June 2024 – Page 34 – Rock Melodic Day

Various Artists – Back Against the Wall – a Tribute to Pink Floyd (Bonus Track Version) 2015

Posted on June 12, 2024 in Progressive Rock by Alex F

Features performances by members of King Crimson (Adrian Belew, Tony Levin), ELP (Keith Emerson), The Doors (Robby Krieger), Jethro Tull (Ian Anderson), Yes (Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Alan White, Tony Kaye) Deep Purple (Glenn Hughes, Steve Morse), Styx (Tommy Shaw) & Toto (Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro), PLUS award-winning actor Malcolm McDowell and many more!

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BLACK SABBATH (w/Tony Martin) – Live At The Orpheum Theater Malta 1995 [Alive The Live Japan release only] (2022)

Posted on June 12, 2024 in Hard Rock by Alex F

We never have enough BLACK SABBATH with Tony Martin as lead vocalist, and while we already posted a recording with this line-up from the ‘1995 Forbidden Tour’, a reader sent us this very good 2-CD release -Japan only- by the local specialized label ‘Alive The Live’.

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BRICKLIN – Bricklin [Special Edition Japanese CD remastered +1 bonus] , MP3+FLAC

Posted on June 12, 2024 in HQ,Melodic Rock | AOR by Alex F

Today we are presenting not only a very good ’80s AOR album, but also a rarity: 1986’s BRICKLIN self-titled debut album “Bricklin“. But this is the rare Special Edition version, a reissue of the album done when a BRICKLIN song was included into the ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ movie soundtrack.

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Meer – Wheels Within Wheels 2024

Posted on June 12, 2024 in Coming Soon by Alex F

Fronted by the captivating brother and sister duo Knut and Johanne Nesdal, MEER returns with their highly anticipated third album, “Wheels Within Wheels.” This new release is a masterclass in blending symphonic prog and intelligent pop, showcasing the band’s exceptional musicianship, intricate vocal harmonies, and grandiose melodies.

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Nine Stones – Close Diurnal 2024

Posted on June 12, 2024 in Coming Soon by Alex F

Nine Stones Close was conceived in 2008 as a solo project by Adrian Jones (Numb, Lie Big, Jet Black Sea): the first CD, “St Lo”, was independently released in the Netherlands. After heavy airplay on The Rogues’ Gallery on The Dividing Line Network, he received critical acclaim and visibility which inspired him to create the 2010 follow up “Traces”.