Born in Brazil, raised in Spain and France, and now calling Florida home, singer DANNY VERAS has lived a life shaped by riffs, road stories, and relentless passion. Since teaming up with melodic hard rock legend Paul Sabu in 2012, the duo has delivered a couple of refined AOR / Melodic Rock albums.
Now, the third solo album, ”Can’t Stop the Rock”, feels like the culmination of decades spent living and breathing music—from early days in Barcelona’s hard rock scene to club nights in L.A. and beyond. This is the kind of record that knows exactly what it is and makes no apologies for it: rocking, melodic, and full of heart.
Produced and co-written by Veras & Sabu, the album delivers all the fist-pumping choruses and arena-ready hooks you’d expect, but there’s depth here too. The title track, co-written with the late Frankie Banali (of Quiet Riot fame), hits especially hard – not just as an anthem, but as a tribute to rock’s enduring soul. You can feel the sweat and sincerity in every note.
From the opening punch of ‘“Rock or Die’ to the swagger of lead single ‘Rich Woman’, Veras brings a strong vocal energy that pairs perfectly with a band of absolute pros. Guitarist Linkan Andersson shreds with precision, Barry Sparks (Dokken, UFO) holds down the low end, and Sabu does what he does best—making everything sound massive without losing the human touch.
Title track ‘Can’t Stop The Rock’ is bursting with classic AOR energy—bold hooks, slick production, and impassioned performances. Danny delivers each line with conviction and style, while the production ensures everything lands with clarity and power. These are songs meant for the stage, the radio, and the open road.
‘I Want You Forever’ is a soaring, semi-acoustic power ballad that in another era would’ve been a chart-topper. Next, ‘Keep The Faith’ is a heady fusion of Tesla, Firehouse, and old-school House of Lords, and is both classic and compelling.
‘Devil’s Garden’ smoulders with brooding intensity, Veras channels the early ’80s here in one of the album’s darker moments. ‘Come Back To Me’ is full of urgency and swagger; this one has Paul Sabu’s fingerprints all over it.
‘It’s Crazy’ is a dynamic midtempo with melodic peaks that wouldn’t be out of place on a Queensrÿche record like ‘Empire’. ‘Darlin’ is a different one – think Journey with a hint of ‘Long Cold Winter’-era Cinderella – it’s an unexpected blend that works beautifully.
‘Misery’ is a melodic, midtempo rocker, effortlessly smooth and one of the album’s standout cuts. ‘Rich Woman’ is a quirky mix that feels like Cheap Trick with a twist. Whatever the mystery ingredient is, it’s delicious—especially with Andersson’s blistering lead work.
Finally, ‘First Strike’ – the album closes with real class with this high-octane rocker, full of drive and swagger.
‘Can’t Stop The Rock’ is an unapologetically retro Melodic Rock / AOR album in the best way. In a different era—say the golden age of the ’80s—it would have been massive.
But even now, for fans of timeless Melodic Rock, this is a hidden gem that deserves your full attention. Veras and Sabu have crafted something passionate, powerful, and deeply enjoyable. Let’s hope they keep the music coming—because when it sounds this good, we’re all hungry for more.
Highly Recommended
1.Rock or Die 04:27
2.Playin' with Fire 04:19
3.Can't Stop the Rock 04:19
4.I Want You Forever 04:41
5.Keep The Faith 04:49
6.Devils Garden 05:18
7.Come Back to Me 03:37
8.It's Crazy 04:03
9.Darlin' 04:37
10.Misery 04:14
11.Rich Woman 03:24
12.First Strike 04:32
Danny Veras – Can’t Stop the Rock 2025, MP3+FLAC+M4a
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