Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker began their songwriting career in the ’70s as part of music publisher Johnny Stirling company, and scored several hit songs for renowned mainstream artists from Sheena Easton to Air Supply. The duo recorded their own songs – Bugatti & Musker are trained singers as well – with a self-titled private LP released in 1981.
Then with the help of acclaimed producer Arif Mardin they got a shot in studio signed by Atlantic Records next year, under the ‘The Dukes’ moniker. A great cast of L.A. Session musicians was assembled including the ‘usual suspects’ like Steve Lukather, Paul Jackson, Jeff Porcaro, Abe Laboriel, John (J.R.) Robinson, Robbie Buchanan, Robin Beck, just to mention a few.
They created this fascinating AOR / West Coast record released in 1982 on WEA which has stood the test of time and remains a true forgotten treasure.
As part of the WEA Japan ‘Exploring Forgotten Classics’ series this is the Japanese remastered CD reissue or “BUGATTI & MUSKER – The Dukes” including 3 bonus tracks previously unreleased, songs recorded by other artists but here in ‘The Dukes’ versions…

There is only one thing better than Heavy Metal from the late ’80s, and that’s a band from the roaring ’20s crafting Metal that would more than grace those halcyon days of 40 years ago. Ladies and gentlemen, may we present to you the dulcet tones of POWER SURGE and their album ”Shadows Warning” for your delectation.
Formed in June 2024, Power Surge typifies what the term Heavy Metal is all about with this debut album. With nine tracks of exquisitely produced melodic metallic music, this is one of the best debut albums in this genre in 2025.
POWER SURGE’s music primarily evoking the late 1980s when bands were taking classic metal origins to the next step-whether ramping up the pace with faster technical riffing, introducing progressive twists, or adding a touch of AOR mystique.
The band members are no strangers to the European metal scene – as example, singer Roko has performed direct support to bands like Whitesnake and Armored Saint, leads his own band Flesh, and is a longterm collaborator of Dino Jelusick…

By the late summer of 1977, AC/DC were ripping things up across many parts of the world with the “Let There Be Rock” World Tour. Bon Scott had joined the Young brothers to form AC/DC three years earlier, and the group’s first worldwide release, High Voltage, was issued in 1976 on Atlantic – the label they had recently signed an international deal with. The album garnered the group a large following in the UK, where Sounds magazine sponsored their British tour, gaining the band a large following in the then emerging punk community, despite Bon Scott announcing publicly his disdain for the movement.
AC/DC’s first American exposure was through Michigan radio station AM 600 WTAC in 1977. The station booked them to play at Flint’s Capitol Theater in Michigan in December of that year. The supporting act was MC5, who had briefly reunited and agreed to play at the event.
The performance included on this CD “1977 The Classic West Coast Broadcast” comes from a couple of months before the Michigan show and was recorded for a live FM radio broadcast at the legendary Old Waldorf, one of Bill Graham’s venues in San Francisco.
With a raw rocking energetic sound and a set-list that includes tracks from all their albums to date, along with the preview of a couple of tracks from 1978’s Powerage, this show was clearly one hell of an AC/DC gig and remains a classic illustration of where the group were at this juncture in their career…

Many of you asked for the Rock Candy Records remastering of DANGER DANGER first album “Danger Danger” in maximum quality. In terms of sound this “Danger Danger [Rock Candy remastered +5]” reissue is bright and punchy with great dynamics for modern CD players, but apart from that includes as bonus the complete ‘Down and Dirty Live‘ EP remastered for the first time.
New York, New York, says the famous song. So good they named it twice. Well, if that sort of shtick was good enough for ol’ Blue eyes then it was certainly good enough for late ’80s New York area melodic hard rockers Danger Danger whose songs ‘Naughty, Naughty’ and ‘Bang Bang’ helped to emphasize the point perfectly.
Fashioning memorable songs with firebrand riffs, Danger Danger were signed by the Imagine label (a division of Epic Records, headed by Industry legend Lennie Petze) and put into the studio with Lance Quin (Bon Jovi, Lita Ford). The band’s self titled debut album “Danger Danger” instantly produced a hit single with the MTV friendly ‘Naughty Naughty’, a song that defined the band’s appeal as one of the best high-energy melodic rock bands of the era…

Hailing from the gutters of Syracuse, NY, four-piece READY TO STRIKE are presenting their debut album properly titled ”First Bite”. These are young guys with a passion for ’80s styled hard rock, and delivers here a self-managed product reflecting that love for melodic riffs and catchy choruses.
This dynamic ensemble brings a fresh twist to the classic hard-rocking vibes that defined an era, with a pretty electrifying sound mixing some Skid Row, Van Halen, King Kobra, etc, all over 10 well crafted tracks, with a singer plenty of swagger and rawness, and a lead guitarist influenced by the great EVH.
Previously known in 2023 in the Syracuse area as ‘Mean Streak’ playing covers of bands such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Poison, Ratt, and Mötley Crüe, in 2024 the guys staring writing their own music and changed name to READY TO STRIKE.
After a couple of standalone singles their full album ”First Bite” is here, short, effective hard rockin’ songs channeling the spirit of legends from the genre while carving out their own distinct path…

TIGERTAILZ formed in Cardiff, Wales, in 1984, and 6 years after they demoed and recorded ‘Bezerk’, an album that many glam / sleaze rock fans consider a masterpiece – no filler, just hot rockin’ material. One can hear their influences from many styles / bands from Status Quo to Ratt, and who doesn’t have a touch of Zeppelin on their hard rock recipew. ”Bezerk” reached the Top 40 on the charts containing the hits “Love Bomb Baby” and “Heaven”.
Now its time for the rockers the world over to check out how the album all began.
”Bezerk: The Demos” is now available from FnA Records. An 18 track opus that features tracks (on Bezerk) with different titles, different intros & arrangements, different lyrics and most unlikely, a Rap song Demo version of the classic ‘Noize Level Critical’.
This is a great peek into how demos evolve and eventually become the tracks that we all hear. There are even some tracks that never left the Tigertailz camp… until now. Included are songs written for the Bezerk CD, but for one reason or another, never made the album.
As if that weren’t enough, four bonus tracks (early versions / demos) for the ‘Wazbones’ album are included; over an hour of blistering sleaze / glammy hard rock for your ears.
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Hailing from Cardiff, Wales, TIGERTAILZ was often seen as the UK’s answer to the likes of Mötley Crüe and Poison. They embraced the excesses of glam metal with open arms – big hair, outrageous outfits, and a sound that was as colorful as their appearance.
However, Tigertailz wasn’t just a carbon copy of their American counterparts. They brought a certain European flair and a sense of humor that set them apart in a genre that often took itself too seriously. And they were – and are – heavier, genuinely rebellious.
By the time they released ”Bezerk” (1990) the band had already made a name for themselves with their debut album Young and Crazy, but it was with this sophomore effort that they truly hit their stride. ”Bezerk” was an unapologetic celebration of everything that made glam sleazy metal so much fun – infectious choruses, slick guitar riffs, and a party-ready attitude that refused to be dampened by the changing musical landscape.
Here’s ”Bezerk [remastered reissue +1]”, a remaster bringing a stronger bottom end, and a bonus track.
”Bezerk” leaves the listener shaken, dizzy, and in tune with their wild streak. “Bezerk” is the perfect name – this album is out of control!

Rhino / Warner Special Products are releasing an expanded edition of CHRISTOPHER CROSS classic debut album “Christopher Cross“, in its wonderful recent remastered version plus a lot of bonuses including early song versions, the original Japanese edition bonus track, and an unreleased song.
Produced by guru Michael Omartian and recorded in mid-1979, ”CHRISTOPHER CROSS Expanded Edition remastered” was one of the first digitally recorded albums, and still sounds great, a staple in Classic FM radio.
Without a doubt, “Christopher Cross” is one of the most influential Soft Rock / Westcoast / FM rock&pop albums of the late 1970s and early 1980s, and a success – won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, with Cross becoming the first artist to win the four major categories in the same year — a feat not replicated until Billie Eilish in 2020.
Yes, it’s soft rock, but impeccably done: Cross not only is a great songwriter and vocalist, but also a skillful guitarist & arranger. He’s helped by big names from the industry such as top class guitarists Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton and Eric Johnson, percussionist Lenny Castro, vocalists Nicolette Larson, Michael McDonald, Valerie Carter, Don Henley, and many more.
All songs are rich in melodicism and construction tight, a sturdy foundation for the classy professional gloss provided by his studio pros and friends, plus Omartian’s crisp production…

Hailing from the Mannheim / Heidelberg area in Germany, SCARLET ROSE was founded in December 1988 by guitarist Frank Bulling and bass player Andy Keller subsequently after their former metal band Scavenger just had called it quits. They found American singer Kurt Harley and drummer Michael Dorsch to start working on their new vision of a melodic Heavy Rock band and recorded Scarlet Rose’s debut Demo in April ’89, plus a second tape already in October.
However Keller was looking for a much more commercial sound, and search for a female singer as bands like Heart, Vixen, Romeo’s Daughter, etc, were enjoying strong popularity in Europe. In July 1990 female keyboarder / singer Coco Augustin joined and female Steffi Brill was enlisted for the lead vocals.
With a style mixing melodic rock, radio-friendly pop-rock and lite AOR, SCARLET ROSE 1995’s debut album “Prime” arrived a little too late for this musical genre, however the band didn’t care as melodic rock still preserved an audience in the old continent.
Long time out of print, now Andy Keller is reissuing “Prime” for its 30th anniversary. Fans of Barlow / Minto, Alyson Avenue, Vixen, Heart, Laos., Karen Lawrence – that’s primo female fronted AOR – need to own this album…

Formed in the early Eighties, URGENT hailed from the suburban coastal town of Dun Laoghaire in Dublin. Dealing in atmospheric AOR / melodic Rock, they first appeared on the compilation album ‘Owl the Album’, which in turn lead to performances on the “RTE” television show ‘Borderline’.
Chris de Burgh offered them a support slot in front of 6.000 people in Dublin; they also played many more gigs in their home country and then released their first single called “Hearts of Stone” (with B-side ‘Live My Life’) on Debut Records in early 1987. ‘Hearts of Stone’ is quite possibly one of the greatest independent AOR singles ever released.
The atmospheric and poignant second 7” single, ‘Goodbye’, saw URGENT signed to a division of Polygram and charting in the Irish top 50. With many more amazing songs written in the following two years, the band undertook a fifteen-
date tour of Ireland, which resulted in them playing sold-out shows in Dublin, and undertook support slots with top Irish bands that resulted in them playing in several of Ireland’s more prestigious venues.
But regardless of all this exposure, that elusive record contract never progressed any further and sadly, due to internal issues, URGENT called it quits in early 1989.
Now as part of the excellent ”The Lost UK Jewels” we have Vol. 30; ”URGENT – Hearts Of Stone”, a CD containing full remastered versions of all their material plus a the whole story of the band told by UK Rock journalist Rob Evans. A collectible, limited edition.
If you like bands like FM, Foreigner, Strangeways and 2AM, you’ll love this release!

Formed in the early 2000’s by singer Roy Cathey (Cold Sweat, SteelCity) Fayetteville, NC natives THE FIFTH are back with their brand new full length LP titled “We Are One“. Originally the band had a modern sound, however Cathey’s heart belongs to classic ’80s melodic hard rock, and this is the musical path of this ‘new’ THE FIFTH line up.
They pleased us with a very good EP four years ago, and now The Fifth return to the melodic hard rock world in grand style with “We Are One”, their first album RFK Media, Ron Keel’s record label. This potent collection contains twelve songs that clearly celebrate the band’s strengths – big anthems with blistering guitars and powerful vocals – while weaving classic rock roots with strands of modern melodic hard rock.
The new album was produced by Chris McLernon (Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat); primary recording took place at Big Animal Studio, in Charleston, SC…

Bored with the rock music landscape of the time dominated by modern or bro-rock bands – KICKIN VALENTINA set out to play rock‘n’roll the way they wanted to hear it: loud, unapologetic, and 100% live, with no backing tracks and a take-it-or-leave-it attitude.
Fast forward to May 2025, and the band is set to release their fifth album, “Raw Trax, B-Sides, and Bootlegs” worldwide via Mighty Music / Target Group. Once again produced by Andy Reilly (UFO, Bruce Dickinson) at Muse Productions in Atlanta and mastered by Joel Wanasek, the album is a collection of unreleased songs, demos, and live recordings from the Bang Your Head Festival in Germany.
Naturally continuing from where the outstanding last album 2024 ‘Star Spangled Fist Fight’ left off, “Raw Trax, B-Sides, and Bootlegs” album opens with a trio of fully polished studio cuts which reinforce just how their songwriting skills have been honed over the last few albums…

YOUNG GUN SILVER FOX’s upcoming fifth album, ”Pleasure”, sees the West Coast / Yacht Rock duo of British singer songwriter Andy Platts and American multi-instrumentalist Shawn Lee continuing to mine their love for the breezy, sunny, roof-down strains of ‘70s California pop-rock-soul, channeling the likes of the Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Ned Doheny and others.
After four releases with both members laying down ideas in their own studios and emailing files back and forth, this time Shawn traveled to Andy’s studio in Norfolk, England where they wrote and recorded ideas from scratch, with half of the album’s 10 songs coming from these in-person sessions.
The result? YOUNG GUN SILVER FOX’s most organic, complete album to date. Fresh, elegant, sooth music especially designed for this summer…

If gene splicing scientists had created the GYPSY PISTOLEROS, they would have a certain set of ingredients in front of them to arrive at this raucous mix of glam rock, theatrical rock and shambolic punk. Firstly, one has to look at rock musicals like ‘Rocky Horror Show’ and perhaps a dash of ‘Grease’ to ensure we are blessed with the sort of harmonies that somehow 4 people manage to deliver instead of an ensemble cast. Then we pick up a healthy slice of 70s British glam rock. There’s no denying the nods towards T-Rex, Slade, Wizzard, and more from the era into Gypsy Pistoleros’ music.
“Church Of The Pistoleros” is the title of their upcoming new album, forged from the fires of youthful angst, with a shared love of classic rock and glam with a hint of rebellious punk thrown in for good measure. Through 10 tracks, they bring to your ears an unadulterated dose of electrifying goodness.
These face-pinted capable musicians lead by Gypsy Lee Pistolero (real name Lee-Mark Jones) have unleashed an album like no other. From the grimy depths of hell, they have pulled out the most sonic force of an album to be reckoned with; ‘Church Of The Pistoleros’…

Hailing from Washington State, HANGFIRE bring together the formidable talents of incredible guitarist Sean ‘Shredder’ Searls (Tyraels Ascension), road warrior bassist Steven Tolbeck, hard hitting drummer Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Laird (For The Love Of Suffering) and vocalist Jenea Fiore – one of the most exceptional new voices in metal today.
As soon as their debut album ”Burn” begins with opening track, ‘Hunger‘, you know you are in for an amazing ride. Jenea’s voice is indisputably world class, the riffs and solos possess that indefinable ‘x factor’, delivering the thrill that only the best metal can, while the rhythm section operate as a telepathically connected machine – laying down granite foundations of superlative heaviness.
Be prepared for crunchy chord combinations aligned with Screaming / Defenders-era Judas Priest, power clean vocals in the style of Warlock, and a varied songwriting plus a fantastic production sound.
Twelve tracks of fist pumping traditional melodic heavy metal with enough drive and energy to take those older influences to impress upon a current generation looking for new artists to treasure – ”Burn” will be one of those debut albums talk about for many, many years…