Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
“WORKING CLASS DOGS : A Tribute To Rick Springfield” celebrates the music of one of melodic rock’s most talented songwriters. Rick hits are performed by the likes of Eric Martin (Mr Big), James Christian (House Of Lords), 7th Heaven, Steve Newman, Mitch Malloy, Gary Schutt (Jeff Scott Soto band), Eric Ragno, Vic Rivera (Ted Poley, Adriangale), Vinny Burns (Dare, Ten,...
Mr. Big’s guitarist PAUL GILBERT is a ground-breaking guitarist, no doubt about it, but also a musician always willing to take risks in favor of his artistic expression. And he did it so, again, ready to release in a few days a new solo album mostly instrumentally based, titled “Behold Electric Guitar”.In a time were just a ‘single’ or an...
Monster trio THE WINERY DOGS released some time ago “Unleashed In Japan : The Second Show“- a DVD / 2CD set featuring their second show ever performed in the Asian country. Recorded at the Nippon Seinen-Kan Hall on July 17, 2013, this awesome concert showcase The Winery Dogs’ beast rock machine in its full potential.As this package only was released in...
Following the release of their last studio album ‘Defying Gravity’, MR. BIG set out on a tour that took them all over the world to promote the new release in a live setting. “Live From Milan” documents it, in this Japanese edition including an exclusive bonus disc; “Japan 2017 Official Bootleg,” featuring over 60 minutes of selected live tracks from...
Let’s go with some really cool advanced singles from albums to come this spring / summer.Norwegian hard rockers TNT have released another new song called “We’re Gonna Make It”. The track is taken from their upcoming studio album, “XIII”, due on June 8 via Frontiers Music. This is a very melodic track inspired by the band’s 80s sound. GIOELI-CASTRONOVO, the...
“Telecasters & Stratocasters; Klassic Kotzen” is a new 3-CD Box-Set from renowned guitarist RICHIE KOTZEN including three of his deleted, hard to find solo album plus bonus tracks.The Box-Set is named after his endorsement with Fender guitars, the brand he has used for most of his career, most notably his signature models Telecaster and Stratocaster. Member of many successful bands...
Here’s another request – and I scratch my head thinking why this great album wasn’t featured here before… ERIC MARTIN‘s second solo album “I’m Only Fooling Myself” recorded before he joined MR. BIG. This is terrific ’80s AOR album including the ‘who’s who’ from the L.A. session musician scene. And this is the first time appeared on CD, remastered by...
Mr. Big’s vocalist ERIC MARTIN has been recording several albums in Japan during the last fifteen years covering hit songs of bands from the land of the rising sun, mostly including pop numbers and even a Christmas CD.But this time Eric (and his label) have chosen to version Rock songs – the style we all want to hear from him –...
Near the end of the year, it’s time to recap about the best 2017 releases, by category.Wonderful musicianship, great fusion stylings, killer melodies, and the voice of Jeff Scott Soto, SONS OF APOLLO’s Psychotic Symphony is simply awesome. SONS OF APOLLO is the mega super group featuring former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian alongside Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal...
Near the end of the year, it’s time to recap about the best 2017 releases, by category.Fortunately, this excellent album was finally released. Before his untimely death in 2012, renowned American rock guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE began recording an ambitious passion project with bassist Ricky Phillips (Styx, Bad English) and drummer Eric Singer (Kiss, Alice Cooper). The idea was to record...
SONS OF APOLLO is the mega super group featuring former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian alongside Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex- Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs / Mr. Big) and the mighty Jeff Scott Soto on lead vocals. Their debut album, “Psychotic Symphony“, will be released on October 20 via InsideOut Music. The disc was...
SONS OF APOLLO is the mega super group featuring former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian alongside Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs / Mr. Big) and the mighty Jeff Scott Soto on lead vocals. Their debut album, “Psychotic Symphony“, will be released on October 20 via InsideOut Music. The disc was produced...
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…
