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Johan Kihlberg’s IMPERA – Spirit Of Alchemy (2021)

Being a drummer of several decades experience, working with other musicians from such noted iconic outfits as Kiss, Thin Lizzy, Motley Crue, Europe and Rainbow, IMPERA is Johan Kihlberg’s own project. A seasoned veteran songwriter as well looking to employ an elite squadron to perform his compositions.
While most of what has come out of this project since its 2011 inception has been of a slightly heavy AOR variety, things have taken a notably metallic turn with the creation of this latest studio LP “Spirit Of Alchemy”.
An ensemble cast of familiar characters from Sweden’s scene has been assembled that includes Nocturnal Rites front man Jonny Lindqvist, Lion’s Share shredder Lars Chriss, John Leven on bass of Europe fame, and the seemingly omnipresent kit man Snowy Shaw himself, among several others.
The result can be best described as a highly polished and hard-hitting product from both a production and performance standpoint. Perhaps IMPERA’s best album to date…

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V.A. – 0dayrox Advanced Releases March 2018 – Vol.2

0dayrox exclusive advances are back: there’s many interesting albums to come so let’s check the first singles.Super-group W.E.T., which features vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO, TALISMAN), guitarist / vocalist Erik Martensson (ECLIPSE, NORDIC UNION, AMMUNITION) and guitarist Robert Säll (WORK OF ART) will release its third album, “Earthrage on March 23 via Frontiers Records Srl. The band —...

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RADIOACTIVE – F4UR [Japanese Edition +1]

As the title suggests, “F4UR” this is indeed album number 4 from RADIOACTIVE, the brainchild of super talented Swedish guitarist/songwriter Tommy Denander and on each album to date he has had a series of top Melodic Rock and AOR vocalists, and on this album he has the best yet! “F4UR” is the first Radioactive album in nearly 10 years and...

IMPERA – Empire Of Sin (2015)

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IMPERA – Empire Of Sin (2015)

* Whenever I see the name Matt Alfonzetti on anything, I know one thing: that what I am about to listen to will be of the highest quality, and “Empire Of Sin“, the third album from IMPERA is certainly no different. Throw into the mix the legendary Tommy Denander (Toto, Paul Stanley and Michael Jackson to name but a few)...

SKINTRADE – Refueled (2014)

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SKINTRADE – Refueled (2014)

* Thanks to an abundance of requests by their loyal fan-base, Swedes SKINTRADE, fronted by great singer Matti Alfonzetti have regrouped two years ago, and after a compilation (presented here) the band has released yesterday their brand new 2014 CD “Refueled” through AOR Heaven Records. A busy duration with a debut in 1993 and follow up in 1995 saw these...

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IMPERA – Pieces Of Eden (2013)

Following the successful last year debut, Swedish supergroup IMPERA are releasing today their sophomore studio album, “Pieces Of Eden” via Escape Music. Founded by drummer Johan “Impera” Kihlberg (Graham Bonnet, Vinnie Vincent), the project again features the talents of vocalist Matti Alfonzetti (Jagged Edge, Skintrade, Red White & Blues), bassist Mats Vassfjord (John Corabi, Grand Design) and terrific guitarist Tommy...

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IMPERA – Legacy Of Life (2012)

* IMPERA was founded by drummer JK Impera (Vinnie Vincent) who has called some impressive stars to fulfill the remaining slots in the band. No others than the great Matti Alfonzetti on vocals, the mighty Tommy Denander on guitars & keys and bass player Mats Vassfjord (Vinnie Vincent, John Corabi, Grand Design). The debut CD “Legacy Of Life” will be...