Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
As part of the current ‘Record Store Day Black Friday’ BLACK LABEL SOCIETY are releasing a Special Edition LP limited to 2,000 copies titled “Nuns And Roaches“, including previously unreleased material from 1999’s The Brewtality Lost Sessions. As extras, you have the Glorious Christmas Songs EP, special for the upcoming holidays. The songs of “Nuns And Roaches” come from the...
Released from the confines of being Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist, Zakk Wylde turns in a surprisingly solid debut and only album from his own band PRIDE & GLORY, now re-released for its 25th Anniversary in this 2-CD Expanded Reissue. Wylde’s guitar still has that Sabbath / Ozzy crunch, but what makes “Pride & Glory” so listenable is the way it is...
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will release “Sonic Brew – 20th Anniversary Blend 5.99 – 5.19”, a ‘re-imagined’ version of their 1999 debut, Sonic Brew, on May 17. In conjunction with the release, the band has announced the “20 Years of Sonic Brewtality Tour,” a new 2019 North American outing.Said Black Label Society leader Zakk Wylde of Sonic Brew; “The original recording...
No, “Grimmest Hits” is not a compilation of your favorite BLACK LABEL SOCIETY songs. First off, Zakk Wylde will be the first to tell you, “If it’s Grimmest Hits, you know going there’s a grim chance there’s going to be any hits on this record.” Of course, the legendary axeman and BLS leader is always in the joking mood and...
This end of the year promises to deliver some stupendous albums, let’s check the newest advanced singles from CD’s to come. Swedish hard rock institution EUROPE are ready to release their new album Walk The Earth’, here’s the second single ‘Election Day’, a rocking tune with great groove. Via Frontiers Music we have excellent news: In December they will release...
Finally, after 20 years, iconic guitarist ZAKK WYLDE will release his second solo album “Book Of Shadows II” on April 8, the highly anticipated follow-up to 1996’s Book Of Shadows, a classic album Wylde released between his work with Ozzy Osbourne that has since become a fan favorite. From his work with Ozzy Osbourne to Black Label Society to Pride...
* After stardom as part of the Ozzy Osbourne Band, Zakk Wylde and his own child BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has enjoyed a 16-year career that spans nine studio albums and two live, and is still going strong on their new CD “Catacombs Of The Black Vatican”, to be released next week.What’s their secret? While most bands try to up the...
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… Read more…
We have already reviewed two years ago the previous album by HIGH ROAD EASY, the project of German musician Sven Horlemann and vocalist Jan Knopf, whom are back again with… Read more…
HIGH ROAD EASY is the project of German musician Sven Horlemann, responsible here for all instruments and songwriting, while the vocals are handled by Jan Knopf. Their second, just released… Read more…
After their indie debut, "Lost In Space" is the new album by FURY - the young cracking UK band bringing back the energetic sounds of the '80s - on Broken… Read more…
HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS – Big Trouble (Bonus Tracks Edition +3)
Featuring some of the most renowned Classic Hard Rock artists in the lineup, HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS is the creation of French guitarist and composer Stéphane 'Steph' Honde who, after considerable success… Read more…
HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS – Capture The Sun (2016)
"Capture The Sun" is the second album from HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS, the classic rock / hard rock combo founded by vocalist / guitarist Steph Honde (who anchored the band of original… Read more…
17 CRASH – Hit The Prey (2018)
"Hit The Prey" is the name of the new CD from Italian hard rockers 17 CRASH coming out next March 30th through rock label Volcano Records. Formed in 2011, according… Read more…
VOODOO SIX – Songs To Invade Countries To (2013)
UK hard rockers VOODOO SIX were presented in this blog two years ago with their very good 2011's EP but the group have been rocking the scene for more than… Read more…
JOE LYNN TURNER – Michael Men Project, Made In Moscow (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
The Michael Men Project was an album project overseen by professional musician and then Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Mikhail Men (a.k.a. Michael Men). Michael Men acquired the services of veteran… Read more…
JAKKS – Fire [English version]
It has been said many times at this site; Melodic Hard Rock has no boundaries. JAKKS from Argentina is one of the few bands from South America carrying the flag… Read more…
THE UNITY – Rise [Japanese Edition +3] (2018)
Only about a year and a half after the arrival of its self-titled debut album, German-Italian melodic metal act THE UNITY is ready to strike again: September 14 will see… Read more…
GOTTHARD – Silver [Deluxe Digipak +2] (2017)
"Silver" is the new album by Swiss hard rock institution GOTTHARD to be released tomorrow January 13th produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (Helloween) and founder / guitarist Leo Leoni. 25 years… Read more…
WISHING WELL (feat Graham Bonnet) – Chasing Rainbows (2016)
Finnish hard rockers WISHING WELL are presenting their debut album “Chasing Rainbows”, a true mixture of genres ranging from the melodic hard rock of the title track to classic Seventies… Read more…
OZZY OSBOURNE – Ordinary Man +2 [BSCD2 Japan Edition] (2020)
Legend OZZY OSBOURNE will release his new album "Ordinary Man" next Feb. 21, the Prince Of Darkness first solo album in almost a decade. "There’s a line in ‘Ordinary Man’… Read more…
HEART & Friends – Home For The Holidays (2014)
Last December, HEART’s Ann and Nancy Wilson returned to their hometown of Seattle to stage a celebration of the season, gathering a few of their friends to join them in… Read more…
1974 – 1974 & The Death Of The Herald (2013)
1974 is five piece band from Connecticut, USA that conjures up the memories and sounds of classic stadium rock acts from the seventies / eighties such as Kansas, Rush, Yes,… Read more…
