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« Older EntriesGrifter named one of the best heavy rock albums of 2011 by music websites
January 19th, 2012 by Craig Hartranft
It’s been hailed as one of the best albums of 2011. Not by one or two, but by several of the biggest hard rock websites in the world. The Soda Shop. The Obelisk. The Ripple Effect. Heavy Planet. Chybucca Sounds. Sonic Abuse and more. Captain Zen Beyond has called them “the best classic rock band around” and the album “brilliant without any weak points.” Classic Rock Magazine saw their brand of hard-driving rock to be fitting enough for one of their cover-mounted compilation CD’s. In 2011, Grifter took the hard-rock scene by storm with their new self-titled album of gritty, blues-based biker rock. (more…)
Tags: 2011, best heavy rock album, classic rock, Grifter, Hard Rock, heavy rock, Ripple Music
Posted in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music News
Dangerdog Music Reviews picks some really good albums from 2011
December 29th, 2011 by Craig Hartranft
2011 was another banner year for all things melodic hard rock and heavy metal, progressive rock and metal. However, after reviewing more than 400 albums, and listening to nearly 200 more submissions, it’s hard, sometimes, to recall what truly stood out, what real cream rose to the top.
But being the glutton for punishment that I am, once more I’ll attempt to pick my favorites of 2011. Here’s my top picks, about 15, in three general genres: aor/melodic (sometimes hard) rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock/metal. Again, these are in no particular order. (more…)
Tags: 2011, best music of 2011, best of, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, lists, Melodic Hard Rock, music, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock
Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Heavy Metal, Music News, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock
UFO: ‘Seven Deadly’ Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
December 18th, 2011 by Craig Hartranft
British rock legends UFO will release their new album, “Seven Deadly”, on February 28, 2012 (one day earlier internationally) via SPV/Steamhammer. The effort, which was recorded with producer Tommy Newton at his Area 51 studio in Celle, Germany, will be made available as a limited-edition digipack (including two bonus tracks), a double gatefold LP with printed innersleeves and colored vinyl, standard-edition CD and as a digital download. (more…)
Tags: Andy Parker, artwork, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Hard Rock, new album, Paul Raymond, Phil Mogg, Seven Deadly, track listing, UFO, Vinnie Moore
Posted in Blues, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Hard Rock, Music News