Tag Archives: AOR

PAUL SABU – In Dreams

Posted on October 23, 2012 by jason

www.z-records.com Z Records continue their fine re-issue series of Paul Sabu’s back catalogue and this album first saw the light of day as a Japanese import back in 1994, before Now & Then picked it up. … Continue reading →

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PRIDE OF LIONS – Immortal

Posted on October 10, 2012 by jason

FRONTIERS RECORDS Bringing together ex Survivor keyboardist and songwriter to the stars Jim Peterik with relatively young singer Toby Hitchcock, Pride of Lions are something of a Marmite band in AOR circles. Among the many – myself included- who drooled … Continue reading →

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Hard Rock Hell Prog festival April 6th & 7th

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jason

Magna Science Park in Rotherham, weekend of 6th/7th April 2013. HRH PROG launches a new interactive festival in proud association with PROG Magazine on April 6th / 7th at MAGNA in Rotherham The Successful Hard Rock Hell weekender team is … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged AOR, Arthur Brown, Caravan, Hawkwind, HRH AOR, HRH Prog, Magna Rotherham, melodic rock, Mostly Autumn, prog rock, The Enid | Leave a comment

CHASING VIOLETS – Outside Heaven

Posted on September 4, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Perris Records [Release date 03.07.12] This is an album I really wanted to like, the musicians roll-call reading like a Who’s Who of Melodic Rock in 2012. Yes, Denander’s here, Goran Edman (on ‘The Price To Pay’ and ‘Above Suspicion’), … Continue reading →

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Retro-Vibe music shop launches

Posted on September 2, 2012 by jason

Retro-Vibe Music: There’s a new store in the UK (South Wales) selling vinyl records and CDs, and over the next few weeks a new room will be added especially for CDs. Melodic Rock and AOR will have its own section … Continue reading →

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AIRS – A Rock Opera

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jason

www.airs-rockopera.com Airs is a collaboration between lyricist/writer George Andrade and composer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Brockmann. They met on a Spock’s beard forum and keeping the Spock’s beard theme going Dave Meros and Alan Morse of the band guest on ‘Flight … Continue reading →

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CANDICE NIGHT – Reflections

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Yiannis

UDR/EMI (2012) The name “Candice Night” was first heard back in 1995 when she provided guest vocals on Rainbow’s tenth and final studio album “Stranger In Us All”. Though her impact was only really felt on the amazing ballad “Ariel”, … Continue reading →

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DAVID SAYLOR – City Of Angels

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jason

AOR Blvd Records 2012 www.aorblvdrecords.co.uk David Saylor some may remember from Push UK, who those lovely folk at AOR Blvd released an album from them a couple of years ago. Mind you don’t go expecting melodic hard rock like Push … Continue reading →

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QUICK PLAYS – CHANGING HORSES, JOEY SUMMER, AUBURN

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jason

CHANGING HORSES – The Nashville Sessions (2012) Friargate Records British duo consisting of Richard Birtill (vocals/guitar) and Francesca Cullen (vocals/violin/mandolin) and helped out as well by producer Chris Donohue. A six song album/EP that is very enjoyable from the Talking … Continue reading →

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DAKOTA re-issues

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jason

Dakota/Runaway Rock Candy 2012 Formed by vocalists / guitarists Jerry Hludzik and Bill Kelly, this band had their roots in the early 70s as ex members of The Buoys and Jerry Kelly Band, before signing to Columbia and releasing their … Continue reading →

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AOR – THE COLOURS OF LA

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jason

AOR BOULEVARD RECORDS 2012 Its a real statement of intent, and possibly a foolhardy one, when you call your band after your chosen genre of music. However French guitarist and songwriter Frederic Slama has called on his contacts from ten … Continue reading →

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NOLOVELOST- NOLOVE LOST (Independent 2011)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jason

Every so often , from the multitude of self- produced and promoted releases, comes a gem and the debut album from this North Carolina melodic rock band is one such. The members are all veterans of previous regional bands, and … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with Terje Eide (ON THE RISE)

Posted on November 27, 2010 by jason

1. Could you tell us please what are you currently up to? (recording, gigs, plans) – For the time being I’m writing music for others and promoting the new ON THE RISE album – “DREAM ZONE”. 2. Could you take … Continue reading →