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,...
THE DEAD DAISIES – The Dead Daisies (2013)
Some kind of a super-group, THE DEAD DAISIES have released their self-titled debut while touring the US presenting the album. Formed around the core of Australians Jon Stevens (Noiseworks, INXS)… Read more…
THE DEAD DAISIES – Revolucion (2015)
One thing is for sure; THE DEAD DAISIES is a name we have to keep in mind. The band has released their debut in 2013 (presented here on the blog)… Read more…
THE DEAD DAISIES – Make Some Noise (2016)
Super-group THE DEAD DAISIES are back with a new rocking album titled "Make Some Noise" having enlisted two new members: singer John Corabi (Ratt, Motley Crue) and guitarist Doug Aldrich… Read more…
THE DEAD DAISIES – Live & Louder (2017)
Supergroup THE DEAD DAISIES are releasing today "Live & Louder", their new CD / DVD recorded at the last year successful European tour. The album was mixed by Anthony Focx… Read more…
MARCO MENDOZA – Viva La Rock (2018)
MARCO MENDOZA is a renowned bass player having recorded in classic albums of John Sykes, Ted Nugent, Blue Murder, Black Star Riders (just to name a few) and currently is… Read more…
THE DEAD DAISIES – Burn It Down [Digipak +1] (2018)
THE DEAD DAISIES will release their new album, "Burn It Down", on Friday, April 6 via Spitfire Music/SPV. A muscular tour-de-force, a tornado of pounding drums, pulverizing bass, screaming guitars… 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…
BLACK SABBATH – The End [Live In Birmingham] (2017)
"The End" is a celebration of BLACK SABBATH's final hometown concert at Birmingham's Genting Arena on February 4, 2017. This unforgettable farewell show from one of the biggest bands in… Read more…
BLACK STONE CHERRY – Black To Blues (2017)
It may be a little bit before we get a full new BLACK STONE CHERRY album of original material, but the band has something to tide fans over that might… Read more…
METALITE – Heroes In Time (2017)
"Heroes In Time" is the debut album by METALITE, a new Swedish female fronted combo which as their name suggest, musically is melodic metal oriented but with a 'lite' approach,… Read more…
SWEET & LYNCH – Only To Rise [Japanese Edition +1]
One of you asked for a revamp on SWEET & LYNCH's "Only To Rise" really good debut record "Only To Rise", this time in its Japanese Edition including a bonus… Read more…
GRETA VAN FLEET – From The Fires (2017)
Michigan upstarts GRETA VAN FLEET are releasing today "From The Fires", their first full length album featuring tracks recorded few months ago plus the songs from their 4-track debut EP,… Read more…
