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Another remaster by Rock Candy Records fans were waiting for it’s the sophomore effort by the Boston-based super pompsters NEW ENGLAND: “Explorer Suite“.Produced by Mike Stone, who also worked with Queen, Journey and Asia, “Explorer Suite” is a very large-sounding work by a band that deserved to be as popular as Stone’s other clients. To the pomp of the debut...
At the beginning of the Eighties TOMMY SHAW departed Styx to pursue a solo career focusing on commercial Melodic Rock, AOR and rock&pop with the radio-friendly approach so in vogue around the time. First it was “Girls With Guns” in ’84, and then “What If” (1985), both including cheerful melodious tunes but more deep lyrically than it may seem at...
If one album which really represents the true Melodic Rock / AOR sound of the ’80s deserved to be reissued that is “Ambition” by TOMMY SHAW, and Rock Candy specialists have done a terrific job with it, perhaps the best remastering work ever from this excellent British label. The name Tommy Shaw will always be synonymous with Styx, the hugely...
For more than 15 years Lawrence GOWAN is a stable member of Styx, but long before that, this Canadian had a quite successful solo career started in the Eighties. Released a couple years after ‘Strange Animal’ — the album that really launched Gowan’s career, at least in his homeland – “Great Dirty World” establishes a transition: from light poppy AOR...
One of you asked how it sounds the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) remastered reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD. In one word; outstanding.All were released as Limited Edition and already turned out of print.Their masterpiece “Paradise Theater” was requested again on this blog, an essential STYX album in your collection. “Paradise Theater” was Styx greatest commercial...
the Real one Rock Candy Records has just reissued their own remastered version from SHAW BLADES collaboration project debut “Hallucination“. Formed by Tommy Shaw (Styx) and Jack Blades (Night Ranger), these two Melodic Rock geniuses created a wonderful album here plenty of melody and showcasing not only their terrific voices, but also the duo’s amazing songwriting quality. When it...
Near the end of the year, it’s time to recap about the best 2017 releases, by category.Fortunately, this excellent album was finally released. Before his untimely death in 2012, renowned American rock guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE began recording an ambitious passion project with bassist Ricky Phillips (Styx, Bad English) and drummer Eric Singer (Kiss, Alice Cooper). The idea was to record...
Legendary band STYX will release “The Mission“, their first Studio Album in 14 years tomorrow June 16, ‘The Mission’ via the band’s label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. This is STYX’s sixteenth studio album and and one of the most ambitious, most challenging release to date.“The planets truly aligned for ‘The Mission’, and I couldn’t be prouder,” says vocalist/guitarist Tommy Shaw, who...
As usual 0dayrox brings to you all the fresh buzz from the Melodic Rock / AOR world. Let’s check the advanced singles from the most relevant releases in months to come. KRYPTONITE is the new amazing project to release their debut CD via Frontiers Music in August. The line-up is impressive: Jake Samuels from The Poodles, Alessandro Del Vecchio (Lionville),...
Some amazing albums coming this Spring / Summer, let’s check the advanced singles from the best of ’em. From the always great Frontiers Music roster, JORN is about to release his new album and the first single title ‘Man Of The 80s’ says all about its sound.Also super-group SNAKECHARMER has presented some new tracks from the upcoming album, as well...
After so many years it finally happened… someone did a proper remaster of STYX‘s “Cornerstone“. Some time ago appeared a great nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of Styx on high quality SHM-CD, all featured here on the blog. It was a Limited Edition which went out of print, so now Universal Japan decided a new edition, this time...
* Completing the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD, here’s the last of the series: “Edge Of The Century“.All these were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print. “Edge Of The Century” is the twelfth studio album by Styx, released in 1990....
Continuing with the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD, here’s the underrated “Caught In The Act“. All these were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print. Styx released their first live album, the 2-disc “Caught In The Act” recorded (and filmed) in...
* Continuing the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD, here’s “Kilroy Was Here“.All these were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print. Styx leader Dennis DeYoung felt the only way for the group to top the No. 1 success of previous album...
* One of you asked for the quality of the Japanese nine-album cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series of STYX on high quality SHM-CD. In one word; outstanding.All were released a couple years ago, but it was a Limited Edition and already turned out of print.These really worth a revisit as all are essential STYX albums – Let’s continue with...
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…
We have featured here the enjoyable previous album from Germans PILEDRIVER, and now they are back with "Rockwall", their new effort, mixing classic rock of all times with traditional 'Teutonic'… Read more…
MYSTERY – Theatre Of The Mind [2018 Edition Remixed +1]
We featured here many albums from one of the best Melodic Neo Prog bands from the last twenty years, Canadians MYSTERY. Now, the group, after many requests from fans and… Read more…
BE THE WOLF – Empress [Japan Edition +1] (2018)
Fronted by mastermind Federico Mondelli, BE THE WOLF are releasing today in Japan their third album titled "Empress", to appear in Europe at the end of the week. Big in… 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…
