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PIONEERS – In A State Of Rock [digitally remastered] (2021) HQ

Totally out of the blue and for surprise of many AOR and West Coast collectors there is a new reissue label in Norway which seems to have access to almost every Norwegian release from the 70s and 80s. As part of the ‘Norske Albumklassikere 80-tallet’ series we have here 1984’s ‘In A State Of Rock” from Norwegian rockers PIONEERS, remastered for the first time.
The year before Stage Dolls saw the light of day, PIONEERS released “In a State of Rock”: this was the band of future Stage Dolls founders Torstein Flakne (guitar) & Steinar Krokstad (Stage Dolls), joined by other renowned Norwegian musicians like Morten “Morty Black” Skaget (TNT, Vagabond, Åge,) Bard Svendsen (Åge, Sambandet) and Knut J. Dahle (Rocky).
PIONEERS delivered some kind of mix between the catchy melodic rock of the upcoming Stage Dolls and early 80s Pomp AOR with that Scandinavian feel; anthemic choruses ready for the arenas, something that catapulted Europe to stardom two years after. You can say these guys were ‘Pioneers’ indeed…

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STAGE DOLLS – Dig [Japan HR/HM 1000 Vol.5 series Limited Release] (2022) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*

Universal Music Japan did it again, a new campaign of their ‘HR/HM 1000‘ series – the Limited Release reissue of long time out of print albums from their Hard Rock / Heavy Metal catalog at the price of 1000 Yen = about 9 USD.
Now it’s time for the second 2022 batch, ”HR-HM 1000 Vol.5”. And as part of these there’s the out of print “Dig“, by Norwegian melodic rock wonders STAGE DOLLS.
It was 1997, and fortunately ignoring trends, STAGE DOLLS delivered here one of the best AOR / Melodic Rock albums from the second half on the Nineties. While ‘Commandos’ has that lovely mid-Eighties sound, and self-titled ‘Stage Dolls’ that unrepeatable atmosphere, “Dig” is the band’s most complete recording.
There’s exquisite refrains, smooth choruses, elegance in arrangements… “Dig” has it all…
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STAGE DOLLS – Stage Dolls [Japan HR-HM 1000 Vol.5 series] (2022) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*

Universal Music Japan did it again, a new campaign of their ‘HR/HM 1000‘ series – the Limited Release reissue of long time out of print albums from their Hard Rock / Heavy Metal catalog at the price of 1000 Yen = about 9 USD.
Now it’s time for the second 2022 batch, ”HR-HM 1000 Vol.5”. And as part of these there’s STAGE DOLLS self-titled album ”Stage Dolls” regarded by fans as their finest moment, combining AOR and Scandi Melodic Rock of the first order plenty of great songs and a lovely warm production.
Only for the terrific song ‘Love Cries’ – one of the AOR pearls from the ’80s – you need to own this record, but the rest of the track list is to die for as well.
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STAGE DOLLS – Stripped [Japan HR/HM 1000 Vol.5 series Limited Release] (2022) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*

Universal Music Japan did it again, a new campaign of their ‘HR/HM 1000‘ series – the Limited Release reissue of long time out of print albums from their Hard Rock / Heavy Metal catalog at the price of 1000 Yen = about 9 USD.
Now it’s time for the second 2022 batch, ”HR-HM 1000 Vol.5”. And as part of these there’s the for years very hard to find on CD “Stripped“, by Norwegian melodic rock wonders STAGE DOLLS.
It was 1991, and a rocking sound was dominating the scene, so for their fourth album STAGE DOLLS delivered an earthier, rougher AOR record with sharper guitars. Usually a title like “Stripped” is associated with an ‘acoustically filled’ sound – not the case with this CD. The songs rock with electricity, however the anthemic AOR multi-part choruses this band is known for are present all over…

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STAGE DOLLS – Commandos [digitally remastered]

STAGE DOLLS are one of the finest Melodic Rock / AOR bands Norway / Scandinavia produced in the ’80s, and still continue creating superb music now. One of you asked for remastered versions of their albums, and the truth is the only digitally remastered is this “Commandos” which, in my humble opinion, is their finest moment. “Commandos” is Stage Dolls...

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V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases March-April 2018 – Vol.3

Spring is coming and major Melodic Rock / AOR releases find its way to stores. Let’s check the advanced singles from albums to come.Great hard rockers THE DEAD DAISIES, the star project including vocalist John Corabi, bassist Marco Mendoza and lead guitarist Doug Aldrich and drummer Deen Castronovo, have just released ‘Resurrected’, a track taken from their upcoming fourth album...

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases Nov-Dec 2017 – Vol.3

ADELLAIDE / CARMINE APPICE's Guitar Heroes / DANTE FOX / HELLOWEEN / KANSAS / PRETTY BOY FLOYD / SHIRAZ LANE / STAGE DOLLS / V.A. - Advanced Releases sampler / V.A.. / VARGAS BOGERT APPICE / WALTHAM

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases Nov-Dec 2017 – Vol.3

This end of the year promises to deliver some stupendous albums, let’s check the newest advanced singles from CD’s to come. British melodic rockers DANTE FOX will be releasing their six album Six String Revolver via AOR Heaven on November 24, 2017. ‘Firing My Heart’ should be the band’s most guitar driven song in years, full of melody and energy....

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases July 2017 – Vol.3

ALICE COOPER / ALL 4 1 / DA VINCI / GRAHAM BONNET BAND / GUN / QUIET RIOT / SOUL SECRET / STAGE DOLLS / V.A. - Advanced Releases sampler / V.A.. / WORLD TRADE / XTASY

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases July 2017 – Vol.3

More & more very interesting releases coming up this Summer. Let’s check the more relevant Melodic Rock / AOR advances just appeared.Holy cow, one of the most wanted ever comeback in the genre always has been from Norwegians DA VINCI. Well, today June 23rd, 2017, Da Vinci are releasing their first single in over 25 years! And what a terrific,...

V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases March 2016 – Vol.2

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V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases March 2016 – Vol.2

New exciting AOR / Melodic / Hard releases are coming in the next months… let’s taste some of the advanced singles from well established acts and really promising newcomers.. Frontiers Music Srl features the return of Scandinavian melodic hard rock legends TREAT with their brand new, kick ass album entitled Ghost Of Graceland to be released on April 15th. The...

STAGE DOLLS – One Of These Days (2015)

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STAGE DOLLS – One Of These Days (2015)

* Norwegian melodic rockers STAGE DOLLS are preparing a new full album and meanwhile presenting some singles from time to time, such as the fresh released “One Of These Days“, driven by classic Dolls’ signature melodious riffs and harmony vocals. “One Of These Days” is penned by frontman Torstein Flakne and long time collaborator Mark Spiro, the legendary AOR songwriter.This...

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STAGE DOLLS – Highway Of Life (2013)

* Norwegian melodic rockers STAGE DOLLS are preparing a new album and meanwhile presenting some singles such as the fresh released “Highway Of Life” and “5 Minutes Of Fame”, both driven by classic Dolls’ signature riffs and harmony vocals.Additionally we have the single “Drive For Life” composed & recorded for the Scandinavian organization working with children and adolescents with a...