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One of the strongest influences in modern Christian metal history is that of powerhouse GUARDIAN. Albums like First Watch or Fire and Love are considered by many not only as some the greatest Christian metal records ever released, but in US Hard Rock history in general. After a long and successful career, Guardian went on hiatus in the early 2000’s,...
The day has come; Swedish AOR purists HOUSTON are back are releasing their brand new studio album “Relaunch II” today, September 8, 2014.
Originally a duo consisting of Hank Erix (Lead vocals) and Ricky Delin (Keyboards, Backing vocals), Houston has gone through some changes, now teamed up as a ‘real band’ with 6 members and sounding better than ever.
Houston has previously offered a lovely album with covers of more or less obscure AOR songs titled Relaunch. Now, “Relaunch II” features fresh covers as well, but also brand new songs written by themselves.
The six covers are from past and present artists including John Farnham (Justice For One), John O’Banion (Love Is Blind), One Republic (Counting Stars), Rick Springfield (Souls), Florida Georgia Line (Cruise), Lady Gaga (Do What You Want).
* We have been pleasantly surprised few days ago by the second effort from OSSSY, Serum 2.0, posted HERE.As the first release by this German outfit was recorded at the same time of Serum 2.0 (same recording sessions split into two separate CD), and judging its quality, I was eager to get the part 1 as soon as possible.Well, here...
* Having already received great reviews and fans approval, the just released new JUDAS PRIEST album “Redeemer Of Souls” is presented as well in its Deluxe Edition, featuring a 5-track bonus disc. Glen Tipton said these songs were deliberately isolated from the rest of the album due to tone, so they really deserve to be treated as optional extras rather...
* retail Polish guitarist BOGUSLAW BALCERAK surprised three years ago with his project CRYLORD debut album. Like that first record, Boguslaw Balcerak’s Crylord second effort “Gates Of Valhalla” again features multiple vocalists and most of those names metal fans will recognise.They are Carsten ‘Lizard’ Schulz (Evidence One, Book Of Reflections, ex Domain), Goran Edman (ex Malmsteen, Karmakanic, Brazen Abbot), Rick...
* PINNICK GALES PRIDGEN, the powerhouse trio that is dUg Pinnick (King’s X, KXM, Supershine) on bass / vocals, Eric Gales (Eric Gales Band, Lauryn Hill) on guitar / vocals and drummer Thomas Pridgen (ex-The Mars Volta, Suicidal Tendencies) are back with their simply titled sophomore effort, “PGP 2“, released yesterday, July 8. This hot and heavy handed bluesy record...
* At times I find myself baffled when I come across a band that remains unsigned. Israel’s DISTORTED HARMONY is one such act; a modern, liquid take on Progressive Metal, 2014 seeing the release of their second album “Chain Reaction“. To fall in love at first listen with a band, should speak wonders about the quality of their music. On...
* Washington, DC, based THE RELAPSE SYMPHONY might be a band you’re familiar with if you constantly stay updated on social media communities like Twitter, as they are constantly making new friends amongst their growing fan base and showcasing why they’re a huge competitor in the horror-pop genre. But I doubt it, because The Relapse Symphony is much more modern...
* Established in Hannover, Germany, Oswald OSSSY Pfeiffer is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer who in the last 20 years has collaborated with artists such as Paul Young, UFO, Gunter Gabriel, Accept, TOTO, Fury In The Slaughterhouse, and uncredited for many others as session musician and composer.Now, Osssy decided it was time for his own band and cut his own...
BON JOVI are celebrating their Thirtieth Anniversary by launching an extensive catalog re-issue campaign with Island/UMe. “New Jersey” is the first album to get the remastered, released in a 2CD Deluxe Edition featuring bonus tracks and previously unreleased material. For three decades, the iconic, world renowned Bon Jovi has steadfastly earned and maintained a stellar reputation as ambassadors of American...
* The 10th album from STYX “Paradise Theater” was their greatest commercial triumph and their only #1 in the charts, achieving triple-platinum sales.It remains one of the best examples of the convergence between progressive rock and AOR which typified the arena rock sound of the top groups of the late-seventies and early-eighties such as Journey, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick and...
* At this point in Rock musical history the name BILLY SHERWOOD is not strange to anyone, as the man has been part of Yes, Circa, Yoso, alongside Chris Squire in the band Conspiracy and lately busy as record producer.Sherwood has a rich solo career as well, and “Divided By One” is his fresh effort. Although Billy’s productions for other...
* It’s been 6 years since RICHARD MARX released his last album, and the singer-songwriter says getting back into the studio to record his new album, “Beautiful Goodbye“, out July 8, was ‘liberating’.Occurs that the album is partly inspired by his divorce from actress Cynthia Rhodes after 25 years of marriage, and yes, of course, is plenty of smooth ballads,...
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* It’s 28 years since ERIC JOHNSON’s head turning Tones album and his signature guitar tone remains a primary concern on the excellent “Europe Live“, Johnson’s just released CD capturing his 2013 tour where he conquered the continent with highly praised performances.It’s an album that showcases his exciting flowing style and pushes fusion tinged bluesy melodic rock a step closer...
