Tag Archives: melodic rock

Quick Plays: The Val,Juruda,Chris While & Julie Matthews,Carrie Rodriguez,Annabelle Chvostek

Posted on February 13, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
The Val - Back

The Val – Back The Val, named after vocalist Gabrielle de Val, are a truly European band.  De Val herself, is German, but writes in English (although I wonder whether lyrics that refer to Humpty Dumpty and petticoats has perhaps … Continue reading →

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PINK CREAM 69- Ceremonial (Frontiers records- release date 25.1.2013)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by andynathan

German melodic rockers Pink Cream 69 have been going nearly a quarter of a century now and I remember them supporting Europe back in 1992, yet have gone under the radar somewhat, possibly because of their rather naff name. Ceremonial … Continue reading →

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AIRLESS – Changes

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Lion Music www.lionmusic.com (Released 18th February)         Airless is a Spanish hard rock outfit that has been producing music for over ten years, their debut coming out in 2002.  “Changes” is the band’s fourth effort – a … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with MIKAEL CARLSSON (LOVE UNDER COVER)

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jason

Love Under Cover recently released their debut album ‘Set The Night On Fire’ on Escape Music. Although a new band the line-up includes Last Autumn’s Dream vocalist Mikael Erlandsson and Martin Kronlund (Gypsy Rose/Phenomena). Here we catch-up with bassist Mikael … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012 FM

Posted on December 4, 2012 by jason

FM – Merv Goldsworthy, Pete Jupp, Steve Overland, Jem Davis & Jim Kirkpatrick – give their best of 2012. They are currently touring with Thin Lizzy and they have a new album ‘Rockville’ out next March… http://www.fmofficial.com/ What have you got planned … Continue reading →

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LOVE UNDER COVER – Set The Night On Fire

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com Sweden does it again as another great melodic hard rock band bursts onto the scene. Mind you one look at the line-up and they are seasoned musicians including Last Autumn’s Dream vocalist Mikael Erlandsson and Martin Kronlund … Continue reading →

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AOR (Frederic Slama) – L.A.Temptation

Posted on November 12, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
AOR - L.A. Temptation

(AOR Heaven) There’s no doubt that AOR has been enjoying a revival in recent years, epitomised perhaps by the revival of the band FM, a dedicated UK-based print magazine, and a forthcoming UK festival.  And of course Firefest goes from … Continue reading →

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TEN – Heresy & Creed

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jason

FRONTIERS RECORDS www.frontiers.it       Less than two years after returning to something like their old form with their Stormwarning release, Ten have capitalised on renewed interest and a successful mini tour with a new line up with an … Continue reading →

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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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Backstage Hero – PAUL ‘WOODY’ WOODWARD (MIDLANDS ROCKS)

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jason

Paul Woodward aka Woody has been writing for the Midlands Rocks website since 2009. He is a big fan of melodic rock a rather big fan of the excellent Vega… www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/   How did you become involved in the music … 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 →

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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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ETERNAL ‘Chapter 1’

Posted on July 17, 2012 by jason

www.eternalsweden.com Another top hard rock band from Sweden shock! Yes Eternal are another in that long line of excellent Swedish melodic hard rock/metal bands and this is their debut album after releasing an EP back in 2008. Keyboard player Pontus … Continue reading →

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FOREIGNER – Alive And Rockin’

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jason

Eagle Records 2012 This live CD was recorded at Germany’s Bang Your Head festival back in 2006. The line-up back then would have included not only Mick Jones and vocalist Kelly Hansen but Jason Bonham on drums and long standing … Continue reading →

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GEORGE GAKIS – Too Much Ain’t Enough

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jason

Perris Records 2012 George Gakis has been releasing albums since 1989 and toured and supported many artists in his native Greece including Whitesnake, Glenn Hughes, Dokken et al. On this latest album he has a few top name guests including … 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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H.E.A.T. – Address The Nation

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jason

Edel/Ear Music 2012 This new album from Swedish melodic hard rockers HEAT introduces new singer Erik Gronwell is a blistering and cracking album – and a breath of fresh air. It’s very much a late 80s throwback – it’s classic … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with Vega

Posted on June 27, 2011 by jason
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Vega have just released their debut album ’Kiss Of Life’ through Frontiers and the band features Nick Workman (Kick/Eden) and the songwriting brothers James and Tom Martin, who have provided songs for many artists including House Of Lords, Sunstorm, First … Continue reading →

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