Tag Archives: House of Lords

Album review : BANGALORE CHOIR – Center Mass

Posted on July 9, 2023 by brianmc

Global Rock Records [Release date: 07.07.23] David Reece claims that David Coverdale had Bangalore Choir removed from the support spot on Whitesnake’s European tour in 1989, because he didn’t want to compete with Reece’s voice. The story may well be … Continue reading →

Album review : DEMONS DOWN – I Stand

Posted on March 12, 2023 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date: 10.03.23] Here’s an interesting band. Demons Down combine the legacy Melodic Rock of House Of Lords (and others) … Jimi Bell, Ken Mary and Chuck Wright, with today’s rising stars in the shape of Chilean vocalist, James … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, AOR, Autograph, Chuck Wright, Francesco Savino, Frontiers, House of Lords, James Robledo. False Memories, Jimi Bell, Ken Mary, melodic rock, review, Sinners Blood | Leave a comment

Single reviews: JMS, COYOTE CREED, HOUSE OF LORDS, PHIL THORNALLEY

Posted on July 30, 2022 by jason

JMS (the name coming from the initials used on a highscore table in an arcade) is an Oxford musician with a penchant for pinball. He is also the frontman of quirky pop rockers Alphabet Backwards. ‘Election Day’ is a record … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Single and EP reviews | Tagged Chez Kane, Coyote Creed, House of Lords, JMS, Jupiter's Beard, Lotusbliss, melodic rock, new music, Phil Thornalley, pop, review, rock, single, southern rock, Tom Webber | Leave a comment

Interview: MARK MANGOLD

Posted on July 11, 2022 by jason

KEYS is a collaboration between keyboardist Mark Mangold (Touch, Drive, She Said, Michael Bolton, Cher, Paul Rogers and others) and singer Jake E (Cyhra, Amaranthe, and others). Featuring live performances with three keyboardists and a huge battery of keyboards, this … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/Rock Stars | Tagged AOR, Cyha, House of Lords, interview, Jake E, keyboards, keys, Mark Mangold, melodic rock, pomp rock, porg rock, Touch | Leave a comment

News: Albums of the Month (April 2020 – June 2020)

Posted on July 4, 2020 by GRTR! HQ

KATATONIA City Burials Peaceville Records …what we are dealing with here is a flawless piece of work one that both critics and fans of the band will refer to as a classic in years to come. Brilliant just brilliant! ***** … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, Albums of the Month, ALL POSTS, NEWS | Tagged 20/20, albums of the month, April, Bad Touch, blues, blues rock, classic rock, hard rock, House of Lords, jazz funk, June, Katatonia, Lettuce, May, melodic rock, Myrath, Ronan Furlong, singer songwriter | Leave a comment

Album review: HOUSE OF LORDS – New World, New Eyes

Posted on June 4, 2020 by jason

Frontiers Records [Release date 12.06.20] Many critics have gone to print noting the inconsistency of the reformed House Of Lord’s 21st century releases. Maybe that would explain why James Christian (vocals/production) has brought in Mark Spiro and Tommy Denander to … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Frontiers, House of Lords, James Christian, Mark Spiro, melodic rock, New Eyes, New World, review, rock, Tommy Denander | Leave a comment

Album review: MARK BAKER – The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be

Posted on July 11, 2019 by jason

MelodicRock Records [Release date 26.07.19] The name Mark Baker may not be immediately recognizable to many, but he is the man behind the classic Signal ‘Loud & Clear’ album as well as many other songs for the likes of .38 … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, AOR, Bill Champlin, Chicago, Classic Albums, hard rock, House of Lords, James Christian, JK Northrup, Marcie Free, Mark Baker, Mark Free, melodic rock, MelodicRockRecords, reviews, Signal | Leave a comment

Album review: JAMES CHRISTIAN – Craving

Posted on May 15, 2018 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 20.04.18] Fourth solo album from House Of Lords frontman James Christian sees him work with a variety of songwriters including Tommy Denander (who also plays guitars, bass and keys), Cliff Magness (who has his solo album released … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Craving, Frontiers, hard rock, House of Lords, James Christian, melodic, melodic rock, review, Tommy Denander | Leave a comment

Album review: ROBIN BECK – Love Is Coming

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 13.10.17] Robin Beck first came to the attention of the record buying public here in the UK in 1988 when she released the massively successful “First Time” single, helped by its inclusion in an advert for a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, AOR, Clif Magness, Frontiers, House of Lords, James Christian, Love Is Coming, melodic, review, Robin Beck, rock | Leave a comment

Album review: HOUSE OF LORDS – Saint Of The Lost Souls

Posted on April 4, 2017 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 24.03.17] House Of Lords return with their eleventh studio album and a new bassist, Chris Tristram, who replaces the departing Chris McCarvill, who has been in the band since 2005. The other thing to note is that … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, hard rock, House of Lords, James Christian, melodic, melodic rock, review, Robin Beck, rock, Saint Of The Lost Souls | Leave a comment

Album review: HOUSE OF LORDS – Indestructible

Posted on June 9, 2015 by andynathan

Frontiers Records [Release Date 05.06.15] Hard to believe but the revised line up of House Of Lords put together in 2006 by sole original member James Christian has now released substantially more albums than the original band with Gregg Giuffria, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, House of Lords, James Christian, Jimi Bell, melodic hard rock, review | Leave a comment

News: HOUSE OF LORDS, TWISTED SISTER, DELAIN – Wednesday 8 April 2015

Posted on April 8, 2015 by jason

House Of Lords release their new album ‘Indestructible’ on June 3rd on Frontiers. Michael Bormann releases his latest solo album ‘Closer’ on May 22nd. Twisted Sister will perform two tribute shows, one in May and the other in June, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Band Entrees & Exits, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged AJ Pero, classic, Delain, House of Lords, melodic, metal, news, rock, Twisted Sister, upcoming albums | Leave a comment

Quick plays: KJETIL BY featuring ROBIN BECK,LEXIE GREEN, JON ALLEN

Posted on May 6, 2014 by jason

Kjetil By -feat. ROBIN BECK - Better Days

KJETIL BY featuring ROBIN BECK – Better Days www.kjetilby.com This is the fourth solo album from Norwegian guitarist Kjetil and the songs on this album are all co-written with Claudia Scott. His biggest coup is enlisting the help of Robin … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Quick Plays | Tagged ALBUM REVIEWS, AOR, Breathe, House of Lords, James Christian, Kjetil By, Lexie Green, melodic rock, pop rock, Quick Plays, Robin Beck, singer, songwriter | Comments Off

Gig review: HOUSE OF LORDS, Coldspell, Lawless – Camden Underworld, London, 25 March 2014

Posted on March 31, 2014 by andynathan

Coldspell - Camden Underworld, 25 March 2014

London saw its second triple bill of melodic rock in a week, but a line-up with a difference, as bands on the Hard Rock Hell AOR bill sought gig opportunities while they were over in the UK. Originally this was … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 25 March 2014, AOR, Camden Underworld, Coldspell, hard rock, House of Lords, James Christian.gig, LAWLESS, London, melodic, review | Comments Off

Album review: HOUSE OF LORDS – Precious Metal

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it [Released 21.03.14] The ninth album from veteran Melodic/Arena rock band House of Lords finds the band playing with the attitude and energy of a band half their age. With “Precious Metal” the band are mixing their classic sound … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MELODIC ROCK FEST – Arlington Heights, Chicago, USA, 27-29 September 2013

Posted on October 15, 2013 by andynathan

For nearly two decades, Australian Andrew McNiece has been the ringmaster and champion of the worldwide melodic rock community through his website www.melodicrock.com , which brought many of us together at a time when this type of music had been … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged Adriangale, AOR, Brett Walker, Coldspell, Eclipse, Eric Martin, festivals, Glen Burtnik, Harem Scarem, Heaven and Earth, House of Lords, Jeff Paris, Jimi Jamison, Kelly Keeling, Mecca, melodic rock, NEWMAN, No love Lost, Robert Tepper, Steve Augeri, Tango Down, Ted Poley, WET | Leave a comment

News: HRH AOR2 adds more acts to line-up including legendary AOR singer Robin Beck

Posted on October 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

HRH AOR have announced more acts for next spring’s extravaganza including US legendary Female AOR sensation Robin Beck, LAs House of Lords, La Paz, Dynazty, ColdSpell, Bonafide and many more great acts. HRH AOR is pleased to welcome the Florida-based, … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged Graham Bonnet, Gwynedd, Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, House of Lords, HRH AOR2, March 20-23, North Wales, Pwllheli, Robin Beck, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Album review: JAMES CHRISTIAN – Lay It All On Me

Posted on July 15, 2013 by andynathan

Frontiers Records [Release date 05.07.13] Having survived a brush with cancer, House of Lords singer James Christian is back with his first solo album in nearly a decade. Given that he is the only original member in the band these … Continue reading →