In July 2014 Classic Rock Magazine issue #200 was published. The companion cd was a collection of songs which the editorial staff thought at best illustrated the development of the magazine. More»
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Various Artists – Classic Rock #200, The Soundtrack Of Our Life (2014)
Aug 3, 2019 23:52
Blues Rock Classic Rock Hard Rock Progressive Rock
Donnie Iris – The High And The Mighty (1982) (US press, Vinyl-rip)mp3+flac
Jul 31, 2019 22:31
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After the long tour promoting their two previous albums, the band continued songwriting and in the fall of 1982 released The High and the Mighty. The album contained the single "Tough World," but only charted at #180, marking a decline in his success, but the band still was determined to release new material. More»
Various Artists – Classic Rock #020, Classic Cuts No.16 (2000)
Jul 30, 2019 22:36
Classic Rock Hard Rock Progressive Rock
The last cd to be issued as a "Classic Cuts". The Classic Cuts No.16 was free with Classic Rock Magazine issue #20 published November 2000. Since then the name of the companion cd has indicated a theme for the music featured on the cd. More»
Gerard McMahon & Kid Lightning – Blue Rue (Holland press, vinyl-rip) (1981) mp3+flac
Jul 22, 2019 07:47
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Encouraged by Billy Joel's former manager Irwin Mazur, in 1980 McMahon decided to promote his own recording career. He assembled a group of accomplished musicians – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro, Kenny Lewis and two of the musicians he had engaged for Gerard, guitarist Steve Sykes and keyboard player Al Campbell More»
Various Artists – Classic Rock #185, Bag Of Bones (2013)
Jul 20, 2019 00:34
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In 2013 TeamRock bought Metal Hammer, Prog and Classic Rock from Future. Classic Rock Magazine issue #185 published July 2013 was the first issue published under the new owners. More»
Various Artists – Classic Rock #019, Classic Cuts No.15 (2000)
Jul 16, 2019 23:43
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Various Artists – Classic Rock #159, Discover Download (Festival Anthems) (2011)
Jul 13, 2019 19:34
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The companion cd featured with Classic Rock Magazine issue #159 was published in to varieties. The covers and tracks being identical but titled either "Discover Download" or "Festival Anthems". Published July 2011.
Donnie Iris – Fortune 410 (1983) (West German press, vinyl-rip) mp3+flac
Jul 12, 2019 22:38
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Fortune 410 was the fourth release by Donnie Iris And The Cruisers. The title of the album is a reference to the trademark glasses Iris wears, Fortune 410's. On the UK and Scandinavia releases of the album the tracks are in a different order than all other releases. More»
Various Artists – Classic Rock #018, Classic Cuts No.14 (2000)
Jul 6, 2019 00:02
Classic Rock Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
In September 2000 Classic Rock Magazine issue #18 was published featuring Classic Cuts No.14. The compilation cd composed of the usual mix of well established artist and the lesser known.
Tommy Shaw – Live In Japan (1986) (Japan release, vinyl-rip) mp3+flac
Jul 1, 2019 07:38
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Recorded Live At FM Tokyo Hall. Beside Tommy Shaw (Vocals, Guitars) the band is Richie Cannata (Saxophone, Keyboards), Steve Holley (Drums, Percussion), Brian Stanley (Bass) and Brett Tuggle (Keyboards).
This mini album has only been released on vinyl in Japan in 1986. More»
Blackboard Jungle – I Like It Alot (1992)
Jun 29, 2019 23:43
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Formed at the beginning of the 1990's out of members of Filthy Rittz, Blackboard Jungle became one of the most talked about bands on California's Sunset Strip rock scene. The lineup at this point consisted of Kenny Price (Vocals), Dave Zink (Guitars), Britt (Bass), and Joel Faith (Drums). More»
Icon – 1984: Live Bootleg (1999)
Jun 29, 2019 22:46
Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Recorded December 30, 1984 at Graham Central Station in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1984, Icon released their self-titled debut, Icon and toured heavily to support it. The tour set list featured quite a few new songs intended for the next album (Night of the Crime) as well as a few covers. More»
Blackboard Jungle – Last… But Not Lost (2001)
Jun 29, 2019 09:06
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Heavy Metal |Power Metal
In 1995 guitarist Dave Zink had left Blackboard Jungle while original drummer Joel Faith had rejoined the band. The band recruited Death Valley Jupiter guitarist Steve Olivero to fill the opening and recorded a new album titled "Last... But Not Lost." These songs had a slightly darker and more alternative feel to them compared to the "I Like It Alot" album from a few years prior. More»