Melodic Rock, AOR, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock news
No doubt about it; RIOT is one of the most influential American hard rock / metal acts which set the table for the ’80s sound of the genre in the US. Just released by very good German label High Roller Records, “Archives Volume 3 ; 1987-1988” covers the most mainstream era of the band featuring unreleased material, alternate mixes and...
RIOT‘s fourth album “Restless Breed”, the first featuring vocalist Rhett Forester, has been Remastered & Reloaded by Rock Candy Records. Originally released in 1982, the record showcased a more ‘commercial’, glam hard rock sound that was raising strong in America. The creation of “Restless Breed” followed a Riot’s period of intense activity both physical and emotional, having survived a series...
Without a doubt one of the most influential American hard rock / metal acts, RIOT set the table for the ’80s sound of the genre in the US. Released by very good German label High Roller Records few days ago, “Archives Volume 2 1982-1983” features unheard material from the ‘Mark II’ Riot era, with stupendous vocalist Rhett Forrester at the...
Without a doubt one of the most influential American hard rock / metal acts, RIOT set the table for the ’80s sound of the genre in the US. Released by very good German label High Roller Records, “Archives Volume 1 1976-1981” features early versions, alternate mixes and demos – fully remastered – from the early years of Riot. It’s almost...
‘ThunderSteel’, the sixth studio album by American cult legends RIOT is turning 30 this 2018, so Metal Blade Records are celebrating the event with a remastered reissue of the album plus bonus tracks titled “ThunderSteel [30th Anniversary Edition remastered +6]”. The very good quality digipak also houses a DVD with shows from the band. Disbanded in 1984, at the second...
Now we have here the just released ‘Remastered & Reloaded‘ Rock Candy Records version of Americans RIOT third album “Fire Down Under“, including 6 meaty bonus tracks.The album is considered a big influence by many American bands to become famous during the ’80s, a blend of classic British metal / hard rock yet with a characteristic US touch. The saying...
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Metal Blade Records has just released “Army Of One [Bonus Edition]“, a digipak reissue of one of RIOT‘s modern-era best albums. Founded by the late, talented guitarist Mark Reale, Riot started in the late Seventies as a classic hard rock band, over the years evolving to a more traditional heavy metal style.But “Army Of One”, originally released in 2006 by...
This one was requested by one of you and is a real pleasure to me to be featured here; “Narita“, the second album by Americans RIOT, in its ‘Remastered & Reloaded‘ Rock Candy Records version. “Narita” is a very special album to me, I grow up listening to this killer / no filler rockin’ LP.Musically, Riot has always been ahead...
* There was a landmark year for the rapidly progressing heavy metal genre in the US: 1983. Artists such as Ronnie James Dio with his debut solo album Holy Diver, Def Leppard put a foothold on the seen with Pyromania and Quiet Riot had a huge number one. Motley Crue also won a fair share of fans over with their...
LOUDNESS – Rise To Glory (2018)
Pioneer Japanese act LOUDNESS will release their new album, "Rise To Glory", world-wide on January 26, 2018. Yes, thankfully they have decided to release the new CD at the same… Read more…
HOT BLOODED – The Foreigner Experience (2018)
In a similar fashion of 'A Foreigners Journey', the excellent Foreigner / Journey Tribute already featured here at 0dayrox, "HOT BLOODED - The Foreigner Experience" is a tribute show exclusively… Read more…
SECRET ILLUSION – Awake Before The Dawn (2018)
SECRET ILLUSION are releasing their new album "Awake Before The Dawn" tomorrow Feb. 1st 2018, via Lion Music Records, a label that doesn't stops to add new bands to their… Read more…
BON JOVI – Rockin’ In Cleveland, 1984 [HD Remastered Edition] (2018)
BON JOVI recording "Rockin' In Cleveland, 1984" (The Legendary Ohio Broadcast) has just been re-released in a "HD Remastered Edition". Already considered an 'official bootleg', the album even has been… Read more…
SIGN X (ex Chalice) – Sign X (2018) + CHALICE “In Wonderland” [digitally remastered]
SIGN X is a new German outfit releasing their self-titled "Sign X" EP this 2018 as presentation card. In fact, this is the new name for veteran melodic hard rockers… Read more…
PINK FLOYD – A Momentary Lapse Of Reason [Japanese Ltd. miniLP remastered] (2017)
This just released Japanese Cardboard sleeve remastered reissue of PINK FLOYD '80s album "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" is presented in a mini LP format which faithfully replicates its original… Read more…
PINK FLOYD – Wish You Were Here [Japanese Ltd. miniLP remastered] (2017)
As part of the recent November Japanese reissue series of PINK FLOYD's discography in cardboard sleeve remastered mini LP format which faithfully replicates its original LP design, the classic "Wish… Read more…
SPIRAL KEY – An Error Of Judgement (2018)
Britain's SPIRAL KEY are releasing their second effort titled “An Error of Judgement”, the first via the very good, varied in musical styles Pride & Joy Music label (and distributed… Read more…
REACH – The Great Divine (2018)
Swedish melodic hard rockers REACH surprised us with a great album years ago, now reduced as a three-piece, the guys are back with ”The Great Divine”, their fresh CD to… Read more…
CATS IN SPACE – Cats Alive! (2018)
UK wonders CATS IN SPACE are ready to release their first live recording tomorrow titled "Cats Alive!", recorded last year at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena at a particularly raucous night… Read more…
MARC JORDAN – C.O.W. Conserve Our World [AOR CITY Series – remastered] (2017)
Last year we featured some titles from the great Sony Music Japan campaign titled AOR CITY 1000, a low-priced remastered reissue on 100 classic AOR / AC albums from their… Read more…
THE OUTFIELD – RePlay + Malibu Beach [B-Side] & more – Out Of Print
Not so long ago, THE OUTFIELD, one of my favorites from the mid '80s, returned with a brand new album titled “RePlay”, released by themselves and now pretty hard to… Read more…
