Author: 0dayroxTeam

As requested, here’s “Faces“, the one and only release by American rockers DELLA STREET, a five piece from New Mexico. Based in Albuquerque, DELLA STREET formed in the first half of the ’80s and toured the area performing covers and original material.
Soon the guys became popular, had their own gear and tour bus, and played across the country as headliners or sharing stages with many national acts from Cheap Trick and Kansas to Mariah Carey (!) in front of crowds as large as 35,000 people.
By 1989 DELLA STREET recorded “Faces”, an album of original material professionally released on silver-pressed CD via Indie / Private label Xclusive Records. These guys were strongly influenced by Boston, and you can tell that all over the 10 songs on offer, also with keyboards reminiscent of Styx. There’s some really wonderful tunes, very well arranged. DELLA STREET balanced things with other radio friendly songs in the REO Speedwagon mold. Despite being recorded 1989, DELLA STREET’s style is pretty late Seventies / early Eighties, that classic sound. And they are good.
As 0dayrox extra we added an unreleased song in demo form, plus their version of Heart’s ‘Barracuda’, one of the many covers of classic rock songs DELLA STREET still perform alive…

Back in 2009, when Melodic Rock supergroup W.E.T. released their self-titled debut album, there was no anticipation of continuing to create music 15 years down the line. However, the three-piece comprised of vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse) on guitar, bass, keys, and guitarist Robert Säll (Work of Art) return with their fifth studio album at the end of March, 2025.
As advance, W.E.T. and Frontiers Music are releasing the EP “This House Is On Fire“, a bold statement in the band’s confidence that they have delivered their best work to date. Songs full of big choruses and hooky melodies, all served on a platter of smooth heaviness..
The title track is ridiculously catchy, extremely melodic and surprisingly ‘glammy’, some kind of Wig Wam on steroids. ‘Where Are the Heroes Now’ is an anthemic number designed for sing-along arenas, while ‘Believer’ showcases W.E.T. heavier side.
Great appetizer, can’t wait for the full album…

And here’s in exclusive at 0dayrox another volume from the very good “Alive The Live” series, a CD release only available in Japan (disc manufactured in Taiwan by King Records) featuring the unique Ronnie James DIO at his peak.
“DIO – Super Rock ’85 In Japan” features a very good recording of the band appearance in Tokyo at the Super Rock Festival in 1985 during the ‘Sacred Heart Tour’, performing songs from the album as well as previous Holy Diver and The Last In Line, with highlights from his tenure in Black Sabbath and Rainbow in front of  a 25,000 people crowd. This has been professionally remastered from the original broadcast with background liners and timeline photos…

Founded in the very early 80s, five-piece SYRON VANES were one of the first bands coming from Sweden inspired by the new wave of British Heavy Metal). After a tour in Germany in 1983, indie British label Ebony Records owner and producer Darryl Johnston offered the band a record deal, and in 1984 their first album ‘Bringer Of Evil’ was released. The LP sold well and Syron Vanes appeared in almost every rock magazine, hailed in the music press as the new big thing.
As requested, here’s the band second album, 1986’s “Revenge“, in its Steelheart Memories remastered reissue for the first time on CD, including bonus tracks. Guitarist Anders Hahne has managed to restore and enhance the recordings to a quality which is way better than the vinyl originals, but without changing the sound (i.e. NOT bringing the levels up to the max and compressing the sound beyond recognition).
As happened with most bands from the NWOBHM and Scandi Metal scene, their music morphed to a slightly more commercial path circa 1985. Not keyboard driven or anything, just a bit less classic metal and more hard rock with melody…

Oh my gosh, this dude did it again… Swedish vocalist ERIK GRÖNWALL (Skid Row, H.E.A.T) is releasing his second solo album titled “Eriksplanations Vol. 2”, where he performs covers of classic songs which inspired him became a musician. Since Erik joined the melodic rock band H.E.A.T in 2010 (recording 4 albums with them) he has been making covers and featuring these on his Youtube channel. Many fans around the world asked the singer to release an album with selected versions.
The viking gods heard your prayers and Erik released Eriksplanations Volume 1 with great success. Now, again with the help of ex H.E.A.T bandmate Jona Tee playing most instruments and producing, Erik presents “Eriksplanations Vol. 2“.
Among the classic tunes, Erik delivers pretty killer takes on ‘Faithfully’ (Journey), ‘Still of the Night’ (Whitesnake), Girls Got Rhythm (AC-DC), ‘Eagle Fly Free’ (Helloween cover feat Kai & Tim Hansen), Alone (Heart cover, duet with Chez Kane), Painkiller (Judas Priest) and many others.
This is great stuff!

After the recent very good album by the Rick Pierce Group produced by Floyd Rose many of you asked for both musicians’ former band Q5 and their Eighties debut album, the cult classic “Steel The Light” from 1984. But Q5 also recorded a second LP, 1986’s “When The Mirror Cracks“, not so well known as their debut but perhaps musically even better, more mature in songwriting & lyrics.
“When The Mirror Cracks” retained the band’s trademark traditional hard rock / melodic straight-forward metal sound however the mid-80 brought to all this type of outfits a strong radio melodic approach, keyboards in the mix and harmony rich choruses.
The title track rocks hard, but ‘Your Tears (Will Follow Me)’ is classic American AOR, with a polished sound production. Other excellent tunes can be found on titles such as ‘Livin’ On The Borderline’, or the passionate ‘Never Gonna Love Again’. Seriously, this is a great AOR album, still unheard by many…

Step into a world of classic rock nostalgia with ‘Seduction Of The Innocent‘, an album that masterfully captures the essence of 1980s AOR and melodic rock greatness.
The album is the first release from BLUE AMBITION, the new project comprising AOR’s mastermind Frédéric Slama, Robbie LaBlanc & Tommy Denander. This musical journey seamlessly weaves together the stadium-filling energy reminiscent of Bon Jovi, the powerful emotional delivery characteristic of Michael Bolton, and the irresistible melodic hooks that made Foreigner legendary.
The album’s sophisticated production incorporates elements of Westcoast smoothness and Progressive Rock complexity, creating a rich sonic tapestry that pays homage to the golden era of rock while maintaining a fresh, contemporary edge.
Each track showcases polished instrumentation and dynamic arrangements that will appeal to both vintage rock enthusiasts and modern music lovers. The result is a compelling collection that demonstrates the timeless appeal of this melodic music, delivered with exceptional musicianship and passionate performances…

After winning several awards from specialized AOR / Melodic Rock magazines and with his previous albums CD versions sold out in no time, Italian singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist STEVE EMM is back with 4th album “Pulsar“.
Sharp as a 1985 Japanese quartz Casio watch, our man lost in the ’80s, has recorded here a legitimate candidate for a place among the most relevant AOR albums of the year.
What amazes about Stefano Mainini, aka STEVE EMM, is his extraordinary creative ability and inexhaustible compositional inspiration. This guy is a true volcano of ideas, driven by an unstoppable passion for music at 360 degrees, capable of churning out gems in a continuous stream.
That’s the case with “Pulsar”, a 10-tracker that keeps you entertained even if you don’t dig AOR too much – this puts a smile in your face if you lived the ’80s.
EMM’s winning card is his freshness, natural vibe – that Eighties ‘pulse’ never feels forced, comes out with an immediacy that many other interpreters of the same genre lack.
As happened in the previous album “Framework”, the mood of a ‘soundtrack’ continues, in the sense that each song has a theme that can be associated with a film or TV series of the time. It is, in its own way, a cinematic work: listen to the music and then try to match it with a film or TV series, a game that stimulates listening and, for those who lived through those years, represents a real dive into memories…

After celebrating their debut album with a deluxe edition last year, BON JOVI will offer similar treatment to their biggest album: 1986’s Slippery When Wet. The New Jersey rockers’ third LP it’s being reissued as ”Slippery When Wet [Deluxe Edition]” in a variety of formats including a 2-CD expansion with rare and unreleased tracks.
The album, featuring Bon Jovi classics such as “Livin’ On A Prayer,” “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead or Alive” and more, is certified Diamond and one of the top 100 best-selling U.S. albums of all time.
This new deluxe edition is enhanced by the acoustic version of “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” an extended new mix of “Livin’ On A Prayer” as heard in the band’s documentary, and a set of raw, dynamite live tracks from the record-breaking Slippery When Wet tour, previously unreleased…

“Big Hits: Rick SPRINGFIELD’S Greatest Hits Vol. 2” is special new collection from RICK SPRINGFIELD focusing on the previous two decades of his career, showcasing Springfield’s commitment to his craft well after his commercial peak of the 1970s to early ’80s.
The CD, packing 24 tracks – Rick really knows how to write an effective 3-minute song – also includes rarities, unreleased material, and his brand new single “Lose Myself”. Other key tracks featured on the set include an updated recording of “Jessie’s Girl,” a studio version of a longtime fan favorite titled “Who Killed Rock & Roll,” the song “The Man That Never Was” with Foo Fighters (originally featured on Sound City: Real to Reel, the soundtrack to the 2013 documentary from Grohl on the famed Los Angeles studio) and more…

Italian metal band RISEN CROW are relatively new players in the game (formed in late 2020), but certainly it doesn’t show in their supercharged debut album “Requiem For A Damned Love.” Following many of their contemporaries by using a blend of singalong male and female vocals, they slot very nicely into this unique niche. This is the kind of modern rock music that will enthrall and engage a live audience the whole world over.
The duo of Antonella Della Monica and Claudio Vattone creates a compelling vocal partnership, choosing to complement rather than compete with each other. Musically, rather than embracing the typical power metal approach of excessive speed and piercing vocals, the album leans toward melodic metal, resulting in a more accessible listening experience.
The band’s distinctive sound is shaped by Alessandro Bernabei’s keyboard work, supported by the dual guitar expertise of Giuseppe Longo and Francesco Menale, along with the solid rhythm section of drummer Filippo Martini and bassist Flavio Cicchetti…

Hailing from the UK, HEAVEN’S REIGN is a powerhouse of classic hard rock energy deeply inspired by the golden era of rock and roll. Formed by experienced musicians, three members including vocalist Rik Cayton have been together for years in the band Rollin’ Thunder sharing stages with legends like Bryan Adams, Blue Öyster Cult, UFO, cementing their reputation for electrifying shows. They’ve also been featured on major radio stations like BBC Radio One and highlighted in renowned publications such as Total & Classic Rock magazine.
“Northern Lights” is their debut album, and what a great first offering! With a glossy Eighties-like production this album is overflowing with so many melodic anthems that it comes across like a ‘Best of’ album from a band you never heard before.
Since opener ”City Sights” you get hooked:. sirens, a pumping bass line, a powerful clean lead voice, and guitar arpeggios reminiscent of Harem Scarem lead you to a chorus that conveys old school ’80s Journey. A Top 10 track of the year for sure… and we’re just getting started…

From the Sunset Strip fronting LOVE/HATE to stages worldwide, JIZZY PEARL has made his mark on rock history, selling over 600,000 albums and sharing the stage with AC/DC, OZZY OSBOURNE, SKID ROW and DIO. He currently sings for QUIET RIOT and has recorded and toured with RATT and L.A. GUNS.
Now, he delivers a powerhouse collection of songs under the banner JIZZY PEARL’s LOVE/HATE, capturing the fire and energy of no-frills rock ‘n’ roll – it’s “Punk Rock Fiesta!”
Energetic, punchy, catchy are some proper words for “Punk Rock Fiesta!”. Jizzy Pearl still has enough weapons in his song arsenal to remain as relevant as he ever has and still cool enough to carry it all off in some style. And that is surely a cause for celebration…

Marking the 40th anniversary of the legendary ACCEPT album ‘Balls To The Wall’, former frontman and founder Udo DIRKSCHNEIDER has reimagined this iconic record in a powerful new version, featuring an array of renowned guest artists from the global rock and metal scene.
This project was inspired by countless conversations with fans and musicians, all urging Udo to celebrate the album’s milestone. Among the renowned musicians involved we find Biff Byford of SAXON, Nils Molin of DYNAZTY, Michael Kiske of HELLOWEEN, Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER, and more.
This re-recorded edition “Balls To The Wall Reloaded” breathes new life into these classic tracks, highlighting their enduring legacy and influence. This star-studded tribute isn’t just a revival; it’s a celebration of Balls To The Wall as a timeless cornerstone of heavy metal history. Prepare for an unparalleled musical journey that bridges generations and keeps the spirit of this masterpiece alive…

Leading rock and metal force AVANTASIA is set to unleash their bombastic 10th studio album and Napalm Records debut, ”Here Be Dragons”, on February 28, 2025. Featuring absolute AVANTASIA essentials such as spellbinding choirs and theatrical symphonic metal elements, multitalented mastermind, and frontman Tobias Sammet also surprises fans old and new with plenty of intriguing fresh soundscapes.
”Here Be Dragons” gives the celebrated AVANTASIA sound that has been carefully crafted over a quarter of a century an exciting and powerful spin. The new album is the most consistent and concise piece of art that the band has ever crafted.
Masterminded by talented Tobias Sammet and Sascha Paeth, they recruited again impressive vocalists for this new opus; Bob Catley (Magnum), Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids), Kenny Leckremo (H.E.A.T), Michael Kiske (Helloween), Geoff Tate (ex-Queensryche), and more.
AVANTASIA is not showing any signs of slowing down – soon after the release of ”Here Be Dragons”, the band will head out on an extensive arena tour across Europe, promising to deliver fans an immersive experience with their biggest and most epic production ever…