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” 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

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

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 .

“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)

“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” 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

“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

“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” 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” 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 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

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

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

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” 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

“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

“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

“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

“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” 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)

“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

“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

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

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