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With a musical foundation deeply rooted in classic hard rock combined with a contemporary approach, MAD INVASION deliver a distinctive sound where heavy guitars and a solid rhythm section merge with melodic harmonies and modern soundscapes forming a unique listening experience.
A sort of a super-group including awesome vocalist Pete Sandberg (Madison, Snake Charmer, Alien), guitarist Bjorn Dahlberg (producer of Billionaire Boys Club, Bad Habit), guitarist / keyboardist Hal Marabel (Bad Habit, Bai Bang), bass player Mats Jeppsson (69-HARD, United Enemies) and legendary drummer Mikkey Dee (Motörhead, Scorpions, King Diamond, Dokken), MAD INVASION is killing hard rock machine.
The upcoming new album “Crack In The Sky” is the second effort from the combo, and if the first was good, this new CD surpasses everything from songwriting to production…

Rhino Records will release WHITESNAKE ”Access All Areas: Live” on April 25th, a killer 8-CD Box Set. The set features six live shows across eight CDs, capturing the raw excitement of the classic blues-rock band in full flight, live on stage. 88 tracks remastered in 2025.
Kicking off with ‘LIVE… IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT’, legendary rock singer David Coverdale is joined by Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach on lead guitar, long time Whitesnake drummer Tommy Aldridge plus Marco Mendoza on bass. Recorded at London’s iconic Hammersmith Apollo in 2004, the set includes the huge MTV hits Is This Love, Here I Go Again and Still Of The Night.
‘LIVE… IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLUES’ on CD2 and CD3 was recorded on their 2006 World Tour, and delves back to Whitesnake’s earliest days with “Don’t Break My Heart Again” and “Take Me With You.”
MADE IN JAPAN finds the band headlining the huge Loud Park festival in Japan in 2011, across CDs 3 & 4. MADE IN BRITAIN unsurprisingly captures the band on David’s home turf whilst on the Forevermore tour in 2011. THE WORLD TOUR was also captured in 2011 on the Forevermore tour, features hits such as “The Deeper The Love,” as well as newer stage favorite, “Can You Hear The Wind Blow.”
This 8 disc set ends right back where David musical odyssey started, with THE PURPLE TOUR LIVE. Now joined by lead guitarist Joel Hoekstra, Whitesnake power through songs from the earliest days of David’s career with Deep Purple, including “Burn,” “The Gypsy,” “Mistreated” and “Soldier Of Fortune”…

Finland’s most popular AOR / Melodic Rock band BROTHER FIRETRIBE are releasing new music and celebrating with a spring tour. Titled “Number One“, the new work is a blistering collection of fresh songs after a handful of rather quiet years from the guys.
Production, arrangements and lovely hooklines all over the place, everything is awesome here. The first single asks a question: “Are You Ready?” – Yes, that’s what we are!
If you love that ‘big sound’, high energy, feel-good melodic hooks with the European vibe then this soaring release from the ever consistent Brother Firetribe will be high on your list of purchases this year.
These guys never disappoint and this is right up there with their best!..

PROST is an international project led by Antoine Prost, a passionate rock guitarist for over 40 years. His influences are diverse, ranging from hard rock to classical music by Bach and Vivaldi. Over time, he has listened to bands like MSG, UFO, Night Ranger or Whitesnake, and more recently, Revolution Saints, Degreed, and Brother Firetribe, while also drawing inspiration from the guitar virtuosos of Shrapnel Records, such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert or George Bellas.
It wasn’t until 2023 that the PROST Melodic Rock band was born. The decisive encounter with Manos Fatsis, known for his collaborations with AOR acts City Of Lights and Odyssey Desperado, marked a major turning point. An instant chemistry was formed between the two artists: Antoine composed the music while Manos wrote the lyrics and vocal melodies. Alongside with them, Greg Aubert, a longtime friend of Antoine, joined the band on bass, and Mats Eriksson, drummer of Degreed, brought a solid and inspired rhythm section.
The result? “Believe Again“, a powerful and intense Melodic Rock / AOR album, blending sharp riffs, virtuosic solos, captivating harmonies, and immersive synth layers. With mixing and mastering handled by Mats Eriksson, the album radiates a modern and impactful energy…

Canadian melodic hard rockers HAREM SCAREM will release their highly anticipated new album ”Chasing Euphoria”, set for release on April 25, 2025, via Frontiers Music.
Harem Scarem are finally back with their anticipated return album Chasing Euphoria, their first new album in 5 years. Their new record is an absolute belter for all Melodic Hard Rock fans and shows clearly why, when a discussion arises on who are the current heavyweights of the melodic hard rock scene, the list of names being bantered about cannot avoid a mention of Harem Scarem.
Chasing Euphoria brings back the band’s classic sound and shows the group at the top of their game. A cohesive unit still able to deliver a power-rock-packed punch, swaggering riffs, and hooks to die for. Harry Hess and Pete Lesperance, without a doubt, show the world that their partnership still shine bright…

”Skeletá” is the upcoming sixth studio album by unique Swedish rock band GHOST. Never repeating themselves, with ”Skeletá” Ghost have delivered one of their most emotionally resonant and musically adventurous albums to date. It’s a journey in every sense – rich with sonic detail, narrative flow, and standout moments that will linger long after the final note… a perfectly balanced brew of emotion and theatrical flair.
The demons are seemingly more personal on ”Skeletá” as bandleader Tobias Forge (recording under the alias Papa V Perpetua this time) excavates his soul. “There is something inside me, and they don’t know if there is a cure,” he sings in the glam-meets-goth “Satanized”.
But most of the songs are about love and hurt on a more personal level. The inward gazing does give the music on ”Skeletá” a shade of brooding theatricality. As usual, this is straight from the Ghost playbook. The opening “Peacefield” begins with a chorus of heavenly voices before the group works toward ’80s arena-rock glory for the next five-plus minutes. And the power ballads remain a growing interest for Forge.
So do the 1980s in general. The stabbing synths, piercing guitar solos and skyscraping vocals all come from the era of big hooks and even bigger hair. Look no further than “Missilia Amori” and its talk of “love rockets” for proof…

“Ghosted” is the album that definitely marks the new TRICK OR TREAT course, where the classic power happy metal mixes with terrifying and yet funny horror atmospheres. The Italian band put in music some of the most famous horror movie franchise such as “Evil Dead Never Sleeps” (“Army Of Darkness”), “Bitter Dreams” (“A Nightmare On Elm Street”) or “The 13th” (“Friday The 13th”), and paid heartfelt homage to the world of comics (“Craven Road”, Dylan Dog) and video game (“Return To Monkey Island”) that shaped their imaginary too.
With a little help from their international friends Chris Bowes and Adrienne Cowan, guest vocalists on two songs, Trick Or Treat delivered just another irresistible collection of wicked, catchy and energetic metal tunes…

Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, ART NATION has been creating some excellent melodic hard rock for over a decade. Founded by powerhouse singer Alexander Strandell and guitarist Christoffer Borg, the band is gaining acclaim for their astonishing hit-writing potential and truly captivating sound.
With his powerful and emotive vocals Strandell has captivated audiences on Sweden’s National TV and radio. A producer and guitarist celebrated for his precision and creativity, Christoffer Borg has worked with iconic names like Amaranthe, Anthrax, and Evergrey. His exceptional skills bring a polished and melodic edge to Art Nation’s signature sound.
ART NATION are now gearing up for an exciting new album release in 2025 titled ‘The Ascendance‘, out on Frontiers Music. The new work pushes more the pedal towards a modern heavy sound, without losing the typical Art Nation trademark with memorable melodies. Songs like “Halo”, “Thunderball” or “Unstoppable” are perfect examples of what you can expect from the new album: an undeniably enjoyable sonic delight…

RUSS BALLARD is simply one of the most renowned and gifted songwriters in Rock&pop music. During the ’70s and ’80s his songs ruled the airwaves and the list of hits is pretty much endless. From ‘Since You Been Gone’ (Rainbow) and ‘God Gave Rock’n’Roll To You’ (Argent and KISS), to ‘You Can Do Magic’ (America) or ‘New York Groove’ (Ace Frehley) – just to name a few – everyone who needed a great song knew that with Russ Ballard they could not go wrong.
Numerous records / artists were also produced by Ballard, like Roger Daltrey, America, Skindred, etc, and he started a solo career (after his stint with the band Argent in early 70s) in 1974 which had its highest momentum with the “S/t” album in 1984 (which included the awesome hit single “Voices”) and the follow up “The Fire Still Burns”.
Russ Ballard released a total of 10 studio albums and is now back with two albums in one: “Songs from the Warehouse / The Hits Rewired”, to be released by Frontiers Music.
The first album is made up of new songs which show once again that the inspiration never left Russ. The second includes brand new recordings of Russ Ballard hits either penned or performed by him during the years. You just need to look at the titles and will immediately recognize the track…

”Dream Into It”, BILLY IDOL‘s ninth studio album and first full-length record in over ten years, tells a rich and deeply personal tale of Billy’s voyage from young punk rock dreamer to his reset as an MTV leather-gloved icon; then on to all his well-publicized hits, highs, lows, overdoses, and accidents; culminating with a devastatingly honest assessment of the price of fame and the wisdom accrued by getting your act together and embracing family.
And even though ”Dream Into It” tells a story it is also, on a track-to-track level, a completely satisfying old school / new school pumping, rocking pop-rock odyssey, as only Billy Idol and longtime guitarist / collaborator Steve Stevens can create, with the able assistance of producer Tommy English and features with rock mavens Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart…

Melodic hard rockers H.E.A.T will release their brand-new studio album, “Welcome To The Future“, on April 25 via earMUSIC. The record delivers everything that fans of the celebrated Swedish band love: an innovative, heavy, highly dynamic, and refreshingly melodic sound, the unmistakable vocals of frontman Kenny Leckremo, and an inimitable talent for catchy anthems that leave you hooked for days.
With echoes of Def Leppard, Journey and even Whitesnake in there, H.E.A.T‘s may dock its cap to the past but their sound is modern, with the kind of beefcake attack those who don’t normally care for melodic rock may find appealing.
Songs like ‘Bad Time For Love’ pumps hard, rocking with all the pomp fans have come to expect from H.E.A.T, euphoric in atmosphere despite its title with vocalist Kenny Leckremo adding some high-noted yet melodic hollering. On ‘Disaster’ brief symphonic keyboard layers give way to razor-sharp guitars thrusting through a turbo-charged rhythm. Leckremo roars and screams in a vintage Dio come Coverdale manner espousing intensive rage, while Dave Dalone delineates classy rock lines straight out of the Blackmore school book…

SIGN OF THE WOLF is the brainchild of Fireworks Magazine editor Bruce Mee, who along with Fredrik Folkare (Eclipse, Nordic Union) set out to write an album in the style of the seminal classic Dio-fronted albums of the mid-Seventies and early-Eighties. It’s all good and well having the idea, but can you get the right calibre of personnel to carry it off? Well, other than the aforementioned Folklare (rhythm guitar) and Mark Boals (bass), the other musicians in the group are all heavyweights who have a direct/indirect connection to the legendary Ronnie James Dio.
The band will release their self-titled debut “Sign Of The Wolf” on Escape Music, where ex-Rainbow keyboard wizard Tony Carey conjures up memories of ‘Tarot Woman’ with album opener ‘The Last Unicorn’, and his interactions with lead guitarist Doug Aldrich (Dio) are a feature that reprises throughout the nine tracks on offer.
The rhythm section is a real powerhouse, with Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) on drums, accompanied by Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot / House Of Lords) and Boals on bass, with keboard contributions by Mark Mangold (Touch, Keys, Drive She Said) and Steve Mann – (Lionheart, MSG, Lonerider)
That just leaves vocalist Andrew Freeman (Last In Line), whose performance here is arguably one of his greatest ever; powerful verses, complemented by huge memorable choruses. Add to that an excellent mixing and mastering by Folkare… and you have yourself one hell of an album…

Formed in 2018, YOUTHEX is an ’80s inspired young hard rock / glam metal act hailing from Odessa, Ukraine. Not an easy place to play rock n’ roll nowadays, but the guys stand still and keep rockin’. The band already released an EP and a full album under the name WILD TRIBE touring all over Europe, but as they wasn’t comfortable with it switched to YOUTHEX.
Now YOUTHEX the band is releasing the new album ”Sticks and Stones” consisting on some previous standalone singles and new songs, where they perfected the brand of ’80s sound they love: Californian-style hard rock, glam metal, hair metal, and a touch of AOR. These are young dudes, but they know their game: these songs rock hard with melody, well composed, executed and produced.
One of the best cuts, ‘Blind Tango’, begins with captivating drum beats, an energetic guitar arrangement and all this before Youthex unleash lively vocals, all of this comes together to create a beast of a track. The guitar solo towards the end of the song is really good, those riffs are something else.
Another interesting track is ‘On the Edge of a Knife’. The song was inspired by Russian-Ukrainian war 2022. It’s dedicated to every soldier far away from home, to each mother/wife/friend waiting him to come back alive from the battlefield. The track is about guardian angels risking with their own lives. A classic sounding AOR / Melodic rock ’80s tune…

We are featuring in exclusive at 0dayrox “Return Of The Sinner: Live!“, the live recording of KK’s PRIEST captured during last year “Return Of The Sinner Tour”.
Led by former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and singer Tim “Ripper” Owens, KK’s PRIEST did this headlining U.S. tour with support acts L.A. Guns and Burning Witches, and they also did an expanded Europe summer tour covering the continent, including live performances at major European festivals.
If you had a doubt about KK’s PRIEST powers in their 2 studio albums to date, you better listen “Return Of The Sinner: Live!”. This is where this band belongs: live stage. They simply kills! Sound quality of the recording is stupendous, clear and powerful.
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Excellent Synthwave / melodic rock / 80s power pop-rock Bristish combo LeBROCK are celebrating their 10th anniversary with the release of their new work titled “Hope“.
A favorite of this website, LeBrock brought a fresh sound to the genre with their first two EPs, 2016’s ‘Action & Romance’ and 2018’s ‘Real Thing’. Alongside their dream-like ’80s synths these guys add to their sound heartfelt vocal performances and robust guitar chords & solos.
It’s not surprising that LeBrock is presenting “Hope” on tour all over UK. It happen that while most Synthwave artists are studio projects, LeBrock is a real rock band, rocking venues.
“Hope” is just another superb collection of songs where the core of LeBrock – Shaun Phillips (Vocals) & Michael Meadows (Guitars, Synths, Bass) – are helped, as usual, by other colleagues to provide their touch, and not repeat themselves. There’s even a ‘metal’ pinch to the track ‘Tame The Beast’.
You can’t resist to the melodies on songs like ‘In Your Arms’, Stars’, ‘Actors’, and especially ‘Heartbeats’. Love these guys.
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