Hammerschmitt – Born to Rock, Vol. 1 (2013)
The german power rockers Hammerschmitt continue their Rock’n’Roll journey with five brand new titles. This is the first edtition of their “Born To Rock” Song edition … there’s more to come !
The 4 Blackjacks – Two Sides (2013)
Debut Album for the Hard Rock band…
Astrakhan – Retrospective (2013)
Per Schelander is well known for his bass playing contributions with HOUSE OF SHAKIRA/PAIN OF SALVATION and ROYAL HUNT , with his brother Jörgen, who is a keyboardist, he formed a musical project that became a real band with the complementary recruitment of Martin Larsson on drums and Alex Lycke (ex-STONE FREE / ex-VICIOUS TONGUE) on vocals, the two brothers share the same passion for challenging songwriting and 70’s flavored Rock in the smartest way enhanced with a good dose of Progressive ingredients. To complete the ASTRAKHAN canvas, the last winning move was to add Marcus Jidell (guitarist for EVERGREY / ex-ROYAL HUNT / ex-THE RING and former JEKYLL & HYDE), the virtuoso who has taken good care of lead guitars but also the full studio duties for the album “Retrospective” as mixing engineer and producer.
Carousel Vertigo – Mighty (2013)
Drawing influences from 70s bands such as Humble Pie, Cheap Trick, Grand Funk Railroad, Free, early Aerosmith and Bon Scott-era AC/DC, Carousel Vertigo will perhaps be best known to UK audiences from their support slots on two Status Quo tours – the ‘Pictures Exposed’ trek in 2009-2010 and the ‘Quid Pro Quo’ jaunt in 2012. Indeed, one of the tracks on the album, ’3rd Degree’ was co-written by Quo bassist John ‘Rhino’ Edwards.
Cruz Machine – The West (2013)
This album began twenty years ago when I arrived on the west coast to seek a showbiz career. Instantly, I was catapulted into the rock n’ roll dimension as a lead singer for an ” in your face” original shock rock band playing at Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy.
Vision – Hope & Fear (2013)
Vision’s brand new masterpiece Hope & Fear is a rollercoaster ride of hard hitting Heavy Metal, Melodic Hard Rock, and acoustic emotion.
Manraze – I Surrender EP (2013)
MANRAZE, the London-based rock band formed by iconic DEF LEPPARD lead guitarist Phil Collen, along with punk rock forerunner Paul Cook (SEX PISTOLS) on drums and Simon Laffy, rockin’ bass player of Collen’s former glam-band, GIRL, will release their new EP, I Surrender, on November 12th.
Pursuit of Power – Across the World (2012)
ACROSS THE WORLD, the full length debut melodic power metal CD from PURSUIT OF POWER featuring nine original songs plus a remake of Russian Winter by Krokus…
Michael Rose – Souls in the Headlights (2013)
Leona X – Ready for This? (2013) EP
Super girl from USA/Hold onto your hats for this 3-track, wild ride…it’s going to take your breath away! Explosive guitars, paired with Leona’s sultry, sexy vocals, make for great listening.
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Rock and Roll served up with the gas on full!From USA/Like a Black Sabbath KISS Led Zeppelin.Time to kick the tires and light the fires! OVERDRIVE ALIVE!
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Black Snake Halo – Children of the Snake (2013)
Black Snake Halo’s debut album!
“Children Of The Snake” is a melting pot influences from all the truly great claasic rock artists of the late 20th Century: from the classic shuffle of the Rolling Stones to the raw power of AC/DC, from AOR