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We already presented here the last album from BLACKFIELD. the collaboration between songwriter / musician Aviv Geffen and British Prog genius Steven Wilson. The collaboration, extending from their self-titled debut in 2004 to their superb return with album ‘V’ produced with Alan Parsons in 2017, has proven to be a prolific partnership for creating striking and affecting music.So it was...
MARCO MINNEMANN – extraordinaire drummer, multi-instrumentalist of Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats, Levin Minnemann Rudess, Joe Satriani fame, just released a new double record called “Borrego” featuring legendary guitarists Alex Lifeson of Rush (playing on 3 songs, co-writing 1) and Joe Satriani (on 4 songs), plus bass master Tony Levin on one of the 4 bonus tracks exclusive of this CD...
Prog Rock prodigy STEVEN WILSON will release his new album “To The Bone” on August 18, for sure one of the most anticipated albums this year. However, this time not only expect Prog here, but more commercial sounds and this new opus is, in many ways, inspired by the hugely ambitious progressive pop records from the ’80s (think Peter Gabriel’s...
BLACKFIELD is the collaboration between songwriter / musician Aviv Geffen, and British Prog genius Steven Wilson. “Blackfield V” is their new album recorded over a year and a half period across 2015 and 2016. Initially intended for release on 18 November 2016, was later delayed to 10 February 2017 but it won’t be distributed until March. Blackfield’s music is dreamy,...
Much of the 2015 Prog landscape was dominated by STEVEN WILSON and his 4th solo album Hand.Cannot.Erase. That album was the best selling release of his career and was #1 on many end of the year lists. Also a huge success was his tour, which saw him add a few Porcupine Tree songs back into the fold, as well as...
* Featuring songs recorded between 2003-2015, “Transience” is a personally curated vinyl only introduction to the more accessible side of STEVEN WILSON’s output, just released in UK to coincide with the second leg of the Hand. Cannot. Erase. tour. Steven says: “In the past I mostly resisted requests from record labels to compile or anthologise, but this time I enjoyed...
* TIM BOWNESS will forever be best known for No-Man, his long-running – but now sadly dormant – collaboration with prog superstar Steven Wilson. Having said that, “Stupid Things That Mean the World“, his new solo album, demonstrates clearly and concisely that Bowness has more than enough songwriting nous to produce excellent records without his long-term collaborator. Bowness has recorded...
* Already presented HERE, the new album by STEVEN WILSON “Hand. Cannot. Erase.” has been receiving glowing reviews (including ours). The album is out on a number of formats including Blu-ray, 180g vinyl, and this, the now tricky to get hold of Hand. Cannot. Erase. Deluxe Box Set. There’s very few remaining, virtually out of stock at all stores.The interesting...
* STEVEN WILSON is becoming some kind of a legend. The mastermind behind progressive rock stalwarts Porcupine Tree, he has also recently forged himself a stellar career as a solo artist, writing three albums that are all hailed more or less as masterpieces. His new opus “Hand. Cannot. Erase.” to be released at the end of the month might be...
* JOHN WESLEY has spent much of the last decade supporting some of the best bands in the world, including Porcupine Tree and ex-Marillion Fish. Yet, Wesley also has an extensive solo career as well, and with “Disconnect”, his new album released today, he aims to get back in the spotlight with his own music. On the 10 song album,...
* Steven Wilson is one of the most prolific and talented rock musicians active today.The frontman and driving engine for modern progressive rock icons Porcupine Tree and collaborator in the melancholy rock group Blackfield, is also developing a strong solo career and even found time recently to remix five vintage King Crimson albums for their deluxe reissue editions.Indeed, in the...
For many, one of the big surprises this year will be "Big Red", the amazing new album by MAVERICK, a five-piece from Northern Ireland whom have been building their fan… Read more…
ELECTRIC GUITARS – Rock’n’Roll Radio (2017)
We already praised here on this blog the last ELECTRIC GUITARS album, and now 2017 the Danish combo are back with another guitar-fest titled "Rock'n'Roll Radio". The Copenhagen-based quartet is… Read more…
MAVERICK – Cold Star Dancer (2018)
Belfast, UK melodic hard rockers MAVERICK are releasing their new studio album "Cold Star Dancer" tomorrow. There have been a couple of line-up changes with guitarist Terry McHugh leaving the… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – Sour Grapes (2016)
One of Sweden’s legacy melodic rock acts HOUSE OF SHAKIRA have just released their new album "Sour Grapes" you’ve ever been fed. Keeping the momentum going since talented lead singer… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – HoS (Comeback album)
After a 5 year hiatus, one of Sweden’s greatest exports, HOUSE OF SHAKIRA returned to the forefront of the European Melodic Rock scene early this decade. Their brand new album… Read more…
HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – Paid To Play Live! [Official Bootleg + Extras] *EXCLUSIVE*
This is a cool request, the rare and out of print release of HOUSE OF SHAKIRA "Paid To Play Live! ", a very Limited Edition 9 track extended EP (strictly… Read more…
SIGN X (ex Chalice) – Sign X EP (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…
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET – Echoes Of The Aftermath (2017)
Released by Frontiers Music, "Echoes Of The Aftermath" is THE MURDER OF MY SWEET's just released new album. 2015 saw the band presenting the concept CD Beth Out Of Hell,… Read more…
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET – Beth Out Of Hell (2015)
Created by talented drummer, vocalist and producer Daniel Flores, THE MURDER OF MY SWEET has been releasing quality material since six years ago, and now are presenting "Beth Out Of… Read more…
BEST CLASSIC METAL OF THE YEAR : LIGHTNING STRIKES – Lightning Strikes (2016)
Near the end of the year, it's time to recap about the best 2016 releases, by category. For 0dayrox, the Best Classic Metal album of the year is LIGHTNING STRIKES… Read more…
JULY REIGN – Here Comes The Flood (2016)
Another great new addition to the MelodicRock Records roster, "Here Comes The Flood" is the debut album by JULY REIGN. July Reign is the brainchild of guitarist Sheldon Scrivner who,… Read more…
On this blog we've been following the recording steps of Kentucky-based female fronted hard rockers HYDROGYN, and today the six-piece are releasing their brand new full-length CD titled "Redemption". Throughout… Read more…
TONY MILLS – Streets Of Chance (2017)
Vocalist for Shy, TNT and many more, TONY MILLS is one of the greatest singers in melodic hard rock history. He will be releasing tomorrow his new solo album titled… Read more…
ACE FREHLEY is on a roll, and he’s ready to embark on his next musical journey with "Spaceman", his third solo outing in four years, and eighth overall. Amongst Ace’s… Read more…
