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H.E.A.T. – Welcome To The Future

April 25, 2025 Frank Jaeger Leave a comment

Just a few months ago the band played before an enthusiastic crowd at the Hard Circle festivals in Germany, where they rocked the stage with an energetic live show and the charismatic presence of Kenny …READ MORE

SUNSTORM – Restless Fight

November 24, 2024 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

AOR / melodic rock band Sunstorm return with their eighth studio album, Restless Fight (2024), which is the follow-up to Brothers in Arms (2022). This being their third with vocalist Ronnie Romero, the record marks …READ MORE

ISSA – Another World

June 10, 2024 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

AOR vocalist ISSA, also known as Isabell Øversveen, is celebrating the release of her eighth studio album, Another World (2024). Much like her previous albums, it’s simply a throwback to ‘80s Melodic Rock with enchanting …READ MORE

NICK HOGG (NITRATE): “We’re All On The Same Page And Want To Get Out There And Do Some Gigs”

October 11, 2023 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

British AOR / Melodic Rock band Nitrate was formed in Nottingham, England in 2015 by bassist Nick Hogg. Their sound is based around the ’80s Hard Rock scene. Think bands like Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, …READ MORE

STARDUST – Kingdom of Illusion

June 8, 2023 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

After forming in 2015, Melodic Hard Rock band Stardust released their self-titled debut EP in 2016. It drew a lot of attention from the underground Melodic Rock scene and helped them gain some hardcore fans, …READ MORE

Lee Small holding copies of The Last Man on Earth

LEE SMALL (THE SWEET / LIONHEART): “I Love That American Radio Sound!”

May 14, 2023 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Lee Small is an AOR / Melodic Rock vocalist best known for his work with Phenomena, Shy, The Sweet, and Lionheart. The 2011 self-titled Shy album is considered one of the best AOR records ever …READ MORE

KENT HILLI (PERFECT PLAN): “Our Plan Was To Get Out Two Albums As Quickly As Possible”

September 6, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

I discovered Perfect Plan thumbing through a Rock magazine. It was a review for their debut album, 2018’s All Rise. Once I gave it a listen I was blown away at how good it was …READ MORE

PINNACLE POINT – Symphony of Mind

July 28, 2020 Dan Whittle Leave a comment

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, a maxim that applies equally well to sleeve art. It’s worth bearing in mind for anyone tempted to glance at Pinnacle Point’s new album. Part …READ MORE

FABIO CABRAL (5TH MACHINE): “In Brazil, Being A Rocker Or A Metal Head, As You Prefer, Is Being Different. It Means Being Excluded From A Good Portion Of Society”

July 3, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

5th Machine recently released their debut album Back in Time through Lions Pride Music. 5th Machine has an infinity for the pop culture and rock music of the 1980s and 1990s. This Barretos, São Paulo, …READ MORE

ARKADO – Never Say Never

March 25, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

If you blinked in 1983 you might have missed the original incarnation of the band Arkado (then known as BB2). After more than 30 years apart, most of the original members are back together writing …READ MORE