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Finnish veterans SONATA ARCTICA are ready to release their new opus “The Ninth Hour” next October 7th. I really liked the recent music approach of the band, more melodic and with a strong keyboard presence. On this new album the band has managed to strike a surprising balance between this ‘new’ and their original, melodic metal / sympho styles. “The...
* CAIN’S OFFERING is the brainchild of Finnish guitarist / songwriter Jani Liimatainen (founding member of Sonata Arctica), including Stratovarius singer Timo Kotipelto and super keyboard player Jens Johansson (Yngwie, Dio). In between his busy schedule with Sonata Arctica, Liimatainen finally found time to create another Cain’s Offering album after their debut six years ago.The new opus to be released...
* On their eighth studio full-length “Pariah’s Child”, the veteran Finnish quintet SONATA ARCTICA returns to the roots that originally forged its reputation, mixed with the more hard rock approach of their the last efforts.I would say this new record is the definition of Sonata Arctica past and present, and the blend has satisfied my ears. As stated by the...
FIRE TIGER – Energy [ecopack CD version]
After the lovely new album by FIRE TIGER featured here, one of you asked for the band's debut "Energy". This CD takes you back to the days when you could… Read more…
BRYAN ADAMS – Reckless (30th Anniversary Remaster + Previously Unreleased)
"Reckless" turned Canadian BRYAN ADAMS into a worldwide rock star. Timeless hits like “Run to You,” “Heaven” and “Summer of ‘69” pushed sales of the album to over 12 million… Read more…
ANGEL – The Casablanca Years [7-CD Box remastered] (2018)
Caroline Records just released an extensive, mammoth seven-disc Box Set celebrating legendary, Washington DC-bred glam/rock outfit ANGEL. Entitled "Angel: The Casablanca Years", the band-approved Box includes all the complete discography… Read more…
SAINTS OF SIN – Welcome To The Circus (2017)
Since forming in 2013 in Southampton, British rockers SAINTS OF SIN have been bringing their own brand of unadulterated hair metal to venues up and down the country. This is… Read more…
JOHN WAITE – In Real Time [retail]
After the recent Bad English post one of you asked for this quite unknown JOHN WAITE album "In Real Time" released via Frontiers Music some time ago. The album was… Read more…
JIM PETERIK (Survivor) – The Songs (2016)
Continuing with the JIM PETERIK-related requested music, here's "The Songs", a collection of his most celebrated songs freshly re-recorded in acoustic form, released via his own label World Stage International… Read more…
HOUSTON – Truth Slips EP + Singles + Cover Versions
After the recent, awesome new album by Swedish AOR wonders HOUSTON some of you asked for the band's rare "Truth Slips [EP]", presented here on the blog at the time… Read more…
FREEROCK SAINTS – Electric Passion (2017)
"Electric Passion" is the second, vibrant new album by FREEROCK SAINTS, the brainchild of Super Vintage founder Stavros Papadopoulos. In fact, FREEROCK SAINTS are Super Vintage members plus terrific female… Read more…
"Showdown" is the new album by KING'S CALL after a four year absence. The German based melodic hard rock band founded by guitarist Alex Garoufalidis (Greek origins but born in… Read more…
BLINDSTONE – Blues-O-Delic Celebration (2017)
Speaking about heavy-blues, Danish outfit BLINDSTONE are one of this blog favorites. The boys are back with a new album 2017 titled "Blues-O-Delic Celebration", this time a collection of covers… Read more…
ALMANAC released a fine debut album last year but I found it a bit monotonous, now they are back with second effort "Kingslayer", and I must say the focus (and… Read more…
Praised by Classic Rock Magazine as one of the greatest promises from the genre, SAMARKIND are presenting themselves to the world with their pretty awesome self-titled debut "Samarkind". "Samarkind" is… Read more…
