There is a definite charm and like-ability factor when it comes to the debut album, “Mountain” from the Swedish melodic rock band Nubian Rose. The band is fronted by vocalist Sofia Lilja and has an affinity for the 80s. “Mountain” does recall the late 80s – and I don’t think that’s a bad thing at all, in fact, it’s quite refreshing.
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The 24th of November is the Swedish hard rock band Nubian Rose back with their second album "Mental Revolution", which one can view the cover of the above. The plate is placed via the company Cargo Records will contain the following tracks: More»

Universe Infinity started out as Universe and released one album back in the 80′s before splitting-up. Fast forward to today, they added Infinity to their name and recruited former House Of Shakira vocalist Andreas Eklund to join lead guitarist Michael Kling, bassist Hasse Hagman, keyboards player Freddie Kriström, drummer Anders Wetterström and guitarist Per Nilsson...
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Erika was born on a cold winter night in Skelleftea, Sweden where she started her own band at just 12 years old. As a teenager she relocated to Stockholm where she started to write and record demos with various rock bands. In the late 1980's she dated and later married guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. In 1989 Erika was offered her first deal for a record, which was called "Cold Winter Night", an album she co-wrote which proved to be a resounding success.
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August 1986 toBordeaux. The MORT-FINE band separates, leaving three of its musicians: Jean-Philippe Demarcq (Vocals), Chris Bonardo (Guitar) and Nel Dubos (Bass), in the desire to continue
something together.
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Snowfall was created by bassist PB Riise and guitarist Tore Meli after the dissolution of their previous band Winter Parade. They struggled along without a vocalist for awhile before hooking up with Brit sensation Lee Small, whom Riise had worked with in the past. Now they bring their debut album, Cold Silence, on Escape Music. There seems to be a seasonal theme to Riise's efforts.
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The sweltering "A Lovers Hate" is a superbly rowdy collision between THIN LIZZY and THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX with rigorous riffs giving Harriet Hyde a platform to hurl her accusations with melodic authority. This is smartly followed up by the energetic, FU MANCHU-loving "Screen Queen" and rounded by the fist-banging, screechy tirade of "Pig Man".
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2013, Perfect Crime is a 5-member band from Russia, of which you have not heard anything yet. That should change now, because the guys really have something on it - super heavy sound and should be tested!
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2007 release of the band's 3rd album that shows 3 cards on the cover; the first two refer to the band's other 2 albums "Criticize The Truth" & "Tattooed Heart", while the 3rd card is signed as a "joker". You can take this as a promise from the band that already released 2 great, critically acclaimed albums.
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The La Blanc Brothers delivered a strong classic AOR themed debut album three years back. A little too much time between records, the legacy of Blanc Faces hinged on the duo delivering an album to prove the debut was no one-off and they were capable of continuing to deliver. Well, Falling From The Moon does deliver. More»

Mr. Big have announced Live from Milan, a new LP that captures one of the band's final shows with drummer Pat Torpey, who passed away earlier this year. Now brabd new single.
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The Janara is a band that takes its name from that mysterious creature that for centuries has populated the legends and tales of the people of Irpinia. Just in Irpinia, a wild and not very generous land, La Janara is carrying around the Italian dark sound of L'Empire of Shadows, Paul Chain and Death SS.
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To live and die is the human condition. To experience that existence is the essence of art. Tears of Fire by Guardian Eagle releases on May 9th via Nine Gates Records.
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