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Finally, after three long years Swedish rockers CONFESS will be releasing their long-awaited new album entitled “Haunters” on March 1, 2017. Mixing Sleaze with Melodic Hard rock in a Scandinavian fashion, Confess’ previous album was one of this blog’s pick of the year.Well, “Haunters” is even better, showcasing a mature songwriting and some killer musicianship. Formed in 2008, Confess are...
It’s only been three years since BEN POOLE burst out of the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, with a bucket load of talent and stunning Blues debut album. But things don’t hang around in the blues for this, his second full length “Time Has Come“… with his smooth guitar tone, tenor voice and pop sensibilities Poole has clear crossover potential....
“Heart Revolution” is the full length debut of HEART ATTACK, a Greek quintet inspired by the ’80s melodic hard rock / AOR scene with influences from American & European acts.Founded by experienced musicians as George Drimilis (ex- Raging Storm) and bassist Nikos Michalakakos (Spitfire), Heart Attack’s first record was produced by lately busy man in this matter Bob Katsionis (Firewind,...
SUPERNOVA PLASMAJETS is not the typically band signed by AOR Heaven Records, but I can hear why the label decided to add them to their roster and release the band’s self-titled full length debut “Supernova Plasmajets“.
And that is the strong ’80s heavy-rock songwriting / attitude the band infuse to their music complemented by a very modern production sound.
Yeah, this female-fronted combo has tons of attitude and a ballsy attack but always ruled by melodies and catchy choruses. Think the last Hardcore Superstar or Adrenaline Rush’s debut overall sound, yet the good thing in Supernova Plasmajets is that their music is spiced with ’80s-like glammy hard rock twin guitar riffs and a drum sound huge on compression.
Musically I find the songs to be very emotion-driven in their delivery, with a punchy attack and Jennifer Crush’s lead vocals plenty of urgency but at the same time full in control…
This year Swedes BONAFIDE celebrates their 10th anniversary with the release of their new full-length album “Flames“. This is one of the hardest-working bands in the business constantly touring across the UK and Europe, and the band make sure they get as much distance possible out of their material. On the other side of that coin, you wonder how they...
This spring, veteran rockers FOGHAT will release its latest live recording “Live at the Belly Up“. It will be out on CD around May, however, it is available now online via the Belly Up website. The English-born band always has been an energetic live band. This legendary group has recorded some terrific studio albums for sure, but from the start...
Just to remind you, this is another killer release just appeared via Frontiers Music this week, Not To Be Missed PLACE VENDOME storm back into your lives with the release of their fourth album, “Close To The Sun“, on February 24, 2017 via Frontiers Music. The just appeared Japanese Edition includes the great Orchestral Version of the track ‘Strong’, one...
Featuring vocalist extraordinaire David Reece (ex Accept, Bangalore Choir, Tango Down and most recently fronting Bonfire), “Sainted Sinners” is the rocking debut by SAINTED SINNERS, rounded up by experienced musicians from the hard rock scene such as keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg (Axel Rudi Pell) and guitarist Frank Pane (Bonfire). As the story goes, after things went sour with Bonfire, Reece was...
Cleopatra Records has just released a Toto’s vocalist BOBBY KIMBALL new album titled “Mysterious Sessions“. In fact, these are not mysterious at all, as most the songs appeared years ago in some tribute albums, etc. But it’s a very cool compilation to have all these Kimball performances (some really have to find) into one single CD, plus, there’s an unreleased...
Near to celebrate their 30th Anniversary, cult German rockers AXXIS are releasing a new album: “Retrolution“. The idea behind the album title is a wordplay on retro and revolution, bringing the old school influences back with a modern twist, but done the AXXIS way… The band have been around for nigh on three decades, varying their musical styles here and...
Italian melodic progressive metal band STAMINA is the brainchild of guitarist, songwriter and producer Luca Sellitto. And since their inception, their idea has been to create powerful music across the Hard Rock, Power Metal and Prog Rock genres. “System Of Power” is Stamina’s third full release and features a host of guest musicians including the great Göran Edman, Henrik Brockmann...
Released by Frontiers Music today, ASIA‘s “Symfonia, Live In Bulgaria”, a live set recorded in 2013, will serve as their memorial to singer John Wetton who passed away last month at the age of 67. Taped on September 21, 2013 during the Sounds Of The Ages Festival a the IInd Century Roman Theater in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the band, which included...
And here’s comes a great surprise this year; “STEFANIE“, the fantastic debut cd from American female singer Stefanie Johnson, yet released by a UK record label. It happens that the woman does classy AOR / melodic rock, a style not so much appreciated by the current US musical industry. Singing and writing songs since a young girl, Stefanie Johnson hails...
Former White Lion frontman MIKE TRAMP will release his tenth solo album, “Maybe Tomorrow“, on February 24, 2017 via Mighty Music / Target Group. The CD is without doubt one of the Danish singer / songwriter’s finest efforts so far, and the nature of the music is deeply personal.“Maybe Tomorrow” was recorded at Medley Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark, once again...
Scottish AOR vocalist Jimi Anderson has been plying his trade in melodic rock circles for a fair few years now, most notably with Legends Of AOR project and tribute band A Foreigners Journey, which awesome album was featured in this blog years ago. Now it’s time for his JIMI ANDERSON GROUP debut “Longtime Comin‘“, with all songs penned by Anderson...
