Album Reviews
BAI BANG – Sha Na Na Na
Swedish Glam Rock released their ninth studio album Sha Na Na Na, on Pride & Joy Music on March 24, 2023. The album was mixed by Mick Kastenholt at Seven Studios, JM Studios, Lord Drum …READ MORE
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LANDFALL – Elevate
Elevate is the new impressive sophomore release from Hard Rock band Landfall. Hailing from Curitiba, Brazil and spearheaded by some of the most prolific figures in the local Hard Rock and Metal scene, Elevate has …READ MORE
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AUTOGRAPH – Beyond
Autograph, the platinum-selling Southern California Hard Rock band who gave the world the hit “Turn Up The Radio”, has released Beyond on Frontiers Music Srl. The new album features vocalist Simon Daniels, guitarist Jimi Bell, …READ MORE
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GEORGE LYNCH – Seamless
After 40 years and a prolific career Hair Metal master guitarist George Lynch (ex-Dokken, Lynch Mob) has put out his first instrumental album titled Seamless. The album features nine brand new tracks and three bonus …READ MORE
Live Reviews
HARDPOWER UNITED FESTIVAL (Live)
Hardpower United, is an online-only Hard Rock charity festival featuring bands from around the globe, raising money for the indigenous cause. It is not often that all of South America comes together for one big …READ MORE
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HELL IN THE CLUB – Hell of Fame
An infernal cocktail of Power Metal and ’80s Hard Rock Hell in the Club’s fifth album, Hell of Fame has landed! The quartet has fused their Power Metal roots with ’80s hard rock in a …READ MORE
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DIAMOND REXX – Psychward
Diamond Rexx is back with its original lineup in Psychward after a long hiatus following a comeback attempt with two new members in 2001’s Rexx Erected, and 2002’s The Evil. The Chicago Hair Metal quartet …READ MORE
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SANDNESS – Untamed
Italy’s Sandness are inspired by 80s Hair Metal and describe their third studio album as melodic yet hard and heavy. They are hoping to appeal to a wider audience stating “We tried to keep a …READ MORE
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MORANO – Incognito
Being an independent, crowd-funded release, Morano’s debut full-length album Incognito is a wonderfully fun, pleasant surprise. Although the release is placed squarely in the New Wave of Eighties Hair Metal genre, the album is so …READ MORE
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POUNDER – Uncivilized
California’s Pounder state their debut album represents a cross-section of their ironclad aesthetic of expertly crafted and executed Heavy Metal true to their influences of NWOBHM, early ’80s Speed Metal, Hair Metal, and AOR. Forming …READ MORE