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Archive for the ‘Melodic Hard Rock’ Category
« Older EntriesDangerdog 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
Legendary Alice Cooper group drummer Neal Smith to unleash ‘KillSmith Two’ this fall
October 31st, 2011 by Craig Hartranft
10/31/2011 – Westport, CT – Hot on the heels of his induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, legendary Alice Cooper Group drummer Neal Smith is preparing to unleash upon the world his most aggressive release to date – ‘KillSmith Two’; a mind blistering, head banging masterpiece in metal macabre. Neal Smith, who recently reunited with Alice Cooper and recorded several new tracks for Alice’s ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare’ (which also features fellow AC Group members Michael Bruce and Dennis Dunaway), promises his new CD will rock you to your very soul and then stomp on it! (more…)
Tags: Alice Cooper, classic rock, Hard Rock, KillSmith Two, Melodic Hard Rock, Neal Smith
Posted in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, Music News