Our second release from Thick Richard is actually their debut album from 1988 and is presented for the first time ever on cd. Hailing from Sacramento California , this first outing from Thick Richard sees a more AOR / Melodic Rock approach as opposed to the Y & T - influenced Hard Rock of the follow-up. More»
Big Harmony Vocals and a sprinkling of keys along with some really catchy tunes should definitely appeal to the 80s AOR connoisseurs as well as Hard Rock afficionado’s. Overall a fine , solid release that doesn’t re-invent the wheel but will please the collector in all of you. More»
Sweden Desert Rain hailed from Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrlands län, Sweden, is pre-Killer Bee while their singer earlier was part of the Canadian Christian metal band Rapid Tears. Their one and only album titled “Bang, Bang” and released on the H.E.M. RECORDS label back in 1991. More»
Originally formed under the name “The Tunes” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featuring guitarist Steve Draeger (Warpdrive, Problem Child) and drummer James Steven Winters (Warpdrive, Problem Child, Stiletto), and this one is their only work titled “Guaranteed” released in 1988 through Sham Rock Records. More»
Feb 20, 2024 08:59
All Exclusive Melodic Rock | AOR
Wisconsin's answer to bands like Warrant, Extreme, Tesla and " High and Dry" era Def Leppard. They were extremely popular for awhile but ultimately split up after only one cd. They do have a bunch of demos I compiled and will throw up here next. Highly recommended to those who are into melodic rock. More»
The Swedish Thras Metal pioneers Maninnya Blade was formed in the early 1980s, and is now considered to be one of the first thrash metal bands from sweden . More»