I first heard of Bad Seed Rising when they were scheduled to open the 2014 edition of the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland. However, I ended up missing their set due to my late arrival (which also cost me Winger's performance) and I never did bother listening to any songs from the "local" Maryland based band. Fast forward to 2015 and Bad Seed Rising have once again found themselves on the M3 roster -- but this time are slotted to be the day two openers. Considering that there are only a few bands (including L.A. Guns, Queensryche and of course Kix) returning from last year's M3 line-up I thought I should give Bad Seed Rising a chance this time around in advance of their upcoming performance.
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Bad Seed Rising – Charm City (2015) EP
Jun 1, 2015 22:37
Hard Rock 
Creem Circus – Rock And/Or Roll (2015)
May 31, 2015 14:46
All Exclusive Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock 
Debut full length release from Glam Rockers CREEM CIRCUS. CREEM CIRCUS is bringing its brand of 21st century Glam Rock to the world. Their debut album “Rock and/or Roll” embodies the band’s 1970’s inspired, glitter-glam aesthetic. Proudly hailing from the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, which has become a hot-bed for new bands - CREEM CIRCUS describes themselves as “your favorite band’s favorite band.”
The Prog Collective – Epilogue (2013)
May 31, 2015 14:10
Progressive Rock Rock 
Featuring virtuosic performances by: Rick Wakeman, Steve Stevens, Chris Squire, Peter Banks, Steve Morse, Larry Fast, Alan Parsons, Sonja Kristina, Jordan Rudess, Steve Hillage, John Wesley, Nik Turner, Geoff Downes, Roye Albrighton, Gary Green, Tony Kaye, Colin Moulding, Mel Collins, John Wetton, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sherwood, Fee Waybill, Patrick Moraz, Jim Cuomo, as well as a rare guest appearance by Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner! More»
Joey Tempest – A Place To Call Home (1995)
May 31, 2015 12:02
Melodic Rock | AOR Pop Rock |Soft Rock 
A Place to Call Home was the debut solo album from Europe vocalist Joey Tempest. While Europe spent much of the decade on hiatus, Tempest used the break to explore a musical direction that wouldn't have worked with that band's sound, and the results are as surprising as they are impressive.
Shiraz Lane – Be the Slave Or Be the Change (2015) EP
May 30, 2015 12:33
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock 
Shiraz Lane - a young team from Finland, recently released their debut EP «»! Their music - a quality-produced mixture of glam and rock'n'roll, and their songs - supply of energy, replaced with 5 cups of coffee in the morning! Thanks to their bursting with energy track raspevno melodies and high-pitched voice Hannes Quetta, the guys are quickly gaining popularity and by this time had time to remove as much as 3 video for the song «Be The Slave or Be The Change»!
Perzonal War – The Last Sunset (2015)
May 28, 2015 22:20
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Trash Metal 
German thrash metal outfit Perzonal War, featuring Matthias Zimmer (vocals), Andreas Ballnus (guitar), Björn Kluth (bass), and Martin Buchwalter (drums), will release their new studio album, The Last Sunset, on June 23rd via Metalville Records in North America. The album will be available in Europe on May 29th.
Paradise Lost – The Plague Within (2015)
May 28, 2015 16:21
Gothic Prog Metal 
Rare is it for a band to have had such a long lasting effect on the musical landscape they exist within. Since their formation in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Paradise Lost have thrived in perpetual darkness: a place where rays of light seldom threaten to break the black clouds, where nightmares last an eternity. Now returning with opus number fourteen THE PLAGUE WITHIN, Paradise Lost are once again refining the chemical equation to their sonic alchemy with the kind of creative invincibility few can afford.
Mike Thompson – Out of My Head (2015)
May 26, 2015 22:02
All Exclusive Hard Rock 
This debut album by singer-songwriter Mike Thompson is powered by his heart-felt lyrics, layered melodies, and contributions from music heavy-weights Colin Raye and Mark Slaughter.
Don Airey – Keyed Up (2014)
May 26, 2015 11:59
Classic Rock Hard Rock Progressive Rock 
Legendary keyboardist Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW) has just released his new solo album, "Keyed Up", via Music Theories Recordings.
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The Banned – The Banned (2015) EP
May 25, 2015 15:52
All Exclusive Hard Rock 
San Francisco Bay Areas Hottest 80's Hard Rock Cover Band. Rock 'n roll the way it should be...
Allen Collins Band – Here, There & Back (1983)
May 25, 2015 11:33
Rock 
Although it's true that the blistering guitar work Allen was known for is not here, this is still a very enjoyable CD. In my opinion, one of the better 'post Skynyrd' releases. Much in the same style as the 'Alias - Contraband' album. As stated, no blistering solos here, but every solo is as tasty as can be. In addition, Billy Powell has some fine moments, adding a little more of that old Skynyrd feel to the album. This is long out of print, but worth tracking down. It stands the test of time.
Erik Norlander – Hommage Symphonique (2006)
May 24, 2015 12:04
Prog Metal Progressive Rock Rock 
HOMMAGE SYMPHONIQUE is an album of progressive rock covers recorded by master keyboardist Erik Norlander along with the virtuoso band of Gregg Bissonette (d), Don Schiff (b) and Mark McCrite (g) with Kelly Keeling handling all of the vocal duties. Erik also employed a small ensemble of acoustic instruments featuring Jon Pappenbrook (trumpets flugelhorn), Eric Jorgensen (trombones), Mike Alvarez (cello) and David Schiff (woodwinds). More»
One False Move – One False Move (2015)
May 23, 2015 14:22
All Exclusive Hard Rock 
This debut album of all original high-energy hard rock, bridges the gap between where the 80s & 90s metal scenes ended, and where the new breed is headed. One False Move is a hard rock band out of south-central Kansas. Described as classic 80 metal meets the new rock sound, OFM produces a tight rock sound with an energetic and engaging live show. Often compared to Dokken, Van Halen, or Alice in Chains meets today's hard and heavy bands, OFM's catchy hooks and guitar-driven songs are as infectious as they are interesting.
