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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....
SOREN ANDERSEN – Constant Replay
Current Mike Tramp lead guitar man and Glenn Hughes touring guitarist (touring UK together last month), SOREN ANDERSEN has been a part of the Danish and all Europe music business… Read more…
GIRLSCHOOL (Jackie Bodimead) – Running Wild [first time on CD – remastered]
Continuing with GIRLSCHOOL's remastered reissues requests, here's the first time on CD "Running Wild", the gurls fifth album and their more melodic hard rock oriented. Criminally underrated at its time… Read more…
Best Melodic Rock album 2016, Bronze Medal : TYKETTO – Reach +1 (2016) [retail]
Near the end of the year, it's time to recap about the best 2016 releases, by category. For 0dayrox, the Bronze Medal to the best Melodic Rock album of the… Read more…
TYKETTO are back and it’s about damn time! The eagerly anticipated new album from the reformed band (the first since 1994’s Strength In Numbers) is finally here and fans who… Read more…
DANNY VAUGHN (Tyketto) – Rare Tracks Vol. 2
More unheard / unreleased / rarities from Tyketto's main man DANNY VAUGHN can be found on this "Rare Tracks Vol.2". There's a couple of very rare demos from BOMBAY DOGS,… Read more…
DANNY VAUGHN (Tyketto) – Speaking In Tongues; Rare Tracks 1984 – 2005 (2016)
One of the most respected (and best) songwriters / vocalists in Melodic Rock history is without a doubt American DANNY VAUGHN. With a fructiferous career including Tyketto, Waysted, his own… Read more…
NEWMAN – Newman [Re-Recorded +4] (Out Of Print)
After two decades of hard graft and a series of quality albums, Steve Newman has established himself as a highly respected name among Melodic Rock / AOR fans. A lot… Read more…
GIRLSCHOOL – Screaming Blue Murder [SHM-CD MiniLP +11] Out Of Print
One of you asked for the out of print, Limited Edition Japanese miniLP of GIRLSCHOOL's most famous albums pressed on high quality SHM-CD. "Screaming Blue Murder" is the third studio… Read more…
MAGGIE’S MADNESS – Pushed To The Limit (2018)
Released today, "Pushed To The Limit" is the new album from Germans MAGGIE'S MADNESS, their first in three decades. We're talking about experienced cats here, the band was founded in… Read more…
DEBORAH BONHAM – Spirit : The Complete Sessions Remastered (2017)
Originally released in 2013, DEBORAH BONHAM latest album Sprit has now been fully remastered and features extra tracks and refreshed artwork, re-released under the title "Spirit : The Complete Sessions… Read more…
BLACK VEIL BRIDES – Vale (2018)
Los Angeles rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES will release their fifth album, "Vale", on January 12 via Lava / Universal Republic. The follow-up to 2014 self-titled effort, which was originally expected… Read more…
Legendary Dutch progressive outfit KAYAK has signed a worldwide deal with prestigious Prog Rock specialized label InsideOutMusic!, releasing today the band's seventeenth studio album entitled... "Seventeen".If the CD title doesn't… Read more…
