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THE QUIREBOYS are presenting today the digital-only audio release of their momentous 35th Anniversary performance at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on September 14th this year, simply titled “35 And Live“. The gold and platinum disc recipients sold out their 35th Anniversary gig, and played a stunning set of 17 classic Quireboys tracks in front of over 2000...
British rockers THE QUIREBOYS will release their new album “Amazing Disgrace“ soon. The plan was to get it released tomorrow, but it has been delayed April 19. “Amazing Disgrace” is the sixth Quireboys album in seven years but quality over quantity remains the mantra. It’s all the quality classic rock the band is known for, and perhaps the most diverse...
New exciting albums are coming up this spring / summer, let’s check the most relevant advanced singles.Legend WHITESNAKE has unveiled a now cut – “Trouble is Your Middle Name” – from their upcoming studio album, ‘Flesh & Blood’, which will be released on May 10 via Frontiers Music. The song is a furious rocker, showcasing the Coverdale’s band is far...
Today December 1st Frontiers Records is releasing DOWN ‘N’ OUTZ “The Further Live Adventures Of…“, a show recorded & filmed in Sheffield in 2014, which comes as a 2CD / 1DVD package. For those that missed it DOWN ‘N’ OUTZ are a band fronted by DEF LEPPARD’s singer Joe Elliott and THE QUIREBOYS members whose quirk is that they only...
To be released on Friday 5th September via Off Yer Rocka Recordings, THE QUIREBOYS new album “White Trash Blues” boasts unique cover versions of blues-rock classics from legendary artists.According to the band, the album came together very organically as these are songs everyone has played at different times over the years and they feel like they’re part of The Quireboys...
Tomorrow September 2, it’s the day for THE QUIREBOYS album number 10 “Twisted Love“, to hit the stores. Again they chose to record this in the Swedish town of Klippan, where they recorded the previous CD and again it has been produced by Martin Ekelund (Bonafide) and The Quireboys. While the only remaining original member is frontman Spike (Jonathan Gray)...
THE QUIREBOYS are about to release their new album in a couple of weeks and one of you asked for the band’s debut “A Bit Of What You Fancy“, their more popular record in its 20th Anniversary Remastered Edition including a lot of bonus tracks. Where do you start with such a monumental release? Was it really twenty years ago?...
With the new THE QUIREBOYS album to be released in a couple of weeks, one of you asked for a repost of this really good album from the band released in 2014: “This Is Rock ‘n’ Roll II“.Originally released in 2001, “This Is Rock ‘N’ Roll” was THE QUIREBOYS first album recorded after their untimely split back in 1993 (the...
No cuts THE QUIREBOYS are ready to release their album number 10 Twisted Love next September, but they are teasing the fans with the “Twisted Love EP” released today August 19th featuring 4 tracks not to be present on the main CD. Seems The Quireboys are back stronger than ever, as judging the quality of this advanced EP the...
* THE QUIREBOYS will release their 9th album, “St. Cecilia And The Gypsy Soul“, tomorrow March 30 and it comes in a 4-CD Box Set.Inspired by the success of 2009’s critically acclaimed acoustic album “Halfpenny Dancer” (out of print), the band entered Swedish Lemon Studios fully intending to create something with that atmosphere. However, an Aladdin’s Cave of intriguing instruments...
* THE QUIREBOYS are celebrating their three decades as band with a brand new record. Following hot on the heels of last year’s critically acclaimed ‘Beautiful Curse’ – the band’s biggest-selling record since their early ’90s heyday – comes “Black Eyed Sons”, an album produced by the legendary Chris Tsangarides that represents yet another career high for the British act....
* THE PECKHAM COWBOYS come from deepest South London, purveying the sort of whisky snorting, hipshaking, harmonica melting, sleazy, greasy, bluesy timeless rock ‘n’ roll on their second album “10 Tales From The Gin Palace“. Founded by ex- Quireboys Guy Bailey alongside fellow stalwarts of the British rawk n’ roll scene Marc Eden and Dale Hodgkinson, The ‘Cowboys already released...
* To put it upfront, the sheer energy of (London) THE QUIREBOYS much anticipated 7th studio recording “Beautiful Curse” simply nails you to the wall. You won’t remain nailed for long though, as the band’s instantly recognisable fare begs you to cut footloose.With a new management, new album, a major tour coming up and a new spin on things in...
17 CRASH – Hit The Prey (2018)
"Hit The Prey" is the name of the new CD from Italian hard rockers 17 CRASH coming out next March 30th through rock label Volcano Records. Formed in 2011, according… Read more…
VOODOO SIX – Songs To Invade Countries To (2013)
UK hard rockers VOODOO SIX were presented in this blog two years ago with their very good 2011's EP but the group have been rocking the scene for more than… Read more…
VOODOO SIX – Make Way For The King (2017)
Today September 8th 2017 sees the release of "Make Way For The King", the brand new studio album from London based VOODOO SIX. Featuring new lead vocalist Nik Taylor-Stoakes, it… Read more…
JOE LYNN TURNER – Michael Men Project, Made In Moscow (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
The Michael Men Project was an album project overseen by professional musician and then Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Mikhail Men (a.k.a. Michael Men). Michael Men acquired the services of veteran… Read more…
JAKKS – Fire [English version]
It has been said many times at this site; Melodic Hard Rock has no boundaries. JAKKS from Argentina is one of the few bands from South America carrying the flag… Read more…
THE UNITY – Rise [Japanese Edition +3] (2018)
Only about a year and a half after the arrival of its self-titled debut album, German-Italian melodic metal act THE UNITY is ready to strike again: September 14 will see… Read more…
Next May 5th new project THE UNITY unleashes their self-titled debut album "The Unity" via Steamhammer Records. The main men are Gamma Ray members Michael Ehré (drums) and Henjo Richter… Read more…
GOTTHARD – Silver [Deluxe Digipak +2] (2017)
"Silver" is the new album by Swiss hard rock institution GOTTHARD to be released tomorrow January 13th produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (Helloween) and founder / guitarist Leo Leoni. 25 years… Read more…
WISHING WELL (feat Graham Bonnet) – Chasing Rainbows (2016)
Finnish hard rockers WISHING WELL are presenting their debut album “Chasing Rainbows”, a true mixture of genres ranging from the melodic hard rock of the title track to classic Seventies… Read more…
WISHING WELL – Rat Race (2018)
We were very pleased at this blog with Finland's WISHING WELL debut album. Now the band are back with a new CD titled "Rat Race" (released today) and some line-up… Read more…
OZZY OSBOURNE – Ordinary Man +2 [BSCD2 Japan Edition] (2020)
Legend OZZY OSBOURNE will release his new album "Ordinary Man" next Feb. 21, the Prince Of Darkness first solo album in almost a decade. "There’s a line in ‘Ordinary Man’… Read more…
HEART & Friends – Home For The Holidays (2014)
Last December, HEART’s Ann and Nancy Wilson returned to their hometown of Seattle to stage a celebration of the season, gathering a few of their friends to join them in… Read more…
1974 – 1974 & The Death Of The Herald (2013)
1974 is five piece band from Connecticut, USA that conjures up the memories and sounds of classic stadium rock acts from the seventies / eighties such as Kansas, Rush, Yes,… Read more…
INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT IV – Sorcery Inside (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
Bulgarian composer Milen Vrabevski and drumming ace Simon Phillips assemble an A-list team for the fourth outing under INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT IV, titled "Sorcery Inside". The vocalists taking part include… Read more…
TRIUMPH – Diamond Collection [Ltd. Edition 10-CD Box Set remastered] Re-post
TRIUMPH is one of Canada's greatest hard rock bands in history. With 10 classic albums released between 1976 and 1987, they have left an indelible mark on the history of… Read more…
PRETTY MAIDS – A Blast From The Past [Deleted 12 CD Boxset] (2019) *EXCLUSIVE*
For many years, there has been a growing demand to reissue PRETTY MAIDS albums from the Nineties and onward. A lot of these haven’t been accessible for years - out of print / deleted - so Frontiers Music decided to rollout these catalog reissues for Pretty Maids fans, both old and new, in the form of this mammoth "A Blast From The Past [12 CD Boxset]".
While released only few months ago, due the hing demand world-wide the Box is already out of print. Now it's only available as digital download, but doesn't include de bonus tracks present on these physical CD's. Read more…
