Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
As requested by many, here’s in exclusive the Hear No Evil Records 6-CD Box Set “The Official Bootleg Boxset 1983-1986” by ALCATRAZZ, a CD-only Limited Edition of previously unreleased material from the band. Some of these appeared as CDr at eBay, but from poor sources and bad playing speed & pitch. Mastered by Andy Pearce (Rock Candy) & Matt Wortham,...
It’s been a little over 3 years since HNE Records issued the expanded remasters of short-lived Graham Bonnett fronted super-group BLACKTHORNE. The good news is that the vaults have been fully raided and a plethora of tunes has been unearthed. “We Wont Be Forgotten” is 3 CDs of Blackthorne material, a total there of 44 tracks of which 30 of...
BLACKTHORNE, the early 90s super-group formed by Graham Bonnet (Rainbow /Alcatrazz), Bob Kulick (Balance), Jimmy Waldo (New England / Alcatrazz), Chuck Wright (ex Giuffria / House of Lords) on bass and Fankie Banali (Quiet Riot) on drums will have their only album to date “Afterlife” remastered & expanded released via Hear No Evil / Cherry Red Records. This is a...
MICHAEL SCHENKER is a legendary figure in rock, one of the most gifted and influential guitarists of all time. His work with Scorpions, UFO and the Michael Schenker Group made him a hero to millions of fans and inspired a generation of musicians.
‘There is a deep meaning in the title and album cover of the new MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST album’, says Michael Schenker. ‘It illustrates my musical life at a glance with much to be revealed. Because of that I called the album ‘Revelation’‘.
On March 16, 2017 the GRAHAM BONNET BAND played a very special show in Tokyo, Japan, now being released tomorrow by Frontiers Music as “Live In Tokyo“. The special set included songs from the band’s repertoire alongside a number of Rainbow, MSG, Impellitteri, and Bonnet solo classics. It was a special setlist and show, a unique chance to enjoy a...
A couple years ago we featured at 0dayrox the Cherry Red / Hear No Evil Records remastered reissue of ALCATRAZZ‘s “Disturbing The Peace”, including 9 bonus tracks (HERE). Now we have here the 2-CD release of the album by The Store For Music, which is pretty different. First, it comes with a bonus disc of a previously unreleased Live recording...
As part of the Graham Bonnet Band’s 2017 ‘The Book’ tour in Japan, a three night special engagement and reunion of ALCATRAZZ was presented much to the delight of the Japanese hard rock fans. Founding Alcatrazz members, Graham Bonnet (vocals), Jimmy Waldo (keyboards) and Gary Shea (bass), reunited after 33 years for a unique series of shows in Osaka, Nagoya,...
With the recent Hear No Evil / Cherry Red Records GRAHAM BONNET reissue campaign having already taken in his early solo work, time with both Alcatrazz and Blackthorne and a wider reaching best of collection, this 3-CD Box Set “Flying Not Falling 1991-1999” moves on to the three solo albums the ex-Rainbow and MSG singer produced during the decade in...
Today Sept. 28, “Live In Japan 1984: The Complete Edition“, the definitive version of ALCATRAZZ‘s legendary 1984 Japan tour is unveiled with fully restored and remastered sound, in a previously unreleased full concert form, featured at 0dayrox in exclusive. Alcatrazz featuring star vocalist Graham Bonnet (ex-Rainbow and The Michael Schenker Group) and the young guitar genius Yngwie J. Malmsteen toured...
Continuing with the extensive reissue campaign drawn across Graham Bonnet’s career, Cherry Red / Hear No Evil released as well ALCATRAZZ‘s “Dangerous Games Deluxe Edition“, the band’s third and final studio album (both previous presented here) fully digitally remastered and including a very rare and previously unreleased live recording from Long Island, captured in November 1986 on the Dangerous Games...
Kicking off an extensive reissue campaign drawn across Graham Bonnet’s fruitful career, Cherry Red Records has reissued a remastered, expanded version of “No Parole From Rock ‘N’ Roll”, the debut album from ALCATRAZZ, the hard rockin’ band he fronted from 1983 – 1987, here accompanied by a young, awesome Yngwie Malmsteen on guitar. Alcatrazz were formed in 1983, basically as...
“Reel To Real – The Archives” is the just released Cherry Ref / Hear No Evil Records 3-CD collection of unreleased GRAHAM BONNET songs, including studio recordings and live, all remastered. Although this new collection of unreleased recordings only covers a small part of the Graham Bonnet story, few frontmen can claim to have had such a lengthy and diverse...
The GRAHAM BONNET BAND will release next July 13 its new album, “Meanwhile, Back In The Garage“, via Frontiers Music. This Japanese Edition will hit the streets tomorrow.This new studio album offers new songs where Bonnet – in very good form – lays down his inimitable vocals over a selection of tunes full of great hooks and melodies. The Graham...
Let’s go with some really cool advanced singles from albums to come this spring / summer.Awesome Swedish AOR act CREYE signed on with Frontiers Records for the release of their self titled album, which will be issued on October 12th. ‘Holding On‘ is the first, advanced single, with new excellent vocalist, Robin Jidhed, behind the mic. Terrific song, listen to...
Alongside the reissue of all Graham Bonnet official albums, Hear No Evil / Cherry Red Records also released the band he was involved with, as BLACKTHORNE. This campaign included “Blackthorne II : Don’t Kill The Thrill“, the previously unreleased BLACKTHORNE album.The band, a super group formed by Graham Bonnet (Rainbow / Alcatrazz), Bob Kulick (Balance, Kiss), Jimmy Waldo (New England...
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…
INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT IV – Sorcery Inside (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
Bulgarian composer Milen Vrabevski and drumming ace Simon Phillips assemble an A-list team for the fourth outing under INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT IV, titled "Sorcery Inside". The vocalists taking part include… Read more…
