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FrontBest band I have ever seen. I must have seen them over 100 times in the 80s and 90s. I hope they get back together in some form. Georgie Rumbol and Kelly James are better front men than Jagger/Richards, or Tyler/Perry. Extremely talented especially with the guitar.

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1469068769_coverArtist: Snake Head Ritual
Album: Ceremonial Thunder
Country: USA
Genre: Hard Rock
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Debut full-length album by the Melodic Heavy Metal band from Portugal. The long and technical guitar solos are there, melody is a constant parameter, the voice a typical Heavy Metal one (not distorted, grunted or whatever). More»



Release: 14 June 2024 We are thrilled to be able to announce that our debut album will be released on Pride & Joy Music!Composer and guitarplayer Markus Pfeffer (Barnabas Sky, Lazarus Dream, Winterland) explains:
"I had a very clear goal with this album: To take up the sound of the keyboard-orientated melodic hard rock of the eighties with a slightly nostalgic glamour and transport it into the modern era. More»



Stellar Veil is a melodic hard rock band hailing from Athens, Greece. Formed in 2021 by members departing from the Melodic Hard Rock band Hideaway, the group sought to carve a niche that melded the heavier elements of hard rock with the melodic finesse of classic AOR. More»



Outlasted is a professional rock band hailing from Norway, known for their captivating blend of AOR (Album-Oriented Rock) sound. Formed in 2010 by guitarist Terje Fløyli and keyboard player Odd-Børge Hansen, the band's unique journey began with the exchange of song ideas through traditional mail, rather than the ubiquitous digital communication we now know as email. More»


frontGuitar-driven Melodic Rock with really good vocal harmonies and hooks.
Indie release, they need a major label production and will be great. These guys got the melodies and knows how to rock. Support new bands.

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Good things come in threes - and the third album from heavy stoner rock trio Crystal Spiders is no exception. For METANOIA, bassist Brenna Leath (Lightning Born) is joined by Aaron Willis on drums (The Hell No, Few Good Things) and Reid Rogers on guitar (Cerebus, Knightmare).
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On March 28th, 2025, award-winning guitarist and blues artist extraordinaire Erja Lyytinen will release her new studio album “Smell the Roses” continues to showcase the musical evolution of the Queen of Slide Guitar. Musical style of the album leans to 60’s and 70’s rock music with it’s long guitar solos and tension creating themes. ”Smell the Roses” is heavier than Lyytinen’s previous albums, still delivering uplifting experience.
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Steve Newman (guitars, keys) and Ben Green (vocals), bandmates in COMPASS, have a new project in common: GREAT TRAIN GRAVEYARD. With the addition of drummer Rob McEwen (Newman, Santa Ana Winds) completing the line up, the band is about to release their debut, self-titled album “Great Train Graveyard” set to drop on March 28, 2025, via AOR Blvd Records.
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North German power metallers Mob Rules have unveiled the first details about their eagerly awaited, new studio album “Rise of the Ruler”, slated for a release on August 22nd, 2025 via ROAR!

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M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce the latest signing to the label – hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse Firstborne. Firstborne features legendary drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God, Megadeth), virtuoso guitarist Myrone (known by some as the originator of soft shred), and electrifying vocalist Girish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles, The End Machine). More»



Canada’s latest Rock sensation Linx signs with Metalville Records. The long-awaited debut album “Annihilation” will be released worldwide on August 15th 2025. The band from Montreal is a female-fronted Industrial-Rock duo formed by versatile singer, guitarist, bassist & keyboardist Zenab Jaber (nicknamed “Zee”), and by drummer, keyboardist & programmer Frederic Gauthier. More»


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