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COMPANY OF WOLVES / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

COMPANY OF WOLVES – S/T [Rock Candy Remastered & Reloaded] (2024) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*

Presented in their usual Special Deluxe Collector’s Edition / Fully Remastered Audio shaped from 24 bit digital technology, here’s the Rock Candy Records ‘Remastered & Reloaded‘ version of “Company Of Wolves“, the 1990 self-titled album by New Yorkers COMPANY OF WOLVES. This remaster is crisp, vibrant, a noticeable upgrade from the original CD pressing.
It has been said that music is a cruel mistress, as COMPANY OF WOLVES found out to their cost. Like many others of a similar ilk, they were the victims of stylistic musical changes and as the sands of time shifted beneath their cowboy boots, they quickly found out that being a damn fine rock band would be no protection to the evolution of time and cultural shifts. It would be a rude awakening to the members and to their genre in general.
Formed in NYC during the late ’80s the band was built around the sharp-suited leadership of frontman Kyf Brewer, who quickly found support in fellow band members, brothers bassist John Conte and guitarist Steve Conte. Also throwing his hat in the ring was renowned drummer Frankie LaRocka (John Waite Band), giving the unit an established vibe and attracting an industry buzz that soon rewarded them with a significant major label deal with industry powerhouse Mercury Records…
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KROKUS / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

KROKUS – The Blitz [Rock Candy remastered & reloaded] *HQ*

“The Blitz” was Swiss hard rock pioneers KROKUS first ‘American’ album, including the hit “Ballroom Blitz”. Rock Candy Records did a much needed remaster of this record, for many Krokus’ best, as it mixes the band’s early attack with a radio friendly approach thanks to the expert hands of uber producer Bruce Fairbairn.
Riding high on a wave of creative and commercial success, in 1984 Krokus was ready to have the world at their feet. In just four short years the band had risen from obscurity in Europe to become major players on the world’s stages, particularly in the USA, where their previous album ‘HeadHunter’ sold a million copies and lodged itself at number twenty five on the album chart.
Fairbairn’s ear for commercialism took the band in a new streamline, but still hard rock direction, one highlighted by electrifying tracks such as “Midnite Maniac”, “Boys Night Out” (written by Bryan Adams) and a tub thumping cover of the Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz”…

Mr. MISTER / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY / RICHARD PAGE

Mr. MISTER – Welcome To The Real World [Rock Candy remastered & reloaded +6] Out of Print **HQ Exclusive**

As requested, here’s in HQ the excellent Rock Candy Records ‘Remastered & Reloaded’ version of Mr. MISTER 1985’s classic album “Welcome To The Real World“, including a bunch of awesome bonus tracks and a very interesting essay about the recording process. This Rock Candy Records CD is out of print now.
“Welcome To The Real World” delivered two classic, timeless singles: “Broken Wings” and “Kyrie” both went to #1 on the US singles chart. Although Mr. MISTER achieved colossal commercial success there has always been a vast under appreciation of their musical worth.
Unfairly viewed by many as a faceless mid ’80s rock & pop band, they eventually scored two worldwide hit singles, their sound showcasing technical ability far beyond the level of musical proficiency normally expected.
Indeed, there is an argument that elevates Mr. MISTER into that rarefied breed of highly respected AOR acts such as Toto, Chicago…
This Rock Candy release of “Welcome To The Real World” is a true ‘Special Deluxe Collector’s Edition’ as they say, not only for the fully 24bit remastered sound, but also 6 great bonus tracks. Additionally the 16 page full color booklet is excellent featuring rare Mr. MISTER photos from the era, new interviews with members of the band and the story of the recording…

KROKUS / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

KROKUS – Metal Rendez-Vous [Remastered & Reloaded] Out of Print *HQ Exclusive*

‘Remastered & Reloaded‘ by Rock Candy Records, KROKUS 1980’s “Metal Rendez-Vous” was part of the ’80s records of the band reissue campaign from the label. Something the fans of the Swiss Hard Rock pioneer band have been demanding for some time. This Rock Candy CD is out of print now > it’s time for a HQ upgrade w/ full scans.
Co-produced with the band in Switzerland by English producer Martin Pearson, the album contains a number of classic Krokus tracks including “Heatstrokes”, “Streamer”, “Tokyo Nights”, and my absolute favorite, the catchy “Bedside Radio”, of which still remain in the Krokus’ live set to this very day.
The early Krokus albums really needed a modern sound treatment, and this Rock Candy remaster does justice to this fun, hard rockin’ band…

KROKUS / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

KROKUS – Headhunter [Rock Candy remastered & reloaded] *HQ*

As requested, here’s KROKUS most famous album ‘Remastered & Reloaded‘ by Rock Candy Records. The band’s LP “HeadHunter“, simply put, is one on our favorite Rock n’ roll albums of all time, appeared when Hard Rock took the world by storm again in 1983.
“Screaming In The Night”… what a song… the band’s biggest hit and is still regularly played on classic rock radio.
In 1983, at this point in their career Krokus were riding high, selling impressive quantities of records and playing numerous live gigs all over the world. With their profile higher than ever, the band were quickly ushered back into the studio to tape their seventh album, a record that would be their most successful to date and provide them with not only a gold record but their highest chart placing in the US.
“Headhunter”, then, is generally regarded as their most significant record, but not only for its sales achievement, also for the terrific metal / hard songs packed inside.
Recorded in Orlando, Florida the project was overseen by renowned British producer ‘Colonel’ Tom Allom (Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Def Leppard) and it also introduced new drummer Steve Pace. There are also some surprising guest appearances on hand by Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford and the great Jimi Jamison (RIP)…

FERGIE FREDERIKSEN / LE ROUX / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

LE ROUX – So Fired Up [Rock Candy Remastered & Reloaded] **HQ Exclusive**

And a celebration of singer Fergie Frederiksen career isn’t complete without “So Fired Up“, the 1983 album he recorded as frontman of LE ROUX. For many people, this is the best American AOR album ever. You will find this in virtually every AOR collectors top 25 album of all time list.
“So Fired Up” is first rate, Classic Melodic Rock / AOR with CAPITALS. Fortunately this milestone from the genre has received a great 24-bit remastering from original source tapes by specialists from Rock Candy Records.
With a change of personnel for 1983’s ‘So Fired Up’ things definitely got on the improve for LE ROUX. Added to the line-up was Fergie Fredericksen (ex- TRILLION and which later joined TOTO). This combination had completely changed the band’s sound to brilliant melodic rock / AOR and the results were spectacular.
Originally released in 1983 and once again produced in-house by bassist and founder member Leon Medica, the record featured two new members; that’s guitarist Jim Odon and vocalist Fergie Frederiksen, formerly of lauded pomp rockers Trillion. With the new material highlighted by Frederiksen’s captivating vocals and the tough-guy guitar playing of Odon, the band found a new lease of life, constructing a record to rival the great melodic rock champions of the day such as Foreigner and Journey.
In a nutshell, there are classic moments like ‘Turning Point’, ‘Carries Gone’, ‘Lifeline’ – all awesome classic AOR songs – but in fact each of the 10 tracks are pure gold, this is a monster AOR release of the highest order…

NIGHT RANGER / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

NIGHT RANGER – Midnight Madness [Rock Candy remastered & reloaded] (2023) HQ *Exclusive*

While NIGHT RANGER‘s second album “Midnight Madness” already sounds great on vinyl and there has been fine CD reissues, now Rock Candy Records has released their own remastered & reloaded version. And let me tell that this job – handled by capable Jon Astley – really convinced us with its brilliant, defined sonic output.
Following fast on the heels of their splendid debut ‘Dawn Patrol’, the guys in Night Ranger clock in with another US Melodic Hard Rock masterpiece. For “Midnight Madness” they haven’t strayed too far from the formula they created on that first album. If anything, “Midnight Madness” rocks even harder.
Despite this album spawned the band’s biggest hit in the form of a super-ballad “Sister Christian” – which served as their commercial breakthrough – “Midnight Madness” is mostly driven by hard rockers. Just check out opener “(You Can Still) Rock In America” (featuring The Voice Of Rock Glenn Hughes on backing vocals), the stormy “Why Does Love Have To Change” or the pulsating “Rumors In The Air”.
Then enjoy the Melodic Rock perfection of “When You Close Your Eyes” with Jack Blades and Kelly Keagy trading off on the vocals, the steamy rock of “Passion Play”, and finish it off with the delicate “Let Him Run”…

MELIDIAN / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

MELIDIAN – Lost In The Wild [Rock Candy Remaster] **HQ**

One of the most criminally underrated and unheard albums from the glorius year for Melodic Rock / AOR – 1989 – should be “Lost In The Wild“, by MELIDIAN. Fortunately, Rock Candy records made justice to this excellent record with a great 24-bit remastering, first time on CD release.
It’s almost unbelievable to learn how many artists and bands came up with a quality album in 1989, just prior the musical market was about to be engulfed by back-to-basics grunge and irritating college rock.
One of those bands was Melidian, which surprised with this now cult-classic “Lost In The Wild”.
Perhaps Melidian’s educated musical roots were to blame – their sound was a triumphant mix of pompish keyboard driven AOR and muscular guitars, laced with razor sharp guitar riffs.
Imagine a satisfying combination of Survivor, Bad English, Giant and some Ratt for an accurate approximation of their sound and you’ll be half way to paradise…

REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY / Y&T

Y&T – Earthshaker [Rock Candy remastered & reloaded] *HQ Exclusive*

Rock Candy Records did a ‘Remastered & Reloaded‘ treatment to the early ’80s Y&T albums, for many, the band’s finest moment. “Earthshaker” was Y&T’s first album for A&M Records and the first under their current name, after changing it from Yesterday and Today used on the two prior records.
This record changed everything for Meniketti & Co., with a polished production (yet still retaining a quite heavy sound) and full of radio-friendly hooks. The whole album standouts driven by hot riffs, even present on the ballsy power ballad “I Believe In You”, a reference for just about every hair metal to come in the way of crafting their rock ballads.
“Earthshaker” stunned the hard rock world with its aggressive songs and production. It was a double whammy that breathed new life into the band’s profile, helping to re-establish them as real contenders after years spent hiding in the shadows on a label that offered little in the way of promotion or career advancement.
In Europe, where the band had already enjoyed a cult following through imports of their previous two records, the news was embraced with open arms…

GIANT / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

GIANT – Last Of The Runaways [Rock Candy remaster] *HQ EXCLUSIVE*

Founded by session master Dann Huff, GIANT‘s origins featured the who who’s from the melodic hard rock / AOR scene into the line-up, until the band finally got a record deal comprising these ‘cats’: Dann’s brother David (White Heart, David and the Giants, etc.) on drums, bassist Mike Brignardello (Van Zant, Mitch Malloy) and Alan Pasqua (Eddie Money, Van Stephenson, Rick Springfield, Stan Bush, etc.) on keyboards.
Driven by Dann’s melodic quality and outstanding vocals and riffs, “Last Of The Runaways” is pure 1989 AOR / MR: pristine production and sound design.
Many may argue GIANT’s first album “Last Of The Runaways” already sounded good in its original release: indeed, it was marvelously produced and the original CD sounds good. Also the Bad Reputation remaster is very good.
However this fresh Rock Candy Records remaster has something special, the whole record feels ‘airy’, like a pristine quality vinyl LP brand new.
It was 1989, it was the golden year for Melodic Hard Rock / AOR polished productions, it has some of the best musicians from the genre ever… do you need more reasons?
Giant’s “Last Of The Runaways” is a MANDATORY piece in your collection.

DIVING FOR PEARLS / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

DIVING FOR PEARLS – Diving For Pearls [Rock Candy remastered +5] *HQ Exclusive*

DIVING FOR PEARLS self-titled debut is one of those albums you enjoy from start to finish, never drops in quality and where every cut should have been a hit. This Melodic Rock / AOR gem was remastered and reissued on CD by Rock Candy including 5 bonus tracks – and it’s a must have in your collection.The late ’80s produced a plethora of Melodic Rock acts from North America – none more special than Diving For Pearls. Led by supremely talented frontman Danny Malone and terrific guitarist Yul Vazquez (previously part of the excellent Urgent US), this NY-based five piece forged one of the finest records of the era, at a time when the likes of Bon Jovi, Winger, White Lion & Whitesnake were receiving platinum trophies as a matter of course…

KEEL / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

KEEL – The Final Frontier [Rock Candy Remastered & Reloaded] HQ *EXCLUSIVE*

There’s great news for KEEL fans as the long out of print records The Final Frontier (1986) and Keel (1987) are being finally remastered by Rock Candy Records. Although the CDs are not available yet – released at retail stores November 15 – they can be purchased via Ron Keel‘s website for $20.00 US each or as part of a $30.00 US bundle if you have a membership via patron.com/RonKeel.
Today we have here in exclusive at 0dayrox “The Final Frontier”, with this remastering making the album sound better than ever. It’s truly fantastic.
As requested, here’s a re-post, now at maximum quality…

KEEL / REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY

KEEL – Keel [Rock Candy Remastered & Reloaded] HQ *EXCLUSIVE*

As requested by many, here’s a re-vamp of Keel’s self titled awesome remaster (contributors get lossless)
There’s great news for KEEL fans as the long out of print records The Final Frontier (1986) and Keel (1987) are being finally remastered by Rock Candy Records. Although the CDs are not available yet – released at retail stores November 15 – both can be purchased (autographed) via Ron Keel‘s website for $20.00 US each or as part of a $30.00 US bundle if you have a membership via patron.com/RonKeel.
Today we have here in exclusive at 0dayrox the self-titled “Keel”, with this remastering making the album sound better than ever: the dynamics are truly awesome.
As requested, here’s a re-post, now at maximum quality…

REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY / SCANDAL

SCANDAL featuring Patty Smyth – Warrior [Rock Candy remastered +5] HQ *Exclusive*

Patty Smyth is one of the finest AOR female singers emerged during the ’80s, and his vehicle to stardom was the band SCANDAL. Rock Candy Records reissued their album “Warrior” from 1984 including as bonus tracks the very hard to find 5-track EP debut from the band appeared in 1982, all digitally remastered with a fantastic sound quality.
This is the story of a very successful chart storming band, but it’s also the tale of a band in disarray. Scandal’s debut album won massive acceptance from the American mainstream quickly elevating them to Rock&pop star status, a position enhanced by the allure of vocalist Patty Smyth and her smokey voice.
Lead off track and first single, ‘The Warrior’ (written by Nick Gilder and Holy Knight) was a top 10 hit, helping to define the band’s style and potential reach. Or listen out to ‘Only The Young’ a rare track written by Neal Schon, Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain for JOURNEY’s hit album ‘Frontiers’, but never made it into the final tracklist due to the limited running time available at the moment…

REMASTER / REMASTER ROCK CANDY / STEVE JONES

STEVE JONES – Fire And Gasoline [Rock Candy remastered & reloaded +1] HQ *Exclusive*

As requested, here’s in full quality the Rock Candy Records ‘Remastered & Reloaded” versions of the two ’80s albums by STEVE JONES. Here’s the second, “Fire And Gasoline“, released in 1989 and according to times, sporting a polished hard rock production.
As guests appear The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy & singer Ian Astbury (also co-writing & co-producing), plus Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose providing vocals.
I guess The Cult’s core members contribution is really accurate in “Fire And Gasoline”: overall, this album brings to my mind The Cult’s ‘Americanized album’ Sonic Temple…