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HOUSE OF LORDS – ST [Axe Killer / Bad Reputation remaster Ltd. Edition +1] Out Of Print

This classic melodic hard rock piece has been requested over and over, HOUSE OF LORDS self-titled awsome debut album. This is the really good and hard to find remastered version by Axe Killer Records (now re-branded Bad Reputation).
Essential into any ’80s Melodic Hard Rock / AOR collection, this reissue of “House Of Lords” includes a bonus track, a different, remixed version of the song ‘Love Don’t Lie’, written by the great Stan Bush.
Formed from the ashes of Giuffria, featuring keyboardist Gregg Giuffria, House Of Lords signed a deal with Kiss bassist Gene Simmons’ own label (and distributed by RCA Records) for two albums.
Nobody was calling them a “supergroup”, but most of the members had been around the block more than once, as example vocalist James Christian who worked for many as background singer and songwriter…

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HOUSE OF LORDS – The Unreleased & The Bonus Tracks – 0dayrox own compilation

As requested, here’s some unreleased HOUSE OF LORDS material.
After a long hiatus, leader James Christian started to plan the return of the band at the beginning of the new Millennium. This was materialized with the album The Power And The Myth released in 2004, a record with more progressive orientation that disappointed first time fans.
The genesis of the album, or better, the HOL return, was in fact inspired by the sound & style of its origins, and the proof are these demos recorded around 2001, later discarded.
Songs like the punchy ‘Shotgun Doctor’ is driven by a sharp guitar riff akin House Of Lords’ second album Sahara, midtempo ‘After The Love Is Gone’ has great atmospheres akin the first, same with the pulsating ‘Angel Of The City’, which in fact was written in the ’80s.
‘Hero’s Song’ was included into the recently featured here ‘Anthology’, and ‘Love Can Build A Bridge’ is a midtempo ballad with acoustic guitars into the mix in the classic HOL style of the beginning…

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TURKISH DELIGHT – Volume One (2022) *HQ*

TURKISH DELIGHT is an all-star project releasing its debut CD “Volume One” (yes, it’s other in the making) featuring the songwriting talents of Steve Overland (FM), Chris Ousey (Heartland), Steve Morris (Heartland), Mick Devine (Seven), Steve Newman (Newman/Compass) and Tommy Denander (Radioactive), all delivering top class melodic rock / AOR material.
The aforementioned also sing / play on the album, complemented by the whos’ who from the scene, just to name a few; Ronnie Platt (Kansas), Billy Greer (Streets/Kansas), Billy Sheehan (Talas/David Lee Roth/Mr Big), Gary Pihl (Sammy Hagar/Boston/Alliance), Jeff Pilson (Dokken), Jeff Scott Soto, Chris Childs (Thunder), Mike Slamer (City Boy/ Streets/Seventh Keys/Steelhouse Lane) Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/Joel Hoekstra’s 13), Robin Beck, Robin Mc Auley (Grand Prix/MSG), James Christian (House Of Lords) and the impressive list continues…

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HOUSE OF LORDS – Saints and Sinners (2022) HQ

Already legendary melodic hard rockers HOUSE OF LORDS are about to release their 11th studio album, “Saints And Sinners“, recorded and produced by the band’s singer and mastermind James Christian along with – as well legendary – keyboardist Mark Mangold.
In 2022 the band stands for superb hooks and majestic atmospheres that bring back the memories of their stellar debut album, with an updated potent production. All these ingredients you will find in abundance on “Saints And Sinners”, a rock solid album where James Christian remains true to his musical principles and delivers a record that offers beautiful melodies, a lot of emotion and sometimes a portion of hardness.
Thus, the singer meets all expectations and satisfies the fans of the genre.

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EYES (Jeff Scott Soto, James Christian & more) – LA Rocks [Japan AOR Moon Collectors]

Few days ago we featured the 2-CD release of EYES featuring Jeff Scott Soto. Many of your have been asking for more JSS, so here’s from the awesome Japan AOR Moon Collectors series, the “LA Rocks” compilation.
Since the mid-80s, “LA Rocks” was a Californian collective (also known as ‘Eyes’) including several members from renowned hard rock bands, such as Marcel Jacob (Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Dorian (Lillian Axe), Chuck Wright (Giuffria, House Of Lords, Quiet Riot), Jimmy O’Shea (Cacophony), Jeff Naideau (Life By Night) and many more. Even Mike Porcaro (Toto) collaborated with them.
There were several singers as well, including Jeff Scott Soto but also James Christian, Jim Wilkinson (later famous as Jizzy Pearl) and Malice’s Mark Weitz. Good sound demos from all are included here.
Later Soto took the name ‘Eyes’ for the band of the same name which managed to release official material included into the 2-CD we featured at 0dayrox. On this Japan AOR Moon Collectors disc there’s also a rare live recording from that line-up.
There are demos, but darn awesome.
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HOUSE OF LORDS – Demons Down +2 [Bad Reputation digitally remastered] (2020) *EXCLUSIVE*

Bad Reputation has just remastered / reissued one of the greatest melodic hard rock albums of all time: HOUSE OF LORDS‘ “Demons Down +2“, including two bonus tracks.
While the band two previous LP’s are excellent albums from the genre, ‘Demons Down’ is House Of Lords’ masterpiece.
No need to write more… MANDATORY album and remaster.
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HOUSE OF LORDS – New World / New Eyes (2020)

HOUSE OF LORDS‘ 10th studio album, “New World – New Eyes“, will be released on June 12 via Frontiers Music. Recorded and produced by the band’s singer and mastermind, James Christian, the follow-up to 2017’s “Saint Of The Lost Souls” has a great flow of up-tempo and mid-tempo rockers mixed with power ballads, which lean a bit more toward keyboards...

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JAMES CHRISTIAN – Rude Awakening [Frontiers Music remaster +6] Out Of Print

One of you requested this “Rude Awakening”, House Of Lord’s frontman JAMES CHRISTIAN first solo album in this remastered reissue by Frontiers Music including 6 bonus tracks, hard to find now, out of print, expensive. After their third album, House Of Lords somehow disbanded. However, Christian never stopped writing songs and recording demos. An offer from an European label appeared...

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HOUSE OF LORDS – The Unreleased & The Bonus Tracks – 0dayrox exclusive

As requested, here’s some unreleased HOUSE OF LORDS material. After a long hiatus, leader James Christian started to plan the return of the band at the beginning of the new Millennium. This was materialized with the album The Power And The Myth released in 2004, a record with more progressive orientation that disappointed first time fans. In my book, The...

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HOUSE OF LORDS – Anthology [Unreleased Songs, New Versions & Live] (2015)

Many melodic hard rock fans didn’t take notice that HOUSE OF LORDS‘ album “Anthology” isn’t just the usual ‘Best Of’ studio hits, instead, this is a stellar compilation of unreleased tracks, rare pre-production demos and live recordings. Produced, engineered and mixed by the band’s original drummer Ken Mary, the sound quality of the material included into “Anthology” is top notch....

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HOUSE OF LORDS – Sahara [Axe Killer / Bad Reputation remaster Ltd Edition +1] OOP

Taking a look the really good remastered releases of classic albums done by Axe Killer Records (now re-branded Bad Reputation) here’s one that deserve attention: HOUSE OF LORDS second album “Sahara“, including a bonus track. HOUSE OF LORDS three first albums are masterpieces in classic Melodic Hard rock / AOR, each one different from each other. While the first is...

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JAMES CHRISTIAN – Craving (2018)

From time to time, JAMES CHRISTIAN takes a break from his long serving band House Of Lords to drop a solo album. The singer, songwriter, producer, and all around music veteran returns with his fourth studio CD, “Craving“, to be released tomorrow via Frontiers Music. Recorded at his own Florida studio, the new effort features contributions from other well known...

BONFIRE / DON AIREY / GUS G. (Ozzy Osbourne) / HARDCORE SUPERSTAR / ISSA / JAMES CHRISTIAN / MICHAEL MONROE / MIKE TRAMP / STATION / TAKING DAWN / V.A. - Advanced Releases sampler / V.A..

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases April-May 2018 – Vol.2

Spring is here, and new singles from upcoming released appear to our delight.German melodic hard rock legends BONFIRE presented “Stand Or Fall”, the 2nd single from the band’s new album, “Temple Of Lies”, which will be released this April via AFM Records. Another strong cut with big production. House Of Lords singer JAMES CHRISTIAN will be releasing his fourth solo...

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V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases March-April 2018 – Vol.4

Spring is coming and major Melodic Rock / AOR releases find its way to stores. Let’s check the advanced singles from albums to come.British rockers PRAYING MANTIS will release their 11th studio album, “Gravity”, on May 11 via Frontiers Music. Title track is the first single, a melodic rocker showcasing inspired songwriting. House Of Lords singer JAMES CHRISTIAN will be...