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As requested, here’s the rare “In Memoriam“, the one and only album from melodic hard rockers PENNY LANE. The ‘Limited Edition – 1,000 copies only’ is stamped on the CD, and this has become a collectors item sold for over $300 on eBay.
The term PENNY LANE is certainly familiar to rock fans around the world. The fact that once there was a German hard rock band of the same name is probably less well known. Their music is catchy hard rock with melody, very American sounding circa 1988.
In fact, the album was written and recorded 1990-1991, but shelved. Then in 1994 stars aligned and the 10-tracker was finally released titled “In Memoriam”, as by then the band didn’t existed anymore, with the musicians involved in other projects.
Despite the indie nature of “In Memoriam” sound quality and production are fine, and there’s some darn good rocking songs in this CD. The band feels very American, melodic, with driving guitar riffs and cool hooks…

IMPERIA‘s new album “Dark Paradise” stands as a testament to their evolution and enduring commitment to their unique sound, which is seamlessly blending symphonic and hard rock elements into a unified musical experience.
Since emerging in 2004, they’ve pushed their Symphonic, Progressive and Operatic elements to varying degrees depending on the direction of the album in question. 2024 brings us their seventh album and another slight shift in the band’s musical direction, whist still keeping things interesting.
Showcasing right from the start of their career the impressive vocals of Helena Iren Michaelsen, her voice is still a main focal point for Imperia. But now the operatic side is relegated to some passages only, with the singer doing a ‘rock’ performance, and the songs turn more robust with the addition of sharper guitars and heavy electronics into the mix…

Greek heavy metal band SIRIUS has returned with a bang, seven years after their promising debut EP emerged onto the scene, delivering what is arguably one of the standout traditional metal albums of the year. Their debut full-length album, ”A Quest for Life”, recorded, mixed, and mastered by the talented David Prudent at Made in Hell Rehearsal and Recording Studios, is a tribute to their musical evolution and dedication to their craft – not to mention patience.
Without relying on triggers or artificial intelligence, Prudent has crafted a sound that is both massive and intimate, allowing the raw energy and emotion of the band to shine through. This is classic metal, with twin guitar, each coming out separated, swirling, headbanging.
The album includes two legendary guests, Tim ”Ripper” Owens and Derek Sherinian, adding an extra layer of power and prestige to this strong release…

Former Mott The Hoople IAN HUNTER surprised us last 2023 with ‘Defiance Part 1’, his solo album featuring an array of stars collaborating ranging from Slash and Jeff Beck to Billy F Gibbons and Joe Elliott, just to name a few. However, never mind the guests, ‘Defiance Part 1’ was one of the best albums of the year because it’s an Ian Hunter record and he’s a genius.
Now Hunter is back with “Defiance Part 2: Fiction”, which is a very similar record, actually. Anyone who’s ever been anyone (and Brian May of Queen) joins him – which is fine, because who wouldn’t get some of the most famous people on the planet to join them if they could? – but again, this is an Ian Hunter album, and its wonderful solely because of that.
Opener “People” – Joe Elliott is on this one and Cheap Trick0s Rick Nielsen has a go at the guitar solo – spits and rages about PR and spin. This is a joyful tune – almost Hunter with Cheap Trick as back up band, ‘cos Tom Petersson play bass, and Robin Zander is on keyboards & background vocals…

World-renowned Symphonic / melodic metal legends STRATOVARIUS have been announcing via their social media ‘a little surprise’ for the next Friday 26. earMUSIC will release the “Heroes EP“, containing the song of the same title – originally the exclusive track for the vinyl edition of the band’s latest album ‘Survive’.
Now all who doesn’t buy vinyl LP’s have the chance to hear this very good song, plus other selected STRATOVARIUS tracks all packed into this “Heroes EP”.
The Finnish 5-piece is working on the new album, meanwhile enjoy this good and entertaining EP…

Cleorecs will release the long awaited second solo album, his first since 1991, from STEVE PLUNKETT, the lead vocalist and primary creative force behind ’80s platinum hard rockers AUTOGRAPH.
After his debut solo album Plunkett became one of rock’s most in-demand songwriters with bands like The Go-Go’s, Edgar Winter and Vixen recording his songs as well as production work with Cyndi Lauper, Graham Nash, and more. While focused writing & producing for others, Plunkett put aside his career as musician.
But now he’s back with “Straight Up“. According to the press release “this album has everything you’d expect from Plunkett – high energy, razor sharp guitars, rock hooks galore and top quality production that will make you believe it’s the ’80s all over again”.
Does “Straight Up” live up to those expectations? Please keep reading…

”Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part 2” is the third studio album by German metal act HELLOWEEN, released in 1988. In fact, ‘Part 2’ was recorded at the same time as Part 1 as the band originally planned to release ‘Keeper…’ as a double album, but their record label refused insisting that the albums be released separately.
So ”Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part 2” was released next year, 1988. The album sold very well, and success bloomed all over Europe, Asia, and even the United States. The LP went gold in Germany and reached No. 108 in the US. It is their last studio record to feature guitarist Kai Hansen until 2021’s self-titled album.
Now as part of the 40th anniversary of the band, this classic has now been remastered 2024 by Sascha Bühren at TrueBusyness Music Productions, Berlin, and the original artwork restored. ”Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2 (2024 Remaster +4)” includes 4 bonus tracks…

”Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part I” is the second studio album by German metal band HELLOWEEN, released in 1987. It marks the first appearance of vocalist Michael Kiske, and is considered the album that created the genre of European-style power metal.
Now as part of the 40th anniversary of the band, this classic has now been remastered 2024 by Sascha Bühren at TrueBusyness Music Productions, Berlin, and the original artwork restored. ”Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 (2024 Remaster +4)” includes 4 bonus tracks.
Loudwire named the album at 3rd in their list “Top 25 Power Metal Albums of All Time” and commented the album is “a tireless LP and perhaps the first genuine power metal album.” ThoughtCo also named the album in their list “Essential Power Metal Albums.”..

Walls Of Jericho is the debut full-length studio album by German metal masters HELLOWEEN, first released in 1985. It is the only album featuring Kai Hansen as lead vocalist. As part of the 40th year of the band, this classic has now been remastered on double CD and the original artwork restored.
“Walls Of Jericho [2CD Bonus Tracks Edition / 2024 Remaster]” includes the main album on disc one, while disc two features the ‘Helloween’ & ‘Judas’ EP’s, all remastered by Sascha Bühren at TrueBusyness Music Productions, Berlin. This reissue brings back the original cover art, arranged by Cürt ‘37’ Evans 37Design.
‘Walls Of Jericho’ is pure metal, and with this LP HELLOWEEN created a new metal sound which influenced many acts not only from Europe, but America, Japan, and beyond.
A classic with a fresh, vital 2024 remaster…

U.S. West Coast metal ’80s veterans METAL CHURCH will release “The Final Sermon” (Live in Japan)” via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe) on July 26, 2024. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this Special Edition live release features one of the final recorded performances of Mike Howe with Metal Church, which took place over two nights at Club Citta in Kawasaki, Japan during their 2019 “Damned If You Do” Tour.
Vanderhoof comments, “We recorded these two shows in Japan with the intention of Mike entering the studio to polish-up any inconsistencies and/or to re-track anything that didn’t come out correctly, but he never got the chance. First the pandemic hit, and then of course his tragic passing, so what you are hearing is exactly what the audience heard that night, Mike giving it his all, live and uncensored.”..

Swedish powerhouse Metal group DREAM EVIL finally are back seven years after their latest album. The Gothenburg-based authors of “The Book Of Heavy Metal” have announced their newest, seventh studio album effort entitled ”Metal Gods”, to be released via longtime label Century Media Records worldwide on July 26th, 2024.
All over its 10 tracks, ”Metal Gods” is a potent piece of work of elaborated, polished melodic metal wrapped by a clean yet huge production sound.
Once again featuring recording/mixing duties by DREAM EVIL guitarist Fredrik Nordström at his legendary Studio Fredman (In Flames, At The Gates, HammerFall, Arch Enemy, Bring Me The Horizon, etc.), ”Metal Gods” features cover artwork by Seth Siro Anton (Paradise Lost, Exodus, Rotting Christ, etc.)
”Metal Gods” introduce their newest line-up addition in drummer Sören Fardvik and also featuring guest lead guitar appearances by Jonathan Thorpenberg (The Unguided), Tommy Johansson (ex-Sabaton) and Chris Amott (ex-Arch Enemy/Dark Tranquillity)…

CATEGORY 7, named after the numerical designation for the most powerful wind storms, came together from a batch of musicians who strived to play music they loved and weren’t hearing elsewhere, and wanted to do so with bandmates they enjoyed being with.
This American heavy metal super group formed in 2023, featuring Armored Saint and former Anthrax frontman John Bush, ex Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel, Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando, Exodus bassist Jack Gibson, and Overkill / Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner, now are releasing their debut album on Metal Blade Records.
The songs on the band’s self-titled debut “Category 7” speak for themselves. As crushing and confrontational as an armed rebellion, as rhythmically thunderous as a storm of golf ball-sized hail, and as fiercely melodic as infectious riffs and aggressive vocals can be, Category 7 is a new breed of metal that lives up to the storied histories of its members.
They’re as heavy as a battleship, yet the songs are meticulously structured, skillfully balancing thrash beats, New Wave of British Heavy Metal rhythms, street metal attitude, blistering & ferocious dual guitar work, and scar-inflicting vocals…

Metallers POWERWOLF will release their highly-anticipated new studio album, ”Wake up the Wicked”, on July 26th, 2024, via Napalm Records. The once again mesmerizing cover artwork perfectly reflects the elemental force of the album and embodies its sheer intensity.
”Wake Up The Wicked” will be released just in time for the award-winning band’s first ever full North American tour, starting in August 2024, followed by their biggest European headline tour to date. The new CD is once again produced by the outstanding Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities and marks a new benchmark and undisputed career highlight for the band.
The new album is heavy, hard, surprising and full of variety. While staying true to their established sound, POWERWOLF go one step further and showcase a different facet of their deft musical and technical skills…

SLAUGHTER released their debut record in January 1990, and soon became one of the biggest selling rock albums of the year (sold over 2 million copies) with the band non-top touring with KISS, Poison, Whitesnake, etc. To capitalize the band’s success Chrysalis Records commissioned the recording of some shows for a live SLAUGHTER release.
Capturing SLAUGHTER electrifying performances, “Stick It Live” was recorded at various venues located in Nashville, Knoxville and Atlanta during the 1990 Summer. It was a mini Live album with five tracks, soon certified gold.
“Stick It Live” showcases the band skills, however and as happened with live rock albums since the Seventies (since KISS Alive, in fact), these live recordings were remixed and post-produced into the studio to obtain a huge sound.
A year after “Stick It Live” was finally released in Japan, with the addition of two bonus tracks – one being a rare ‘Medley’ of the entire ‘Stick it to Ya’ album.
This baby rocks hard…

A few days ago we featured The Company Of Snakes album, the group made up by ex Whitesnake guitarists Bernie Marsden & Micky Moody. But previously, the duo formed a band simply called THE SNAKES.
In the dark ages for classic rock / hard rock with melody – read mid-90s – Marsden & Moody found refuge in the cold Norway. The idea to create a new band with the two British guitarists and local musicians and re-create that classic sound worked like a charm.
Produced by talented TNT guitarist Ronni Le Tekro and enlisting the then pretty unknown former Vagabond vocalist Johnny Lande, THE SNAKES recorded their debut album “Once Bitten…” in 1998. The band was completed by bassist Sid Ringsby (who later joined TNT) and drummer Willy Bendiksen (Bad Habitz, Blonde On Blonde), while TNT’s touring keyboard player Dag Stokke engineered the album.
Including all Marsden / Moody new original songs, “Once Bitten…” is a pure delight from start to finish. Le Tekro captured the two guitarists vintage sound, and Jorn does his best Coverdale-esque delivery adding his own touch.
Looking for classic Whitesnake sound? Hard Rock with bluesy foundation, melody, and a singer to die for? Crank “Once Bitten…” to 11!