"THE PYTHONS",Italy's hard rockers,with their debut album,"NEVER:ENOUGH".Since October 2000 the band has continued to propose a granitic rock and roll,which has its greatest strength in the compactness of the arrangements and the melodic component of American Rock.The bands line up is: Frank (vocals),The True (guitars),Nick Donati (guitars),Andrea Valenza (bass) and George Costa (drums).Every musician has its own musical background.Nick Donati comes from the melodic rock-blues scene,whereas the other members have their roots in heavy metal.In particular,The True played in a prog metal band,"THY SIRMA",while Frank and George played together in a power metal band.Furthermore,Giorgio plays also in a band which proposes sonorities linked to the dark wave,the "BLOODY MARY".So,the music of the band presents many features and its American rock sound is enriched by the different experiences of its members,which create an original and personal atmosphere. The band,in its almost seven years of activity,has played in a lot of clubs around Italy.On September 2001 the band has recorded its first studio work,"IN THE RAIN".One of the songs contained in this mini-cd has been inserted in the 'Saturday Night Live' Compilation (Sony Music).In june 2003 the band has been selected to partecipate at the national contest Sund’n’Sound and came in third among ten finalist bands.During the summer of 2004 'Rock Hard magazine',the biggest hard rock magazine in Italy,has choose one of the songs contained in "FOUR STONES" (Texas Queen) for its July/August-issue compilation.During the 2004 the band has continued to play a lot of gig everywhere.In May 2004 Luke Minichiello,the first bass player, has quit the band and after many auditions Andrew Valenza has joined the band."THE PYTHONS" keeps on rockin’ around Italyeven with the "WHITESNAKE" original giutar heroes,Mickey Moody and Bernie Marsden,during their Italian tour,with Alice Cooper,at 2005 summer edition of the 'GlamAttakk'.The first full-lenght cd of the band,"NEVER:ENOUGH",is out from late September 2005,produced by 'Valery Records' and distribuited in Italy by 'Frontiers Records'."NEVER:ENOUGH" is a full classic hard rock sound,with great melodies,nice riffs and rythm,catchy tunes and songs. 

Lindsey Boullt with his debut album "COMPOSITION",that was released in June 2007.First a few words about Lindsey.Picking up the guitar at 21 years old,Lindsey received his music degree three and a half years later and then graduated with honors from the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles at the age of 27.Now an established guitarist,composer and instructor in San Francisco and working with some of the finest players in the world,Lindsey teaches at the renowned Guitar Institute and has just released the 10-song original work.These compositions are a continuing demonstration of Lindsey’s ability to musically communicate how culture,chaos and the reverence for odd time can be organized into precision and power.As Derek Sherinian puts it: “It’s very Zeppli-Vishnu”.The album includes rock and metal instrumental original compositions by Lyndsey Boullt.But it is very important to mention all the musicians included in this album.Jerry Goodman-violin (Mahavishnu Orchestra,Dixie Dregs),Derek Sherinian-keyboards (Dream Theter,KISS,Malmsteen,Billy Idol,Planet X),Stu Hamm-bass (Joe Satriani,Steve Vai,Frank Gambale),Atma Anur-drums (Cacophony,Tony MacAlpine,Richie Kotzen,Journey),Jeremy Colson-drums (Steve Vai,G3,Marty Friedman),Jon Herrera-bass(Sinior editor of 'Bass Player Magazine',Oz Noy),Sukhawat Ali Khan-vocals (a member of the Ustad Salamat Ali Khan family representing a 500 year lineage of pakistan musicians),Peter Van Gelder-sitar (Zakir Hussain,Chitresh Das,Lalgudi Krishnan) and Mingo Lewis-percussion (Al Di Meola,Return To Forever,John Mclaughlin,Chick Corea,Miles Davis).With such originality and talent and with the magic of all theese great musicians,i think it is impossible not be touched by Lindsey Boullt's "COMPOSITION".

"LYNN ALLEN" with their 2007 release "AND THE HORSE YOU RODE IN ON".A very western style (American based band) cover and a very melodic rock album.The band was formed in 1982 by lead vocalist/guitarist and sole remaining original member Billy Peiffer.The band has so far released 5 studio albums and with this one they have just added a sixth one to their 25 year history."LYNN ALLEN" can mix in a strange way A.O.R. and melodic hard rock creating hooking riffs,nice melodies and lyrics,good vocals,combined together with some of the 80's/90's pop-rock style,making it an easy listening album.The bands line up is: Blly Peiffer-guitar & vocals,Mark Dekalb-drums and Hal Williamson-bass.

The Swedish power trio "MIND'S EYE" with their 2007 release "A GENTLEMAN'S HURRICANE".The album is a musically and a lyrically story telling affair with nice vocals,rich musical hooks,mixed with always changing keyboards and a progressive metal rythm and beat.The band are: Andreas Novak-vocals,Johan Niemann-quitars & bass and Daniel Flores-drums/keyboards & executive producer."MIND'S EYE" are delivering to the world the first cinematic prog metal triple cd pack of CD/COMIC BOOK & 'MAKING OF' DVD,wich is: "In a dark and foggy day in September, three shots are heard in the deep dark woods of “The Mother Of Presidents” state of Virginia. Adam Evangelista, a 53 year old top assassin whose ice cold walls have now been worn down by his continuing growing guilt, searches for an answer to it all. Acknowledging that he can’t continue without finding a way to ease his mind, he seeks refuge at the town’s church where Adam meets the now retired head priest Father Cavallero Di Mori, coincidently visiting his old church and parish. Adam tries to get into the depths of his own disturbed but genius mind. Describing his life and assassinations for his new friend Father Cavallero during sessions of confessions, both men reveal deep secrets unknown to the outside world - dark secrets they are both ashamed of. Adam’s sins and stories stretch from Sweden, Ireland, Italy, France, to the former USSR , Mexico and the USA. Taking orders from the well known secret society ‘The Illuminati’, Adam’s “marks” are some of the most important people in our time. But there is a catch; only seven days to poor his heart out before his very last job and time is running out.
Twelve Murders in Seven days"."A GENTLEMAN'S HURRICANE" album artwork and comic book have been produced by leading graphic artist Mattias Norén visualising the concept and the music was written by Daniel Flores adding this great atmosphere and metal to the story.

Richie Kotzen with his 2007 release "THE RETURN OF THE MOTHER HEAD'S FAMILY REUNION".The album is featuring eclectic styles,great songwriting and Richie’s melodic voice,having everything a fan of blues-based rock could want or need.Starts from classic rock of the 60's to melodick rock,from slow tempo to faster guitar techniques and huge choruses.All played and performed by the great blues-rocker Mr Richie Kotzen.

Johnny Lima with "VERSION 1.2".Johnny is a melodic hard rocker! And one the purest of the gerne.With a new album only coming every couple of years or so,one could understand some frustration from fans that Johnny's new album is a re-recording of his out of print 1996 self-titled debut.But "VERSION 1.2" is quite an improvement on the original and having heard the result we understand Johnny's perfectionist tendencies nagging at him to correct the errors he saw in that original album.Back to the roots then,with his first melodic days,but with better version!

"VERTIGO" with their 2007 release called "TAKES ME BACK".The band was formed in 1990 by Rob Begg,Rick Spolar and Cam Van As.After a short period with another member,the original trio,changed their plans.Rob began writing songs with members from the Tom Petty's band,as well as with "THE KNACK".Later on the meeting of the trio and their love for pop-rock and melodic rock,inspired the "VERTIGO" to become what they are today.The band played along side with names like "THE ROMANTICS","NAZARETH" and Bob Rock.Their sound was polished from all theese influences,including the producer Jack Richardson.For "TAKES ME BACK","VERTIGO" are using producer Jim Buckshon,well known for his melodic rock releases at 'Renegade Sounds' and 'Matrex'."TAKES ME BACK" will take us all back to pure melodic hard rock of the 80's!

"THE SMOKERS" with their second release "STILL GIVING".They are from Estepona,in Malaga,Spain.The band was formed in 2002 and loves rock.The line up is Gaspar Gil-vocals and rythm guitar,Jose To Seoante-bass,Javier Molina-guitar and David Branches-drums.They released their first record in 2004,with the title:"Giving Up"."STILL GIVING" is more into 70's and 80's rock and classic rock,with solid riffs,rythmical bass and drums.Even the vocals keep reminding of the old and original rock sounds.The mixing and the mastering were made by Sergio Cascales and Javier "Wolf" Molina.Smoker or non smoker,if  you like the classic rock sound,then "STILL GIVING",is one of theese albums. 

TARJA TURUNEN former "NIGHTWISH" singer with her solo album "MY WINTER STORM".2005 saw the departure of soprano singer Tarja Turunen from Nightwish,one of the most well known bands in the gothic/symphonic metal scene.Since then,both artists have struggled,with Tarja releasing a Christmas album soon after the split and Nightwish bringing in singer Annette Olzon for their 2007 effort,"Dark Passion Play",neither of which was terribly good.The album is not pop neither is metal or goth.Maybe something in between but not with enough hooks in the music to make any fans happy.Tarja's voice is great and some of the symphonic elements too.Also the version of "poison" originally by Alice Cooper sounds good,but the project as a unite album its not impressive at all.

"THE CODEX" is an exciting new project featuring the world renowned singer MARK BOALS (ex MALMSTEEN,"RING OF FIRE") and guitarist MAGNUS KARLSSON (known for his stint with "STARBREAKER","ALLEN / LANDE" and "LAST TRIBE"). Musically this is one of the heaviest albums where both artists have been involved in.A great melodic metal album with influences ranging from neoclassic Metal to epic hard rock.The  album was composed solely by Carlson while Mark entered the picture later on as the lead vocalist,so it comes as no surprise that this release leans more towards hard rock rather than the prog- classical sound of Mark's previous works.But the result is impressive.Great quitar solos and riffs,very good performance in vocals by Mark Boals and stunning beat by drummer Daniel Flores exceeding all expectations.Almost all the songs can sound both progg and melodic metal and the production is well made.

"MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK" with their third release called: "EVEN IF IT KILLS ME".Their return finds even better on this album,a smart pop-rock production,with catchy tunes,filled with infectious songs from start to finish.This indie-pop-rock sound clearly is a modern sound that bands like "MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK" can play well and keep it alive on stage.The production is a two-thirds split by tag-team "FOUNTAIN OF WAYNE"’s Adam Schlesinger / "GIRLS vs BOYS"’ Eli Janney and the man with a pop-rock super resume,Ric Ocasek (WEEZER,"THE CARS").

JOE BONAMASSA with his 2007 release "SLOE GIN".Child blues guitar prodigy,Joe,opened up for BB King at the age of 12! Since then he became bigger and better,from hit singles and chart-climbing albums to superstar collaborations,like: Miles Davis's sonErin to Jason Bonam."SLOE GIN" has been on top of Billboards Blues Chart since its release in August 2007.Joe Bonamassa was also voted by 'Guitar Player' readers as 2007's Best Blues Guitarist,blues-rock guitar virtuoso,vocalist, and songwriter! Bonamassa's fourth release,re-teams him with producer Kevin Shirley (Joe Satriani, Black Crowes, Aerosmith, Led Leppelin)."SLOE GIN" ranges through heavy blues and acoustic numbers,with some of the most searing blues guitar and songs you can listen to.

"ODD ZERO" and their selftitled debut album.The band was formed in January 2004 and since then had played in many shows in New York City and around U.S."ODD ZERO" recorded their album with legendary punk-rock producer Don Fury at 'Cyclone Sound Studios'. Our New Yorker friends,"ODD ZERO",have an aggressive punk rock sound and nicely screaming vocals,but non provoking lyrics.Their music is based on hard rock and metal,but the boys gave it a total twist into punk rock.The songs are intense with many bass grooves(reminding rockabily sounds),heavy quitar riffs,blazing solos(reminding hard rock and metal) and great punk-rock drums."ODD ZERO" are: Mike Friedman-vocals,Tay Malloy-bass,Milton Hernandez-drums and Mike Fujii-guitars.The band is now recording their second album with Joey Z ("LIFE OF AGONY").

"TOTO" with their live album "FALLING IN BETWEEN LIVE",recorded at the 'ZENITH',in Paris on 26th March,2007.The band gives the usual great performance including new and older songs in this double live cd.The sound,for a live recording,is great,rich and warm,keeping the live sensation.The vocals are crystal clear.No more to say but a great production,a great live by one of the freatest rock-soul bands ever,"TOTO"!

"CINDER ROAD" with their debut cd "SUPERHUMAN" that was produced by Marti Frederiksen ("AEROSMITH","DEF LEPPARD",OZZY)."CINDER ROAD" were formerly known as "PLUNGE".After being heralded by 'Union',a collective which manages iconic rockers,the band inked on with 'EMI Records' and began recording.The band's music wound up in the hands of Idol hero Chris Daughtry,who gifted "CINDER ROAD" with a coveted slot on his band's sold out spring tour.Well the boys from Baltimore,Maryland play melodic hard rock,but with modern quitar sounds.This way they can keep up with the demands of our times and giving out the rock'n'roll feeling.

"STATUS QUO" with their 2007 album "IN SEARCH OF THE FOURTH CHORD".The British rockers still lead with their music even after 40 years! Singing guitarists Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt. The follow-up to their hit album "THE PARTY AINT OVER YET",sees Quo reuniting with producer Pip Williams who produced many of their late '70s and '80s albums.What can anyone say about "STATUS QUO".......they are classic,they can rock'n'roll and that is a 'status quo' that cannot be changed! No weak tracks in this album,all great songs,great production and non stop "STATUS QUO" rythm and beat from the begining to the end.The party will go on......."STATUS QUO" are alive and kicking!

"SHADE" with their debut album "ONE WAY LINE".Fronted by Emma Shade,a beautiful girl with a great voice and supported by ex- "DARE" members Simon Gardner and Andrew Moore,the album has a great production.The band line up is: Oliver Kilthau-Guitar & vocals,Marc Schroth-Bass & backing vocals,Michael Heck-Keyboards,Chuck West-Drums & percussion."ONE WAY LINE" is a pop-rock album with melodic hard rock elements and sounds but keeping a modern feeling inside,with great vocal abilities by Emma and great musiciaship from the rest of the band.

"CRAZY LIXX" from Sweeden,with their album "LOUD MINORITY".It was at the end of 2002 when founders Dirtchild Danny and Vic Zino decided that the hardrocking community needed a band of the old school,the kind of rock music that dominated the hardrock scene in the late 80s and early 90s.Joey Cirera filled the drummer spot and the core of "CRAZY LIXX" was formed.With the latest addition,basist Luke Rivano,the band seems to have a complete set."LOUD MINORITY" is a classic sleaze hard rock album.'Dirty' vocals,catchy riffs,glam shows,sleazy music and good melodic sounds that keep reminding us of the good old 80's and early 90's quality hard rock.

"ROAD TO RUIN" with their debut selftitled album,and a common person with "LION'S SHARE".Mr Lars Chriss is also in "ROAD TO RUIN",but this time with a melodic hard rock release.Matti Alfonzetti supplies the vocals,Lars Chriss is doing an excellent work with guitars,Sampo Axelsson-bass and Thomas Broman-drums. Alfonzetti recorded his vocal parts at his studio and the album was mixed during Summer 2007."ROAD TO RUIN" transports the classic rock of the 70s and early 80s with some melody into our time.Their sound is fresh,exciting and offers skilled musicanship which truly stands out with a top notch production added. 

American rockers "ENDEVERAFTER" with their debut album "KISS OR KILL".The album starts with retro rock'n'roll sounds,going to more pop/rock styles,and continues with melodic rock style,touching also the classic rock.Theese young Americans do a pretty job in"KISS OR KILL",having big choruses thrasy drums and many riffs.

"THE CLICK FIVE" with their new album "MODERN MINDS AND PASTIMES".The band hails from Boston, Massachusetts and the band members are: Kyle Patrick on vocals and rhythm guitar,Joe Guese on lead guitar and vocals,Ethan Mentzer on bass and vocals,Ben Romans on keyboards and vocals and Joey Zehr on drums and vocals."THE CLICK FIVE" return is a bit more rockish,but always keeping the original pop-rock,guitaristic happy rythm.

"LION'S SHARE" new album is called "EMOTIONAL COMA".This album is the heaviest and more powerful "LION'S SHARE" record to date".It features guest appearances by Bruce Kulick ("KISS"),Glen Drover ("MEGADETH") and Mats Levén ("THERION",Yngwie Malmsteen).The band features guitar player and founding member Lars Chriss,along with vocalist Patrik Johansson ("ASTRAL DOORS","WUTHERING HEIGHTS"),bass player Sampo Axelsson (Glenn Hughes) and well-known session drummer Richard Evensand("CHIMAIRA","SOILWORK","THERION")."EMOTIONAL COMA" is full of riffs,strong and melodic vocals,heavy beat and nice power new metal songs.

"JIMMY EAT WORLD" one of the top pop/rock/indie bands,return with a new album,called "CHASE THIS LIGHT".The first album since 2004's("FUTURES") finds the band partnered with legendary producer Butch Vig ("NIRVANA","SMASHING PUMPKINS"). Largely recorded in the band's own studio in Arizona,"CHASE THIS LIGHT" has a powerful optimism like 2001's platinum break-through album "JIMMY EAT WORLD"/(aka "BLEED AMERICAN"),each song finds a way to compel the listener to keep coming back discovering a new favorite.

After more than 3 million albums sold,"YELLOWCARD" return with their new album called "PAPER WALLS".The band emerged from Jacksonville,Florida with a completely infectious and original blend of rock and pop that made them a sure thing to break out of the pack.The line up is: Ryan Key-vocals guitar,Peter Mosely-bass,Sean Mackin-violin/vocals,Ryan Mendez-guitar and Longineu Parsons III-drums.The album title "PAPER WALLS" comes from the song of the same name,which begins: “Let’s burn a hole so we can climb out of these paper walls in this empty house”.It’s a reference to the barriers that built up between the band members over the years and everyone’s desire to tear down the obstacles and heal old scars,as "YELLOWCARD" mentioned.The album is a pop/punk with modern rock mixture,emerging through the indie backround of the band.  

"TOXIC VIRGIN" from Germany with their forth album called "SULPHUR".The album was released in 2004,but it was given to us just a few days ago."TOXIC VIRGIN" were formed in 1995 and since then had four albums and a few concerts with bigger band names such as:"STATUS QUO",THERAPY?" and "BONFIRE".In "SULPHUR" the singer was Markus Litsch.Now the band is having a new female singer called Angel ,preparing their new album.The rest of the band members are:Dirk Reiners-guitar,Carlo Bertini-guitar,Klaus Peltzer-bass and Frank Ecke-drums.The band as musicians are proving themeselves in every songs.Mixing in a very nice way the classic rock sounds with hard rock and metal.The vocals are strangely nice,reminding of a punk-rock way.The rythm is great and the songs have catchy tunes.The passion for rock music is alive in "TOXIC VIRGIN" and with "SULPHUR" rock'n'roll is coming home.

"ACTION" with their debut album called: "ACTION".Maybe debut but the members of the band have almost or more than 20 years of history in rock music! "ACTION" is a trip to the past! A journey to the glory days of the 80's rock and aor! The recording is brand new,but the style is fresh of todays tunes,taking us to the magic age of the 80's.A great melodic hard rock/aor album,with great songs and production."ACTION" are:  Jack Marques: Vocals,David Chip Ramos: Guitars,Chris Longo, Mark Duane: Drums,Chris Sutherland: Bass and Ruben Demello: Keyboards.

The latest release from the frontman of "XYZ" Terry Ilous,called "HERE AND GONE".Well,here or there,remembered or forgotten,the album is a collection of rare tracks,acoustic songs and litle heard off tracks,both from "XYZ" and Terry Ilous solo years.The point of the album is to give us a full size of Ilous career and voice! Great vocals as we know and great songs as we know,or we remember with this album.Hard rock,melodic rock,southern sounds,all classical "XYZ" and Terry Ilous songs.

Swiss "CRYSTAL BALL" with their sixth album "SECRETS".It seems that the band knows many of the secrets for making a success.And that it because in the beggining "CRYSTAL BALL" started as a cover band and followed the steps other Swiss bands like "KROKUS" and "GOTTHARD".This is not necessarily a bad thing."SECRETS" is a pure hard rock,also getting melodic at times with a heavy metal twist,album."CRYSTAL BALL" are: Mark Sweeney - Vocals,Scott Leach - Lead guitar,Marcel Sardella - Drums,Hungi Berglas - Rhythm guitar,Sven Sieber - Bass and Philip Meier - Keyboards.Easy listening hard rock,with a good production and some catchy tunes.

Sebastian Bach,the former lead singer of the legendary hardrock-metal band:"SKID ROW",with his first solo cd,since 1999.His band includes guitarists Metal Mike Chlasciak (Halford) and Johnny Chromatic,bassist Steve DiGiorgio ("DEATH","SADUS") and drummer Bobby Jarzombek ("PAINMUSEUM").Even though Sebastian's voice is not the same like before,now he sounds harder and more agressive,he still has his passion alive  & kicking inside him."ANGEL DOWN" has a variety of songs,from hard rock to heavy metal and power ballads.All songs sound influenced by the modern rock scene.Axel Rose does a couple of duets with Sebastian and all the band sounds great.Bach has kept himself busy over the years.He did theatre,TV shows and lots of music.First there was "THE LAST HARD MEN",a mid-90s project he did with Kelly Deal and Jimmy Chamberlin (it was released in 2001).Also a live album with a couple new songs and an album with "FRAMESHIFT". "ANGEL DOWN" was produced by Roy Z (producer of Dickinson,Halford).Bach's new album has almost nothing to do with his previous work with "SKID ROW",but sometimes changes are for the best.

Ian Hunter (the frontman from the great 70's band "MOTT THE HOOPLE"),is back with a new solo album: "SHRUNKEN HEADS".Co-produced by Hunter and Andy York (guitarist for John Mellencamp),the album mixes: country with classic rock,rock'n'roll with ballads.Fine crafted music from one of rock legends,always keeping his humor,honesty and world weariness in a way only a few poets,let alone rockers,can do.

"KULA SHAKER" with their third album "STRANGE FOLK" and eight years since the last one.Typically in the psychedelic pop rock style,the indie music inspired "KULA SHAKER",continue proving their strength in this area.Front man Crispian Mills says: "In many ways,I think the world is a much more exciting place than it was 10 years ago.War,oppression,mass communication,ridiculously skinny jeans,that's what rock n' roll thrives on.We were inspired to make another album.The time was right.It's a time for musical independence,the power is going back to the artists.It's up to each of us what we make of the opportunity"."STRANGE FOLK" is a good production,keeping the rock alive inside the indie music.

After 22 million records sold in the US and a three year hiatus,Kid Rock is back with the brand new album "ROCK N ROLL JESUS"! The ninth album by Kid Rock,who still says in his lyrics:"its all sex drugs and rock'n'roll,a so sensation you can't control".But thats the good lyrics,because Kid Rock is using again even harder language."ROCK N ROLL JESUS" really rocks! Kid Rock hustled in the Detroit underground for over ten years before he burst into the mainstream in 1999 with the timeless rock anthem "Bawitdaba".Other hits like "Cowboy" and "American Bad A**" followed while ballads like his "Picture" duet with Sheryl Crow and "Only God Knows Why" helped moving him forward as a great artist.Also in "ROCK N ROLL JESUS",Kid Rock is mixing hard rock and classic tunes,with hip-hop,country and blues.And he can do that very well.The album was co-produced with Rob Cavallo ("GREEN DAY","GOO GOO DOLLS","MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE").Kid Rock says: "I am proud of every single song on this record.It works from start to finish".Maybe Kid Rock is not Jesus,but he can rock'nroll for sure!

One more release,the second in 2007,from Lana Lane,the album is called: 'RED PLANET BOULEVARD".Recorded in The Netherlands and in San Francisco,California,the album is combining both worlds passion in symphonic melodic metal,with her great voice and songwriting.Eric Norlander (producer / keybordist) is now on the bass,Peer Verschuren-guitar and Ernst Van Ee-drums.The art work was made by the polish surrealist Jacek Yerka,who also did others for Lana Lane,in the past.Lana's great melodic rock voice with the symphonic metal atmospere created by the guitars and the keybords,give us "RED PLANET BOULEVARD",a very good symphonic  and melodic metal album.

When it is about female rock bands,is always a good thing to watch and listen to! "THE DONNAS" with their new studio album "BITCHIN'"!(We like that in women!).Their story begins at 1993 at north California high school,starting as a teen punk rock band and now being well fixed hard rock / rock'n'roll band.Fifth album,"BITCHIN'",introduces the girls best sound and music ever.Fourteen tunes,all written or co-written by "THE DONNAS" and co-produced by Jay Ruston ("The Polyphonic Spree",Meat Loaf).Sexy voices,rockin guitars,arena party groove and great hard rock and rockabilly music,mixed with pop ellements,gives out a 'bitchin' album! Leather trousers and dope-smoking feather on the cover of the album,wich was self produced by "THE DONNAS".

The 2007 release from the British "STEREOPHONICS" and their sixth studio album: "PULL THE PIN".Allready high at the U.K. charts,"PULL THE PIN" proves ones more the strength of the Brit-pop-rock scene.Typical "STEREOPHONICS" sound,wich in this occasion is a very good thing,the band shows that they can continue with their music and their proffesionalism."STEREOPHONICS" at their best,can 'pull the pin' with even more albums to come.

"GODIVA" with their third album "DESTRUCTION".Just to set things straight,theese boys and their name has nothing to do with the Belgium chocolate company with the same name! "GODIVA" are Swiss! And they play metal,pure heavy metal.The first things someone will notice are the great vocals of Fernando Garcia (ex-"VICTORY",ex-"WICKED SENSATION",ex-"BISS").The rest of the band members are: Steve Papacharitos (our own Greek!)-guitar,Sammy Lasagni-guitar,Mitch Koontz-bass & backing vocals and Peter Gander-drums.Crystal clear,high pitched and low extreme vocals mixed with heavy riffs,screaming solos and a drum beat straight to your heart.

Americans "KAMELOT" are back with their new release called "GHOST OPERA".This is the follow up to their big hit album "THE BLACK HALO".Power,epic and melodic metal at its best by vocalist Roy Khan,who can still emit his signature siren wail voice and guitarist Thomas Youngblood riffs that really give the passion and power needed for this work.In "GHOST OPERA" the band checks a new area in their story,trying to stand on new ground into metal.It's not that the album is that different from the previous ones,but "KAMELOT" dont look afraid to walk through new metal directions.

"BANG CAMARO" with their self titled album "BANG CAMARO". The band was formed in 2006 and are already nominated for the best new band,the best live band and song of the year! Bryn Bennett and Alex Necochea are the two guitarists that formed "BANG CAMARO",but actually the band is about 18 more musicians and singers depending on who is avaliable each time! The rest of the basic musicians are  bassist Dave Riley,keyboardist Maclaine Diemer and drummer Andrew Dole.So only this fact makes "BANG CAMARO" a unique band,but thats not all.Their mixing and combination gives out a power and passion,very rare to be seen or to listen around anymore.Almost all the styles of rock are included in this album.Classic,retro rock,80's,hair metal,even tips of glam rock and metal! Many solos,strong and soft guitar riffs,good mood,different singers and vocals in each song and the backround music screaming for more!

"GOODBYE THRILL" with their self titled debut album "GOODBYE THRILL"! Great melodic rock,great mood,great songs,great riffs,catchy tunes and great rythm n' beat! All the music is more than very good in this album! The band is comprised of seasoned musicians from the NY,MD and VA area.Marc Ferreira on lead Vocals/Guitars is the driving force behind this new melodic rock act,with his soulful and melodic smooth voice.Together with guitarist Dean Cramer ("FUNNY MONEY"), Dario Seixas-bass from the legendary "FIREHOUSE" and Pete Eisleman-drums.The mix of theese boys together,the combination of their great talents and their passion for music,is the result of a great melodic hard rock album! "GOODBYE THRILL" brings back memories from the best of 80's,early 90's rock and AOR! The album is released by 'Kivel Records'.As Kivel said: "A while back we talked about a new band we were working on.Both band and label took its time,as we wanted to make sure that the band's 1st album would be as good as melodic rock gets!! So we are happy to announce a band we are hoping will become a fast favorite in the melodicrock genre,with their mix blend of "FIREHOUSE","HAREM SCAREM","DEF LEPPARD"sound"."GOODBYE THRILL" is a 'welcome back thrill' of melodic rock!

From Montreal,Canada come "SPECIAL OPS" with their second full length album "PHASE 2:ADMIST THE MADNESS".The band members are: Abe Froman-vocals,Akbar Johnson-guitar & vocals,Waldo Thornhill-bass and Clarence Mcgillautty-drums.The album was prodused by Murray Daigle ("NOT BY CHOICE","EMERALD RAIN","PAIN").It seems that the band is using a short of typical music formula of the new prog rock age,wich is:a hard rock sound mixed with heavy riffs,melodic and agressive singing.The result though is tottaly different."SPECIAL OPS" have their own unique way of doing their music.No song or album are very simillar to eachother,and that is very interesting! The double vocals are coming out good and strong.The guitars give distorting riffs or power melodies and the rythm is a bombardment,(as they like to say)."SPECIAL OPS" have an original and diverse sound "madness",that keeps them a bit apart from the rest of the kind.

The third solo album from ex-"MSG" vocalist Gary John Barden called "LOVE AND WAR".The album was made with the same style and team as the previous ones including the help of Michael Voss.Gary with his great voice and the very good melodic hard rock songs and ballad in the album create a good atmosphere,that maybe all is allowed in 'love and war',but we will stick to 'love'!

One more great Sweedish band "HOUSE OF SHAKIRA" with their fifth studio album "RETOXED".The band members are: Andreas Eklund-vocals,Mats Hallestensson / Anders Lundstrom-guitars,Tony Andersson-drums and Per Schelander-bass.The boys give their best again in this album,giving us good melodic hard rock sounds and songs.

"AXEL RUDI PELL" with his fifth and new release of cover songs called "DIAMONDS UNLOCKED".It seems that the co-operation of Axel with Johnny Gioeli,the singer of "HARDLINE" works very well.This album is different than other cover albums,because of the rich music enhanchments and changes that were given to each song included.The album includes 'diamonds' of rock songs that are put out with a good production,great passion and the very good voice of Johnny Gioeli.The formula is still the same for Axel,concerning the position of each song in all of his albums.But theese songs sound more of "AXEL RUDI PELL"'s than the original! And that is the 'unlocking' of the 'diamonds'!

Sweedish "DOGPOUND" with their third album,obviously called "III".The band seems to change their sound,a bit,with each album release.From more classic sounds then more AOR and now mixed hardrock and AOR with a heavier and melodic sound. "DOGPOUND" are:Henrik "Hea" Andersson-vocals,Micke Dahlqvist-guitars,Calle "Tuka" Boman-drums and Figge Danielsson-bass.Fantastic quitar riffs,great vocals,nice rythm and ofcource good hard rock and melodic hard rock music are included in "DOGPOUND"'s, "III".

GARY HUGHES with his new solo and long waited album "VERITAS".Gary Hughes is considered to be one of the best melodic hard rock singers/songwriters in the U.K.He was involved in Bob Catley solo albums (both as a producer and songwriter).Hugo's solo debut (as a producer) and not to mention his albums with the band "TEN PLUS THREE" solo albums and one rock opera in 2 chapters! "VERITAS" is the successor to ''PRECIOUS ONES'', Gary Hughes's last solo output dated 1998.Well once again we see the class and power of  the British hard rock,no matter melodic or not.Musicians on the album include: Gary Hughes himself on keyboards and orchestrations,"TEN" bandmates Chris Francis and John Helliwell,drummer Dave Ingledew and bass player Rick Stewart ("DEVIL TO PAY"),Jason Robinson on drums ("ABSENT MINDS") and Simon Brayshaw on bass ("NIGHTSIFT")."VERITAS" as a result,is an album of a good production in melodic hard rock and in some songs prog rock,astablishing once more the reputation of Gary Hughes as producer and songwriter. 

"HUMAN ZOO" with their 2007 release "OVER THE HORIZON".Germany's melodic rockers are: Thomas Seeburger-vocals,Ingolf Engler-guitars & backing vocals,Marcus Ratheiser-bass & backing vocals,Zarko Mestrovic-keyboards & backing vocals,Tommy Strobel-drums & backing vocals.As well as the previous album,also "OVER THE HORIZON" was produced by Dennis Ward ("PINK CREAM 69") and their first release at 'AOR Heaven' label.Great melodic hard rock and AOR sound,from "HUMAN ZOO" on their stronger follow up,wich really is 'over the horizon'.

"SAGA" with their 2007 release "10,000 DAYS".The album can also mark the 30th anniversary of the band.Unfortunally the 'saga' for Michael Sadler,lead singer and co-founder of the band,ends with "10,000 DAYS",but not before giving us a great album and a final tour with "SAGA".The extraordinary artwork of the album was designed by Warren Flannigan who created the visuals for Hollywood blockbusters such as "Blade","X-Men" and "The Hulk" as well as designing the packaging for the latest "SYMPHONY X" release! The first 3,000 copies of 10,000 Days will be shipped in a lavish digipak."10,000 DAYS" has all the "SAGA" high standards of progressive melodic hard rock and production.The mixing of the keyboards with the guitars,those unstopable riffs,the great vocals and the rythm,is something that one must listen to it,to understand.

"DOWN" with their third release and the first full length album in 5 years "OVER THE UNDER".Featuring Philip Anselmo,Rex Brown,Pepper Keenan,Kirk Windstein and Jimmy Bower.As before and now "DOWN" deliver a southern hard rock sound like it is mixed with prog metal,strong vocals and power music.In the past,the boys,were using the 'Down' project as a relief from their day jobs.Now it seems they wanna do a more serious work and the result is: "OVER THE UNDER".The album is very tight together and a very good production,showing out all the abillities and the strength of the band."OVER THE UNDER" documents the lives of these New Orleans natives through the last 5 years of catastrophe,tragedy and ultimately triumph.

"COHHED & CAMBRIA" with their fourth album "NO WORLD FOR TOMORROW".The saga continues in this album.The band's title refers to a pair of dire lovers who believe themselves duty-bound to slay their offspring to protect the world from a genetically transmitted virus in those kids.This saga runs throughout "COHEED & CAMBRIA"s recorded output, and has not prevented the group from hitting number seven on the 'Billboard 200' with their third album."NO WORLD FOR TOMORROW" is another theatrical hard-rock metal album,with power and melody,full of passion and a bit agressive,while the songwriting is dramatising the story sequel of  Coheed and Cambria's saga.

"THE RAVEONETTES" and their new album "LUST LUST LUST".It seems that the Danish Sune Rose and Sharin Foo,like this album or the word 'lust',they had to write it 3 times.And why not,since it is a very good production.Different label,now with '429 Records',but still keeping the psychedelic rockabilly-rock'n'roll and the love for the vintage older american music.With distorted guitars and melodies straight out of a 50's.This time "THE RAVEONETTES" are doing all  by themselves : recording,production,songwriting.The album could be easily used as a soundtrack for a David Lynch or a Tarantino movie!

The second album from "ALTER BRIDGE" called "BLACKBIRD".This album is the follow up to their debut and gold certified "ONE DAY REMAINS",wich went  #5 on the bilboard top 200 albuns the week it was released! Comprised of Mark Tremonti,Scott Phillips,Brian Marshall and Myles Kennedy,three of the four members of "ALTER BRIDGE" made up the 30+ million selling band "CREED".Almost all the songs in this album has to do with freedom and freedom is what thisw band is looking for.The way to be free from the shadow of "CREED"! Also they are free from their older record company,now "ALTER BRIDGE" are with 'Universal Republic'.Heavy sound,long and strong riffs,metal beats,longer songs and generally a harder edged album.Totally different than before,"BLACKBIRD" is into new and prog metal."ALTER BRIDGE" are having a new beginning.

Legendary German power metal band "HELLOWEEN" with their 2007 release "GAMBLING WITH THE DEVIL".This is the 12th studio album from "HELLOWEEN",keeping their standards in quality of production and music."GAMBLING WITH THE DEVIL" has great musicianship,very good vocals and songwriting.The album has strong melodic metal songs,hard core beats,collecting all the "HELLOWEEN" sounds,ready to gamble and win!

"APOCALYPTICA" and "WORLDS COLLIDE",their 2007 release.The band members can easily be mistaken for an extreme metal combo! In a way it is true,but theese boys are doin'it their own way! In 10 years of career "APOCALYPTICA" sold more than 4 million albums.The band started in Finland covering "METALLICA" with cellos and not guitars! On "WORLDS COLLIDE" guests include Corey taylor ("SLIPKNOT" / "STONE SOUR"),Christina Scabbia ("LACUNA COIL") and Till Lindemann ("RAMMSTEIN"),who sings "Helden",David Bowies's "Heroes",in German! Other guests are Dave Lombardo ("SLAYER"),Tomoyasu Hotei (superstar Japanese composer,whose credits include the "Kill Bill" soundtrack and Adam Gontier ("3 DAYS GRACE").The result is a "WORLDS COLLIDE",a great metal album,the way only theese Finish boys can play,an excellent production and great heavy,melodic and power metal to enjoy!

"QUEENSRYCHE" with their 2007 release of cover songs,called "TAKE COVER".The band pays a tribute to a variety collection of some of their favorite songs.From "PINK FLOYD" to "BLACK SABBATH" and "BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD" to Broadway and many more,even from "JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR".The result is just a good production,but not excactly what we could and should expect from a great band like "QUEENSRYCHE".It sounds like "QUEENSRYCHE",so the fans will maybe be pleased.Our opinion is that "TAKE COVER" is not an album with the same musical value as the rest of "QUEENSRYCHE".

"W.A.N.T.E.D." from Thessaloniki-Greece,with their first full length album,"NEON NIGHTS".The album is an oasis for melodic hard rock & A.O.R. music in the new century,coming straight from Greece! "W.A.N.T.E.D." were formed in 2001,the line up is : Mekky Mess-vocals & harmonica,Strutter-bass & backing vocals,Harry Tsironis-keyboards,Constantine Matis-drums & percussions and Stevie A.-guitars.Since 2001 the band has performed in some of the best live stages in Greece and openned for many well-known musicians and bands such as : Steven Adler,Paul Di'Anno,"DOKKEN","STAR STAR","FIREWIND","BONFIRE","WHITE LION" and "WHITESNAKE"! In 2003 recorded their demo ep : "SHIT HAPPENS" and participated in "FIREHOUSE" tribute cd : "DON'T TRIBUTE BAD" in 2004."NEON NIGHTS" is the band's debut album,recorded at 'Lil' Garden Studios' & 'Strutter's Studio' while mixed and mastered at 'Fragile Sound Studio'.All the music and most of the songwriting are made by "W.A.N.T.E.D.".The artwork on the cover takes us back to the 80's,but the sound of "W.A.N.T.E.D." is fresh and alive.Heavy or slow riffs when needed,melodic sounds,great vocals,groovy beat,the passion and the love for rock'n'roll,created "NEON NIGHTS".The album includes also a couple of very touchy ballads combined with the rest of the melodic hard rock songs,giving us a very good production."W.A.N.T.E.D." can now be some of the 'most wanted' in A.O.R. and rock'n'roll music!

For more information visit : www.wanted.gr & www.myspace.com/wantedhome

Dave Wyndorf and his company,the legendary by now, "MONSTER MAGNET" roar back into action with a brand new album of pure rock perfection."4 WAY DIABLO" features 12 Wyndorf-penned compositions plus a masterful cover of the "ROLLING STONES classic "2000 Light Years From Home"."MONSTER MAGNET" holds endless credibility among fans and critics and they always deliver the best to us including their 2007 release of "4 WAY DIABLO".Maybe the effect of Dave's illness are visible in the album and his voice does not,or cannot,reach the previous limits,still has the power and the melody they need! Simply this is an another amazing hard rock'n'roll album from one of the very best in the genre!

"ZODIAC MINDWARP AND THE LOVE REACTION" and a re-issue digitally remastered album with 7 bonus tracks.Originally released in March 1988 "TATOOED BEAT MESSIAH" was hailed as the new rock album of its time.Full of rock rIffs,sleazy grooves and swagger the album received critical acclaim in 1988.19 years later the band are still touring.The band were the single most hilarious spoof of rock'n'roll excess ever created.Five leather/drug/rocking maniacs led by a man who called himself the 'High Priest Of Love'! This re-issue includes all the 70's/80's-punk-rock'n'roll-sleaze sound,plus bonus tracks.

"ALABAMA 3",that strange U.K. band of country,techno,rock'n'roll,electric and even more styles,are back with their sixth album,called "M.O.R.".The nine members of the band from Brixton,London and beyond,give us an album so electric and mixed of different music styles."ALABAMA 3" are approaching their 15th anniversary and are also the composers of "The Sopranos" title theme and even for "The Simpsons"! The "ALABAMA 3" have been called, amongst other things, "the best live band in Britain".Celebrity fans include Irvine Welsh and the world's biggest selling author,Stephen King.They are undoubtedly the greatest American act the U.K. ever did produce.

The 2007 collaboration of legendary ROBERT PLANT ("LED ZEPPELIN"),with Alison Krauss brings out mixed emotion.Alison Krauss from illinois,is the delightful singer and fiddle player of "BLUEGRASS".Together with producer T BONE Burnett Plant creates 'RAISING SAND".The album goes back to the roots of the original though 'strange' american country,folk and blues music.Alison's voice is magical and soft,as for Mr Plant,words are not enough to speak! As "LED ZEPPELIN" take their place as rock's biggest band,Plant should be proud for this work also.

"PRIDE TIGER" from Vancouver-Canada,with their debut album "THE LUCKY ONES".The album will also be released on old school LP vinyl! This is because of  the love for the 70's rock and the love for a comeback of the old days that "PRIDE TIGER" have! Matt Wood-singer & drummer,Bobby Froese-guitarist and Sunny Dhak,used to play in the extreme metal band "3 INCHES OF BLOOD".The trio left this band,out of love they shared about 70's rock style music.Later bassist Mke Payette joined them and "PRIDE TIGER" were borned."THE LUCKY ONES" is a pure rock,hard rock retro album,straight from the 70's! Heavy riffs but classic ones,big choruses,nice sound and a lot of passion! An album not only for the 'lucky ones',that have been in the 70's,but for all the classic rock fans.

Italy's finest sleaze-metal band "THE DOGMA",with their second album,called "A GOOD DAY TO DIE"...............maybe,but not today and for sure not for "THE DOGMA"! Aready famous in Italy,the band is establishing their music into the rest of the world.A great production of mixing power metal with symphonic elements epic riffs and vocals using also a sleaze sound.It seems that the "THE DOGMA" were trying to create a metal opera including as many different music styles as they could.The result is "A GOOD DAY TO DIE",wich needs to be heard incase to have a better opinion.Please dont take the album title literally!

Sweedish sleaze metal rockers "HARDCORE SUPERSTAR" with their new release for 2007: "DREAMIN' IN A CASKET".The album was partly recorded at 'In Flames Studio',Gothenburg and was prodused by Adde and Martin Sandvik.A limited edition of the album will include a  documentary dvd.Allready known in Sweeden,"HARDCORE SUPERSTARS" are ready to hit the world.With a blowing and powerful music,a mix of sleaze hard-rock and metal,"DREAMIN' IN A CASKET",will make their dream come true.Heavy riffs,strong beat and a steady groove throughout the album.

"POETS & PORNSTARS" from Los Angeles U.S. with their self titled and debut album "POETS & PORNSTARS".The band is using a classic,though it is new,sound to get us back to the original clasic rock & hard rock music and its doing a great job! The bands line up is: Hal Ozsan-vocals/guitars,Domo-guitar,Sally Hope-bass,Randy Austin-keyboards and Dave Plesh-drums.The album is a masterpiece of pure rock.Some of the songs included,were previously recorded with a different line up members and limited releases."POETS & PORNSTARS" will do the trick to all the listeners and make them remember how old time classic rock sounds like! From the cover of the album,from the first till the last song we get power riffs,good rock'n'roll heart beat and a very good production.

"ROXY BITCH" with their 4 song EP! That was a surprice for the Greek sleaze and glam rock music scene! "ROXY BITCH" are from Thessaloniki-Greece.They were formed in 2000.At that time the 2 founding members 'SWEET' & 'ROXX ZTAR' wanted to form a band that would sound,perform and look like the original 80's hard rock / hairmetal bands that inspired them.So their style can be described as glam rock'n'roll.Since their early days the band has gone through many band members changing and appeared in many places.Just to mention one of their best giggs with "WIG WAM" in 2005! Now "ROXY BITCH" are feeling 'ready 'n willing' to release their first cd and put the stages on fire! We were lucky to meet those boys in Thessaloniki and have a few words with them.The line up is:Julian Rawnie G-vocals,Alex Kidd-guitars & vocals,Lick Arppegio-lead guitars,Sweet-bass & backing vocals and our friend Roxx Ztar on the drums.

You can check out "ROXY BITCH" at: www.myspace.com/theroxybitch

"THE EAGLES",one of the most famous ever bands in the world,are back with their brand new album for 2007:"LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN",after 28 years!!! Maybe they were gone for a long time but for sure they have never been forgotten and "THE EAGLES" seem to remember excactly what made them so popular and kept them this way! "LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN" is a 20 song double album of great music.It relly sounds like 70's,it really sounds brand new and all the album sounds like "THE EAGLES" never stoped playing music at all! Great melodies,great voices,great musicians! "THE EAGLES" are now running their own label and have chosen 'Wal-Mart' as the album's exclusive retailer.There is an inevitable contradiction in buying a record that attacks corporate greed and blind consumerism from a superchain with a bleak record on employee rights and health care."LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN" is available direct at www.eaglesband.com

"DAYDREAMER" with their 2007 release "DAYDREAMER".The Swiss metal band that was formed in 2003 and already being popular int heir country are ready for the rest of the world.With a heavy sound strong and melodic riffs,"DAYDREAMER" are about to make their 'dreams' come alive in the metal music scene!

Nikki Sixx is one of the founding members of the famous rock band "MOTLEY CRUE",and for sure a great rocker and songwriter even with his new band:"SIXX:A.M."."THE HEROIN DIARIES",is a very strange album! Pure rock mixed with pop,sometimes slow sometimes fast.Nikki Sixx has nothing to do with "MOTLEY CRUE" in this album but his talent remains sky high."THE HEROIN DIARIES" is full with great music,great lyrics and an unbelievable melodic rythm!"THE HEROIN DIARIES" is the gripping soundtrack to Nikki Sixx's forthcoming book,"Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star".Penned and produced by "SIXX:A.M." (Sixx, James Michael, and DJ Ashba),the dark and decadent album serves as the perfect backdrop to Sixx's provocative tome about his tumultuous relationship with heroin and his multi-platinum band.

Upcoming national television appearances with Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, Carson Daly, Conan O’Brien, & more. Other upcoming national television appearances include Heroin Diaries Headbangers Ball Special (premiering week of soundtrack street date), and Vh1 Storytellers- Breaking an Addiction (hosted by Nikki Sixx). Album reviews/interviews/features to hit with street date in major publications like Spin, Rollingstone, Billboard, Blender, & more. BWR is handling publicity for the Heroin Diaries Soundtrack.

"THE CULT" return with their 8th studio album after six years,called:"BORN INTO THIS".New sounds and old sounds mixed perfectly together in this 2007 release taking us back to were the cult were "born"! "BORN INTO THIS" will try to get the fans of the band back to the original roots.Using again classic rock with new experimental and progressive sounds,"THE CULT" are trying to get started back from the begining! Great album from a legendary band,with great music,that will bring many question marks between the old fans and the new! The moment you will start listening to the album,you will know it is "THE CULT". 

2007 release of "PURESSENCE" fourth studio album that was recorded at 'Revolution Studios' in their hometown of Manchester, England.The sessions were produced by Andy Macpherson.Ten years of music and having many fans all over the planet,for various reasons,"PURESSENCE" come back with "DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER".An album with no new sounds but still keeping their way into pop-rock indie music.The songs can really be catchy and sad again,as always.Not a bad album,for those who like this dramatic pop-rock sound.We must admit that the production is great,thas giving us a good music and vocals in this album.

The debut album by the Greek melodic hard rock band "REDRUM",called "NO TURNING BACK",having Michael Bormann as the lead singer! The line up of the band is: Athan "Lyssa" Kazakis-guitars,Panos Baxevanis-guitars,Michael Bormann-vocals,Vassilis Topalidis-bass,Thanos Sarketzis-drums and Sakis Bandis and Sotos Noukas share the keyboards work in the album."NO TURNING BACK" was produced by Baxevanis and Kazakis.Mixed by Michael bormann,Athan "Lyssa" Kazakis,Panos Baxevanis at RMB studios,Duisburg Germany.The recording was made at 'Underground Studios' Thessaloniki Greece! Michael Bormann and Athan "Lyssa" Kazakis are good friends of mine,so we've been waiting for this album to be released.The production,the art work,the music,the appearance of the band,the music,the sound of it,the songs,all together make "REDRUM" one of the best upcoming melodic hard rock bands in Greece,in Europe and soon in the rest of the world! "NO TURNING BACK" uses the great voice of  Michael Bormann and the some of the best musicians,Greece can offer to Rock Music and to the world.The songwriting,the riffs and the rythm,create catchy tunes,great atmosphere and place "REDRUM" between the best melodic hard rock bands in the world!

"REDRUM" can be reached at: www.myspace.com/redrumgr

The German melodic hard rock-metal band "JADED HEART" are back with their second album,without Michael Bormann,called "SINISTER MIND".The only reason that we mention Michael Bormann is that he is a personal friend of us and we do love his voice and his music.The line up for "JADED HEART" in this album is: Johan Fahlberg-vocals,Peter Ostros-guitar & vocals,Michael Muller-bass & vocals,Henning Wanner-keyboards & vocals and Axel Kruse-drums.Together are a great band with great passion in their music."JADED HEART" counts more than 15 years in music.The production is really powerfull,recorded-mixed and mastered by the band and the help of Michael Voss("MAD MAX","CASANOVA","DEMON DRIVE"),Chris Lausmann and Dennis Ward("PINK CREAM 69").From start to finish "SINISTER MIND" is hard,it's melodic,with great vocals,strong riffs,excellent guitar work,rythm and songwriting.With fast music or mellow songs,"JADED HEART" prove to us that their future is wide open into melodic hard rock!

Ross Copperman with his debut album "WELCOME TO REALITY".Ross is an american singer/songwriter based in U.K., who is actually singing and writing like a British! Ross can really handle well the Brit-pop-rock sound,making nice melodies and choruses.Nice voice and songs,for sure the album is catchy and propably make a few hits.Ross Copperman's record company describes its new act as "a cross between "Coldplay" and early "Radiohead" with the charisma of Robbie Williams.

Ted Nugent with his new album "LOVE GRENADE".What a title and what an album.A true bomb of hard rock'nroll! Ted Nugent's legendary guitar identity is truly unique and special.If ever there was an unadulturated classic full bluntal, natural Gibson guitar tone, Nugent has created and perfected it.From the "AMBOY DUKES" of the 1960s,through classic American anthems with his "TED NUGENT BAND",the 1990s "DAMN YANKEES" right to this very day,Ted can rock'n'roll.Here on "LOVE GRENADE",once again surrounded by worldclass virtuoso musicians Barry Sparks and Tommy Clufetos.The album has a non stop powerful sound of pure hard rock-rock'n'roll,even including the re-recording of the 40 years old "Journey To The Center Of The World".Ted seems to be unstopable!

John Fogerty and his new album in 3 years "REVIVAL".Mr Fogerty is a legend and words are not enough for his life and music.Combining blues,country,folk,soul and rock since the days that he so memorably created in "CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL".And now we have just "REVIVAL",his new album,with his great and sometimes unique voice and quitar playing! Fogerty's songs and music are about real life problems,the working class,towards politics and the decades in his past."REVIVAL" is a triumph,with a timeless,still always in place sound.A perfect mix of blues-rock-country,with a great band,Mr John Fogerty is back to rock us all!

After 10 years since their last album,finally "LOVERBOY" are back for good,with a new album,"JUST GETTING STARTED".The famous Canadian band of the 80's,with more than 35 million record sales,still rock and rule in AOR music! "LOVERBOY" have collaborated with veterans in songwriting,such as Steve Kipner, Eddie Schwartz and Def Leppard on "JUST GETTING STARTED".

"LOVERBOY" are driven by the powerful vocals of Mike Reno,the relentless rock groove of lead guitarist Paul Dean,bassist Scott Smith,keyboardist Doug Johnson and drummer Matt Frenette,built its reputation on-stage,bringing the energy from their radio hits to coliseum rousing excitement.

"JUST GETTING STARTED" is a mature but still pure "LOVERBOY" album,with great songs,powerful AOR and melodic-rock music.

Melissa Etheridge,the multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician and her 9th studio album,"THE AWAKENING".The album was co-produced with David Cole and recorded with her band: bassist Mark Browne,drummer Mauricio ‘Fritz’ Lewak and guitarist Philip Sayce.Etheridge acknowledges that her 2004 breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment brought new perspective to her life and achievements and freed her to be so open on this album.A great album,with Melissa's beautiful voice,still over all theese years and health problems.Great songs and lyrics with a great band.Melissa is a wise woman telling us her story.Really touchy!!! 

Ted Poley started his musical career as drummer in the pomp rock gods "PROPHET".With them he released one self titled album which has now become a true collector’s item.In 1988 he joined the legendary melodic rock masters "DANGER DANGER" as their lead singer.The band was signed to 'EPIC Records' and together,they had worldwide success and released 3 albums (“Danger Danger”, “Screw It!” and “Cockroach”) and toured with bands like "KISS", Alice Cooper,"WARRANT","EXTREME" and others.In 1994 he formed a new band called "BONEMACHINE" with guitarist John Allen III.They released their first album titled “Dogs” which was supported with a UK tour in 1995.The band recorded some of the shows which brought the release of the live album “Search and Destroy”.In 1996, they released their last album titled “Disappearing, Inc.”.The album is noted for featuring an eerie premonition of what would happen in the 2001 9/11 attacks in the cover art.In 2000, Ted formed the band "MELODICA" with Gerhard Pichler on guitar, releasing two studio and one acoustic album.In 2004 Ted rejoined "DANGER DANGER" as the lead singer but in 2006 he released independently his very successful debut solo cd entitled “Collateral Damage”,which also fetaured appearances from Pete Lesperance-"HAREM SCAREM",Bill Leverty-"FIREHOUSE",Vic River-"ADRIANGALE" and Andy Timmons ex-"DANGER DANGER". So after this big success it was natural to have a sequel.The result is "SMILE",the brand new solo album by Ted Poley,recorded together with famed guitarist JK Northrup ("KING KOBRA,"NORTHRUP" / "SHORTINO").The album also features Eric Ragno ("RAMOS", "TAKARA") on keyboards and Dan Zoid on drums with Vic Rivera appearing on guitars on “Smile” and “Will Ya”.Ted co-wrote most of the songs together with Tom and James Martin ("KHYMERA","HOUSE OF LORDS").The sound is nothing else but Ted Poley at its best,including all of his experience through the years,always keeping that great melodic rock sound on top!

Spanish band "HARD SPIRIT" with their debut album,"WALK THE WILD".The album has a straight and clean hard rock production,with heavy and melodic riffs,that keep reminding us of an older hard rock sound! Still the band has a younger 'look' in the music,keeping the hard rock throughout all the album.(Well,any resemblance,with older hard rock bands,or album covers,might be..............).

"THE LEC ZORN PROJECT".It all began in the 80's! And this album brings back alive all the best of this time and music! Lec has been working for many years on his album and gathered some great musicians out of the music business around him to assist him in this album.Except for the amazing cover version of  "Play The Game Tonight" from "KANSAS",Lec wrote all the songs,plays bass and does many of the synthesizer parts.Guitar and more synthesizer are done by Tommy Denander,Michael Riesenbeck and Mike Walsh are doing guitars,drums are handled by Eric Ragno and Ivan Arnold and no one less than guys like Phil Vincent and Tracy White are responsible for some of the great vocals."IT BEGAN IN THE UNDERGROUND",could be a classic in the 80's.Well for all the nostalgic and AOR lovers,here is a brand new album,to live the momment again!

Legendary bluesy hard rock band "MOUNTAIN" are back with "MASTERS OF WAR" a Bob Dylan tribute album with original mountaineers Leslie West and Corky Laing, Ritchie Scarlett, Brian Mitchell, Kenny Aronson and Todd Wolfe.In the same way Dylan used his songmenship to protest against the Vietnam War,the very same lyrics could apply to our current state of affairs.The only difference is that West has completely rewired the sound,sending new electricity through the tracks,adding the 'mountainship' into each song! "MASTERS OF WAR" puts "MOUNTAIN"'s soulful signature on some of Dylan’s most memorable songs.

"BLOOD RUNS COLD",the new album from "SOUL DOCTOR" and the fourth in the roll.This album sounds easier and softer from the ones before,but still we must say that changes between albums are not always a bad thing."SOUL DOCTOR" are the brain child of "FAIR WARNING"'s vocalist Tommy Heart,who right after the split of "FAIR WARNING" started releasing hard rock albums.The album starts strong and heavy,continues in a softer  hard rock and also gets mellow with ballads.

"NEW RELIGION",is the seventh album from the german melodic metal band:"PRIMAL FEAR".With a new record company now,seems that a 'new religion' and era is starting?We hope its for the best of the band and their music."NEW RELIGION" is a heavy album,both metal and melodic.It has power and passion,a very production and "PRIMAL FEAR",also have guest with them.The line up is: Ralf Scheepers - Lead & Backing Vocals,Stefan Leibing - Lead Vocals, Guitars,Henny Wolter - Guitars,Randy Black - Drums,Mat Sinner - Bass.Guest Musicians:Simone Simons - Vocals on "Everytime It Rains", Tobias Lundgren - Backing Vocals, Ronny Milianowicz - Loops & Support, Matz Ulmer - Keyboards, Magnus Karlsson - Lead Guitar.

Canadian band "PRIESTESS" with their debut album "HELLO MASTER".Their name has nothing to do with "JUDAS PRIEST" and nothing at all with the 70's rock.At least this what the band claims.The music in the album is hard rock,with heavy riffs and it does sounds sometimes like the 70's!Frontman Mikey Heppner says:'I dont really think in terms of decades,the initial spark of formoing the band came from all sort of music.I listened to Nirvana and the sex pistols as much as Led Zeppelin'."PRIESTESS" got Frank Frazetta to draw their record cover.This remixed and remastered version of the group's debut proves that while the boys may not yet be masters of their genre,they're certainly good students of the old school of rock!

After 13teen years "THE HOOTERS" are back with a brand new album,with the title:"TIME STAND STILL".And from what we hear,time stood still indeed for this band!The same country-rock sound from the same boys,still having the power and the will to rock,still melodic and always keeping the time 'still',including "The Boys Of Summer",wich is a classic and nostalgic song."TIME STAND STILL" generally is not overly noisy album.

Although it is their sixth studio album,"DARK PASSION PLAY" marks the beginning of a new era for Finnish symphonic goth-metal masters "NIGHTWISH".With new vocalist Annette Olzon onboard,the band returns with their most accessible material to date. Firmly rooted in their trademark symphonic sounds featuring elaborate keyboard and guitar parts blended seamlessly with intricate string and choir sections,Olzon’s vocals have more pop sensibility as they are far less operatic than those of her predecessor. "NIGHTWISH" mastermind Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) not only wrote all the lyrics and all but two songs on the album,but also helmed the project as one of the producers along with T.C. Kinnunen and Mikko Karmila,who also mixed the album."DARK PASSION PLAY" has already made history as Finland’s most expensive recording project to date with massive string sections and choirs and it is clearly evident in the impeccable production."NIGHTWISH" have taken the symphonic elements of their prior works and infused them with a new voice to creating a new sound representative of the album title: dark - passioned - and enough playful enjoyable!

In 2006,the thunderous four-man "BLACK SABBATH" line-up fronted by Ronnie James Dio reformed in the studio to record three new tracks for Rhino’s "BLACK SABBATH": The Dio Years.The chemistry between Dio,Vinny Appice and original Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler was so explosive that they agreed to officially reunite under the group name "HEAVEN & HELL" the title of their revered first album and hit the road.Marking the first time the hard rocking quartet had played live together in fifteen years,the launch of the "HEAVEN & HELL" tour has unleashed furious sonics and an awesome metal spectacle that’s been ecstatically received by fans.Recorded on 30 March 2007 at 'Radio City Music Hall' in NYC,this extraordinary concert album captures the band bashing through Sabbath’s Dio-era best at a show that sold out in a matter of minutes.

From his most recent sold out tour of Japan,this release features some of Setzer's most searing guitar work to date.Includes his biggest hits ("Rock This Town", "Stray Cat Strut", and more) alongside songs from his recent "Rockabilly Riot" and "13",all with a new energy that could only be captured in a live setting among his most rabid fans in the world.Adding a piano player and second guitarist to the line-up presented an opportunity to take some of his Stray Cats classics and solo hits up to date.

This is the definitive "QUEENSRYCHE" collection featuring 17 hits and classic tracks including 7 mainstream rock Top 10 chart hits.This deluxe edition features a second cd of 15 unreleased demo,live & bonus tracks, including the new track 'Justified' featuring original guitarist Chris DeGarmo.

Bruce Springsteen and his new studio album "MAGIC".What else can you say....the 'BOSS' is back,alive and kicking!This album is his first with the "E Street Band" in five years.Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien,the album features eleven new Springsteen songs and was recorded at southern tracks recording studio in Atlanta,Ga.Mr bruce knows how to rock and in this album his 'magic' and his friends does the best. 

"BUGGIRL" .A duo rock band from Australia! A smashing female on guitar and vocals and a four-handed man on drums! The result is a pure rock and raw sound,melodic or hard,soft or razor sharp,when needed,but always ROCK! As taken from the bands official web site: ""Fueled on a daily diet of Blue Kangaroo carcass, and flooring four to the floor, Australian Rock n’ Roll Warriors BugGiRL deliver a brand of rock that cracks through the burnt earth of their barren homeland.Following the dusty footsteps of their rockin’ ancestors "AC/DC","ROSE TATTOO" and "THE DIVINYLS", "BugGiRL" are a band of attitude,guts and glory"".Well,e, who exactly the duo are,i mean their names,i dont know.

The band are Ms Buggirl herself on vocals and guitar and drummer Mallets Of Mayhem.They came together in 2003 making live shows and having songs in various disc compilations around Australia.In 2004 they release their debut album called:"LOOMING SHADOWS",wich recieved good credits at least in Australia as far as we know.

This year "BUGGIRL" have released their second full length album called:"ROCK'N'ROLL HELL".This album seems heavier than the first and a bit into the punk sound and in the modern demand of rock music industry,but keeping the power of  the rock duo straight and clean.Please remember that they have taken the music and stripped it to its most basic elements: a single guitar and drums!!! And that my friends is the base of rock'n'roll !!!

The album is not avaliable everywhere yet,but you can listen to it on  our "on line radio",here at Rock Aces.

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Ten cracking rock vocalists bought together by Michael Voss ("CASSANOVA" / "SILVER" / "MAD MAX") and Chris Lausman ("BONFIRE" / "JADED HEART") and they are ably backed by top draw musicians including Tommy Denander and Angel Schleifer ("BONFIRE")This really is a treat for melodic rock fans and the songs on the whole are very strong and stand up to repeated plays.Ten different vocalist with ten great songs! Thats excactly what this album is!

Finland strikes back,with the legendary "HANOI ROCKS" and their new album "STREET POETRY".Recorded at Finland's 'Seawolf Studios' this year,the album includes the #1 European hit single 'Fashion',which also remained in the Finnish charts for three weeks. Michael Monroe,the bands enigmatic front man comments of the new cd: "The new "HANOI ROCKS" album redefines the Hanoi sound in this day and age in the best possible way."STREET POETRY" is a great production of melodic hard rock,great sound and music by: Michael Monroe - vocals,Andy mccoy - guitars,backing vocals,Conny bloom - guitars,backing vocals,Andy Christell - bass,backing vocals and Lacu - drums.For sure "HANOI ROCKS" continue their musical tradition of melodic and pop-sleaze rock,from the 80's till today and into the future!

More than 20 years that little was heard about Ms Jett and she is just impossible to be forgotten! The black hair,the black eyeliner,the white skin covered with leather and her unique voice!!! How can a man forget those things? One of the best female rockers ever,with classic hits and No1's.Some could easily say:'lock up your sons and your daughters,while Joan Jett is in town!'.The album is a release from 2006 but we do the review now(2007).A pure rock and rock'n'roll music throughout all the album with all the familliar sounds of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts! And the title of it:"SINNER"! Yes it is true will love women that know how to sin and sing!

"HEARTLAND" are back with their 10th studio album called: "MIND YOUR HEAD".Once again the band marks its return with a great production and song writing.Chris Ousey on Vocals,Steve Morris on Guitars/Bass/Keys (multitalented!) and Fredrik Oscarsson on Drums,give their best in this album.Good tempo,nice hard rock sound and songs,ups and down of the music,nice quitar work,good vocals and nice rythm,all theese you can find it in "MIND YOUR HEAD".

After their debut album in 2005 "ALL WE KNOW IS FALLING","PARAMORE" return more confident and secure with their new release: "RIOT".Fronted by a great female voice: Hayley Williams,the band can easily move between the songs and the feelings that hide inside them.The album was produced by David Bendeth (Hawthorne Heights, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus)."RIOT" is concidered to be as one of the most anticipated releases of 2007.

"BIG COCK"s release of "YEAR OF THE COCK" is the pure rock / rock 'n'roll album of the year! Even though this is the debut album by "BIG COCK",(in 2005),it is been re-released again in 2007.I am sure the girls will love it and the boys will be thrilled with it! The album is full with power riffs,heavy but underground lyrics,melodic songs and always keeping you on the beat. 

"BURN" return after 12 years with their new album: "GLOBAL WARNING".U.K.'s melodic hard rock original band members are: vocalist Jeff Ogden,bass player Marc Stackhouse and keyboard playing/ album producing brother,Barney Stackhouse.Julian Nicholas and Phil Hammond ("ALIEN") were recruited to play guitar and Benjy Reid ("TED NUGENT" / "PRAYING MANTIS") to play drums."GLOBAL WARNING" is an excellent album of melodic hard rock music,with catchy tunes and a great production."BURN" as they are now,give us a great musicianship and place hi standards with this album.

The second album from the 22 year old Norwegian born singer / songwriter,"SET ME FREE".Raven was half of the pop duo "M2M",along with Marit Larsen.Raven was marked as a pop-rock artist with the release of her 2005 debut Album,"HERE I AM".She sang with Meat Loaf on "It’s All Coming Back To Me Now",taken from the album "Bat Out of Hell III".Collaborators on this Album include Nikki Sixx,Desmond Child and Keith Nelson ("BUCKCHERRY").Raven was described by Nikki Sixx as 'the Most Talented New Artist I've Worked With'."SET ME FREE" has a melodic pop-rock sound,pointing out ups and downs in every song,but keeping Marion's voice always on top. 

"EMIGRATE" with their 2007 release called: "EMIGRATE".The band led by Richard Kruspe,the lead guitarist and founder of "RAMMSTEIN".It began as a side-project in 2005,when "RAMMSTEIN" decided to take a year off from touring and recording.The band features Kruspe on vocals and guitar. Henka Johansson("CLAWFINGER") on drums and Arnaud Giroux ("AXEL BAUER") on bass and background vocals.This project does not sounds like "RAMMSTEIN".Still is a progressive metal album with strong and melodic riffs,including also ballads.

The famous hard rockers with pop hooks the "RATT",are here with their new release for 2007,but not with new songs,"TELL THE WORLD : THE VERY BEST OF RATT".This album is a collection of "RATT"s greatest hits and some previously unreleashed songs that never hit the decks before.

Sixth album from Finnish goth rockers "HIM",follows 2005's 'Dark Light'.Working once again with producer extraordinaire Tim Palmer (Robert Plant, The Mission, Ozzy Osbourne),they have pulled out all the stops to unleash what they have called their heaviest album yet, describing it as a cross between 'Metallica' and 'My Bloody Valentine'."DOOM" guitars roar while frontman Ville Valo delivers,in his dulcet croon,dark tales inspired by his battle with alcoholism.Another great album about love-pain-death and heavy sound,for the young boys and girls that try to escape from the ordinary pop sounds.

"HARD FI" are getting into a new state in their career.Critically acclaimed,commercially successful and tower block tall,the West London four-piece continue to reinvigorate music with raw sounds and instant,merciless beats.Neither bound by musical restriction or industry expectation,they follow their blazing,genre-defining Number 1 U.K. debut "STARS OF CCTV" with the eagerly anticipated "ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST".The album sees the band returning with full indie-pop sounds,melodic beats and rock ‘n’ roll hooks.Maybe not the success of the previous album,but still a good sound.

Jake and his company from Sweeden "THE POODLES" are back with another brilliant album : "SWEET TRADE".Based on the succes of their debut "METAL WILL STAND TALL","THE POODLES" keep the same sound but with different and new tunes that keep biting us all over! Jakob Samuel-vocals ("THE RING","TALISMAN","JEKYLL & HYDE"),Pontus Norgren-quitars ("THE RING","TALISMAN"),Pontus Egberg-bass ("LION'S SHARE") and Christian Lundgvist-drums.The result in this case is a great hard rock melodic metal album! We know Jakob Samuel for about 17 years,(when he was in Rodos island,Greece)! It was and still is a pleasure to listen to Jakes singing and music.But what makes us really happy is knowing that "THE POODLES" continue together the rockin' years! Well done POODLES!!!

"ROONEY" with their second album "CALLING THE WORLD".It is a pop-rock album based on the early british pop style.With an average age of 22 years old "ROONEY" are: Ned Brower - Drums/ backing vocals,Taylor Locke - Guitars/backing vocals,Robert Schwartzman - Vocals/Guitar,Louie Stevens - Keyboards,Matthew Winter - Bass.Lead singer Robert Schwartzman wrote all of the songs on "CALLING THE WORLD" after searching for a sound that would at once rock and "also make people dance".

"SILVERCHAIR" are Australia's most successful rock band with five #1 albums and global sales of over 6 million cd's.Since exploding onto the alternative rock scene as teens in 1995 (around 15 years old!),"SILVERCHAIR" have grown up into a much more eclectic and melodic band.They've built a large and passionate fan base and have garnered high regard among critics and peers that once seemed unlikely."YOUNG MODERN" is the fastest selling album of the band's career in their homeland - propelled by the #1 hit single "Straight Lines".They just cannot do the same music twice!In "YOUNG MODERN" we have producer Nick Launay ("INXS", "Talking Heads"),mixer David Bottrill ("Tool","Muse"), and legendary composer Van Dyke Parks ("U2","Beach Boys")."SILVERCHAIR" are consider to be a rock band,but,"YOUNG MODERN" is not a rock album! It is a mixture of indie pop-rock alternative style.

"OPERATOR" with their debut album "SOULCRUSHER".This album will crush you,but not by putting you down with pessimism,but giving you the strength to do it yourself! Fronted by Johnny Strong,(a relly big size guy!!!) and quitarist Paul Phillips(ex-"PUDDLE OF MUDD"),"OPERATOR" think its all about believing in yourself embracing the moment and making the impossible happen."SOULCRUSHER" is a hard rock sometimes alternative album.Strange but worth listening.

JORN with "LIVE IN AMERICA" is set to be released at the end of September 2007.Recorded live during JORN’s first ever concert in the USA,at the 'ProgPower VII Festival' in Atlanta,where he performed as headliner of the day on September 16th 2006.The incredible set saw JORN offer a wide selection of songs taken from his solo albums,collaborations and a mindblowing "WHITESNAKE" medley, who made him one of the most successful acts ever in the history of the festival.

"LIVE IN AMERICA" is a permanent testament to JORN’s capabilities as an entertainer and to the incredible power and strength of his now legendary shows.The album also