Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
This one was requested several times here: the out of print, hard to find Japan release on mini LP Blu-SpecCD of ASIA‘s album “Aqua” remastered. The sound quality is amazing, with clearer vocals and bass, especially the wonderful harmonics. By 1991, John Wetton left Asia and it was pretty much clear that the band called its quits. Or, needed a...
When released some years ago we featured here the Universal Japan reissue of the 3 first albums by ASIA on an awesomely sounding Platinum SHM-CD. The band’s third offering “Astra” was requested again, but now we got the rare SHM-SACD (SuperAudio CD) a limited edition now out of print. If you ask me, SHM-SACD is equally good to the regular...
What do you get when you match a Brit from London who loves American AOR with an American from California who grew up on British prog? DUKES OF THE ORIENT is the masterful pairing of vocalist John Payne (ex-ASIA, GPS) with keyboardist Erik Norlander (LAST IN LINE, LANA LANE) who now present their eponymous debut album, ten years in the...
Cherry Red Records is releasing a digitally remastered & expanded two CD edition of ASIA‘s excellent album “Phoenix“, their best since the band first seminal LP’s. Legendary band Asia released the biggest selling album in the world in 1982. The original line-up of the band reunited in 2006 and recorded the studio album Phoenix in 2008. This album features original...
Cherry Red Records is releasing a digitally remastered & expanded two CD edition of ASIA‘s excellent album “Phoenix“, their best since the band first seminal LP’s. Legendary band Asia released the biggest selling album in the world in 1982. The original line-up of the band reunited in 2006 and recorded the studio album “Phoenix” in 2008 featuring original members Geoff...
* ASIA featuring JOHN PAYNE presents their new studio album entitled “Recollections: A Tribute to British Prog”, featuring ten renditions of songs originally performed by such artists as Camel, King Crimson, Jethro Tull and The Alan Parsons Project, amongst others. As you may know, this other version of Asia born when Payne – who served as original frontman John Wetton’s...
For many, one of the big surprises this year will be "Big Red", the amazing new album by MAVERICK, a five-piece from Northern Ireland whom have been building their fan… Read more…
ELECTRIC GUITARS – Rock’n’Roll Radio (2017)
We already praised here on this blog the last ELECTRIC GUITARS album, and now 2017 the Danish combo are back with another guitar-fest titled "Rock'n'Roll Radio". The Copenhagen-based quartet is… Read more…
MAVERICK – Cold Star Dancer (2018)
Belfast, UK melodic hard rockers MAVERICK are releasing their new studio album "Cold Star Dancer" tomorrow. There have been a couple of line-up changes with guitarist Terry McHugh leaving the… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – Sour Grapes (2016)
One of Sweden’s legacy melodic rock acts HOUSE OF SHAKIRA have just released their new album "Sour Grapes" you’ve ever been fed. Keeping the momentum going since talented lead singer… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – HoS (Comeback album)
After a 5 year hiatus, one of Sweden’s greatest exports, HOUSE OF SHAKIRA returned to the forefront of the European Melodic Rock scene early this decade. Their brand new album… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – Paid To Play Live! [Official Bootleg + Extras] *EXCLUSIVE*
This is a cool request, the rare and out of print release of HOUSE OF SHAKIRA "Paid To Play Live! ", a very Limited Edition 9 track extended EP (strictly… Read more…
SIGN X (ex Chalice) – Sign X EP (2018) + CHALICE “In Wonderland” [digitally remastered]
SIGN X is a new German outfit releasing their self-titled "Sign X" EP this 2018 as presentation card. In fact, this is the new name for veteran melodic hard rockers… Read more…
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET – Echoes Of The Aftermath (2017)
Released by Frontiers Music, "Echoes Of The Aftermath" is THE MURDER OF MY SWEET's just released new album. 2015 saw the band presenting the concept CD Beth Out Of Hell,… Read more…
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET – Beth Out Of Hell (2015)
Created by talented drummer, vocalist and producer Daniel Flores, THE MURDER OF MY SWEET has been releasing quality material since six years ago, and now are presenting "Beth Out Of… Read more…
BEST CLASSIC METAL OF THE YEAR : LIGHTNING STRIKES – Lightning Strikes (2016)
Near the end of the year, it's time to recap about the best 2016 releases, by category. For 0dayrox, the Best Classic Metal album of the year is LIGHTNING STRIKES… Read more…
JULY REIGN – Here Comes The Flood (2016)
Another great new addition to the MelodicRock Records roster, "Here Comes The Flood" is the debut album by JULY REIGN. July Reign is the brainchild of guitarist Sheldon Scrivner who,… Read more…
On this blog we've been following the recording steps of Kentucky-based female fronted hard rockers HYDROGYN, and today the six-piece are releasing their brand new full-length CD titled "Redemption". Throughout… Read more…
TONY MILLS – Streets Of Chance (2017)
Vocalist for Shy, TNT and many more, TONY MILLS is one of the greatest singers in melodic hard rock history. He will be releasing tomorrow his new solo album titled… Read more…
ACE FREHLEY is on a roll, and he’s ready to embark on his next musical journey with "Spaceman", his third solo outing in four years, and eighth overall. Amongst Ace’s… Read more…
