Flight Of The Knife was a conceptual work inspired in-part by Thomas Pynchon’s epic novel “Against The Day,” with nearly every song delineating a tale of flight, airships, or the wild blue yonder.
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Bryan Scary & The Shredding Tears – Flight Of The Knife (2008)
Sep 13, 2019 09:24
Melodic Rock | AOR Progressive Rock
Cappanera – Materializin’ Dream (1998)
Sep 13, 2019 09:22
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
The second incarnation of the band. Though also a side project of Strana Officina the two Cappanera's in the band are Rolando Cappanera (son of Roberto Cappanera) and Dario Cappanera (nephew of Fabio and Roberto Cappanera). More»
Bryan Scary & The Shredding Tears – Mad Valentines (EP) (2009)
Sep 13, 2019 01:28
Melodic Rock | AOR Progressive Rock
The acclaim of "Flight Of The Knife" led to two years of touring, which got brought to an abrupt end whilst in Mid-tour in L.A. While preparing to record an EP for Elijah Woods’ Simian Record, the band’s van and trailer was stolen, along with all of their gear! More»
Michael Breen – Michael Breen (1987)
Sep 13, 2019 01:00
Melodic Rock | AOR
Michael Breen is the former stage name of Michel Pépin (born 1960 in Nicolet, Quebec) a Canadian pop and rock singer and session musician. Although he released only one album as a solo artist, he had a hit single with "Rain" in 1987. More»
Cappanera (Italy) – Cuore Blues Rock’n’Roll (2011)
Sep 12, 2019 23:21
Blues Rock Hard Rock
Cappanera was a Strana Officina's side-project.
In 1992 the band began working on a new album, but the following year Fabio and Roberto Cappanera died in a car crash and the band broke up. In 2010 Rolando Cappanera (Roberto's son) decided to finish the work on the album recording drums, with the help of some guest musicians. More»
Dirty Americans – Jet Black Holy Water (EP) (2006)
Sep 10, 2019 09:14
Hard Rock
The Dirty Americans have toured across the US and the UK, and have appeared on some of the most prestigious music festivals around the world such as: The Download Festival at Donington Park, the Festimad Festival, the Summer Sonic Festival, the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park and the Detroit Harley festival. More»
Kid Ego – Hair Of The Dog (EP) (2007)
Sep 8, 2019 08:03
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock
Though Nazareth is featured on the title track, the result isn't as good as the recording made by Nazareth themselves in 1975. If you want the best version of this song, it still is the 1975 version. More»
Various Artists – Classic Rock #022, Maximum Volume! (2000)
Sep 6, 2019 23:48
Classic Rock Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Though printed on both the cover and cd surface the track by World Party (What Does It Mean) is not included on the cd. There are 10 tracks on the cd not 11 as stated.
Maximum Volume! came free with Classic Rock Magazine issue #22 published December 2000. More»
Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (1989) (EU Deluxe Edition 2009) 2CD
Sep 5, 2019 04:01
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
The 20th anniversary of "Dr. Feelgood" was celebrated by the release of deluxe editions of the album.
At least 3 different version was released with differences in the selected bonus tracks:
The European and Japanese editions being identical including 5 demo tracks and the complete EP "Live Around The World 1989-1990". More»
The Black Bullets – Singles Collection 2014-2018
Aug 31, 2019 00:06
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
In April 2019 The Black Bullets announced they had decided to dissolve the band. Since the bands formation in February 2012 at Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom they have released at least 6 EP's and several singles. Lead singer Billy Tee has since joined The Suicide Notes. More»
Crack Jaw – Nightout (1985) {Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered 2015}
Aug 30, 2019 22:08
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Remastered reissue of Crack Jaws first album limited to 666 copies. The album includes 3 bonus tracks of which 2 are new recordings from 2014 by the original band members, who rejoined in 2012, and the last was the first song to be released on vinyl by Crack Jaw. More»
Earl Slick – Lost And Found (1998)
Aug 27, 2019 21:49
Classic Rock
As indicated in the title this album wasn't released at the time when it was recorded. The album was recorded in New York City May 1975 and the band playing consist of what would become The Earl Slick Band. More»
Jonathan Cain Band – Windy City Breakdown (1977) (US press, vinyl-rip) mp3+flac
Aug 27, 2019 00:09
All Exclusive Classic Rock HQ Melodic Rock | AOR
Jonathan Cain is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his work with The Babys, Journey, and Bad English.
In 1977, Cain released his first album as the Jonathan Cain Band, Windy City Breakdown, on Bearsville Records. More»