MARK FREE – LONG WAY FROM LOVE 1998 (2CD SPECIAL EDITION)

Posted on March 16, 2019 in Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F


This remastered reissue by Frontiers Music has ‘cleaned & enhanced’ the whole thing, but the real interest comes with the awesome bonus disc.

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Traumer – Avalon (Japanese Edition) 2016

Posted on March 16, 2019 in Heavy Metal |Power Metal by Vitto

0264b339ab316b02fcb8a93b504edb27Forthcoming studio album “AVALON” will be released on September, 7th of 2016 in Japan, with 11 tracks plus 3 very special bonus tracks for this Japanese Release (Helloween – Eagle Fly Free / Stratovarius – Father Time / Angra – Carry On).

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ISOM – HEARTS ON FIRE (1987)

Posted on March 16, 2019 in Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F
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Formerly known as “Valentino” ISOM recorded there amazing songs back in 1987 and toured relentlessly up and down the East Coast. Criminally overlooked by the major record companies, unfortunately the band was short-lived and lead vocalist Mark Isom would go on to collaborate with ex-Malice members

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Off Course – As Close As Possible (1987)

Posted on March 16, 2019 in Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F


Style: Westcoast / AOR
Years: 1987
Info: Japan

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Mindwork ‎– Inside Out [Remastered+1] 1991/2014

Posted on March 16, 2019 in All Exclusive,Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F


There’s suave melodies on friendly tunes like “Welcome To My Paradise”, “Masters Of Success”, “Chinese Wall” or the elegant “Gloria”, but my favorite should be the excellent ballad “Endlessly” where Kanatschnig’s vocals shine. “Inside Out” offers a very pleasant listen through its well crafted songs,

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Matthew Ward ‎– Armed & Dangerous 1986

Posted on March 16, 2019 in All Exclusive,Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F


American singer and songwriter. Pioneer of the “Jesus music” genre, later known as CCM (Contemporary Christian Music). Sibling to Annie Herring and Nelly Ward. Born February 15, 1958 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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Neonfly – Оutshinе Тhе Sun [Jараnеsе Еditiоn +1 bonus] (2011) [2012]

Posted on March 16, 2019 in Heavy Metal |Power Metal by Alex F


2011 release from the British Power Metal upstarts. With plenty of technical chops, a thirst for progression and a shameless devotion to the histrionics of their chosen field, they certainly have a claim. ‘A Gift to Remember’

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The Black Riders – The Chosen Few (1984)

Posted on March 16, 2019 in Hard Rock,Heavy Metal |Power Metal by Alex F


Country: UK
Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Year Of Release: 1984

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The RLN – The Rise of the Phoenix (2019)

Posted on March 15, 2019 in Classic Rock by Alex F


The RLN (pronounced, The Rollin’) is a rock and roll band from Seattle, WA.Their roots are in both classic and modern rock.

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Woodshed – Between the Dreams (2019)

Posted on March 15, 2019 in Hard Rock by Alex F


Like thunder rolling through the promised land, like biting on the chain that sets you free, a power that will bring you to your knees

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Eightball – Back to Rock ‘n’ Roll 2019

Posted on March 15, 2019 in Hard Rock by Alex F


Rock and roll with a classic feel but a new driving sound. Eightball’s music brings hard driving, screaming, loud guitars with heart pounding bass and drums but also brings you soulful heart wrenching ballads.

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STREETHEART – Best Of (2012)

Posted on March 15, 2019 in Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F

STREETHEART was one of the seminal bands of the Canadian Melodic Rock / AOR movement. Formed by keyboard player Daryl Gutheil and bassist Spider (Ken Sinnaeve), the band gained considerable success at the beginning of the eighties in North America with their albums achieving platinum status.
Streetheart’s career was a 5-year rush, sharing stages with Chilliwack, Styx, Kansas, Aldo Nova, April Wine, Rush and more.

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Young Gun – Bite The Bullet 1989

Posted on March 15, 2019 in Hard Rock by Vitto

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WOW – HERE’S ANOTHER LOST HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK / AOR GEM BROUGHT TO YOU BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. WHY THESE GUYS NEVER HIT THE BIG-TIME IS A TRUE MYSTERY…..THEY HAD THE LOOK AND THE HOOK BUT NEVER GOT THE CREDIT THEY DESERVED. EVERY 80s HARD ROCK FAN/COLLECTOR WILL EMBRACE THIS TREASURE WITH OPEN ARMS. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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