August 26th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Frontiers Records are proud to announce their new worldwide partnership with Swedish Rockers THE POODLES, which will kick off with the world wide release of the group’s long awaited live-DVD, “In the Flesh” and the accompanying live-album “No Quarter” before the end of 2010, followed by The Poodles’ fourth studio album in early 2011. (more…)
Tags: Frontiers Records, The Poodles
Posted in Hard Rock, Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, Music News, Uncategorized
August 19th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen has firmly established himself worldwide as driving force in progressive rock. While best known for his rock opera project Ayreon, the multi-talented Dutchman also regularly embarks on musical side projects, which explore different aspects of Lucassen’s musical personality. As his previous project (Guilt Machine’s “On This Perfect Day” 2009) was a relatively relaxed and subtle affair, Lucassen’s muses responded by urging him to record something loud, heavy and anything but subtle for this new release. Thus it was a perfect opportunity to launch his musical spacecraft towards the galaxy of bombastic sci-fi rock by revisiting his Star One project. (more…)
Tags: Arjen Lucassen, Ayreon, Russell Allen, Star One
Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Melodic Hard Rock, Music News, Progressive Metal
July 26th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Fresh off of sold out shows in both Los Angeles and Chicago, Eonian Record’s GYNGER LYNN present their 16 track sophomore release. GYNGER LYNN takes the listener through a British pop-influenced, punk-laced, sleaze-metal thrill ride with memorable hooks and giant melodies. Excellent mood and atmosphere throughout as just about every song strikes a chord, whether it be emotional or in a pure rocking sense. All aspects of the band’s songwriting also reach their respective peaks on “Baby’s Gone Bad,” with the lyrical content and wording especially poignant. This release is a must for lover’s of L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, and Enuff’s N’ Nuff. (more…)
Tags: Eonian Records, Gynger Lynn, new releases, Sweet Sybil
Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Melodic Hard Rock, Music News
July 20th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
True rock legends such as UFO are characterized not only by the fact that they have added several classic anthems to the annals of rock history, but that their musical output, after many years, still remains at such a consistently high level and they always have something new and fresh coming up. With classic albums such as “Phenomenon”, “Force it” and “No Heavy Pettin” Phil Mogg, Vinnie Moore, Andy Parker and Paul Raymond still sound vital and imaginative to this day. With the upcoming album “Best of a Decade” you can experience this yourself – this best of album will be released September 28th via SPV/ Steamhammer. (more…)
Tags: SPV, Steamhammer, UFO
Posted in Hard Rock, Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, Music News