BLACK RAIN – Released back on December 29, 2009, on Listenable Records, Black Rain License To Thrill is the first “real” album from this French Sleeze & Glam Metal Band. (Black Rain released a demo album back in 2006). More»
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Blackrain – License To Thrill (2009)
Dec 7, 2014 14:30
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock 
Shooting Star – Anthology 2007
Dec 5, 2014 21:07
Hard Rock Melodic Rock | AOR 
"Shooting Star" is one of those '80s rock bands that never got the exposure and airplay they deserved (in my opinion.) This compilation has their biggest hits from the '80s and includes a few tracks from the '90s and beyond. "Last Chance" (the nearly seven minute hit from their eponymous debut) and "Hang On For Your Life", "Are You on My Side", "Flesh and Blood", "Breakout", and "Hollywood" (all from "Hang On For Your Life") were just some of the popular hits in my neck of the woods. Like "Kansas" (the band) they were not afraid to mix strings with electric guitars, drums, keyboards, and vocals to produce catchy songs. This two CD set is well worth the price.
Climb – Take A Chance (1988)
Dec 1, 2014 21:03
Melodic Rock | AOR 
Warren Cromartie was a baseball player for Montreal Expos in the late 70´s/early 80´s, but he also made a record with his band Climb in 1988 that was only released in Japan.
I had never heard about this record until now when I found it on an AOR website, it was the line up of guests and the cover of I-Ten´s "Lonely in eachother´s arms" that got me interested in hearing it.
One of the guests is keyboardist David Rosenthal, Warren was a fan of Rainbow back then and invited David Rosenthal to play on "Take a chance".
Another guest is Geddy Lee of Rush, they became friends in the early 80´s and Geddy said yes on singing a line on the song "Who´s missing who" which is a nice westcoast/AOR song.
Dave Evans – What About Tomorrow (2014) EP
Dec 1, 2014 13:40
All Exclusive Hard Rock 
This new and different fusion of soft rock, hard rock and acoustical grandeur is an absolute 'must listen' for all Dave Evans fans!... It's unlike any music you've ever heard before from the co-founder and original lead singer of AC/DC!...
The Andrzej Citowicz Experience – Jack of Hearts (2014) EP
Nov 29, 2014 17:19
All Exclusive Melodic Rock | AOR 
The Andrzej Citowicz Experience (TACE)- International Music Project ( Egypt, Germany and Poland) just announced date of premiere their upcoming EP “Jack of Hearts”! From November 28th, 2014 their E.P.
JETBOY – Off Your Rocker! (2010) EP
Nov 25, 2014 21:28
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock 
The spiked hair has return... only dyed a different color now! When Jetboy first debuted on a major scale back in 1988, with vocalist Mickey Finn's image making the band stand out from their hair-sprayed cohorts, my biggest complaint with them was over-production. At the time it seemed like the person twisting the knobs in the production room was sucking the life right out of the music. Now that Jetboy is now longer being controlled by a major label they can do things their own way, and give their songs the punch they always deserved.
Metal Shop – Hole Patrol 2003
Nov 25, 2014 01:00
Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock 
Hole Patrol is the debut album by American glam metal band Steel Panther. The album was first released in 2003 under the band name Metal Shop then subsequently reissued in 2005 under the band name Metal Skool, upon which the final track was replaced. The original version closes with a self-referential eponymous 'theme' song for the band but due to the change in band name the track was replaced by a cover of Ian Hunter's 'Cleveland Rocks' thematically retitled 'Cleveland Roxx'. Three of the tracks are spoken-word comedy skits that act as song introductions. The cover of the album shows clear resemblance to the cover of Look What the Cat Dragged In by Poison.
Spike – It’s A Treat To Be Alive… (2006)
Nov 24, 2014 13:32
Hard Rock 
I've seen the Quire Boys a few times now (travelled far and wide just to see them live), and I've seen Spike when he was supporting UFO (UFO were ok but I was there for the support band!). I've loved Spike and the Quire Boys performance everytime!
Three Wishes – Resurrection (2014)
Nov 21, 2014 21:03
All Exclusive Hard Rock Melodic Rock | AOR 
The latest album by the German hard rockers features eleven diverse songs, which were also produced much more crisp compared to the last album.
Emilio De Biase – Interplanetary Voyage Aboard A Six Strings (2014)
Nov 20, 2014 23:59
All Exclusive Guitar instrumental Hard Rock 
[EXCLUSIVE]
Emilio De Biase is a guitarist Puglia, class '76, strong classical music training. He began studying guitar at age 14, continuing at the Conservatory of Music "Umberto Giordano" in Foggia, continuing his exploration of music playing in many local bands and orchestras show. More»
House Of Shakira – First Class (2004)
Nov 18, 2014 17:12
Hard Rock Melodic Rock | AOR 
House Of Shakira are a Swedish rock formation that started out in Stockholm around 1991. The band's motto is "Try every idea with an open mind", therefore every member of the band contributes with own ideas to make this music unique. House Of Shakira consists of five very different personalities that only have one thing that ties them together – to write and perform good songs. A good song is the key to make this band function, style or sound doesn’t matter as long as the song is good.
The Pleasures – Foursome Reason (2014) EP
Nov 17, 2014 21:55
All Exclusive Glam|Sleaze|Hair Hard Rock 
German glam rockers, The Pleasures, are set to release their new EP, Foursome Reason, which will contain a total of five new tracks. Special guest Tom Wouda of Toxic Rose will be featured on one track...
Phoenix In Flames – Howling for Power (2014) EP
Nov 16, 2014 03:06
All Exclusive Hard Rock 
This is the second EP of the rock formation Phoenix in Flames. This album was recorded live with overdubs at Studio L'Oreille Gauche on april 26th and 27th 2014. The mixing and mastering was made at Studio Radicart...
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