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CHRIS COMET & Friends – Going Back In Time (2024)

CHRIS COMET is a composer, producer, arranger, keyboard player. He also engineers his album projects in his Texas based studio. After a successful session man career over Europe, Chris established in the United States 35 years ago, in Hollywood and started playing and producing in famous studios such as Westlake, A&M, Record Plant, Fantasy, and worked into the studio with all the greats, from Vinny Colaiuta (Sting, Jeff Beck) to super guitarist Michael Landau.
Comet is member of a few bands as well (NOVA The Band), but this new album, “Going Back In Time“, it’s a solo release. Of course his years in the music business pay its dues: the record is released as CHRIS COMET & Friends, as many top players are part of it.
Chris Comet play keyboards & bass, on drums there’s beasts Simon Phillips (Toto et all), Shannon Forrest (Toto), Bodo Schopf (Michael Schenker), capable Bernie Chiaravalle on lead vocals (alongside other 4 singers), bass player Craig Young (Michael McDonald, Elton John), Stephen Honde (Hollywood Monsters) on guitar, and many more.
Musically, “Going Back In Time” speaks by itself – this is ’70s / 80s inclined classic rock with a strong progressive feel – the kind of upbeat prog, with keys / guitars runs – and melodic hard rock is a style reminiscent of BOSTON, STYX, REO Speedwagon, Touch, recent Mark Mangold KEYS, even MAGNUM, and TEN…

NEAL MORSE – Late Bloomer (2024)

Celebrated musician NEAL MORSE unveils his latest solo endeavor, “Late Bloomer,” a soulful collection of singer-songwriter tunes. Known for his dynamic contributions to progressive rock, Morse explores new sonic territories with this deeply personal offering.
Recorded primarily at his home studio, Morse took the reins, crafting the album’s musical landscape virtually single-handedly. While Amy Pippin and Julie Harrison provided backing vocals and Chris Carmichael contributed strings, “Late Bloomer” is a testament to Morse’s creative vision and versatility.
Following a rousing reception to the songs debuted at Morsefest in London in early 2024, Morse was spurred to finalize the project for eager fans.
The songs cover a whole range of styles, from the bluesy, soulful vibe of ‘Already There’ and the pop-rock “I’m Gonna Miss You When You Go” to the autobiographical narratives woven into tracks like title track ‘Late Bloomer’ and ‘Chloe’s Song,’ each composition offers a glimpse into Morse’s personal journey…

NO FAVORS – The Eleventh Hour (2024)

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, close to the cradle of heavy metal in Birmingham, NO FAVORS are a testament to classic rock’s relentless spirit. The band was formed in the ’80s by a group of local musicians, which included current guitarist Carl Ogden who has maintained a strong and constant influence on the band since it’s inception.
From the early days playing alongside such acts as Saxon, Magnum and Wishbone Ash, to the present which sees the band revitalised for today, Carl and new members Dani J Rankin, Tom Bevan, Pete Challinor and Dan Ogden have created an album of fresh, Classic Hard Rock songs inspired by and incorporating the timeless sounds of their history.
In early 2024, the group went to the studio and recorded “The Eleventh Hour” which will be released on Pride & Joy Music on November 22nd, 2024…

ADECENCE – Postalgia (2024) *HQ*

Swedish outfit ADECENCE was initially a one-man project started by drummer and songwriter Ludvig Alfvén during the pandemic of 2020. Later, this developed more into a full band with the addition of Linus Johansson (vocals), Henrik Westergren (guitar), Fredrik Svensson Carlström (bass) and Jacob Werner (guitar, keyboards), all experienced musicians, producers and songwriters for others such as Bruce Kulick, Lordi, Peter Jöback, and more.
While all ADECENCE members are young dudes, they still have a strong connection to ’80s music and culture. The group’s music is driven by solid riffs and timeless revolving around the classic melodic hard rock genre.
After some successful singles – the fun ”The Devil Wears Nada” featuring former Lordi member Sampsa Astala on drums spent 15 weeks on Swedish Rock Radio playlist – ADECENCE are releasing their debut album titled “Postalgia“.
Despite its dodgy cover art, ”Postalgia” includes some really good melodic hard rock tunes in the classy Scandinavian style. So put aside the cover, and enjoy this new melodic hard rock band with AOR flourishes / keys in the ’80s fashion.
Released almost silently, ADECENCE’s ”Postalgia” is one of the best debuts of the year from the Scandinavian indie Melodic Hard Rock / AOR scene, self-released however very well produced…

DARE – Blood From Stone [Legend Records Re-Mastered] (2024) *HQ*

Legend Records just released DARE 1991’s album “Blood From Stone“, for the first time remastered. Fronted by Thin Lizzy alumni Darren Wharton, DARE delivered a superb AOR debut album, but for this second effort Wharton decided to go for a more Melodic Hard Rock direction… and what a killer record it is in this genre.
By 1989-1990 Melodic Hard Rock was ruling the Rock scene and Wharton, perhaps also influenced by his previous stint with Lizzy, opted for a more muscular musical approach, so “Blood From Stone” turned to be a rocking affair.
Wharton’s vocals here are harder, grittier, filled with passion n’ pain, while guitarist Vinnie Burns finds more room to drop his melodious yet sharper riffs & solos, all but negating the need for Brian Cox’s artistic keyboard additions.
Yeah, “Blood From Stone” is the ‘different’ album from all Dare discography, so if you’re looking for crunching guitar riffs, big rhythm section and arena choruses check out tracks like ‘Wings of Fire’ and ‘We Don’t Need A Reason’…

MYSTERY MOON – Shine [CD version +1] (2024)

Kaiserslautern based guitarist and songwriter Markus Pfeffer (LAZARUS DREAM / ATLANTIS DRIVE) actually only wanted to record a single song with Swedish singer Rob Lundgren (MENTALIST) for his all-star project BARNABAS SKY. But then everything turned out quite differently… After the two of them met in person at a MENTALIST gig and immediately hit it off, it was clear that it couldn’t just be one song – a whole album was needed.
Mastered by ex- King Kobra JK Northrup, to be released next November 22 on Pride & Joy Music, “Shine” is the debut album by MYSTERY MOON, where Pfeffer and Lundgren embark on an 11-song musical journey towards melodic hard rock with its own touch and one or two surprises, such as the subtle use of actual flute melodies in the heavy rocker “Mindset” and the ballad “Nature’s Way”.
Pfeffer’s groovy, edgy guitar riffs are heavier than ever, yet they are always combined with prominently shimmering keyboards that create an AORish mystical atmosphere…

CINDERELLA – Long Cold Winter SESSION [featuring Cozy Powell] HQ *Exclusive*

Masterminded by vocalist, guitarist & songwriter Tom Keifer since the early Eighties, CINDERELLA hit record stores and MTV in 1986 with their debut album, joining a crowded crop of hair metal hitmakers that included Bon Jovi, Poison, Europe, Stryper, Winger, Mötley Crüe and more.
At first blush, CINDERELLA also appeared to be as glammy as the other bands that looked just like them. Keifer had more depth than that, though, and when it came time to write Cinderella’s second album, “Long Cold Winter”, he hoped to avoid the sophomore slump by taking stock of his surroundings and writing songs from the perspective of a young man uncertain of where he was at any given point or who was around him.
One member of the band absent from the recordings was drummer Fred Coury, replaced on “Long Cold Winter” by legend Cozy Powell, Denny Carmassi (Heart, Montrose), and Joseph Starns.
Long Cold Winter SESSION” is a greatly done bootleg (well printed ans presented) featuring the first rehearsals / sessions of Cozy with the songs. The audio was taken from Cozy’s own tape handwritten “Tom’s Tape” on the index sheet.
Here’s all the songs that ended into “Long Cold Winter” but in its genesis, pretty different than the final versions. Some vocal guides by Keifer are present, however the session is mostly instrumental. Sound quality is very good.
While “Long Cold Winter SESSION” should be more for die-hard fans, it’s a very interesting listen about how these great songs were created, and a must for collectors…

CINDERELLA – Unreleased Tapes 1983-85 [Loudworks release] *Exclusive*

As requested, here’s Tom Keifer’s CINDERELLAUnreleased Tapes 1983-85“, released on CD by San Marino based bootleg label Loudworks. The set include demos of songs that later ended into Cinderella’s major label debut “Night Songs”, while many remain unreleased. As example, the track “Night Songs” is quite different than the final album take.
Cinderella was formed in 1983 in Pennsylvania by singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and guitarist Tom Keifer and bassist Eric Brittingham. The initial line-up also included guitarist Michael Kelly Smith and drummer Tony Destra – both are part on these demos. In 1985, both Kelly Smith and Destra left to form Britny Fox.
Gene Simmons first took interest in the band and tried to get them a deal with PolyGram, but they were not interested. Jon Bon Jovi saw Cinderella perform at the Empire Rock Club in Philadelphia and talked to his A&R man, Derek Shulman about seeing the group. Shulman was not convinced at first either, and wanted to sign the band to a six-month development deal. “Unreleased Tapes 1983-85″ presents all that early era demos, including some that led to being signed.
Additionally, we find the very first Cinderella vinyl single ”Shake Me! / Nobody’s Fool”, the 1984 indie recording, released by themselves…

CINDERELLA – The Mercury Years [5xCD Box Set remastered + bonus tracks / rarities]

As requested by many, here’s the fantastic Caroline Records / BMG release of CINDERELLA 5-CD box set tiltled “The Mercury Years” which brings together all four of the band’s studio albums with the label: 1986’s Night Songs, 1988’s Long Cold Winter, 1990’s Heartbreak Station and 1994’s Still Climbing, plus a bonus disc with hard to find B-sides and Live tracks.
“The Mercury Years” isn’t a ‘just put all albums into one box‘ cash-in release. The whole thing has been remastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham from the Rock Candy Records headquarters. And the collection has been put together in collaboration with Cinderella’s mastermind Tom Keifer.
Housed in a clamshell box which we believe isn’t attractive enough – as the packaging inside is excellent, each album with its own separated artwork, and there’s a 16-page booklet featuring a new interview with Keifer by journalist Malcolm Dome (Rock Candy Records), where they discuss the band’s history and legacy.
So, this is a Rock Candy Records product, and while we have featured here at 0dayrox  other fine remasters from some of these essential Cinderella albums, this Box Set sounds awesome.
Additionally, this is the first time Cinderella’s ‘Still Climbing’ gets a remastering, and we have a bonus disc with tons of B-sides and the rare ‘Live Train To Heartbreak Station EP’ complete…

TEMPLE BALLS – Avalanche [Deluxe Edition] (2024) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*

Finland rockers TEMPLE BALLS and their record label Frontiers Music are releasing today ‘‘Avalanche [Deluxe Edition]” with extra, bonus tracks, including ‘Distorted Emotions (Live)’ recorded 2024 and the original Japanese edition bonus track ‘Dead Weight (Acoustic)’. The band is also gearing up for their first UK headlining tour, starting on November 1 in Crumlin.
“Avalanche” is an aptly titled fourth album from this energetic hard rock band. It’s a rocking tour de force that sees the quintet pushing their musical boundaries even further. Once again under the care of producer Jona Tee (H.e.a.t, Crowne, New Horizon), “Avalanche” has all the elements of hooks, powerful rhythms and anthemic rock ‘n’ roll like it is meant to be played…

DEVICIOUS – Never Say Never [Remastered + 1] (2024) *HQ*

Since the release of their debut album “Never Say Never” in 2018 German-based rockers DeVICIOUS have become a force to be reckoned in the melodic hard rock scene, with each new record showcasing their musical evolution.
Now DeVICIOUS and their current label Metalapolis Records are re-releasing that first CD originally appeared on a small indie company, with a refreshing remastered job plus an extra track recorded 2024 especially for this reissue; “Never Say Never [Remastered + 1]“.
From the start with ‘Everything’, DeVicious showcase their credentials: midtempo Melodic Rock / AOR with a certain Scandinavian feel, mixed with a British touch, smooth lead vocals, sharp guitar riffs, keys / synths cleverly placed and very, very well arranged harmony vocals / choruses.
Next ‘Penthouse Floor’ is much more AOR, something similar to the last works from LIONVILLE or WILD ROSE. Delicious stuff, again with great taste in the arrangements. Listeneing that pair of tracks we can see why DeVicious were chosen to support HARDLINE, AMMUNITION and XTASY in 2018.
The bonus track on this reissue is a newly recorded version of the album’s single ‘Everything (2024)’, re-recorded this year with new singer Stephan Lipp and new drummer Micha Kasper, and a fine example that a good song is always a good song, and at the same time showcasing how tight the band sounds despite the new members…

BONFIRE – The Early Days Of Bonfire [5-CD Box Set remastered] Out Of Print

As requested , here’s the hard to find, out print 5-CD Box Set The Early Days Of Bonfire, remastered and released by the band themselves including the 3 pre-Bonfire albums when they were called Cacumen, guitarist Hans Ziller band EZ Livin’ debut album ‘After The Fire’, and Lessmann / Ziller project EP, all with bonus tracks.
Released by LZ Records (Lessmann / Ziller), the 5-disc Box Set made available for the first time on CD these early Cacumen LP’s. With a style quite similar to Scorpions, Cacumen cemented a cult status in mid-Europe with its brand of classic hard rock, guitar driven music.
Of special interest are the very early Cacumen, limited edition vinyl single “Riding Away” with its B-side, a previously unreleased demo, more ’83/’84 B-sides and live recordings from the era…

WARREN HAYNES – Million Voices Whisper (2024) *HQ*

Million Voices Whisper” is the first solo album in almost a decade from the revered Allman Brothers guitarist and founder of Gov’t Mule, talented WARREN HAYNES. Sounding as energetic and focused as ever, Haynes this time powers through a set of soulful blues-rock accompanied by members of his current all-star band.
They include organist and keyboard John Medeski on keyboards, longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band), and Gov’t Mule’s new bassist Kevin Scott. The album also features guest appearances from his Allman Brothers Band bandmate guitarist Derek Trucks.
This is an inspired set of songs, polished with time, no rush, 10 years in the making. And it shows. This is classic rock, blues, but modern, relevant. ‘These Changes’ (co-written with Trucks), and ‘Real, Real Love’ (co-written with Gregg Allman, his last work with Haynes before his untimely death in 2017) are absolute highlights.
Catchy, emotional thrillers brought to life by Warren’s husky, soul drenched emoting…

RUBY DAWN – Blood On Water (2024) *HQ*

Hailing from Wokingham, UK, 4-piece RUBY DAWN according to their press release, “Performs hypnotic powerful and ambient grooves with a social conscience, creating a rich and unique progressive rock sound that weaves emotional intensity with captivating lyrical expressions and goosebump heart pounding drive”.
After listening to their new album “Blood On Water” we can affirm that blurb can’t be more accurate. This is the second record from this female fronted prog band, and not, fortunately it isn’t just another modern sympho-female stuff.
What we really enjoyed from RUBY DAWN is their impressive musicality: while their songs are progressive rock in the traditional sense, the many shifts in tempo are created in a muscular way, the guitar roars, hard, resulting in an effective contrasting effect.
And yes, not only all members are excellent musicians, they compose some superlative songs too…

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY – Decree Absolute (2024) *HQ*

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY was formed back in the ’80s by respected Birmingham rock musicians Tony Nicholl (vocals) and Mark Carleton (guitars) and Colin Murdoch (Bass), initially with a classic Melodic Rard Rock AOR sound, sharing stages / support slots for the big ones like Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Uriah Heep, etc.
Since the last decade has been heavily active regularly releasing solid albums, and when Nicholl quit a few years ago, Carleton and Colin Murdoch are sharing the lead vocals. Additionally, DAYLIGHT ROBBERY sound & style has been morphing incorporating new elements but always based in melody and Eighties feeling.
Today, DAYLIGHT ROBBERY is releasing their new album ”Decree Absolute”, perhaps their most rocking effort to date. While still retaining their rich musicality, the focus for the new songs have gone back to basics in a Mr. Big / Talas kind of way!
Indeed, songs like ‘Run for Your Life’, ‘Scarred’, ‘Godz’, ‘Hardtime’ are driven by rapid riffs in the style of the first Mr. Big self-titled album, the bass guitar is fat and defined as in Talas, and the overall sense of the album is full-throttle energy. And works very well for DAYLIGHT ROBBERY…