Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
“Darkness Rising ; The Tale Of Derek Blackheart” is the ambitious debut album from the Florida, US based outfit ABSOLON, a band/ project that has been in founder Ken Pike’s mind for almost twenty five years. Singer Ken Pike is a name well remembered fronting CCM hard rockers Malachia and underground cult AOR band Vital Signs back in the mid...
Strictly limited to 9,000 copies, QUEENSRYCHE‘s new album “The Verdict / Ltd Deluxe Edition 2CD] Box Set” includes the album, and a bonus disc with new 2018 acoustic versions of ‘Open Road’ and ‘I Dream in Infrared’ plus studio / live rarities previously unreleased. You have as well ’46° North’, ‘Mercury Rising’ (never released on CD) and ‘Espiritu Muerto’, all...
Iconic rockers QUEENSRYCHE will release their newest album “The Verdict” on March 1st, 2019 via Century Media Records. The record is the band’s third to feature vocalist Todd La Torre, who took over the position after Geoff Tate was dismissed from the line-up. Following a legal battle over the name, the La Torre incarnation of the group won the rights...
Let’s go with the first advanced singles from the most anticipated albums this year.‘Winds Of Change’ is the long-awaited follow-up to Jim Peterik’s now legendary JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE album. Set for release on April 26th, ‘Winds Of Change’ will be another melodic rock diamond featuring brand new Peterik songs in collaboration with a who’s who of melodic rock’s...
New year, and many new interesting releases coming up. Here’s some great advanced singles.BURNING RAIN, the hard rock band founded by guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich (REVOLUTION SAINTS, THE DEAD DAISIES, WHITESNAKE, DIO) and vocalist Keith St. John (MONTROSE, KINGDOM COME), will release its fourth studio album, “Face The Music”, on March 22 via Frontiers Music. First single ‘Midnight Train’ encompasses...
We finally found it; the Japanese remastered on SHM-CD release of “Queensryche”, the band’s self-titled debut EP, reissued by 10 bonus tracks.It has been reported at many audiophile forums that this SHM-CD is the one to get, where you can really hear a difference.It depends on you, but one thing is for sure; the sound quality is outstanding. In the...
Also requested among the QUEENSRYCHE discography, here’s the pretty expensive 2-CD box version of their multi-platinum album “Empire”. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its original release, this classic album was remastered with the addition of a bonus disc including 13 bonus tracks, among them 10 previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1990 at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. “Empire” went triple platinum and...
This is the only press on high quality SHM-CD of QUEENSRYCHE “Greatest Hits” with all tracks 24-Bit Digitally Remastered, a Limited Edition that went out of print in a couple of months. Why this ‘GH compilation’ needed a SHM-CD, high quality press release? Because few “Greatest Hits” represents so exactly a band’s career like this one.And why is Queensryche so...
Near the end of 2018, some great advanced singles are coming from much anticipated 2019 releases.Awesome AOR combo FIND ME consisting of lead vocalist Robert LaBlanc, drummer Daniel Flores, keyboardist Sören Kronquist, rhythm guitarist Philip Lindstrand, lead guitarist Michael Palace and bassist Johnny Trobro have released their song “No Tears In Paradise” from their upcoming third studio album ‘Angels In...
As requested, here’s some QUEENSRYCHE albums released in Japan pressed on high quality SHM-CD as part of a remastered reissue campaign from various ’80s Rock artists. “The Warning” was Queensryche first full length LP, a recording that still stands the test of time. All of you already have – in one way or another – Queensryche’s milestones Operation:Mindcrime and Empire....
As requested, here’s some QUEENSRYCHE albums released in Japan pressed on high quality SHM-CD as part of a remastered reissue campaign from various ’80s Rock artists / albums. “Rage For Order” is Queensryche second effort, and for many (including me) one of their best. An album that, in many ways, made a revolution with its sonic approach and production values....
Let’s go with some really cool advanced singles from albums to come this spring / summer.Awesome Swedish AOR act CREYE signed on with Frontiers Records for the release of their self titled album, which will be issued on October 12th. ‘Holding On‘ is the first, advanced single, with new excellent vocalist, Robin Jidhed, behind the mic. Terrific song, listen to...
![OPERATION MINDCRIME – The New Reality [Japan Edition] (2017)](https://0dayrox.org/wp-content/themes/hueman/assets/front/img/thumb-medium-empty.png)
OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the band led by former QUEENSRYCHE singer Geoff Tate, will release “A New Reality“, the third and final of a concept album trilogy exploring international politics, the world economy and social ethos, on December 1 via Frontiers Music Srl. The Japanese Edition will see the light tomorrow, November 22. The first thing I noticed most on this new...
“Resurrection” is the second installment of the musical project from iconic metal vocalist Geoff Tate. Following one year after the release of the debut album, OPERATION: MINDCRIME is a creative platform that continues in the spirit of the historic album of the same name, spawning concepts as grand as the music and intertwining the intensity of the former Queensrÿche vocalist’s...
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and metalheads of all ages: QUEENSRŸCHE are back! But not just in the sense of their new album “Condition Hüman“, no, this return goes much deeper than that. This Japanese Edition features a bonus track that really worth the investment. “Condition Hüman”, for all intents and purposes is a resurrection of what used to...
STAGE DOLLS – Commandos [digitally remastered]
STAGE DOLLS are one of the finest Melodic Rock / AOR bands Norway / Scandinavia produced in the '80s, and still continue creating superb music now. One of you asked… Read more…
We have already reviewed two years ago the previous album by HIGH ROAD EASY, the project of German musician Sven Horlemann and vocalist Jan Knopf, whom are back again with… Read more…
HIGH ROAD EASY is the project of German musician Sven Horlemann, responsible here for all instruments and songwriting, while the vocals are handled by Jan Knopf. Their second, just released… Read more…
After their indie debut, "Lost In Space" is the new album by FURY - the young cracking UK band bringing back the energetic sounds of the '80s - on Broken… Read more…
HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS – Big Trouble (Bonus Tracks Edition +3)
Featuring some of the most renowned Classic Hard Rock artists in the lineup, HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS is the creation of French guitarist and composer Stéphane 'Steph' Honde who, after considerable success… Read more…
HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS – Capture The Sun (2016)
"Capture The Sun" is the second album from HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS, the classic rock / hard rock combo founded by vocalist / guitarist Steph Honde (who anchored the band of original… Read more…
17 CRASH – Hit The Prey (2018)
"Hit The Prey" is the name of the new CD from Italian hard rockers 17 CRASH coming out next March 30th through rock label Volcano Records. Formed in 2011, according… Read more…
VOODOO SIX – Songs To Invade Countries To (2013)
UK hard rockers VOODOO SIX were presented in this blog two years ago with their very good 2011's EP but the group have been rocking the scene for more than… Read more…
JOE LYNN TURNER – Michael Men Project, Made In Moscow (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
The Michael Men Project was an album project overseen by professional musician and then Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Mikhail Men (a.k.a. Michael Men). Michael Men acquired the services of veteran… Read more…
JAKKS – Fire [English version]
It has been said many times at this site; Melodic Hard Rock has no boundaries. JAKKS from Argentina is one of the few bands from South America carrying the flag… Read more…
THE UNITY – Rise [Japanese Edition +3] (2018)
Only about a year and a half after the arrival of its self-titled debut album, German-Italian melodic metal act THE UNITY is ready to strike again: September 14 will see… Read more…
GOTTHARD – Silver [Deluxe Digipak +2] (2017)
"Silver" is the new album by Swiss hard rock institution GOTTHARD to be released tomorrow January 13th produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (Helloween) and founder / guitarist Leo Leoni. 25 years… Read more…
WISHING WELL (feat Graham Bonnet) – Chasing Rainbows (2016)
Finnish hard rockers WISHING WELL are presenting their debut album “Chasing Rainbows”, a true mixture of genres ranging from the melodic hard rock of the title track to classic Seventies… Read more…
OZZY OSBOURNE – Ordinary Man +2 [BSCD2 Japan Edition] (2020)
Legend OZZY OSBOURNE will release his new album "Ordinary Man" next Feb. 21, the Prince Of Darkness first solo album in almost a decade. "There’s a line in ‘Ordinary Man’… Read more…
HEART & Friends – Home For The Holidays (2014)
Last December, HEART’s Ann and Nancy Wilson returned to their hometown of Seattle to stage a celebration of the season, gathering a few of their friends to join them in… Read more…
1974 – 1974 & The Death Of The Herald (2013)
1974 is five piece band from Connecticut, USA that conjures up the memories and sounds of classic stadium rock acts from the seventies / eighties such as Kansas, Rush, Yes,… Read more…
