Monthly Archive: August 2020

VIOLET JANINE

VIOLET JANINE – Queen Of Rock (2020) *EXCLUSIVE*

‘Between Red And Blue’, the debut album from VIOLET JANINE, surprised us with its quality, so much that was chosen by 0dayrox team as ‘Best Debut Album 2016’.
The project worked to launch talented female singer Janine Nyman as solo artist, with everything conducted by lead guitarist / songwriter / producer Daniel Palmquist, a guy that has been around the block of melodic rock for some time.
Now 2020, VIOLET JANINE operates as a full 6-piece band, and have been releasing standalone singles (the trend of the moment) while preparing a full length new album. Here we have all these new songs (5) plus their full debut.
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COOPER / RAREBELL / UNRELEASED

COOPER / RAREBELL (feat Jack Russell, Charlie Huhn, Don Dokken, Juan Croucier & more) *EXCLUSIVE*

Here’s a rare piece for all of you collectors and classic hard rock fans; COOPER / RAREBELL collaboration recordings from the ’80s. These cats are British guitarist David Cooper and German drummer Herman Rarebell, with songs put on tape in the first half of the ’80s.
While many of these tunes were re-recorded (while the drummer was still member of Scorpions) for Rarebell’s solo album ‘Herman Ze German & Friends’, the tracks featured here are the professionally recorded demos that Cooper / Rarebell did while they had new written songs.
Among the guests there’s on lead vocals Great White’s Jack Russell, Ted Nugent’s Charlie Huhn, Don Dokken, and Humble Pie’s Steve Marriott, Ratt’s Juan Croucier on bass, New England’s Gary Shea, and more.
As extras, we have as well some David Cooper’s own songs with Herman Rarebell performing all drums.
If you like classic hard rock from the 80s you need to check out this.
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RARE ALBUMS / STAN BUSH

STAN BUSH & BARRAGE – Stan Bush & Barrage [Collectors Edition +8] *EXCLUSIVE*

If you are a true AOR fan, all the blabbermouth below is unnecessary… STAN BUSH & BARRAGE self-titled 1987 is an absolute classic of the genre. While the Rock Candy Records remaster is excellent, this rare ‘Collectors Edition‘ including 8 bonus tracks is a must have as well.
In 1987 Stan signed to the Scotti Brothers label but this time under the handle of Stan Bush & Barrage, a ruse designed to toughen up his image and present a sharper, band identity to the record buying public.
Produced by veteran Richie Wise (Kiss) and utilising a number of key session players…

REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY / STAN BUSH

STAN BUSH – Stan Bush [Rock Candy remastered & Reloaded]

STAN BUSH self-titled debut garnered healthy critical acclaim and cemented Bush’s reputation as one of the top class songwriter of ’80s Melodic Rock / AOR music. With a crisp production by Kevin Beamish (REO Speedwagon, Y&T), some of the best session musicians from the L.A. scene like Alan Pasqua, Mike Baird or Leland Sklar, and packed with terrific songs, this...

DOKKEN / LYNCH MOB / UNRELEASED

DOKKEN – The Japanese Bonus Tracks & Rarities (0dayrox compilation)

After the new DOKKEN album ‘The Lost Songs’ many of you asked for the band’s more rarities. So here’s a fresh 0dayrox compilation “DOKKEN : The Japanese Bonus Tracks & Rarities” including the official Japanese albums edition bonus tracks (especially from the 90s onwards), the rare first Lynch Mob album Japan bonus, and a bunch or rarities; Don Dokken’s appearances, demos, covers, and more.
There’s even Jeff Pilson’s lead vocal demos for ‘It’s Not Love’, ‘Unchain The Night’, etc.
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DAMN YANKEES / JACK BLADES / TED NUGENT / TOMMY SHAW

DAMN YANKEES – Uprising Live! [Japan LaserDisc 0dayrox rip]

After the new DAMN YANKEES remastered releases and Shaw / Blades albums featured here, it was requested the Yankees’ only official live show released: “Uprising Live” never was released on CD audio, only on VHS, LaserDisc and later DVD.
We have taken the audio files from the Japanese-only LaserDisc (remember those?) and edited the tracks (no audio / sound tweaks) for you listening pleasure.
DAMN YANKEES was an amazing melodic hard rock machine, and performing live they show all their potential and power.
All their hits are here; ‘Come Again’, ‘High Enough’, ‘Coming Of Age’, plus a Styx, Night Ranger and Ted Nugent covers.
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AC-DC

AC/DC – Rock Or Bust [HDtracks / Hi-Res]

We have featured here the entire AC/DC‘s remastered 2020 reissues in a Hi-Resolution Audio, and while the band’s last studio album “Rock Or Bust” wasn’t remastered for these series, some of you asked for the HDtracks / Hi-Res release anyway.
The master is the same from the regular CD release, however, the files are taken from 96kHz / 24 bit tapes, and believe me, they sound fantastic.

DIRTY WHITE BOYZ / TONY MITCHELL

TONY MITCHELL – Beggar’s Gold [2xCD Special Edition] + 1st album Far Away From Home (Out of Print)

Best known for having fronted acclaimed act Kiss Of The Gypsy back in the ’90s, Englishman TONY MITCHELL returned two years ago with a new solo album titled “Beggars Gold“. This 2xCD Special Edition includes Mitchell’s first album “Far Away From Home” as bonus disc, out of print for many years.
You can’t go wrong with the music here: melodic hard rock with a timeless classic rock blueprint, passionate vocals and polished production.

LYNCH MOB / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

LYNCH MOB – Wicked Sensation [Rock Candy remastered & reloaded]

One of the greatest Hard Rock albums from the 1987-1992 golden period is without a doubt the debut from LYNCH MOB, the band formed by guitar wizard George Lynch after his departure from Dokken.
“Wicked Sensation” has been reissued by Rock Candy, and their remaster is top notch.
It was hardly a surprise when Lynch announced his departure from Dokken, the band he’d enjoyed enormous success with during the eighties. The fact that Don Dokken and George Lynch were at loggerheads for much of that time was no secret, so the split was, in many respects, inevitable.
For George it was a chance to strike out on his own, assembling a handpicked unit that retained the services of fellow Dokken drummer Mick Brown with the addition of

TASKAHA

TASKAHA – Taskaha (2020)

TASKAHA is a new progressive band hailing from Norway. Their self-titled debut album “Taskaha” contains a vast soundscape of songs that will take you from rocking territory to the most fragile, delicate and intimate self-reflective songs.
“Taskaha” isn’t just another Prog release; the guys take progressive elements drawing inspiration from the greats mixing it with a melodic rock feel, making the sound their own.
This is a must-have release for the Prog fan, and dare we say, for the all Rock fans in general, ranging from melodic hard rockers to power rock&pop. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this band. The record is a little masterpiece that will be hard to beat with a sophomore release.
One of the best debuts this year without a doubt, HIGHLY Recommended for sure.

TIM BOWNESS

TIM BOWNESS – Late Night Laments [2xCD Limited Digipak] (2020)

TIM BOWNESS is primarily known as vocalist / co-writer with the band No-Man, a long-running collaboration with Steven Wilson. But he has a prolific solo career too. His sixth effort ”Late Night Laments” is a collection of lush, atmospheric melodic songs with a wide lyrical scope marking the most intimate yet universal of Tim Bowness’s solo releases.
Mixed by the excellent Steven Wilson and mastered by Calum Malcolm (Mark Knopfler, Simple Minds), this 2xCD Limited Digipak includes and extra disc with 5 bonus tracks and…

FROM THE DEPTH

FROM THE DEPTH – Moments (2020)

After years of hard times they are now fully operational with a stable lineup, and with the new partnership with Rockshots Records, Italians FROM THE DEPTH are ready to show fans what they have been working on with their full length debut “Moments“.
Starting as a power metal cover band with a distinct “melodic mindset”, From The Depth has come a long way since 2008, and the maturity and refinement really show in this new chapter: “Moments” is a punchy yet extremely polished collection of melodic metal tunes spiced with progressive, sympho and power metal touches but always catchy, mixing driving guitars with splashes of keyboards and soaring vocals in a….

LYNCH MOB

LYNCH MOB – Wicked Sensation Reimagined [30th anniversary edition] (2020)

Hard rock veterans LYNCH MOB will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their seminal album “Wicked Sensation” with a special limited print/deluxe anniversary edition: “Wicked Sensation Reimagined” features re-worked and re-recorded versions of their classic songs.
The original twelve-track album, released in October 1990, is considered by many to be sacred and perfect the way it was. The idea of remaking it was not something Oni Logan or George Lynch took lightly.
“The term ‘re-record’ makes me cringe; this is not that,” explains Lynch. “We re-invented the wheel on this record. It’s really a different animal than the original! Fans won’t be disappointed!”
With the help of Robbie Crane (BLACK STAR RIDERS) on bass and Brian Tichy on drums, Lynch and Logan bring passion and power into these newly created arrangements; some that take nothing away from the old versions but bring new light and magic to the material. The songs continue to sound as fresh and timeless and will be ready to garner a whole new legion of fans for the next thirty years.

DOKKEN / UNRELEASED

DOKKEN – The Lost Songs 1978-1981 (2020)

DOKKEN will release an album called “The Lost Songs: 1978-1981” on August 28 via Silver Lining Music. It was during those vital years that a young, motivated Dokken from Southern California stepped into Media Arts Studio in Redondo Beach to lay down some unfiltered, unpasteurized rock ‘n’ roll songs. He then brought those with him to Hamburg, Germany where Dokken (influenced by the likes of Scorpions) forged a historic alliance, working with a young German producer called Michael Wagener, who would later help craft multi-million selling albums for the likes of Motley Crüe, Metallica, and Skid Row – as well as Dokken.
From the sunbaked SoCal hook of “Step Into The Light” to the “Back In The Streets” furious, fledgling, late- Sunset Strip sound, “The Lost Songs: 1978-1981” shows Dokken in the unfettered early days of balls-out attitude, as well as showcasing the song-writing skills which would see them sell over 10 million albums and him become an international rock ‘n’ roll star.

DREAM THEATER / JOHN PETRUCCI

JOHN PETRUCCI – Terminal Velocity (2020)

JOHN PETRUCCI‘s ”Terminal Velocity” marks the first solo album by the world-renowned Dream Theater guitarist to be released since 2005’s Suspended Animation. Written and produced by Petrucci, the album sees the return of bassist Dave LaRue, who played on John’s debut solo album and subsequent G3 tours, as well as, an eagerly anticipated reunion with former Dream Theater Mike Portnoy, who performed all drums.
The 9 songs on ”Terminal Velocity” showcase John’s affinity for writing tightly-weaved guitar instrumental powerhouses that feature everything from monster riff breaks to passion-filled melodic themes and all-out shred extravaganzas.