Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
One of you have asked our impression about the Japanese, high-fidelity SHM-CD format remastered version of “Revenge”, the underrated and killer KISS album originally released in 1992. Well, this remaster sounds million bucks. It’s much, much deeper at the low midrange, the overall sonic spectrum is clearer and it possesses a great dynamic range. Also, it’s being sold pretty cheap...
This rarity was requested by one of you; KISS Japanese-only release disc “Chikara”. Chikara (Japanese for “power”) was released on CD only in Japan in support of KISS’ 1988 Japanese tour. It includes KISS classics, many with different mixes and a picture sleeve featuring each band member in the the letters of the KISS logo. Exclusive to the Japanese market,...
For fans needing a refresher on KISS’ biggest hits while the legendary band is on its final, End Of Rhe Road World Tour, a new collection titled “KISSWORLD – The Best of KISS” has made available. The 20-song compilation features such KISS staples as “Rock and Roll All Nite”, “Detroit Rock City”, “Beth”, “Love Gun” and more, all remastered. What’s...
As you know, Rock Candy Records is one of the best CD reissue labels out there. Since a couple of years, they are releasing a magazine, actually printed on paper like in the good ‘ol times.In the style of the essay included into each CD booklet about the band in question, ROCK CANDY MAGAZINE is a bi-monthly, 100-page Rock publication...
THE VAULT is Kiss’ founder GENE SIMMONS “Mother of all Box Sets”, with 166 unreleased songs on 10 CD plus 1 Bonus CD from Gene Simmons recordings over the Years 1966 -2016.In special designed Flight-Case, the numbered, limited-edition VAULT Includes: * 10 CD / 151 never-released-before songs written and performed by Simmons, and featuring notable rock and roll artists including...
ACE FREHLEY is on a roll, and he’s ready to embark on his next musical journey with “Spaceman”, his third solo outing in four years, and eighth overall. Amongst Ace’s post-KISS recorded output, “Spaceman might” be the closest link to his widely acclaimed 1978 solo record, both in spirit and execution. First off, Frehley played all of the guitar parts...
PETER CRISS album “Cat #1” has been finally reissued after a long legal dispute between indie label Tony Nicole Tony Records (who originally released the album) and Gene Simmons / Paul Stanley and ultimately, Criss himself.The album also features former Kiss bandmate Ace Frehley playing guitar on three tracks, ex-Talas singer Phil Naro, and future Queensryche guitarist Mike Stone. After...
Here’s another special request; HEAR ‘n AID “Stars”, the ’80s metal all-star benefit album. Unbelievable, but the record never was reissued / remastered nor even released on CD yet. The only existing official CD press of HEAR ‘n AID is this Japanese release from 1994, of course out of print and with used copies fetching over U$D 250 at eBay....
KISS “Hot In The Shade” released in Japan on high quality SHM-CD should be the most requested album on this blog ever. That’s because “Hot In The Shade” is perhaps the worst – technically speaking – sounding album of their entire career, and fans are looking for an improvement. 1988 was probably the worst year in KISS’ history. Their popularity...
On the heels of the historic KISS Reunion Tours (spanning 400+ show from 1996 to thru 2001) ACE FREHLEY began laboring over the material that would culminate in the 2009 release of “Anomaly”, the highest charting Frehley solo album since his self-titled debut in 1978 (which featured the only Top 20 KISS solo hit with New York Groove). Frehley is...
One of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s newest inductees, ACE FREHLEY, is unleashed this rocking new album titled… “Space Invader”. Yes, not only the title and the album artwork has a nod to his KISS years, but also the music inside.This Deluxe Edition includes two bonus tracks. The first thing you realize listening to the title track which...
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With the new DangerAngel album featuring excellent vocalist BJ, I think it’s proper to revamp this post from 3 years a ago presenting in exclusive on this blog BJ’s ‘Acoustic Heroes‘. Vocalist B.J. started his career at 17, being a member of Brazilian local bands like Henceforth and Skyscraper while he recorded his first album at 18 with The Pills,...
More form the recent Universal Music Japan reissue series 2016: VINNIE VINCENT INVASION second opus “All Systems Go” on SHM-CD remastered.After its melting 1986 debut album, the Vinnie Vincent Invasion followed up with an album – according to times, more melodic hard rock oriented. The band had a successful debut under their belts, toured the world under the tutelage of...
More form the recent Universal Music Japan reissue series 2016: VINNIE VINCENT INVASION self-titled on SHM-CD remastered.Though contributing to Creatures Of The Night as a session player before being named as Frehley’s replacement in December 1982, Vincent for all the public knew, was the official guitarist in Kiss and played all the lead guitar on Lick it Up.Following his departure...
Legendary Kiss, original Space Ace guitarist ACE FREHLEY will release “Origins Vol. 1” tomorrow April 15, a collection of twelve newly recorded classics from Ace’s formative years featuring some of the biggest names in rock and roll, most notably Paul Stanley joins Ace on Free’s hit ‘Fire And Water’. This collaboration marks the first time that Ace and Paul appear...
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…
