Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
KEE OF HEARTS is the new awesome project built around two true melodic rock superstars: singer Tommy Heart (Fair Warning) and guitarist Kee Marcello (ex- Europe) which are releasing their self-titled debut via Frontiers Music today September 15. With a lineup rounded out by Ken Sandin (ex- Alien) on bass and Italian drummer Marco Di Salvia (Polarized), the guys started...
Kjell Hilding Lövbom, most known as KEE MARCELLO, the guitarist who replaced John Norum in Swedish band Europe back in 1986, some time ago recorded “Redux : Europe“, featuring new songs alongside modern, harder-sounding re-recordings of Europe and Marcello’s previous band Easy Action hits. When asked why he chose to re-record Europe songs, Marcello said, “Redux is Latin for ‘reclaim’...
Former Europe guitarist KEE MARCELLO returns with “Scaling Up“, his brand new album released via Frontiers Music. This slick-produced new effort from the awesome Swedish 6-string player is a stunning, smooth Melodic Rock album with bluesy Hard Rock touches plenty of impressive tunes. “Scaling Up” blends elements of Marcello’s past works – even some Europe waves – mixed with lots...
EUROPE has started this week ‘The Final Countdown 30th Anniversary Tour’ with dates all over the Continent. And as it was requested by a reader, it’s a good opportunity to revisit one of Europe’s best recent albums; “Bag Of Bones“, in its Japan Edition with bonus track, now out of print. On this recording the band decided go back to...
More and more Advanced Releases for this October, 2016.From the Frontiers Music camp arrive these news; British AOR / Melodic Rock institution FM have decided to record a modern-day version of their now classic debut album ‘Indiscreet’ in its entirety. Many long time fans raised their voices against this, but you know, listening the first advance, the classic ‘That Girl’,...
It’s time for our usual Advanced Releases featuring some really awesome albums to come.And we start with ‘Never Too Late’ the amazing first single from CREYE (pronounced “Cry”) the new Swedish AOR super-group including guitarist Andreas Gullstrand (Grand Slam) and Alexander Strandell (Diamond Dawn, Art Nation) on vocals. The plan is to land a record deal for an eventual full...
Now this is curious stuff; ROBERT HAGLUND‘s solo debut album “I Wanna Be Somebody“. Haglund is a Swedish vocalist better known as one of the The Fantastic Four, a popular Swedish vocal quartet which revisit soul, blues, jazz standards and where he plays bass also.But for his debut Haglund has chosen to cover some hard rock classics in a jazzy...
* Swedish axe-slinger, former Europe guitarist KEE MARCELLO seems to be a very busy man lately, decided to recover his place into the international Rock scene. After releasing his controversial Europe own-versions album ‘Redux: Europe’, the ‘humbly’ entitled biography ‘The Rock Star God Forgot’ and his performance in the well known musical Rock Of Ages in Scandinavia, Marcello has just...
* KEE MARCELLO is one of those artists who is able to turn his hand to anything without fear. He started his career in 1982 with the glam rock band Easy Action recording two albums. In ’86 he joined Europe and toured the World three times. His name as a renowned guitarist was established and the time was ripe for...
* Kjell Hilding Lövbom, most known as KEE MARCELLO, the guitarist who replaced John Norum in the Swedish band Europe back in 1986, just released in Sweden “Redux : Europe”, featuring own new tracks alongside modern, harder-sounding re-recordings of Europe and Marcello’s previous band Easy Action hits.The CD will be released in the rest of the world in February 2012,...
NASTY RATZ – First Bite (2015-2016)
Musical genres disown frontiers, and this is pretty clear in "First Bite" the debut album of Czech glam / hard rock band NASTY RATZ. Taking a quick look at the… Read more…
STATE COWS – The Second One [Japanese Limited Edition +4] (2013)
The magical Swedish duo STATE COWS delighted us three years ago with their selftitled debut. Now Stephan Olofsson & Daniel Andersson have again assembled a wonderful band and cast for… Read more…
STATE COWS – Stealing The Show (2017)
Swedes STATE COWS, perhaps the band active today most faithful to the classic sound of early '80s West Coast AOR, are releasing new material under the title "Stealing The Show".… Read more…
CRIMSON GLORY – In Dark Places 1986 – 2000 [5-CD Box Set Remastered] Out Of Print
Fully 24-Bit remastered, "In Dark Places… 1986-2000" is a 5-CD box containing all of CRIMSON GLORY's studio albums: "Crimson Glory", "Transcendence", "Strange And Beautiful" and "Astronomica" (2CD). The box also… Read more…
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…
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…
PRETTY MAIDS – Red, Hot And Heavy [Japan Blu-Spec CD2 remastered] (2018)
Sony Music Japan just started a fantastic series of PRETTY MAIDS albums for the first time remastered and pressed on High Quality Blu-spec CD2 format. "Red, Hot and Heavy" is… Read more…
BLIND DATE – Can You Feel It [written 89-91 / re-released]
There were a lot of great bands that just fell through the cracks in the late ‘80s and especially the early ‘90s due to the musical climate change. BLIND DATE… Read more…
