNKNOWN (2010)
COUNTERCLOCKWISE (2012)
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Bio
Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects are an eclectic rock power trio from Zagreb Croatia.
The band consists of
Ivan Mihaljevic on guitar and vocals,
Marko Karacic on bass and
Alen Frljak on drums.
Their albums got a lot of excellent reviews from the press. Destination Unknown was selected as the album of the month in the March 2011 issue of biggest European guitar magazine Guitar Techniques.
The band has played many live shows including shows supporting Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X) and Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big) and headlined the guitar festival Guitar Master in Zagreb.
The band has also appeared and played on numerous TV and radio shows (Sala Prove on Rock TV, Garaza on HRT 2, Dobro jutro on HRT 1, Metal Eye on Z1 TV, Rock block on radio KL Eurodom, Glas Hrvatske on radio HR3 and many more…). Many interviews and reviews were published in pressed magazines, as well as e-zines.
Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects were very recently a cover story of Indonesian Music Live magazine.
Alen Frljak teaches drums at Modern Rock Institute in Zagreb and works as a session drummer. With the band Inciter he has played as an opening act for Lamb of God and Parkway Drive.
Marko Karacic also plays with great Croatian band like Big Rock, Undercode and Ivan Speljak Jitz
Ivan Mihaljevic is also a music producer and sings/acts in musical theater.
With the band Hard Time he played Wacken Open Air in 2005, played as an opening act for Scorpions, The Cult and Tito & Tarantula and toured Europe twice.
In November 2008 he played as a guest with the inventor of electric guitar – Les Paul in Iridium Jazz Club on Times Square, New York.
Ivan was also producing instructional guitar videos for guitarmasterclass.net and mixer.hr. He endorses and exclusively uses Ernie Ball Music Man guitars (www.music-man.com) and ENGL amps (www.engl-amps.com).
He is currently working on various projects including a solo project, and he is a full-time member of the historical Croatian hard rock band HARD TIME and the new sensation IVAN MIHALJEVIC & SIDE EFFECTS as well.
Here are some of Ivan's achievements as a solo artist and with Hard Time
Ivan Mihaljevic solo project/with Side Effects:
?released the first studio album "Sandcastle" in August 2008 (you can buy it on http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ivanmihaljevic )
?played as an opening act for Paul Gilbert in Zagreb in October 2008
? played on stage with the inventor of electric guitar Les Paul in Iridium Jazz Club, Times Square, New York City in November 2008
?national TV and radio appearances including live performances and interviews
? worked with John Denner on his solo CD with the likes of Billy Sheehan, Brett Garsed, Phil Hilborne...
?opened for Richie Kotzen in Rijeka in 2009 and in Zagreb in 2010
? released the second album "Destination Unknown" in October 2010 on SG Records with a few very special guests including Brett Garsed and Phil Hilborne
?working as producer for national and international rock bands
? received the 1st prize in the Italian contest Premio Laurentum Sms for the lyrics of the songs from "Destination Unknown"
?Guitar Instructor both online and on stage.
? Best Shredder 2010
http://www.truthinshredding.com/2010/12/ivan-mihaljevic-masters-of-shred-best.html
? On the podium of Ziua Chitarelor 3 in Bucharest (Romania)
?Destination Unknown is the Album of the Month in March, 2011 edition of the biggest European guitar Magazine Guitar Techniques
? The band is officially part of the Soundtrack of "Rockstar Wrestling" a DL Productions (from US)!!!
http://www.dlprockstar.com/rs-blog-062212-bands24.html
? The band performed the prestigious stage of the Heineken Jammin' Festival on July 6th, 2012 as Winner among 7220 bands!
? The band is finalist online at the competition for the Download Festival
? Winner of the 1st round at the Metal Battle Belgium (2nd round TBS on next February)
? Winner of the 1st prize of the prestigious award Ritmi Globali Europei 2012
? The new album "Counterclockwise" is scheduled to be released on December 2012
with Hard Time:
?played the biggest European heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air in 2005 (headlined by Nightwish, Machine Head, Dragonforce, Apocalyptica, Hammerfall and Accept) at age 18
? Mega Muzika Fender Roland Croatian music awards - hard rock album of the year 2006
? recorded live DVD "Hard Time & Friends Live in Boogaloo" in 2006
?recorded a music video for the song "Zombie" which got into the national charts
?played as an opening act for Paul Gilbert in 2007 and as an opening act for Scorpions and The Cult
?toured Germany, Italy, England, Switzerland, Netherlands, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegowina, Serbia through 2007 and 2008
?recorded a live album "Live in Jabuka" in 2008
?currently recording a new studio album
Discography
SANDCASTLE (2008)
LIVE IN JABUKA (2008)
DESTINATION UNKNOWN (2010)
COUNTERCLOCKWISE (2012)
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