Melodic Hard Rock & AoR

Steve Negus - Dare To Dream [2007]

2007-12-03T19:13:00.000+02:00

Always, I believed , Canada is a homeland of Melodic Rock / Prog Rock / Pomp Aor genre and the quality of the groups / artists, it’s remarkable ( Loverboy, Allanah Myles,Heart, Total Stranger Refugee, Saga)
So, as you understand, I felt very glad and lucky because of the opportunity I had to hear this cd.

First of all, “Dare To Dream” is the solo effort (project) of Steve Negus , who has been for many years (almost 20) the man behind the drums of Canadian, multi-platinum selling, Prog Rock band Saga. Steve has also played with Chris De Burgh, Rupert Hine and was part of GNP (Gilmour Negus Project).

I don’t want to analyse every song , I think it isn’t fair cause it will miss the magic and the feeling of the music , of course I can’t talk for the musicians and their abilities , cause all of them are veterans.

“Dare to Dream” has it all. Excellent songs , great melodic choruses , great guitars from Mark Severn (R.I.P.), excellent vocals from Al Langlade (ex – Total Stranger) , clear and powerful production. The cd is moving in Prog Rock / Melodic Rock / Pomp Aor genre , and I could say …. The whole style reminds me, Saga Meets Loverboy and Toto (Tambu era).

At the end. My opinion is…. this cd is Recommended for every fan of this genre !!!!!!!!!

P.S. You can Buy the cd from Cyclone Records

Genre: Melodic Rock / Prog Rock / Pomp Aor
Country: Canada
Official Website: http://www.stevenegus.com/
MySpace Site: http://www.myspace.com/stevenegus
Label: Cyclone Records

Line Up
Steve Negus: Drums
Al Langlade: Lead Vocals
Mark Severn: Guitar
Jim Gilmour: Keys

TrackList
01. Lust **
02. Catch My Fall **
03. Dare To Dream **
04. Nightmare
05. I Rest My Case
06. No Heaven, No Hell **
07. As I Am
08. One Man’s Army
09. Body And Soul
10. Satellites
11. Epitaph For Mark

** Best Tracks

Heaven's Edge - Heaven's Edge [1990]

2007-09-30T20:07:00.000+03:00

“Heaven’s Edge” is the first release from Philadelphia hard rockers Heavens Edge.

With this cd the band has all the right elements to be huge… but unfortunately this effort released too late, when Grunge start to rule the other side of Atlantic Ocean.

The Cd has, everything, excellent and catchy songs, great guitars, excellent backing vocals, In the vein of Warrnat, Old Bon Jovi, and Hurricane.
After this release the group split up in 1992 and reunite in 1998, they released another one cd titled “Some Other Place/Some Other Time” in 1999 under MtM label.

In 2001 begun working for a new album.. but since then we don't have informations or any other news.

If you find a cd copy … buy it. !!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: …………………….
MySpace Site: www.myspace.com/heavensedgefans (Fan Site)
Label: Columbia.

Line Up
Mark Evans: Vocals
Reggie Wu: Guitar, Keys
Steven Perry: Guitar
G. G. Guidotti: Bass
David Rath: Drums, Percussion

TrackList
01. Intro
02. Play Dirty
03. Skin To Skin **
04. Find Another Way **
05. Up Against The Wall
06. Hold On To Tonight **
07. Can't Catch Me
08. Bad Reputation **
09. Daddy's Little Girl **
10. Is That All You Want?
11. Come Play The Game **
12. Don't Stop, Don't Go

** Best Tracks

Lost Johnny - Hidden Measures... And 1/2 Truths [1995]

2007-09-25T11:06:00.000+03:00

Before a month , I received an email from the singer of the band Lost Johnny, about their cd released back in 1995.
“Hidden Measures... And 1/2 Truths” is the first and only release from Lost Johnny a band from Canada.

This release has everythin’, very good and clear production (for an indie records) amazing songs , brilliant vocals by Howie Turner, great guitars , choruses and backing vocals, in the vein of Whitensake, Danger Danger an Babylon Ad.

For the end, if this cd had been released 5 years before we would be talking for a successful debut.
If you find a cd copy … buy it. !!!!!

PS. Thnx to Howie Turner.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Canada
Official Website: …………………….
Label: Little Wired Records Inc.

Line Up
Howie Turner: Lead Vocals, Guitar
Mario Spadafora: Guitar
Gary Chappell: Keys
Al Morley: Bass
Mykul Abdallah: Drums

TrackList
01.Dollar Marie **
02.Too Much, Too Soon **
03.Say Your Goodbyes
04.Rescue Me
05.Blackrock **
06.Long Way **
07.Back From Desire **
08.Kiss Me Where It Hurts **
09.D Dance (Frankensong) **
10.Wishing On A Star
11.Feels So Good (Can't Go On) **
12.F Tune (Choose Your Words Sweet)
13.Can't Say It's Over
14. ? (Hidden Track)

** Best Tracks

RedRum Live @ RockWave Festival Greece 29 June 2007 (Review)

2007-07-13T02:58:00.000+03:00

Friday 29/06/2007 , the day that Rockwave Festival begun and ended, maybe it was the shortest festival ever done.

It may sounds a little excessive but in my opinion it is totally true. What if 10 more groups followed the next days?
They didn’t touch me at all…except Metallica of course, who were the only exception and they typically closed the Festival.

So I will make a review to Redrum
Redrum were added to the first day’s billing at the last time, and the result?
Anyone or almost anyone knew anything at all about it.

So while people were not over 1500-2000 at about 17:40 Redrum appeared on stage and within the half hour that they had in their disposal, having an astonishing Michael Bormman on vocals and a great Lyssa on guitars, without the rest members falling short in output and scenic presence, they managed to rouse people who clapped them warmly because of the great Hard Rock that they played, proving to all that they have nothing to jealous from the other famous bands of melodic hard rock genre and that they have all the qualifications for international career.

For the history the set list was:

01. Rise Up
02. Judgement Day
03. Too Good To Be True
04. Thursty For Love
05. Easy Lover (Phil Collins / Phil Bailey Cover)

For the end I have a warning for all of you ……Get Ready For The Judgment Day !!!

You can visit the myspace site of Redrum
http://www.myspace.com/redrumgr

PS. This review written by me and also released from Greek weekly newspaper "Stampa" . if you are greek , you can read the article .

Reingold - Universe [1999]

2007-06-19T18:08:00.000+03:00

“Universe” is the first and only release from the Swedish Reingold, with Goran Endman on vocals, with brilliant songs, awesome vocals and clear / powerfull production.
So, If you like the classic scandi hard rock sound, this is cd is a must.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: ………………….

Line-Up
Goran Edman: Vocals
Marcus Jacobsson: Guitar
Jonas Reingold: Bass, Keys
Jaime Salazar: Drums

TrackList
01.Universe (Pt.01)
02.Glorified
03.Overloaded
04.Highroler
05.Eye For An Eye
06.No More I Love You
07.Killer On The Loose
08.Carolina
09.Northern Light
10.Sacrifice And Suffering
11.Can I Take You to Heaven
12.Universe (Pt.02)

Shooting Star - Leap Of Faith [2000]

2007-06-19T17:37:00.000+03:00

“Leap Of Faith” is the seventh release from the group of Shooting Star.
I think Shooting Star is one of the most underestimated groups of melodic hard rock / aor genre , at least here in Greece only a small part of fans of this genre knows anythin’ about them (I don’t know what happens in other world).
The “Leap of Faith” has it all , great songs , brilliant vocals, melodic and catchy choruses.
Recommended !!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: …………………………..

Line-Up
Keith Mitchell: Vocals
Van McLain: Guitars
Dennis Laffoon: Keys
Ron Verlin: Bass
Rod Lincoln: Drums
Christian Howes: Violin

TrackList
01.I Just Wanna Rock
02.I Need Your Touch
03.If You Want It
04.Leap Of Faith
05.She Drives Me Crazy
06.Face To Face
07.Hungry Eyes
08.Love Is A Shield
09.Promises
10.Call It Love
11.Find A Way
12.Higher Power

Witness - Witness [1988]

2007-06-19T17:27:00.001+03:00

“Witness” is the first release and only release from the female fronted group of Witness.
It’s a powerfull melodic hard rock album from start to end with brilliant and strong vocals from Debbie Davis.
Also some of the guest appearances for this album are Brad Gillis , Neal Schon and Steve Smith from Journey , .
Recommended !!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: ……………………

Line-Up
Debbie Davis: Vocals
Joey Huffman: Guitar, Keys
Damon Johnson: Guitar
Eddie Usher: Bass
Eddie Boyd: Drums

TrackList
01.Show Me What You Got
02.Do It Till We Drop
03.Am I Wrong
04.Desperate Love
05.Let Me Be the One
06.You're Not My Lover
07.Jump Into The Fire
08.When It Comes From The Heart
09.Borrowed Time
10.Back To You

Jaime Kyle - The Passionate Kid [1992]

2007-06-19T17:19:00.000+03:00

“The Passionate Kid” is the first relase of Jaime Kyle, is classic melodic rock / aor album , with excellent songs, and vocals by Jaime.

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………………….

Line-Up
Jaime Kyle: Vocals, Guitar
Tim Pierce, Bruce Gaitsch, Bob Glaub, John Jorgenson: Guitar
Gary Burnette, Dale Oliver, Michael Thompson: Guitar
Jimmy Lee Sloas, John Pierce: Bass
Ian Mclagan, Jeffrey C.J. Vanston: Keyboards
Kenny Aronoff: Drums
Paulinho Da Costa: Percussion
Adie Gray, Donna McElroy, Michael Mishaw: Backing Vocals
Lisa Tucker, Michael White Johnson: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01.Kick It Down
02.Bed Of Roses
03.What Am I Doing Here?
04.Bad News
05.Let It Go
06.Ragged Heart
07.No Sad Goodbyes
08.When Angels Cry
09.Baby The Rain Must Fall
10.Rescue Me

Frontline - Against The World [2002]

2007-06-19T17:10:00.001+03:00

“Against The World” is the fifth release from the German group of Frontline, with excellent songs, catchy choruses , great vocals. In the vein of Dare (Blood Of Stone era)?

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Germany
Official Website: http://www.frontline-rock.de/

Line-Up
Stephan Kaemmerer: Vocals
Chris Lausmann: Guitar, Keys
Robert Boebel: Guitar, Keys
Thomas Bauer: Bass
Rami Ali : Drums

TrackList
01.Against The World
02.My Destiny
03.Lightning Eyes
04.Time Stood Still
05.I Don't Know
06.Man With A Broken Heart
07.One Night
08.You Should Know Me
09.Don't Break My Pride
10.Change His Life
11.Any Other Way
12.Shelter Me

Bam Bam Boys - Bam Bam Boys [1999]

2007-06-19T17:05:00.001+03:00

“Bam Bam Boys” is the first and only release from the Swedish group of Bam Bam Boys, with Mati Alfonzetti (ex Jagged Edge Uk, ex Skintrade, ex Boxer, Damnd Nation) on vocals.
The album was written back in 1989 and finally released after 10 years in 1999 (I don’t know why).
It’s a good melodic hard rock / aor album , with great vocals from Alfonzetti, and some catchy and great songs.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Sweden
Official Website: ………………….

Line-Up
Matti Alfonzetti: Vocals
Goran Elmquist: Guitar
Gunnar Hallin: Bass
Fredrik Von Gerber: Drums
Mats Olausson: Guest keys
Vivian Cardinal: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01.I Believe In Rock 'n Roll
02.Prisoner
03.Let Me Touch Your Skin
04.Susanne
05.Dancing On Top Of The World
06.Angel
07.In Motion
08.Stay Alive
09.Heart To Heart
10.White Lies
11.Someday
12.Take My Soul

Alannah Myles - Alannah Myles [1989]

2007-06-19T16:56:00.001+03:00

“Alannah Myles” is the first release from Canadian female singer, Allanah Myles.
I think everybody knows her and her hit single “Black Velvet” in the late 80’s.
So … we have here a blusie Hard Rock style , with great vocals (one of my favourite female voices), excellent songs etc etc .
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Rock / Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Canada
Official Website: http://www.alannahmyles.com/

Line-Up
Alannah Myles: Vocals
Kurt Schefter: Guitar
Bob Bartolucci: Guitar
David Wipper: Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin
Steve Webster: Bass
David Tyson: Bass, Keys
Jorn Andersen: Drums
John Johnson: Saxophone
Rick Waychesko: Trumpet
Michael Sloski: Percussion
Peter Fredette: Backing Vocals
Gary Craig: Drums (On Track Forsaken)

TrackList
01.Still Got This Thing
02.Love Is
03.Black Velvet
04.Rock This Joint
05.Lover Of Mine
06.Kick Start My Heart
07.If You Want To
08.Just One Kiss
09.Who Loves You
10.Hurry Make Love

Melodic Hard Rock & Aor Blogpsot Comp. VoL.03 ....Madness Of Love [2007]

2007-06-01T11:52:00.000+03:00

“Melodic Hard Rock & Aor Blogspot Compilation VoL.03 / …..Madness Of Love(Ballads & Rockers) is the third compilation and the concept idea is…. the madness of love. 34 songs (17 ballads and 17 rock songs) and all.... about love….
I’ll hope you like it.

TrackList
Cd01 (Ballads)
01.David Bryan: In These Arms
02.Labyrinth: Love
03.Bon Jovi: Diamond Ring
04.Saigon Kick: Love Is On the Way
05.Bad English: When I See You Smile
06.Dare: Sea Of Roses
07.Brother Brother: You Know I Love You
08.Stan Bush: Can't Hide Love
09.TeN: Valentine
10.Aerosmith: I Don't Want Miss A Thing
11.FireHouse: When I Look Into Your Eyes
12.Robin Beck: First Time
13.Desmond Child: You're The Story Of My Life
14.D'Molls: This Time It's Love
15.Thunder: Love Walked In
16.Pride Of Lions: Madness Of Love
17.SteelHeart: I'll Never Let You Go

Cd02 (Rockers)
01.Asia: Feels Like Love
02.Affair: Game Of Love
03.Arena: I Want To Love You
04.XyZ: What Keeps Me Loving You
05.Alyson Avenue: Perfect Love
06.Bryan Adams: It's Only Love (Feat. Tina Turner)
07.Cher: Emotional Fire
08.Blanc Faces: Here's To You
09.Honeymoon Suite: Love Changes Everything
10.Dante Fox: Love Tried To Find You
11.Paradise: Love Is
12.Bad Habit: To Love You
13.Ambition: Together
14.Hardline: Love Leads The Way
15.Diary: All My Love For You
16.Damone: You're The One
17.Crystal Blue: Prisoner Of Love

AirRace - Shaft Of Light [1984]

2007-06-01T11:46:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Uk
Official Website: …………..

Line-Up
Keith Murrell: Vocals
Laurie Mansworth: Guitar
Jim Reid: Bass
Toby Sadler: Keys
Jason Bonham: Drums

TrackList
01.I Don't Care
02.Promise to Call
03.First One Over the Line
04.Open Your Eyes
05.Not Really Me
06.Brief Encounter
07.Caught in the Game
08.Do You Want My Love Again
09.Didn't Wanna Lose Ya
10.All I'm Asking

Heartplay - The Album [2001]

2007-06-01T11:42:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Finland
Official Website: …………..

Line-Up
Kimmo Blom: Vocals
Sakari Salli: Keyboards
Tuomas Wainola: Guitar
Simo Saastamoinen: Bass
Kalle Torniainen: Drums, Percussion

TrackList
01.Waiting For You
02.I'll Be Your Shelter
03.Don't Let Them Fade Away
04.Masters Of Your Mind
05.Silence
06.Take My Word
07.Vision
08.Too Late
09.Father Forgive Me

Joe Lynn Turner - Nothing's Changed [1995]

2007-06-01T11:22:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.joelynnturner.com/

Line-Up
Joe Lynn Turner: Vocals
Al Pitrelli: Guitar
Greg Smith: Bass
John O. Reilly: Drums
Wayne Hammerly, Gary Corbet: Keys
Gerardo Velez: Percussion
Derek Sherinian: Piano, Keys

TrackList
01.Promise of Love
02.I Believe
03.Bad Blood
04.Imagination
05.Baby's Got a Habit
06.Satisfy Me
07.All or Nothing At All
08.Save a Place
09.Nothing's Changed
10.Liviana's Intro
11.The Last Thing
12.Let Me Love You Again
13.Knock Knock

Michael Sweet - Michael Sweet [1994]

2007-06-01T01:07:00.000+03:00

“Michael Sweet” is the first solo effort from the lead vocalist of the white metal band of Stryper. With excellent song, great vocals and production in the vein of Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi ,Def Leppard (Hysteria era) and of course Styper.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.michaelsweet.com/

Line-Up
Michael Sweet: Vocals, Guitar
Gregg Fulkerson: Guitar
Jamie Wollam: Drums
Michael Spears: Bass
Doug Beiden: Keys

TrackList
01.Together
02.Take Me Home
03.Tomorrow, Tonight
04.All This and Heaven Too
05.Someday
06.J.E.S.U.S.
07.All I Wanna Do is Love You
08.Forever Yours
09.I Think You Hear Me Knockin'
10.Ain't No Safe Way

Robin - Over All Seven Seas [1990]

2007-06-01T00:58:00.000+03:00

“All Over The Seas” is the first and only release from the group, with excellent keys, and songs , but unfortunately mediocre production.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Germany
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Andy Robin: Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Nick Robin: Keyboards
Captain Stark: Bass
Ralf Usadel: Drums

TrackList
01.Go For Gold
02.Over All Seven Seas
03.Shadows & Lights
04.Somewhere
05.Ring Of Gold
06.Run Into A Wall
07.Nadja
08.Robinson
09.Sundowner
10.Dreams Of My Life
11.Rainbow Of The Night
12.How Will I Know

Yankee Heaven - Unclassified [1994]

2007-06-01T00:55:00.000+03:00

“Unclassified” is the first and only release from the female fronted band of Yankee Heaven.
Good melodic hard rock , with great guitars and great vocals from Annete. The style is in the vein of Fm.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Anette Johansson: Vocals
Mats Edstrom: Guitar
Pierre Ekstrom: Bass
Kenny Wendel: Keys
Jan Snarberg: Drums

TrackList
01.He's Not Available
02.I Rather Be Blind (Then Be Your Baby)
03.Need Nobody
04.Higher Believes
05.Delightful Lover
06.Give Up Your Pride
07.Dreams And Reality
08.Empty Shadow
09.Eternity
10.No More Cry
11.Poisened Arrow

Only Child - II [1996]

2007-06-01T00:46:00.000+03:00

“II” is the second and last release from Only Child, with some great songs , great vocals by paul sabu, in the vein of Samy Hagar.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Paul Sabu: Vocals, Guitar
Murrill Maglio: Bass
Tommy Rude: Keyboards
Tommy Amato: Drums

TrackList
01.Here's Lookin' At You
02.Made of Rock
03.Hang Tough
04.Lucky in Love
05.Nasty Habits
06.Slippin' and Slidin'
07.Rock and a Hard Place
08.In My Blood
09.Street Fighter
10.Rock Blooded
11.I'm the Hunted
12.A Word to the Wise

Robin Beck - Trouble Or Nothin' [1989]

2007-05-29T02:43:00.000+03:00

“Trouble Or Nothin’” is the first release of Robin Beck, with brilliant songs , awesome vocals etc etc, entire album is a masterpiece.
Recommended 1.000.000.000 %

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.robinbeckrocks.com/

Line-Up
Robin Beck: Vocals
Steve Lukather, John McCurry, Guy Mann Dude: Guitar
Jeff Miranov, Ira Siegel: Guitar
Hugh McDonald, Seth Glassman: Bass
Gavin Spencer, Steve Ferrone, Bobby Chouinard: Drums
Greg Mangiafico, David Garfield, Chuck Kentis: Keys
Alan S. Jon: Organ
Brandon Fields: saxophone
Paul Stanley backing vocals

TrackList
01.Hide Your Heart
02.Don't Lose Any Sleep
03.If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)
04.Hold Back the Night
05.Save Up All Your Tears
06.In A Crazy World Like This
07.Tears In The Rain
08.A Heart For You
09.Sleeping With The Enemy
10.First Time

Naked Beggars - Naked Beggars [2004]

2007-05-29T01:45:00.000+03:00

“Naked Beggars” is the first release from Naked Begars .
The group formed from bass player Eric Brittingham and guitar player Jeff Labar (both of them are ex-Cinderella members).
The music style of the group is a combination of Southern Rock and 80’s Hard Rock with female vocals.

Genre: Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.nakedbeggars.net/

Line-Up
Inga Brittingham: Vocals
Kris Casamento: Guitar
David Doc Holladay: Guitar
Eric Brittingham: Bass, Percussion
Dustin Carpenter: Drums
Jeff Labar: Guitar

TrackList
01.No More
02.Fallen
03.Bitch
04.Open Eyes
05.Wake Me
06.Got Me Runnin
07.Wastin Time
08.Kind Of Girl
09.Discombobulated
10.Crazy
11.Bitch (Remix Version)

Point Of Power - It's About Time [1992/1994]

2007-05-29T01:40:00.000+03:00

“It’s About Time” is the first and only relase from the Canadian Point Of Power, with great songs , excellent vocals and catchy choruses.

Ps. This album is the re-release edition .

Thnx to George (GLORY-DAZE's e-magazine admin) for the infos.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Canada
Official Website: ……………..

Line-Up
Donnie K. Volk: Vocals
Steve Crane: Guitar
Peter Oulster: Bass
Paul McEwan: Keys
Craig Brooks: Drums
Paul Laine: Backing Vocals
Doug Johnson: Additional Keyboards
George Criston: Harp

TrackList
01.The Hunky Dory Orgy Going Strong
02.Come See The Doctor
03.Make Up Your Mind
04.Kick It Out
05.Lovin' You (Is All I Wanna Do)
06.Love Takes Time
07.Deeper In The Hole
08.Push And Shove
09.Take It To The Limit
10.School Of Hard Knocks
11.Safe And Warm

Hugo - Time On Earth [2000]

2007-05-29T01:34:00.000+03:00

“Time On Earth” is the second solo effort from Hugo , the lead vocalist of Valentine. The cd , have a great aor songs , melodic choruses and excellent vocals .
The music is in the vein of Journey and Michael Bolton.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………….

Line-Up
Hugo: Vocals, Keys, Piano
Vinny Burns: Guitar
Joey Sykes: Guitar
Adam Holland: Guitar
Tom Nissen: Bass
A. Zeke Dauner: Drums

TrackList
01.Can't Stop Loving You
02.Tell It To My Heart
03.Last One More Time
04.Anyone In Love
05.Fine
06.Blues For You
07.This Love Song
08.I Will Be Waiting
09.Our Love Will Be There
10.Magic Power
11.Time On Earth

Hear 'N' Aid - Stars [VideoClip]

2007-05-21T21:31:00.000+03:00

Genre: Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Album: Stars
Year: 1985
Official Website: …………….

Giant - I'm A Believer [VideoClip]

2007-05-21T21:16:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Album: Last Of The Runnaways
Year: 1989
Official Website: …………….

Andy Taylor - I Might Lie [VideoClip]

2007-05-21T20:34:00.000+03:00

Genre: Hard Rock
Country: Uk
Album: Thunder
Year: 1987
Official Website: http://www.andytaylor.com/

Seventh Key - Always From My Heart [VideoClip]

2007-05-21T04:07:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: UsA
Album: The Raging Fire
Year: 2004
Official Website: http://www.billygreer.com/

StarBreaker - Lies [VideoClip]

2007-05-19T00:15:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Album: Starbreaker
Year: 2005
Official Website: ……………..

Talisman - Mysterious [VideoClip]

2007-05-19T00:09:00.001+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Album: Genesis
Year: 1993
Official Website: http://www.talismanworld.com/

Trixter - Road Of A Thousand Dreams [VideoClip]

2007-05-18T23:55:00.001+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Album: Hear!
Year: 1992
Official Website: …………………

Tesla - Little Suzi [VideoClip]

2007-05-18T22:23:00.001+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Album: Mechanical Resonance
Year: 1986
Official Website: http://www.teslatheband.com/

White Lion - Radar Love [VideoClip]

2007-05-18T21:55:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Album: Big Game
Year: 1989
Official Website: http://www.whitelion2.com/

V.A. - An All Star Tribute To Bon Jovi [2006]

2007-05-16T22:16:00.000+03:00

A Tribute cd to the Ultimate Hard Rock Band Of Bon Jovi.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………….

Line-Up
Fred Coury, Colby Veil, Alex Mitchell, Stevie Rachelle:Vocals
Kelly Hanson, Marq Torien, Phil Lewis, Jani Lane, Jizzy Pearl: Vocals
John Corabi, Spike, Chaz, Kory Clarke: Vocals
DJ Ashba, Eric Turner: Guitar
Danny Wagner: Keys
Jerry Dixon: Bass
James Kottak: Drums

TrackList
01. Have A Nice Day - Fred Coury (Cinderella)
02. Welcome To Wherever You Are - Colby Veil (Hollywood Roses)
03. Runaway - Alex Mitchell (Circus Of Power)
04. In And Out Of Love - Stevie Rachelle (Tuff)
05. You Give Love A Bad Name - Kelly Hanson (Hurricane/Foreigner)
06. Livin' On A Prayer - Marq Torien (Bullet Boys)
07. Wanted Dead Or Alive - Phil Lewis (L.A. Guns)
08. Lay Your Hands On Me - Jani Lane (Warrant)
09. Bad Medicine - Jizzy Pearl (Love/Hate & Ratt)
10. Born To Be My Baby - John Corabi (Motley Crue/Union)
11. Living In Sin - Spike (London Quireboys)
12. I'll Be There For You - Chaz (The Jason Bonham Band)
13. Blaze Of Glory - Kory Clarke (Warrior Soul)

Mr. Mister - Welcome To The Real World [1985]

2007-05-16T22:10:00.000+03:00

Mr. Mister formed in L.A. back in 1982, and “Welcome To The Real World” is the second release back in 1985. With this album they had 3 singles in Top 10 Charts. If you like Lite Aor sound in the vein of Cutting Crew , this cd is absolutely great!!!!

Genre: Lite AoR
Country: UsA
Official Website: ……….

Line-Up
Richard Page: Bass, Vocals
Steve Farris: Guitar
Steve George: Synths, Saxophone
Pat Mastelotto: Drums

TrackList
01.Black-White
02.Uniform O Youth
03.Don't Slow Down
04.Run To Her
05.Into My Own Hands
06.Is It Love
07.Kyrie
08.Broken Wings
09.Tangent Tears
10. Welcome To The Real World

Gypsy Rose - Prey [1990]

2007-05-16T22:06:00.000+03:00

“Prey” is the first and only release from the Canadian Gypsy Rose, with excellent songs and choruses , great guitars and amazing vocals.
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Canada
Official Website: …………..

Line-Up
Micheal Ross: Vocals
Brian Joyce: Guitar
Craig Van Gaver: Guitar , Keys
Micheal Vaughn: Bass
Steve Thomas: Drums

TrackList
01.Poisoned By Love
02.Crawlin'
03.Borderline
04.Blood 'N Sweat
05.Love Me Or Leave Me
06.Make Me Do Anything You Want
07.Shiver Then Shake
08.Wild Reaction
09.Don't Turn Your Back On Me Now
10.Highway-One-Way

Ramos - Living In The Light [2002]

2007-05-16T21:59:00.000+03:00

“Living In The Light” is the first release from the project of guitarist Josh Ramos, with great songs , vocals and production. In the vein of Journey. So if you like the old school 80’s Aor this cd is
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: …………..

Line-Up
Mark Weitz: Vocals
Josh Ramos: Guitars
Russ Greene, Michael T. Ross: Keys
Scott Snyder: Bass
Atma Andur: Drums
** Stu Hamm: Bass on Winds of Change and Tell Me Why songs

TrackList
01. Living In The Light
02. Don't Go
03. Winds Of Change **
04. Seize The Day
05. The Dream Is Alive
06. Tell Me Why **
07. Come Back To Me
08. Night Has Fallen
09. Love Is The Magic
10. Take It Or Leave It
11. You're So Far Away
12. Willie

Badlands - Badlands [1989]

2007-05-16T21:44:00.000+03:00

“Badlands” is the first release from the American Badlands , with great vocals by Ray Gillen (R.I.P.) ,excellent guitars , and great songs.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: …………..

Line-Up
Ray Gillen: Vocals, Blues Harp
Jake E. Lee: Guitar, Keys
Greg Chaisson: Bass
Eric Singer: Drums

TrackList
01.High Wire
02.Dreams In The Dark
03.Jade's Song
04.Winter's Call
05.Dancing On The Edge
06.Streets Cry Freedom
07.Hard River
08.Rumblin' Train
09.Devil's Stomp
10.Seasons
11.Ball And Chain

Zappacosta - Quick!... Don’t Ask Any Questions... [1990]

2007-05-15T01:35:00.000+03:00

“Quick!... Don’t Ask Any Questions...” is the third official release from Canadian artist Alfie Zappacosta, with excellent vocals , great keys and production.

Genre: Melodic Rock / AoR
Country: Canada
Official Website: http://www.iamzappacosta.com/

Line-Up
Alfie Zappacosta: Vocals, Guitar
Gerry Mosby: Guitar
Marco Luciani: Keys
Darren Bowler: Bass
Tony Azzopardi: Drums

TrackList
01.Letter Back
02.Nothing To Do With Love
03.Simple Words To Say
04.Good Intentions
05.Place On The Beach
06.The Only One
07.Manny's Dilemma
08.All Night
09.Keep Up
10.I'll Be The One
11.Worries Away

Stage Dolls - Soldier's Gun [1985]

2007-05-15T01:09:00.000+03:00

“Soldier’s Gun” is the first release from Stage Dolls. This is not their best album but it’s a very good debut album with a lots of melodies and rockin’ tracks.

[Gunnar's Request]

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: Norway
Official Website: http://www.stagedolls.com/

Line-Up
Torstein Flakne: Vocals, Guitar
Terje Storti: Bass
Steinar Krokstad: Drums

TrackList
01.Queen Of Hearts
02.Soldier's Gun
03.Ten Tons
04.While The Bombs Are Falling
05.Tonight
06.Left Foot Boogie
07.Way Of The World
08.Red Rose
09.Photograph
10.Shout

Refugee - Burning From The Inside Out [1987]

2007-05-13T13:22:00.000+03:00

“Burning From The Inside Out” is the second release of canadian aor group “Refugee” . Brilliand Aor album , with excellent keys , guitars and vocals. Absolutely Aor masterpiece !!!!!

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: Canada
Official Website: .............

Line-Up
Rob Kennedy: Vocals, Guitar
Myles Hunter: Vocals, Guitar
Martin Jones: Bass
Howard Helm: Keys
Brian Doerner: Drums

TrackList
01.Survival In The Western World
02.The Beauty Of Pain
03.Love Survives
04.Lay Me Down
05.Burning From The Inside Out
06.Power
07.American Dream
08.Keep The Lion In The Cage
09.Violence

Pontus Norgren - Damage Done [2000]

2007-05-13T13:17:00.000+03:00

“Damage Done” is the first and only solo effort from Pontus Norgren (The Poodles, ex-Talisman, ex-Humanimal, ex-Gret King Rat ex-Jekyll And Hyde. Pure European melodic hard rock with excellent vocals by Mats Leven (The Poodles) in the vein of Humanimal and Talisman.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: …………

Line-Up
Mats Levén Vocals
Pontus Norgren: Guitar, Keys
Chris Goldsmith Bass
Tomas Broman Drums
Jesse Nylander Hammond
Roger Albinsson, Thomas Vikstrom: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01.Down And Out
02.Brand New Start
03.Losing My Religion
04.As The River Run
05.Lonely People
06.On My Own
07.Here I Am
08.Time
09.Suicidal Mission
10.Friends
11.Holy Ground (Hidden Bonus Track)

RainMaker - Rainmaker [2000]

2007-05-13T12:59:00.000+03:00

“Rainmaker” is the first and only released from studio project of Tommy Denander , Geir Roenning and Tony Franklin. “Rainmaker “ is a solid Melodic hard rock album with amazing bass themes , excellent vocals and great guitar themes . In the vein of Giant, Prisoner and Talk of the Town.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: http://www.tommy-denander.com/rainmaker.html

Line-Up
Geir Roenning: Vocals
Tommy Denander: Guitar, Keys
Tony Franklin: Bass
Walter Dego: Drums, Percussion

TrackList
01.Rainmaker
02.Father Of Your Sins
03.Nancy Hold On
04.Kay
05.Seriously
06.The Sound Of My Heart
07.Going Insane
08.Blood Brother Run
09.Passion Again
10.Bad Call
11.King Of Fools

Javan - Somewhere In The Night [1991]

2007-05-13T12:46:00.000+03:00

“Somewhere In The Night” is the first and only release from Javan. Pure melodic hard rock with many keys in the vein of Tour De Force and 1st Avenue.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Germany
Official Website: ..................

Line-Up
Bernd Martin: Vocals
Oliver Schwung: Guitar
K.B. Hard: Guitar
Rainer Herrmann: Bass
T.J. Rath: Keys
Winni M. Shap: Drums

TrackList
01.Moon
02.Somewhere In The Night
03.Call My Name
04.Time Of Revival
05.Back In My Life
06.In My Heart
07.Can't Get Enough
08.Vicious Rumours
09.Our Love
10.Eyes
11.Sophisticated Women
12.Dreams

The Black Sweden - Gold [2000]

2007-05-08T14:47:00.000+03:00

Abba it’s one of my favourite pop groups of the 80’s era. And I think I’m not only me to have this opinion for this group…
So .. when I saw this cd before a couple of years I’m courious, first of all, the name of the group “The Black Sweden” I was wondering if exist Black Swedish, ( lol ) and the other, is the songs what relation have for an example Judas Priest , with Abba … (don’t say anyone) … they are both from Europe …(lol).
So … “The Black Sweden” are a group / project from top Swedish session musicians, and paying tribute to the great Swedish goup of Abba.
The concept idea of this project is, every song combine a classic hard rock song and one Abba song.
The Result ? Is awesome.
I don’t want to say much more …. The only think I can say is …
The album is 1.000.000.000 % Recommended !!!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: …………….

Line-Up
Dr. A Force: Vocals
Sir Richard Fireburn: Guitars
Johnny Flash: Bass
Steve Speed: Drums

TrackList
01.Smoke On The Water / Mamma Mia
02.Woman From Tokyo / Does Your Mother Know
03.Tush / I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do
04.Enter Sandman / Take A Chance On Me
05.The Winner Takes It All
06.God Of Thunder / SOS
07.Ballroom Blitz / Dancing Queen
08.Ain´t Talking About Love / Money Money Money
09.Breaking The Law / Ring Ring
10.Heartbreaker / Knowing Me Knowing You
11.The Winner Takes It All Unplugged Version

SteelHeart - SteelHeart [1990]

2007-05-08T14:44:00.000+03:00

“Steelheart” is the first release of the group , and it have it all, awesome and unbelievable vocals by Milli, excellent songs, etc etc etc …. Every song it’s a hit . This album is essential for every fan of this genre ..
1.000.000.000 % Recommended .

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Usa
Official Website: http://www.steelheart.com/

Line-Up
Miljenko “Milli” Matijevic: Vocals
Chris Risola: Guitar
Frank DiCostanzo: Guitar
James Ward: Bass
John Fowler: Drums

TrackList
01. Love Ain't Easy
02. Can't Stop Me Lovin' You
03. Like Never Before
04. I'll Never Let You Go
05. Everybody Loves Eileen
06. Sheila
07. Gimme Gimme
08. Rock'N Roll (I Just Wanna)
09. She's Gone
10. Down N'Dirty

Street Talk - Collaboration [1997]

2007-05-08T14:40:00.000+03:00

“Collaboration” is the first release of the Swedish rockers Street Talk. It’s a great European Aor release , with excelent vocals of Goran Endman and Kristian Andern, and excellent songs.
If you love mid tempo aor songs …this cd is a must have .

Genre: Melodic Rock / AoR
Country: Sweden
Official Website: http://www.streettalk.rocks.it/

Line-Up
Andreas Lidberg: Guitar, Keys, Bass
Fredrik Bergh: Keys
Tomas Olsson: Guitar
Jon Persson: Drums

Goran Edman, Kristian Andren, Daniel Jonsson: Vocals
Mikael Bermer, Jorgen Andersson: Bass
Christian Johansson: Drums

TrackList
01.Walk Away From Love
02.If You Say It's Over
03.Standing in the Rain
04.Brand New Start
05.Among Friends
06.Could You Be The Only One
07.Where Does Love Go
08.In the Eyes Of A Woman
09.If You Say It's Over (Acoustic Version)
10.Borrowed Time

Steve Perry - For The Love Of Strange Medicine [1994]

2007-05-08T12:45:00.000+03:00

“For The Love of Strange Medicine” is the second solo effort , of great and legendary Steve Perry, the lead vocalist of the golden era of Journey, and one of the best aor / rock voices ever. Recommended !!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: Usa
Official Website: http://steveperryonline.net/

Line-Up
Steve Perry: Vocals
Michael Landau, Lincoln Brewster: Guitar
Mike Porcaro, Phil Brown, Larry Kimpel: Bass
Tim Miner: Bass, Keyboards, Piano
Paul Taylor: Keys
Moyes Lucas: Drums

TrackList
01.You Better Wait
02.Young Hearts Forever
03.I Am
04.Stand Up (Before It's Too Late)
05.For the Love of Strange Medicine
06.Donna Please
07.Listen to Your Heart
08.Tuesday Heartache
09.Missing You
10.Somewhere There's Hope
11.Anyway

Human Clay - Human Clay [1996]

2007-05-08T12:38:00.000+03:00

“Human Clay” is the first release of Human Clay or Jeff Scott Soto and Marcel Jacobs of Talisman project.
So if you love Talisman , this cd is a must !!!!!
Recommended !!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: ………

Line-Up
Jeff Scott Soto
Marcel Jacob
Yngwie Malmsteen guest guitar solo
Brian Young guest lead guitars

TrackList
01.2 Your Heart
02.Golden Years
03.Heaven on Earth
04.Jealousy
05.Outside Lookin' In
06.Without U
07.Now It's Time
08.Don't Look Back
09.Holdin' On
10.I Wanna Go Home
11.Vows In Stone
12.I'd Rather Have the Blues (Than 2 Spend My Life With U)

Lou Gramm - Long Hard Look [1989]

2007-05-07T23:33:00.000+03:00

“Long Hard Look ” is the second solo effort from the lead vocalist of the Foreigner, Lou Gramm
One of the best voices of this genre … the music is high class Aor , similar with the Mr. Moonlight (Foreigner).

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: Usa
Official Website: ..............

Line-Up
Lou Gramm: Vocals
Bruce Turgon: Bass, Guitar
Dann Huff, Vivian Campbell: Guitar
Peter Maunu, Nils Lofgren: Guitar
Peter Wolf: Keys
Ben Gramm: Drums

TrackList
01.Angel With A Dirty Face
02.Just Between You And Me
03.Broken Dreams
04.True Blue Love
05.I'll Come Running
06.Hangin' On My Hip
07.Warmest Rising Sun
08.Day One
09.I'll Know When It's Over
10.Tin Soldier

Shark Island - Law Of The Order [1989]

2007-05-07T22:23:00.000+03:00

“Law Of The Order ” is the second official release from the group of Shark Island. It’s a classic melodic hard rock from the golden era … with exceelnt vocals , catchy choruses and melodic hooks. In the vein of Billy Idol, Great White.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Usa
Official Website: http://www.sharkislandmusic.com/

Line-Up
Richard Black: Vocals
Spencer Sercombe: Guitar
Chris Heilmann: Bass
Greg Ellis: Drums

TrackList
01.Paris Calling
02.Shake for Me
03.Somebody's Falling
04.Bad For Each Other
05.Passion to Ashes
06.Spellbound
07.Get Some Strange
08.Why Should I Believe
09.Ready Or Not
10.The Chain (Fleetwood Mac Cover)

Harlan Cage - Temple Of Tears [2001]

2007-05-07T20:40:00.000+03:00

“Temple Of Tears ” is the fourth and the last official studio release of Harlan Cage, or the Roger Scott Craig and Larry Greene project .The style is unique pomp / aor with emotional vocals and excellent keys .in the vein of Fortune and 101 South.

Genre: Aor / Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Usa
Official Website: http://www.harlancage.com/

Line-Up
L.A. Greene: Vocals
Roger Scott Craig: Keys, Vocals
Michael Turner: Guitar
Billy Liesegang: Guitar
Uri Yamato: Bass
Hans Fleder: Drums

TrackList
01.Any Port In The Storm
02.Wooden Cross
03.Just A Face In The Rain
04.One New York Morning
05.On The Nickel
06.In My Neighbourhood
07.Deep In The Heart Of The Night
08.Sin City
09.As You Fly
10.Later Than You Know
11.We Belong

Heavy Bones - Heavy Bones [1992]

2007-05-07T16:17:00.000+03:00

“Heavy Bones” is first and only release of the band, with excellent songs , vocals and guitars. In the vein of Firehouse , Hardline and Jagged Edge Uk .
Unfortunately this album released too late, when grunge rules the music scene from the other side of Atlantic ocean …

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Usa
Official Website: …………….

Line-Up
Joel Ellis: Vocals
Gary Hoey: Guitar, Mandolin
Rex Tennyson: Bass
Frankie Banali: Drums

TrackList
01.The Hand That Feeds
02.4:00 AM
03.Turn It On
04.Anna
05.Dead End St.
06.Where Eagles Fly
07.Enormodome
08.The Light Of Day
09.Your Love Won't Let Me Down
10.Beating Heart
11.Summers In The Rain
12.Where The Livin' Is Easy

Heart - Brigade [1990]

2007-05-07T16:12:00.000+03:00

“Brigade” is the eleventh release of Wilson sisters or Heart, and I think is one of the greatest releases of the group , with “Heart” and “Bad Animals”.
Recommended !!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.heart-music.com/

Line-Up
Ann Wilson: Vocals
Nancy Wilson: Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Mandolin
Howard Leese: Guitars, Keys, Mandolin
Mark Andes: Bass
Denny Carmassi: Drums

TrackList
01.Wild Child
02.All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You
03.Secret
04.Tall-Dark-Handsome Stranger
05.I Didn't Want To Need You
06.The Night
07.Fallen From Grace
08.Under the Sky
09.Cruel Nights
10.Stranded
11.Call Of The Wild
12.I Want Your World To Turn
13.I Love You

Dark Sky - Edge Of Time [2002]

2007-05-07T16:01:00.000+03:00

“Edge Of Time ” is the second release of Dark Sky. The album have it all , excellent vocals , catchy choruses, strong guitars, excellent and clear production.
In the vein of Shakra, Fair Warning.
Recommended !!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Germany
Official Website: http://www.dark-sky.de/

Line-Up
Frank Breuninger: Vocals
Steffen Doll: Guitars
Winny Zurek: Bass
Claudio Nobile: Keys
Uwe Mayer: Drums

TrackList
01.Bartimaeus
02.Searchin’ For Better Tears
03.Hope Still Hasn’t Gone
04.Judgement Day
05.Look In My Eyes
06.Touching You
07.In My Mind
08.Hard Life
09.Fading Light
10.By Your Side
11.The Edge
12.Turn Away

Amaze Me - Dream On [1997]

2007-04-29T14:29:00.000+03:00

“Dream On” is the second official release from the Swedish Amaze Me with some excellent tracks, great vocals , and guitars… and melodic choruses.
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Sweden
Official Website: ………………….

Line-Up
Connie Lind: Vocals
Peter Baumann: Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums Programming

TrackList
01. Dream On
02. It's All Over
03. Danger
04. My Heart Says Forever
05. Wild Dogs
06. That Night
07. What About Heaven
08. Hold On To Love
09. All I Ever Wanted
10.I Am Waiting

White Lion - Mane Attraction [1991]

2007-04-29T08:40:00.000+03:00

“Mane Attraction” was the last official release of White Lion , and is absolutely the best release of them. The album is absolutely masterpiece from start to end.
Recommended !!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.whitelion2.com/

Line-Up
Mike Tramp: Vocals
Vito Bratta: Guitar
James Lomenzo: Bass
Greg D'Angelo: Drums

TrackList
01.Lights and Thunder
02.Broken Heart
03.Leave Me Alone
04.Love Don't Come Easy
05.You're All I Need
06.It's Over
07.Warsong
08.She's Got Everything
09.Till Death Do Us Part
10.Out With the Boys
11.Blue Monday
12.Farewell to You

Fm - Long Time No See [2003]

2007-04-28T13:04:00.000+03:00

“Long Time No See” it isn’t a new release from Fm , but a 3 cd package with older releases of the group , plus bonus tracks . The cd package featuring the albums “Paraphernalia” originaly released in 1996 only from the japan market and this is the last official studio release from the group, “Aphrodisiac” originally released in 1992 and the “Live At The Astoria” originaly released in 1989 .
Fm is one of the best groups in European Melodic Rock and Aor sound (my opinion) , and this release is RECOMMENDED !!!!!!!
P.S. the group will re-unite only for one last gig at Firefest Festival 2007 !!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Uk
Official Website: http://www.geocities.com/ukfmrock/index.htm

Line-Up
Steve Overland: Vocals, Guitar
Chris Overland: Guitar
Andy Barnett: Guitar
Merv Goldsworthy: Bass
Pete Jupp: Drums
Jem Davis: Keys
Didge Digital: Keys

TrackList
Cd01 (Paraphernalia)
01. Caught In The Innocence
02. I Don't Wanna (Play These Games)
03. After Hours
04. I'll Be There
05. Locomotive Love
06. That's The Way
07. Promised Land
08. Tempted
09. Heavy Heart
10. Three Seconds
11. Finish What We Started
12. Burning My Heart Down (Bonus Track, 98 Version)
13. Don't Stop (Bonus Track, 98 Version)
14. Frozen Heart (Bonus Track, 98 Version)

Cd02 (Aphrodisiac)
01. Breath Fire
02. Blood And Gasoline
03. All Or Nothing
04. Closer To Heaven
05. Ain't Too Proud
06. Take The Money
07. Aphrodisiac
08. Inside Out
09. Ain't Gonna Run No More
10. Play Dirty
11. Rivers Run Dry
12. Hard Day In Hell
13. Chinese Whispers [Bonus Track)
14. Closer to Heaven (Bonus Track, Acoustic Version)

Cd03 (Live At Astoria)
01. I Belong To The Night
02. Face To Face
03. Don't Stop
04. Every Time I Think of You
05. Bad Luck
06. Burning My Heart Down
07. Other Side of Midnight
08. Frozen Heart
09. Heart of the Machine
10. Hot Legs
11. That Girl
12. American Girls

Melodic Hard Rock & AoR BlogSpot Comp. VoL.02 (Female Voices Of Hard Rock) [2007]

2007-04-22T22:07:00.000+03:00

“Melodic Hard Rock & AoR BlogSpot Comp. VoL.02 (Female Voices Of Hard Rock) is the second attempt to present favourite Female Voices of the genre we love…

TrackList
01.Aina - If I Can't Have You
02.Nexx - Remember
03.Tone Norum - Point Of No Return
04.Annica - What's Your Game
05.Erika - Come Back For Love
06.Lee Aaron - Empty Heart
07.Joal - Queen Of The Night
08.Jodi Bongiovi - Two Sides Of Love
09.Josette - Beating Heart
10.Alyson Avenue - One Desperate Heart
11.Jaime Kyle - Everything But Love
12.Suzie Hatton - Believe In Me
13.Zahalan - I Can't Forget About You
14.Laos - One More Night
15.Darby Mills - Cry To Me
16.Venus & Mars - The Last Time
17.Saraya - Healing Touch
18.Witness - Desperate Lover

Lynch Mob - Lynch Mob [1992]

2007-04-22T21:31:00.001+03:00

"Lynch Mob” fronted by George Lynch (Ex Dokken) and this is the second release of the group, a solid Melodic Hard Rock album , with excellent vocals by robert Mason (Silent Witness) , and excellent guitars.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Robert Mason: Vocals
George Lynch: Guitars
Anthony Esposito: Bass
Mick Brown: Drums

TrackList
01.Jungle Of Love
02.Tangled In The Web
03.No Good
04.Dream Until Tomorrow
05.Cold Is The Heart
06.Tie Your Mother Down (Queen Cover)
07.Heaven Is Waiting
08.I Want It
09.When Darkness Calls
10. The Secret

SteelHouse Lane - Slaves Of The New World [1999]

2007-04-22T12:22:00.000+03:00

“Slaves Of The New World” is the second release of SteelHouse Lane, with amazing vocals, guitars, catchy choruses in the vein of Hardline, Signal.
One of the best releases of 1999.
Highly Recommended !!!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: ……………..

Line-Up
Keith Slack: Vocals
Mike Slamer: Guitars, Keys
Alan Hearn: Bass
DeWayne Barron: Drums
Chris Lane: Guitar
Chris Thompson, Tony Fields: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01.Give It All to Me
02.Find What We're Lookin' For
03.Son Of A Loaded Gun
04.Turn Around
05.Slaves Of The New World
06.All I Believe In
07.Into Deep
08.The Nightmare Begins
09.All Or Nothin'
10.Seven Seas
11.Where Are You Now

Dan Reed Network - Dan Reed Network [1988]

2007-04-22T12:17:00.000+03:00

“Dan Reed Network” is the first complete album of the group, (and I think it’s criminally underrated album) with great vocals and excellent production. The music style is Funky Bon Jovi.
Recommended.

Genre: Aor / Melodic Rock / Funk Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.danreed.com/

Line-Up
Blake Sakamoto: Keys
Brion James: Guitar
Dan Reed: Vocals
Melvin Brannon II: Bass
Daniel Pred: Drums

TrackList
01.World Has A Heart Too
02.Get To You
03.Ritual
04.Forgot To Make Her Mine
05.Tamin' The Wild Nights
06.I'm So Sorry
07.Resurrect
08.Baby Don't Fade
09.Human
10.Halfway Around The World
11.Rock You All Night Long
12.Tatiana

Takara - Eternal Faith [1994]

2007-04-22T12:07:00.000+03:00

“Eternal Faith” is the first release of Takara with great melodies , amazing vocals from Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kuni, Journey, etc etc), excellent keys , and guitars.
Recommended !!!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.takararocks.com/

Line-Up
Jeff Scott Soto: Vocals, Keys
Neal M. Grusky: Guitar
Gary Schutt: Bass
Robert A. Duda: Drums

TrackList
01.Spotlight
02.Two Hearts Together
03.Don΄t Walk Away
04.Just Like Yesterday
05.Restless Heart
06.First Attraction
07.I Don΄t Believe
08.Fallen Angel
09.Colors Fade
10.Passions Of The Heart

Tak Matsumoto Group - TmG I [2004]

2007-04-22T03:34:00.000+03:00

“TmG I” is the first release from Tak Matsumoto Group.
Who is he ? He is a famous guitar player and songwriter in Japan who have sold million cd in Japan.
Tak Matsumoto Group formed by Tak Matsumoto and Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees), Eric Martin (ex- Mr. Big).
The result is awesome straight in your face Melodic Hard Rock, with huge choruses, excellent vocals. It’s one of the best releases of 2004.
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Japan UsA
Official Website: ..............

Line-Up
Eric Martin: Vocals
Tak Matsumoto: Guitar
Jack Blades: Bass, Vocals
Cindy Blackman, Brian Tichy: Drums

TrackList
01. Oh Japan - Our Time Is Now
02. Everything Passes Away
03. Kings For A Day
04. I Know You By Heart
05. I Wish You Were Here
06. The Greatest Show On Earth
07. Signs Of Life
08. Red, White And Bullet Blues
09. Trapped
10. My Alibi
11. Wonderland
12. Train, Train
13. Two Of A Kind
14. Never Goodbye

Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out [1986]

2007-04-22T02:37:00.000+03:00

“No Easy Way Out” is the first release by Robert Tepper. It’s a classic Aor album , with excellent songs , and vocals. Recommended.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://robert.tepper.web.free.fr/

Line-Up
Robert Tepper: Vocals
Eric Williams, Guy Marshall, Dann Huff: Guitar
Tim Landers: Bass
Alan Pasqua, Kim Bullard, Richard Gibbs: Keys
Myron Grombacher: Drums
Phil Kenzie: Saxophone
Steve Reid: Tambourine
Andrea Robinson, Michelle Mancini, Dave Rickets: Backing Vocals
Mauricia Terry, Karla DeVito, Van Stephenson: Backing Vocals
Tommy Funderburk, Steve Lively, Beth Anderson: Backing Vocals
Tom Kelly, Laura Creamer, David Baerwald:Backing Vocals

TrackList
01. No Easy Way Out
02. Angel Of The City
03. Don't Walk Away
04. Your Love Hurts
05. Restless World
06. Hopeless Romantic
07. Soul Survivor
08. If That's What You Call Lovin'
09. Domination

Satrox - Energy [1992]

2007-04-21T18:40:00.000+03:00

“Energy” is the second and the last release from swiss group of Satrox, and as title say, is full of energy, with great vocals, great Keys, powerful guitars and drums, and good choruses.

Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal
Country: Switzerland
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Werner Schweizer: Vocals
Peter Mauerhofer: Guitar
Peter Grob: Bass
Dany Scharz: Keys
Danni Zimmermann: Drums

TrackList
01.The Prophecy
02.Break The Ice
03.Hero
04.Stop
05.Only Love
06.Tomorrow
07.Liar
08.Stealin’
09.How Many Heartaches
10.Energy
11.Wild In The City
12.Hard Times
13.Dancin’ In The Rain

Talisman - Humanimal I & II [1994/2004]

2007-04-21T17:44:00.000+03:00

“Humanimal” is a re-release album include the 2 original albums Humanimal I and Humanimal II of Swedish Talisman. I don’t wanna say too much … I think Talisman with Europe are the best European Melodic Hard Rock groups of all time ….
Killer vocals from Jeff Scott Soto, amazing songs, anythin I can say it’s to little about them.
I can’t wait to see them live in Athens, May 25th in their Farewell Tour.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: http://www.talismanworld.com/

Line-Up
Jeff Scott Soto: Vocals
Marcel Jacob: Bass
Fredrik Akesson: Guitar
Jamie Borger: Drums

TrackList
Cd01
01.3233 + Colour My Xtc
02.Fabricated War
03.Tainted Pages
04.Tv Reality
05.Seasons
06.All + All
07.D.o.a.p.s.
08.Blissful Garden
09.Lonely World
10.Ddelusions Of Grandeur
11.Since You’ve Gone
12.Humanimal
13.Doin’ Time Wit’ My Baby

Cd02
01.Animal Ritual
02.You Cannot Escape The Revelation Of The Identical By Seeking
02.Refuge In The Illusion Of The Multiple
03.My Best Friends Girl
04.Dear God
05.Hypocrite
06.Wastin’ R Time
07.To Know Someone Deeply (Is To Know Someone Softly)
08.Todo Y Todo (Spanish Version of All + All Track)

Roko - Roko [1990]

2007-04-21T13:31:00.000+03:00

“Roko” is the first release of the german group. The music is European Melodic Hard Rock , with
Great guitars, awesome keys, strong backing vocals, in the vein of Pink Cream 69, Bonfire and Fair Warning.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Germany
Official Website: ……….

Line-Up
Roko Kohlmeyer: Vocals, Guitar
Marc Bugnard: Guitar
Andre Pasquier: Bass
Jurgen Beitel: Keys
Ricky Lee: Drums

TrackList
01.One Night Stand
02.Jane (Jefferson Starship Cover)
03.Satisfaction
04.Could You Be My Love
05.Take It Easy
06.Burnin' Hearts
07.Don't Turn Around
08.Fantasy
09.Looking For Love
10.All Over Now
11.On My Way
12.Why Won't You
13.Hold On

Biloxi - Right The Music [2002]

2007-04-21T12:52:00.000+03:00

“Right The Music” is the second release of the group and a classic Melodic Hard Rock comeback album (with Clyde Holly as the only original member of the first era of the group back in 93), with excellent songs , keys , and vocals, with a simple words this cd is a masterpiece!!!!

Unfortunately Clyde Holly passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of September 10, 2006. Clyde died of complications resulting from a condition know as Sleep Apnea . The only thing I can say is ….. R.I.P. and thank you for your music.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.biloximusic.com/

Line-Up
Clyde Holly: Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Kevin Noonan: Guitar
Rob Gronkoski: Drums
Stefan Prescott: Keys

TrackList
01.Out On The Streets
02.Listen
03.Lay
04.Ocean
05.Far From Home
06.Have You Ever Seen The Rain
07.Someone
08.Do Ya?
09.Vampire
10.Diggin Up Bones
11. Starting Over

D.A.D. - The early Years [2000]

2007-04-21T11:30:00.000+03:00

“The Early Years” is a compilation from the denmark rockers D.A.D. (Disneyland After Dark).
Actualy the Cd01 include the first two releases of the group “Call Of The Wild” & “Draws A Circle”, Cd02 include the first cd single “Standin' On the Never Never” and different versions of some tracks.

Genre: Hard Rock
Country: Denmark
Official Website: http://www.d-a-d.dk/

Line-Up
Jesper Binzer: Vocals, Guitar
Jacob A. Binzer: Guitar
Stig Pederson: Bass
Peter L. Jensen: Drums

TrackList
Cd01
01.Land Of Their Choice
02.Call Of The Wild
03.Riding With Sue
04.Marlboro Man
05.Counting The Cattle
06.Jackie O
07.Trucker
08.Rock River
09.Jonnie
10.Son Of A Gun
11.It's After Dark
12.Isn't That Wild
13.A Horse With No Name
14.Mighty Highty High
15.I Won't Cut My Hair
16.Black Crickets
17.There's A Ship
18.God's Favorite
19.10 Knots
20.Ride My Train
21.Rather Live Than Die

Cd02
01.Up, Up Over The Mountain Top
02.Marlboro Man
03.Never Never (Indian Love)
04.Ride My Train (2000 Remix)
05.It's After Dark (Video Version)
06.Trucker (2000 Remix Single Version / Radio Edit)
07.Trucker (2000 Remix Club Version)
08.Trucker (1987 New York Remix)
09.Trucker (1987 Jab Dub)
10.There's A Ship (The 1987 Megamix)
11.Rin Tin Tin (Demo)
12.It's A Sad Sad X-mas (Single Version)
13.The Danish Radio 1987/88 New Year's Jingle 1: "The Party"
14.The Danish Radio 1987/88 New Year's Jingle 2: "From Us To You"
15.The Danish Radio 1987/88 New Year's Jingle 3: "Fireworks"
16.Land Of Their Choice (live 1985)
17.Radio Voice Interview: "The Whopper End"

John Wetton - Sinister [2001]

2007-04-21T01:25:00.000+03:00

“Sinister ” is the seventh release from John Wetton, and one of his stronger releases since Asia era. This album is excellent Aor , with huge choruses , excellent vocals and keys.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: Uk
Official Website: http://www.johnwetton.com/

Line-Up
John Wetton: Vocals, Bass, 12-String Guitar, Keys
John Mitchell, Dick Wagner, Gary Chandler, Ron Komie: Guitar
Jim Vallance, Jim Peterik: Guitar, Keys
Robert Fripp: Soundscape Guitar
John Young, Guy Roche, Martin Orford: Keys
Greg Bisonette, Tod Sucherman, Steve Christy: Drums
Ian McDonald: Alto Flute
Steve Hackett: Harmonica
Sue Shiffrin, David Cassidy: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01.Heart Of Darkness
02.Say It Ain't So
03.No Ordinary Miracle
04.Where Do We Go from Here
05.Escape
06.Another Twist Of The Knife
07.Silently
08.Before Your Eyes
09.Second Best
10.Real World

Bowes & Morley - Mo's Barbeque [2004]

2007-04-21T01:03:00.000+03:00

“Mo’s Barbeque” is the second release of Bowes & Morley. Who are they ? They are the lead singer and the guitarist of the British Hard Rock group Thunder. The sound and the music style of the cd , is 70’s Rock with blues and funky passages .

Genre: Hard Rock
Country: Uk
Official Website: http://www.bowesandmorley.com/

Line-Up
Danny Bowes: Vocals
Luke Morley: Guitar
Chris Childs: Bass
Mark Taylor: Keys
Mario Goossens: Drums

TrackList
01.Desire
02.Living For The City
03.On A Day Like Today
04.Why Did You Do It
05.Since I Left Her
06.Come Together In The Morning
07.Waiting For The Sky To Fall
08.Illogical
09.How Could You?
10.That's Not Love
11.I Can't Stand The Rain

Glory - 2 Forgive Is 2 Forget [1991]

2007-04-16T16:17:00.000+03:00

“2 Forgive Is 2 Forget” is the second release from the group, with excellent voices and keyboards.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Sweden
Official Website: …………………

Line-Up
Peter Eriksson: Vocals,Keys
Jan Granwick: Guitars
Matt Driver: Drums
Andy Loos: Bass
Mats Lindfors, Pelle Blom: Keys

TrackList
01.2 Forgive Is 2 Forget
02.Miracles
03.What Can We Do
04.Tonight
05.Doctor Of The Blues
06.Love Never Lasts
07.Stand Up and Shout
08.Can't Hide Your Tears
09.Taking It Day By Day
10.Tease 'N' Please
11.Bourree'

Eclipse - Second To None [2004]

2007-04-13T21:08:00.000+03:00

“Second To None” is the second release from the swedish group of Eclipse, with excellent melodies, catchy choruses , excellent vocals and great guitars.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: …………..

Line-Up
Erik Martensson: Vocals, Guitar
Magnus Henriksson: Guitar
Frederik Folkare: Bass
Magnus Ulfstedt: Drums

TrackList
01.Always Standing
02.All I Do
03.Second To None
04.Streets Of Gold
05.I’ll Ask For You
06.Nothing Between Us
07.Road To Forever
08.Body And Soul
09.Light Of Day
10.Season Of Life
11.Better

Forsale - Stranger In Town [1988/1997]

2007-04-13T20:22:00.000+03:00

“Stranger In Town” is the first and only cd of the swiss group Forsale , with Gotthard members Steeve Lee on vocals and Leo Leoni as a guest guitar player. The cd recorded back in 1988 , but it released after almost 10 years, 1997.
The style of the band is melodic hard rock in the vein of Boston and Gotthard (a Little bit).

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Switzerland
Official Website: ..........

Line-Up
Steve Lee: Vocals
Mauro Lupazzi: Guitar
Leo Leoni: Guitar
Lute Warsitz: Bass
Neil Otupacca: Keys
Johnny Frizti: Drums

TrackList
01. Witch-Hunt (Intro)
02. Stranger in Town
03. Carry On
04. Only Love
05. No Time No Chance
06. Rollin' On
07. Run for Life
08. Night Spell
09. Call My Name
10. Fallin' Down
11. So Long

Alfonzetti - Ready [2000]

2007-04-05T10:46:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Sweden
Official Website: ……………..

Line-Up
Matti Alfonzetti: Vocals, Guitar, Drums
Stefan Bergstrom: Guitar
Mikael Hoglund: Bass

TrackList
01.Blowing Up Detroit
02.Better Than Goodbye
03.I'm Ready
04.Angel
05.Blue Hero
06.Out In The Cold
07.No Way Out
08.Am I Fooling Myself?
09.Let Me In
10.Don't Let Our Love Go Down
11.In The Groove
12.Things That Make You Cry

Baton Rouge - Lights Out On The Playground [1991]

2007-04-05T10:30:00.000+03:00

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: ……………..

Line-Up
Kelly Keeling: Voice
Lance Bulen: Guitars
Tony Palmucci: Guitars
Scott Bender: Bass
Corky McClellan: Drums

TrackList
01.Slave to the Rhythm
02.Full Time Body
03.Tie You Up
04.Desparate
05.Tokyo Time
06.Vampire Kiss / The Midge II
07.The Price of Love
08.Dreamin' in Black and White
09.Down by the Torchlight
10.Light at the End of the Tunnel
11.Tear Down the Walls
12.Hotter than Hell

West Of Sunset - West Of Sunset [1990]

2007-03-31T02:33:00.000+03:00

‘West Of Sunset” is the first and only cd (I think)of the Swedish group. The music style of the cd is melodic rock /Aor , with excellent songs and choruses …. In the vein of Roxette

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: Sweden
Official Website: …………..

Line-Up
Bjorn Strom: Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Thomas Axelsson: Bass, Guitar
Anders Hansson, Lars Wellander, Patrick Lindell: Guitars
Henrik Hansson, Jan Oldeus, Torbjorn Stener: Guitar
Kjell Ohman, Jorgen Ingestrom, Anders Hansson: Keys
Joan Franzon, Per Lindvall: Drums
Anders Hansson: Drums Programming

TrackList
01.Giving My Heart Away
02.West of Sunset
03.Ocean Boulevard
04.Now You´re Gone
05.Gimme Your Love
06.Time Is All We Need
07.Gotta Have It All
08.I Just Wanna Hold You
09.Homeward Bound
10.Taking A Chance
11.Before I Trust My Heart

Jillian - Jillian [1996]

2007-03-31T02:16:00.000+03:00

“Jillian” is the first and only album of the Jillian Bickler, the wife of the lead singer of Survivor Dave Bickler. The cd is something like a family project and the music is in the vein of Robin Beck “Can’t get off” cd era and Survivor.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: …………….

Line-Up
Jillian: Vocals
John Rice: Guitar
Bobby Lizik: Bass
Ed Tossing: Keys
Wayne Stewart: Drums
Jim Peterik: Keys, Backing Vocals
Frankie Sullivan: Vocals, Guitar
Jim Hines: Drums
Dave Bickler: Vocals
Theresa Davis, K. Clyde Duffie, Kendall J. Duffie, Joan Colloso: Vocals
Michelle S. Duffie, Peaches, Ellen Samuels: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01. As Is
02. Pool Of Bethesda
03. You Don't Have To Cry
04. Hands From Above
05. Do What You Must Do
06. My Gift
07. Somebody Love Me
08.Till The Water Runs Clean
09. Unconditional Love
10. Prayer Warrior

Melodic Hard Rock & AoR BlogSpot Compilation VoL.01 [2007]

2007-03-27T00:33:00.000+03:00

“Melodic Hard Rock & AoR Blogspot Compilaton” it’s my first attempt to create a list with some of my favourite songs of this genre….

TrackList
01. M.ill.ion - Sign Of Victory
02. Bangalore Choir - Angel In Black
03. Mark Free - Dyin' For Your Love
04. Steelhouse Lane - Seven Seas
05. Fm - All Or Nothing (Racket Mix)
06. Michael Bormann - Conspiracy
07. Millenium - Believe In Love
08. Pink Cream 69 - Break The Silence
09. BonFire - Sword And Stone
10. Danger Danger - Grind
11. Tak Matsumoto Group - Everything Passes Away
12. Agnes - Danger In Love
13. Godiva - When Lightning Strikes
14. Forty Deuce - I Still
15. Redrum – No Turning Back (Different Mix)
16. Shakra - In Your Eyes
17. StarBreaker - Lies

Every Mother's Nightmare - Every Mother's Nightmare [1990]

2007-03-22T17:51:00.000+02:00

‘Every Mothe’s Nightmare” is the first release of the group, This is straight in your face Hard Rock , great production , strong songs, and vocals in the vein of Motley Crue.

Genre: Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: …………

Line-Up
Rick Ruhl: Vocals
Steve Malone: Guitars
Mark McMurtry: Bass
Jim Phipps: Drums

TrackList
01.Hard To Hold
02.EZ Come EZ Go
03.Bad On Love
04.Walls Come Down
05.Love Can Make You Blind
06.Listen Up
07.Dues To Pay
08.Long Haired Country Boy
09.Lord Willin'
10.Nobody Knows

Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Eclipse [1990]

2007-03-22T17:39:00.000+02:00

‘Eclipse” is the sixth release of Yngwie J. Malsmteen with Goran Edman on vocals. This is a very good hard rock album , with great guitars , keys, catchy choruses and amazing vocals from Goran Endman.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: http://www.yngwie.org/

Line-Up
Goran Edman: Vocals
Yngwie Malmsteen: Guitar
Svante Henrysson: Bass
Mats Olausson: Keys
Michael Von Knorring: Drums

TrackList
01.Making Love
02.Bedroom Eyes
03.Save Our Love
04.Motherless Child
05.Devil in Disguise
06.Judas
07.What Do You Want
08.Demon Driver
09.Faultline
10.See You in Hell (Don't Be Late)
11.Eclipse

Pink Cream 69 - One Size Fits All [1991]

2007-03-20T15:10:00.000+02:00

“One Size Fits All” is the second release by the Pink Cream 69. The cd is brilliant with excellent vocals, amazing guitars, great choruses.
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Usa , Germany , Greece
Official Website: http://www.pinkcream69.com/

Line-Up
Andi Deris: Vocals
Alfred Koffler: Guitar
Dennis Ward: Bass
Kosta Zafiriou: Drums

TrackList
01.Livin' My Life For You
02.Talk To The Moon
03.Hell's Gone Crazy
04.Do You Like It Like That
05.Ballerina
06.Signs Of Danger
07.Walkin' Out To Heaven
08.Stray Kid
09.Piggy Back Bitch
10.Where The Eagle Learns To Fly
11.We Taught The Children

No Sweat - No Sweat [1990]

2007-03-20T15:00:00.000+02:00

“No Sweat” is the first and only release by the Irish No Sweet. It’s a solid melodic hard rock cd with excellent songs, great vocals in the vein of Shark Island, Baton Rouge and Harem Scarem.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: Ireland
Official Website: ............

Line-Up
Paul Quinn: Vocals
PJ Smith: Keybs
Jim Phillips: Guitar
Jon J. Angel: Bass
Dave Gooding: Guitar
Ray Lean: Drums

TrackList
01.Heart And Soul
02.Shake
03.Stay
04.On The Edge
05.Waters Edge
06.Tear Down The Walls
07.Generation
08.Lean On Me
09.Stranger
10.Mover

Mariah - Mariah [1990]

2007-03-20T14:24:00.000+02:00

“Mariah” is the first release of Mariah, a excellent Melodic Hard Rock / Aor cd , with great vocals, excellent guitars and Keyboards.
Recommended !!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: Usa
Official Website: ...........

Line-Up
Dennis Lind: Vocals
Tim Compton: Guitar
David Livingston: Bass
Jimmy Dilella: Guitar, Keys
Curt Bearden: Drums

TrackList
01.Knocked Down
02.You Should Know By Now
03.April's Calling
04.Make A Wish
05.Jaime
06.Whirlwind
07.One In A Million
08.Calling Out To Me
09.Heaven Cries Down On Me
10.Mirror Mirror
11.This Time
12.Love's Worth Fighting For

Jaded - Jaded [2006]

2007-03-20T14:11:00.000+02:00

“Jaded” is the first release from a female group Jaded. The music style of the group is a mix of Girlschool, Kiss and Wasp.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.jadedrockers.com/

Line-Up
Julie Steel: Vocals
Britt Lightning: Guitar
Abbey Dragon: Bass
Hillary Blaze: Drums

TrackList
01.Get Up
02.Jet Car
03.Fire
04.Tragic
05.I Like It
06.Talk Too Much
07.We'll Be Strong
08.Fever
09.One On One
10.Knock It Back

Sargant Fury - Turn The Page [1994]

2007-03-19T19:26:00.000+02:00

“Turn The Page” is the third and final release of the group. In the vein of Bonfire and Pink Cream 69.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Germany
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Andy “Mac” Mcdermott: Vocals
Olaf Grosser: Guitar
Kai Steffen: Guitar
Carsten Rebentisch: Bass
Heiko Heike: Drums

TrackList
01. Turn The Page
02. Best I Can
03. Crack In The Mirror
04. Time
05. K.Y. Jelly
06. No Other Way
07. Maniac (Michael Sembello Cover)
08. Without You
09. Main Attraction
10. Can't Get Enough (Bad Company Cover)
11. Lucky Day
12. From A Distance

ZaR - From Welcome .... To Goodbye [1993]

2007-03-19T18:41:00.000+02:00

ZaR, was founded from the guitarist Tommy Clauss back in 89 , and “From Welcome …. To Goodbye” is the third release and the best (my opinion) of the group. The music style of the band is European Melodic Hard Rock, in the vein of Fate, Pink Cream 69 and others.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Germany
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Tommy Bloch: Vocals
Tommy Clauss: Guitars
Wolf Urban: Bass
Jerry Schaffer: Keys
Marcel Ash: Drums

TrackList
01. Welcome
02. How Many Tears
03. A Touch Of Ebony
04. Thin Line
05. Eagles Flight (Feat. John Lawton On Vocals)
06. Never So Alone
07. I Can't Believe
08. Angel (Jimi Hendrix Cover)
09. I'm Still Tryin'
10.Bushido
11.When The Fire Burns
12.Highlands
13.Goodbye

Richard Marx - Rush Street [1991]

2007-03-19T18:17:00.000+02:00

‘Rush Street” is the third release by Richard Marx, one of the best releases of 90’s, with excellent melodic rock / aor songs, excellent guitars, and vocals, and with numerous guests like Steve Lucather, Michael Landau, Jeff Porcaro, Markus Miller and other , this album is recommended !!!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.richardmarx.com/

Line-Up
Richard Marx: Vocals, Piano, Keys
Steve Lukather, Bruce Gaitsch: Guitars
Michael Landau, Paul Warren: Guitars
Randy Jackson, Marcus Miller: Bass
Nathan East, Jim Cliff, Leland Sklar: Bass
Michael Egizi, Kim Bullard: Keys
Billy Joel: Piano
Bill Champlin: Hammond B3
Jonathan Moffett, Jeff Porcaro: Drums
Terry Bozzio,Tommy Lee, Mike Baird: Drums
Lee Thornberg: Horns, Trombone, Trumpet
Steve Grove: Sax
John Logan: Harmonica
Chris Trujillo: Percussion
Jon Clarke: Drum machine programming
Richard Page, Steve George, Paul Warren, Dalbello: Backing Vocals
Tamara Champlin, Mike Egizi, Jim Cliff, Fee, Ruth Marx: Backing Vocals
Brandy Rosenberg, Matt Westfield, Luther Vandross: Backing Vocals
Janet Gardner, Cheryl Lynn, Cindy Mizelle: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01. Playing With Fire
02. Love Unemotional
03. Keep Coming Back
04. Take This Heart
05. Hazard
06. Hands In Your Pocket
07. Calling You
08. Superstar
09. Streets Of Pain
10. I Get No Sleep
11. Big Boy Now
12. Chains Around My Heart
13. Your World

Tim Feehan - Tim Feehan [1987]

2007-03-19T15:34:00.000+02:00

‘Tim Feehan” is the first album of Canadian singer Tim Feehan. The music style of the cd is lite Aor, in the vein of Richard Marx and Chicago.

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: Canada
Official Website: ………………..

Line-Up
Tim Feehan: Vocals, Keys
Steve Lukather, Louis Sedmak: Guitar
Marcel Hamel: Keys
Dave Babcock, Jim Pinchin: Saxophone
Ron Vaugeois: Percussion
Phil Berry: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01.Wheres The Fire
02.Listen For The Heartbeat
03.Vanna
04.Loveline
05.Read Between The Lines
06.Mean Streak
07.The Painter
08.One Step Away
09.Isolation

Nikolo Kotzev - Nostradamus (Rock Opera) [2001]

2007-03-19T15:22:00.000+02:00

‘Nostradamus” is an incredible rock opera by Bulgarian composer Nikolo Kotzev.
Excellent songs, fanstastic production, and excellent vocal performances by an all-star line up.
Absolute masterpiece !!!!!!
Recommended 1.000.000 %

Genre: Hard Rock
Country: Bulgaria
Official Website: http://www.nostramusic.com/

Line-Up
Alannah Myles, Sass Jordan, Goran Edman: Vocals
Glenn Hughes, Jorn Lande, Joe Lynn Turner, Doogie White: Vocals
Nikolo Kotzev: Guitar, Violin, Keys, Percussion
Jan Haugland: Drums
Mic Michaeli: Organ
Jon Leven: Bass

Cast List Of Charachters
Alannah Myles as Anne Gemelle
Sass Jordan as Catherine (Queen Of France)
Göran Edman as Ghost
Glenn Hughes as Henri II (King Of France)
Jørn Lande as Inquisitor
Joe Lynn Turner as Nostradamus
Doogie White as Storyteller

TrackList
Cd01
ACT I
01.Overture (Instrumental)
02.Pieces of a dream
03.Desecration
04.Introduction
05.Home Again (Instrumental)
06.Henriette
07.Caught up in a rush
08.The Eagle
09.Plague
10.Inquisition
ACT II
11.The King will Die
12.I don't believe
13.Try to live again

Cd02
01.War of Religions
02. The Inquisitor's rage
03. Chosen Man
ACT III
04.World War II
05.World War III
06.Because of you
07.The End of the World
08.I'll remember you

Von Groove - Von Groove [1992]

2007-03-16T17:36:00.000+02:00

‘Von Groove” is the self-titled debut of the Canadians Von Grouve, with great songs and excellent guitars and vocals in the vein of Tyketto, Hardline and Firehouse.
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Canada
Official Website: ………………..

Line-Up
Michael Shotton: Vocals, Drums
Mladen: Guitar
Matthew Gerrard: Bass

TrackList
01.Once Is Not Enough
02.Better Than Ever
03.Can't Get Too Much
04.Once In A Lifetime
05.Every Beat Of My Heart
06.House Of Dreams
07.C'mon C'mon
08.All The Way Down
09.Arianne
10.Slave To Sin
11.Love Keeps Bringing Me Home
12.Smaug
13.Sweet Pain

Fortune - Fortune [1985]

2007-03-16T16:52:00.000+02:00

‘Fortune” is one and only release by the Los Angeles based band Fortune, and it’s one of the definitive Aor pomp classics albums in history of this genre, with fabulous keyboards, excellent vocals in the vein of Def Leppard, and Giuffria.
Recommended !!!

Genre: Melodic Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………………..

Line-Up
L.A (Larry) Greene: Vocals
Richard Fortune: Guitars
Roger Scott Craig: Keys
Bobby Birch: Bass, Saxophones
Mick Fortune: Drums

TrackList
01.Thrill Of It All
02.Smoke From A Gun
03.Stacy
04.Bad Blood
05.Dearborn Station
06.Lonely Hunter
07.Deep In The Heart Of The Night
08.Stormy Love
09.Out On The Streets
10.'98 In The Shade

Eyes - Eyes [1990]

2007-03-16T16:46:00.000+02:00

“Eyes” is the first cd of the band, with brilliand vocals , great choruses , excellent guitars and clear production, in the vein of Def Leppard and Van Halen (Sammy Hagar era).
If this cd released 3 or 4 years earlier , the band could make it big like Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Dokken, etc, but they came out too late 1990, when grunge arrives in the music scene .
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………………..

Line-Up
Jeff Scott Soto:Vocals
Steve Dougherty: Guitars
Jimmy O'Shea: Bass
Aldy Damian: Drums

TrackList
01. Callin' All Girls
02. Every Single Minute
03. Don't Turn Around
04. Miss Demeanour
05. Young And Innocent
06. Walkin' Fire
07. Wired 4 Love
08. Nobody Said It Was Easy
09. Can't Get Enough
10. Start Livin'

Boulevard - Into The Street [1990]

2007-03-16T16:29:00.000+02:00

“Into The Street” is the second release by Boulevard and is a top quality AOR from the start to end , with excellent guitars , keys and vocals.
Recommended !!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / Aor
Country: Canada
Official Website: ……

Line-Up
David Forbes: Vocals
Randy Gould: Gguitars
Mark Holden: Saxophone
Andrew Johns: Keyboards
Tom Christiansen: Bass
Randall Stoll: Drums

TrackList
01. Talk To Me
02. Where Is The Love
03. Lead Me On
04. Eye Of The Hurricane
05. Light Of Day
06. Crazy Life
07. Rainy Day In London
08. Where Are You Now
09. Need You Tonight
10. Eye To Eye

Joal - Joal [1989]

2007-03-14T15:01:00.000+02:00

“Joal” is the first release by female singer Joal, she released another one cd back in ’93.
The cd is a masterpiece of melodic hard rock / aor genre with excellent songs , great vocals, in the vein of Heart, Allanah Myles, and Witness.
Recommended !!!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: Germany
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Joal: Vocals
Tommy Newton: Guitar, Bass
Kai Reuter: Guitar
Gero Drneck, Ulli Heicher: Bass
Tommy Hansen: Keys
Rudi Kaeding, Philip Candas: Drums
Robin Mcirish, Charly Huhn: Backing Vocals

TrackList
01.Rock That City
02.Turn The World Around
03.All Or Nothing
04.Looking For The Line
05.Stand Up
06.Queen Of The Night
07.Barracuda
08.Feels Alright
09.We Wanna Dance
10.It's Got To Be You
11.Don't Miss The Turn
12.Same Old Story
13.Can't Stop Me

Jaded Heart - The Journey Will Never End [2002]

2007-03-14T14:21:00.000+02:00

“The Journey Never End” is the fifth release of the group, and it’s completely awesome album , with strong sharp guitars, great harmonies , excellent vocals from Michael Bormann, and excellent production.
One of the best releases of 2002.
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Germany
Official Website: http://www.jadedheart.de/

Line-Up
Michael Bormann: Vocals
Baris Kopic: Guitar
Michael Muller: Bass
Axel Kruse: Drums
Henning Wanner: Keys

TrackList
01.Intro
02.Kid Is Going Down
03.The Journey Will Never End
04.On The Rise
05.We΄ll Drag You Down
06.Only Human
07.Lucky Son
08.I΄ll Be There
09.Larger Than Life (Backstreet Boys Cover)
10.Dangerous Destiny
11.These Are The Good Times
12.Sunshine Memories (Dedicated Of The Memory of S.&.Y.Kepic)
13.Sing Of The Times

Julliet - Julliet [1990]

2007-03-14T02:09:00.000+02:00

“Julliet” is the first release of the band, with good songs , great vocals , in the vein of Ratt.

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: ………..

Line-Up
Kenny McGee: Vocals
Jimmi DeLisi: Guitars
Ty Westerhoff: Bass
Greg Pecka: Drums

TrackList
01.Eight Lives Gone
02.StayTthe Night
03.Help Is On The Way
04.No More Tears
05.Little Bit Of Party
06.Revvin' Me Up
07.Something You Should Know
08.Chip Away
09.You Can Leave Your Hat On (Joe Cocker Cover)
10.Love Can Change You

Femme Fatale - Femme Fatale [1988]

2007-03-14T01:59:00.000+02:00

“Femme Fatale” is the one and only release of the group. The cd have great songs , with good choruses, great vocals and guitars .

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.lorrainecafe.com/

Line-Up
Lorraine Lewis: Vocals
Bill D'Angelo: Guitar
Mazzi Rawd: Guitar, Keys
Rick Rael: Bass
Bobby Murray: Drums

TrackList
01.Waiting For The Big One
02.Falling In And Out Of Love
03.My Baby's Gun
04.Back In Your Arms Again
05.Rebel
06.Fortune And Fame
07.Touch And Go
08.If
09.Heat The Fire
10.Cradle's Rockin'

Treat - DreamHunter [1987]

2007-03-14T01:51:00.000+02:00

“DreamHunter” is the third releas by Swedish Treat. The cd have it all , great songs , catchy choruses , great guitars , excellent production.
Recommended !!!!!!

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Official Website: ............

Line-Up
Robert Ernlund: Vocals
Anders Wikstrom: Guitars, Keys
Lillen Liljegren: Guitars
Ken Siewertson: Bass
Jamie Borger: Drums

TrackList
01.Sole Survivor
02.You're The One I Want
03.Take Me On Your Wings
04.Best Of Me
05.Dancing On The Edge
06.Outlaw
07.World Of Promises
08.One Way To Glory
09.Save Yourself
10.The Winner
11.Tush (Bonus Track)

Mark Free - Long Away From Love [1994]

2007-03-14T01:42:00.000+02:00

“Long Away From Love” is one of the best releases in the history of melodic hard rock / Aor genre , and Mark Free is the Voice of Aor.
This release contains the original “Long Away From Love” , Live tracks from the Godz of Aor ’93 and bonus studio tracks.
Recommended 1.000.000.000 %

Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AoR
Country: UsA
Official Website: http://www.marciefree.com/

Line-Up
Mark Free: Vocals
Terence Elliot Dirk Price, Troy Dexter, Danny Jacob: Guitar
Tim Godwin, Pierre Gauthier, Tony Sciuto: Guitar
Tomie Reeves, Steve Hopkins: Keys, Bass, Drum Programming
Claude Gaudette, Robin Randall, Paul Markovich: Keys
Sylan Boulduc, Joel Hamilton: Bass
Roger Larocque: Drums
Paul Lewolt: Guitar, Bass
Erik Scott: Bass, Drum Programming
Joan Stone, Diana Dewitt: Backing Vocals

TrackList
Cd01
1.Someday You'll Come Running (Signal Cover)
2.Stranger Among Us
3.Coming Back For More
4.The Last Time
5.Hard Heart To Break
6.High Life
7.State Of Love
8.Slow Down The Night
9.Look Love In The Eyes
10.Never Be A Next Time
11.Long Way From Love

Cd02
1.Someday You'll Come Running (Live)
2.State of Love (Live)
3.Stranger Among Us (Live)
4.The Last Time (Live)
5.Coming Back for More (Live)
6.Liar (Live)
7.Wake Up You Little Fool (Live)
8.Only the Strong Will Survive (Live)
9.Who Cries Now (Live)
10.Iron Eagle (Never Say Die) (Live)
11.In It For The Long Run
12.What Happened To Love
13.Never Could Call It Love
14.Smoke And Mirrors
15.Dyin' For Your Love
16.State Of Love (Duet With Diana Dewitt)