Now were featuring in exclusive Timmo Tolkki’s REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE second album “Age Of Aquarius” in its fresh 2024 reissue including no less than 7 bonus tracks, previously unreleased recordings from the group’s first album sessions.
For this second REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE opus Tolkki was looking for a more ‘band’ sound enlisting a stable line up of musicians, including melodic vocalist Gus Monsanto as main front man. Musically, the approach is much more heavy than previous album ‘New Era’, still melodic and with hard rock overtones yet symphonic passages and a progressive metal development on some tracks. All strong material.
But the interesting thing in this reissue are the bonus tracks: songs recorded during the pre-production sessions of previous album ‘New Era’, some are previously unreleased and some are early versions of the album tracks.
If you ask me, these early versions are even better, muscular melodic hard rockers. And while are listed as ‘demo versions’, the mix and sound quality are fantastic…

Talented Finnish musician Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius, Revolution Renaissance, Avalon) will release a new solo album soon, and it’s proper to feature his super group REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album ”New Era”, originally released by Frontiers Music and King Record Co. in Japan including a bonus track.
The group features impressive vocalists: Michael Kiske (Helloween, Place Vendome) an the majority of the songs, Tobias Sammet (Avantasia), and Pasi Rantanen (Thunderstone) plus talented musicians – Tolkki play guitar and produced.
While the hearkening back to older Stratovarius days are definitely on full display, things definitely pull equally if not more so in an Avantasia direction whenever Kiske or Sammet takes the lead. This is edgy melodic hard rock with a touch of metal, catchy choruses and hooks.
The music sometimes takes on a nature not all that far off from Black Sabbath’s “Tyr”, though a bit more flowery and keyboard oriented – no epic feel, just catchiness. Some songs are really awesome…

While formed almost a decade ago, “Bedtime Stories” is the second album from Vienna based Melodic / Symphonic Metal  4-piece AUTUMN BRIDE. In a time when the biggest and most popular acts in this type of music are seemingly drifting further and further from the path of true symphonic metal, the world has never been more in need of someone to save the colors, raise the mood and carry this fantastic genre onward to a new fresh and younger audience of listeners.
AUTUMN BRIDE could indeed fulfil that promise and lead the charge from a whole new generation of upcoming symphonic metal bands. ”Bedtime Stories” is a proof of that, a mature, organic, and at the same time modern platter of sympho metal done with intelligence. And AUTUMN BRIDE provides the necessary flow to listen to ”Bedtime Stories” in a mere 42 minutes of entertaining music…

We have here in exclusive more HEART from the excellent IAC Music “Alive The Live” series only released in Japan (CD manufactured in Taiwan), this time capturing the band at the at the Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, SC, in 1983.
”Live 1983” documents the Wilson sisters during the ‘Passionworks Tour’ presenting the studio album of the the same title, before their massive mainstream rock era and being signed by Capitol Records. And while in the new songs we can hear a commercial approach already, the band’s hard rocking edge is still much all over this live show.
The ”Passionworks” tour ran through 1983 to 1984 with a setlist that reaches as far back as their esteemed 1975 debut ‘Dreamboat Annie’.
This show at the Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina in November 1983 sees Heart saluting their new step into mainstream rock, but reminding everyone present that minus the hairstyle, two new members (bassist Mark Andes and drummer Denny Carmassi) and two new hit singles (‘How Can I Refuse’ and ‘Allies’), Heart is as much a part of the great American songbook as any of the post-Woodstock rock veterans…

DIRTBAG REPUBLIC, the powerhouse rocking 5-piece known for their electrifying performances and infectious energy, is set to release their fourth studio album, “Bad Decisions“, showcasing the band’s evolution and musical prowess. What you’ll get is a non-stop barrage of hard rockin’ earworms.
Through its 11 face melting track list, “Bad Decisions” is simply one of the best sheer Rock and Roll albums we’ve heard this year – from songwriting to attitude this might just be Dirtbag Republic’s most complete album so far.
They hit the ground running with opener “I Don’t Care” – a snotty rant set over a boogie style refrain that leaves you in absolutely no doubt that this is a band that is completely refreshed and extremely lively after their three year hiatus. “Wait A Minute” carries on in a similar vein and is a rolling Diamond Dogs-like jaunt, before giving way to the gloriously cut glass vocal assault of the ’70s inspired “Bipolar Rollercoaster”. That track may give you slight cause for concern regarding Sandy Hazard’s throat welfare but is nevertheless an almost flawless fist pumping scowl; a comment that could easily also be applied to the defiant and vaguely threatening “I Fought Them All”…

German metal upstarts TURBOKILL return with their sophomore album, ”Champion” – a record that, as it turns out, more than lives up to its name.
It’s hard to believe that this is only TURBOKILL’s second full length album release. Having already been branded by Rock Hard magazine as “among in the elite in Teutonic metal” and having been at the forefront of the “New Wave of German Metal” tour earlier this year, ”Champion” demonstrates a band already at the height of their powers.
And their recipe is a winner; fusing a modern production with the sound of late 80s early 90s catchy, lite power metal, ”Champion” is an album that brings the best of all worlds; catchiness, hard rock hooks, melodies – and a huge bright sound with many points in common with the current Scandinavian sound.
Songwriting-wise “Champion” is an album that refers to some of the ‘champions’ of the second half of the 80s, and it feels like a little time travel to a era when this kind of music had its first glory days. Now, in 2024, the album has a certain retro character.
Listening to these 12 melodic anthems is entertaining, easy to the ears…

A true defenders of AOR / Melodic Hard Rock style & sound, MARENNA are celebrating their 10 year debut releasing “Ten Years After“, their new album featured in exclusive at 0dayrox.
Instead of compiling their best songs selected from each album / EP and simply make a Greatest Hits, MARENNA recorded several gigs and present these songs in a live setting. And many of the new live versions sound more energetic, vital – a much more heave guitar work and parping keyboards everywhere.
And to make it even more attractive, “Ten Years After” includes two brand-new studio tracks, “Runaround” and “How Long“, both very strong numbers showcasing MARENNA’s maturity after a decade together.
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LORDS OF THE TRIDENT is an American heavy metal band from Madison, Wisconsin with almost 2 decades in the business. The five piece band is known for its mixture of classic, power, and modern progressive metal combining strong vocals, complex instrumentation, and an expansive fantasy backstory to create energetic live shows. They toured with varied metal-style acts from Helloween to Steel Panther.
It is perhaps one of the most obvious connections to make, but a pretty large contingent of metalheads are also gamers. LORDS OF THE TRIDENT know all about making things for the sake of sheer enjoyment, as their brand of metal feels tailor made to remembering that heavy rock music can and should be made to be enjoyed from time to time.
This upcoming release, ”V.G.E.P.”, finds them writing and recording songs that pay homage to a favorite video game, such as Final Fantasy, F-Zero, Road Rash – all 80s / early 90s arcade video games.
But apart for being a metal metal band, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are well known for their love of ’80s culture and a lot of music outside metal. Supporters / Patreon of the band will receive as well cover songs from Stan Bush, Extreme, Scorpions, even Peter Cetera (!) and more…

COUNTERLINE emerged on the melodic hard rock scene in 2017, a project forged by the seasoned talents of Harold Waller and Gg Andreas. Having spent seven years honing their craft in previous bands, where they shared stages with iconic acts like Scorpions, Cinderella, Twisted Sister, Sebastian Bach, etc – Waller & Andreas sought new horizons.
This quest for fresh artistic expression led them to create Counterline, a band dedicated to preserving the best of classic rock / AOR / Melodic Rock sound infused with distinct American overtones. Their debut album ‘One’ was packed with memorable melodies, hooks, and riffs, and sold out its firat CD pressing.
Building on the success of One, Counterline expanded their contract with Lions Pride Music, setting the stage for their follow-up album to be release in October.
Titled “Two“, on this sophomore CD Counterline continues to embody the essence of melodic hard rock, driven by their passion for creating music that resonates with both aficionados of the genre and new listeners. You can hear a maturity on the songwriting and arrangements, more direct n’ catchy choruses, and a polished production…

Some kind of a super group, ELECTRIC TEMPLE formed in 2024 and features Andrew Freeman (Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Offspring) on vocals, Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, KIX) on drums and guitarist / songwriter / producer Tony Childs (Shanghai).
Their combined forces deliver a sonic experience beckoning flavors from hard rock, groove metal and that magic era when bands like Black Sabbath, Dio and Judas Priest established themselves as the Godfathers of the classic “hard rock/metal” genre.
ELECTRIC TEMPLE is set to deliver their debut album titled ”High Voltage Salvation” on October 01, 2024, produced by Childs with a modern punchy delivery, rich in melodies.
In their quest to keep the flames of classic rock burning bright, ELECTRIC TEMPLE champions the belief that “Rock is Religion”. This mantra fuels their relentless pursuit of sonic excellence and their mission to ignite passion in the hearts of all who embrace that old-school rock and roll spirit…

Finally, former Survivor lead singer JIMI JAMISON‘s previously unreleased 2007 solo album “Jimmy Wayne Jamison” is being released. The album is entirely written and produced by fellow former Survivor bandmate Jim Peterik and recorded with a cast of fine musicians, including Peterik and Mike Aquino (Mecca, Pride Of Lions).
After leading Survivor to the top of the charts in the mid-80s, powerhouse vocalist Jimi Jamison reunited with Jim Peterik to cut… a country-rock album? The concept seems perplexing, yet it makes perfect sense.
The singer was born Jimmy Wayne Jamison in smalltown Mississippi. Those who knew him best said that you could hear his Southern roots, no matter what he was singing. Today’s country music often blurs the line between true old school country, pop, and straight up rock & roll. The same is true with ”Jimmy Wayne Jamison” which at times, doesn’t stray too far from the Jimi Jamison that we all know and love so dearly…

TOTO singer Joseph Williams teams up again with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist / producer Peter Friestedt in CWF for a new remarkable AOR release; “CWF3“.
The album features an impressive lineup of iconic artists, making it a true celebration of the AOR/West Coast sound. Alongside Williams, Champlin and Friestedt, contributions from CHICAGO’s Jason Scheff on vocals and bass, legendary drummer John “J.R.” Robinson, backing vocals by Lars Säfsund (WORK OF ART), and Grammy Award-winning songwriters Randy Goodrum and Bill Champlin ensure top-notch production quality and a stellar listening experience.
This Japanese release on Blu-spec CD2 quality disc is being released with the band name CHAMPLIN WILLIAMS FRIESTEDT, features different cover art, and adds no less than 4 bonus tracks worth hearing.
Musically, the album offers a rich journey through rock, soul, and classic AOR elements. Key tracks include the TOTO-flavored “Brighter Day”, featuring stellar lead vocals from Williams, the CHICAGO-sounding ballad “Find The Love”, and the straightforward rock anthem “Wings Of Tomorrow”.
Other highlights are the soulful duet “I Will Find You There” performed by Michael Ruff and Champlin, and ”Sure” (lead vocals Jason Sheff)…

PAUL Di’ANNO, the iconic former frontman of Iron Maiden, releases his brand new album “The Book of The Beast” where the singer celebrates his entire career, featuring 5 previously unreleased tracks alongside re-mastered and reimagined classics from his time with Battlezone, Killers, and his solo ventures.
A standout feature of the album is the darkly reworked versions of two Iron Maiden classics. Paul is joined by former Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin on a haunting rendition of ‘Remember Tomorrow‘, and ‘Wrathchild‘ features original Dragonforce frontman ZP Theart on a powerhouse duet with Paul. Both recordings also guests the drums of Russ Gilbrook (Uriah Heep).
With a career that spans over four decades, Di’Anno’s influence on heavy metal is undeniable. While the first two Iron Maiden albums (‘Iron Maiden‘ and ‘Killers’) cemented his place in metal history, ‘The Book of The Beast‘ reintroduces fans to his solo work. Tracks like ‘Madman in the Attic‘, ‘The Living Dead‘, and ‘Children of Madness‘ have been meticulously re-mastered, bringing new life to these often-overlooked strong heavy rockers…

L.A. melodic hard rockers THE BRAVE were originally signed to Pakaderm/Word Records in the early 90s releasing two critically acclaimed albums (‘Battle Cries’ and ‘Trust’) under the Grammy award winning production of John & Dino Elefante and yielded 7+ Top 10 CCM singles. Their debut album, Battle Cries, mixed by none other than Neil Kernon, delivered a huge arena rock sound, laden with fiery guitars and class harmonies rich in melody and attitude.
THE BRAVE remained active in one way or another with some line up changes and exploring new musical grounds, but since their last couple of albums they recaptured the style and vitality of those early ’90s years – that enjoyable, bright melodic hard rock sound ready for the arenas.
2024 THE BRAVE – still including original members Stayce Roberts (vocals / guitar) and Malcolm Paris (bass) – are releasing their new CD ”Carnival Of Sins”, an album with 12 new all-original songs finding the band stretching their musical skills even further than the last LP allowed.
Produced by Roberts & mixed by JR McNeely, the new tunes rock with melody and a lot of classic American-hard groove, catchiness, and clean production…

From Stockholm, Sweden, rockers GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS started operations in 1983. Their debut album was released the year after, but not much else happened. The band was put on ice, restarted again, and their second LP from 1989 was a different beast, and a really good one
That were when things started to happen, and the single for the song ‘Dynamite Sex Dose’ was all over the MTV program Headbangers Ball. In 1990, the band flew to the USA to get a record deal and did a few shows. They opened for The Sweet at The Cat Club, and the band played at the legendary New York City music club CBGB. That particular show was released as a mini-live album called LIVE AT CBGB’S in 1991. Since the band didn’t get a record deal, they split up.
The band joined several times for gigs as requested by fans, until last year when Glorious Bankrobbers made a comeback and released a new studio LP. Now 2024 the 5-piece is back with a new album called “Rock N’ Roll Church”, and its title speaks for itself.
In 2024 is classic rock with driving hard rocking guitars and most the songs on “Rock N’ Roll Church” sound a lot like Seventies Aerosmith. And it’s really cool!