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SONS OF APOLLO return with their sophomore album ‘MMXX‘ to be released tomorrow January 17, 2020. This 2-Disc Deluxe Edition includes on a bonus disc the intrumental mix versions of the songs, but the pearl here are the ‘A cappella excerpts’ of each track where you can hear the incredible Jeff Scott Soto in full force. The follow-up to their...
SONS OF APOLLO return with their sophomore album ‘MMXX‘, to be released January 17, 2020. The follow-up to their acclaimed 2017 debut ‘Psychotic Symphony’, as well as their epic 2019 live album ‘Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony’, with ‘MMXX’, Mike Portnoy (drums & vocals), Derek Sherinian (keyboards), Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (guitar & vocals) and Billy...
SONS OF APOLLO are one of the biggest success stories of the past two years. The combination of vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal, bassist Billy Sheehan, keyboard player Derek Sherinian and drummer Mike Portnoy proved to be irresistible on their debut album ‘Psychotic Symphony’, released in 2017. Now, they are putting out a special live release, captured...
We expect a very interesting batch of new releases for this 2019 Summer / Fall, so let’s go with our classic 0dayrox Advanced Releases singles. Fueled by 80s inspired melodic rock riffs, ROCKETT LOVE just presented the first cut – “King for one Day” – from their upcoming second album album “Greetings from Rocketland” on August 30th, 2019 via AOR...
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”...
W.A.S.P. – The Midnight Hour; Live ’86 (2020)
Titled "The Midnight Hour; Live '86", this W.A.S.P. show was made available for the first time as digital download format few days ago. The recording was previously released two years… Read more…
XYZ – Hungry [Axe Killer remaster +1] +Extra / Out Of Print
Together with their first album, this was requested here as well, XYZ second release "Hungry" remastered by Axe Killer / Bad Reputation Records including a bonus track. While this strong… Read more…
XYZ – XYZ [Axe Killer remaster +1] Out Of Print
This baby was requested here as well, XYZ self titled debut remastered by Axe Killer / Bad Reputation records including a bonus track. Part of the hair metal movement but… Read more…
SHAKRA – Snakes & Ladders [Limited Digipak] (2017)
Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA - one of the most consistent European acts in the genre since the late '90s - will release their new studio album "Snakes & Ladders" on… Read more…
RICHARD MARX – Repeat Offender Revisited (2019)
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his hit album Repeat Offender, RICHARD MARX has released "Repeat Offender Revisited", featuring new studio, live, and acoustic versions of songs from the original album.… Read more…
BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY – Shootin’ The Breeze (2017)
BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY are from County Tyrone, Norhern Ireland and are made up of former members of the very good act Million$Reload plus Swanee River's keyboard player. They took a bold… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Draw The Line [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's "Draw The Line", and I think this recent Japanese release on Blu-Spec CD2,… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Get Your Wings [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
Reaching the end with the requested best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era, here's the band's second album "Get Your Wings", pretty improved in sound with this remastered… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Rocks [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered] Exclusive
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's the classic "Rocks", and after listening to several version / releases, this remastered… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Done With Mirrors [Japan SHM-CD mini-LP remastered] Out Of Print
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's "Done With Mirrors", in its Japanese remastered reissue pressed on on SHM-CD, mini-LP… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Aerosmith [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Here's the band's very first, self-titled debut "Aerosmith", pretty improved in sound with this remastered… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Night In The Ruts [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's "Night In The Ruts", and I think this recent Japanese release on Blu-Spec… Read more…
RUSH – Time Machine 2011 [Live in Cleveland]
Canadian legends Rush are releasing on November 7, a two-disc live album entitled "Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland". Captured in April at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena during the renowned… Read more…
"Stronger" marks the 5th release of IVORY TOWER, a band that somehow eluded me until now. But this new album title speaks for itself: the guys are back stronger than ever, and present powerful, playful, melodic and heavy collection of songs plenty of sophisticated vocal melodies and kick-ass guitar riffs. Think of Metallica's Black album; this is heavy but not metallic, and not hard rock but plenty of groove. Join both, add a pinch of classic '80s and clever arrangements, and you have a very good hard 'n heavy album.
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