whiplash1972

That chorus is much more melodic than I was expecting; not bad. 
 

Full song 🎶 

“Dogs of War”

Short sample, but I like what I’m hearing…

These guys are known more as a classic metal band from the 80's, but this is firmly in the melodic hard rock category; me likey. 

Interesting lyrical content as well; living here in western NC with lots of mountains, I actually see quite a few runaway ramps. 

"Dancing With the Devil"

"Little Renegade" 

Very nice! Catchier than a case of the clap during spring break! 

Definitely 2/2! Looking forward to this one immensely! 

Did they do Mick shitty? Absolutely.

With that said, I’m still damn interested to hear what they’ve come up with,  with John 5’s input. Hopefully it’ll be damn good. 🤞 

DEEP PURPLE Announces New Album '=1' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET

DEEP PURPLE, one of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time, will release a new album, "=1", on July 19 via earMUSIC. The first single will be unveiled on April 30 at midnight, a taster for the full 13 tracks of pioneering and rip-roaring rock and roll.

"=1" is the band's first album with sensational guitarist Simon McBride, who seamlessly slotted in when longtime member Steve Morse left due to personal circumstances. Since 2022, Simon has already played to DEEP PURPLE audiences totalling more than half a million people.

ith three consecutive No. 1 albums in their back pocket and a resurgent new energy powering them forward, this is DEEP PURPLE at their pinnacle. "Now WHAT?!" (2013),"inFinite" (2017) and "Whoosh!" (2020) have sold over one million copies worldwide, making DEEP PURPLE one of the most successful rock bands currently active. The latest studio album, "Whoosh!", reached No. 1 on the album charts in seven countries and charted in the top 10 in another 12.

"=1" track listing:

01. Show Me
02. A Bit On The Side
03. Sharp Shooter
04. Portable Door
05. Old-Fangled Thing
06. If I Were You
07. Pictures Of You
08. I'm Saying Nothin'
09. Lazy Sod
10. Now You're Talkin'
11. No Money To Burn
12. I'll Catch You
13. Bleeding Obvious

In 2022 came the sad news of Steve Morse's departure due to personal circumstances, but DEEP PURPLE, never a band to let a set back throw them off course, sought out the masterful skills of guitarist Simon McBride and played the year out in style, exciting crowds with a new energy and excitement.

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey and Simon McBride continue with renewed vitality, pushing the boundaries of hard rock to audiences around the globe, proving that DEEP PURPLE are very much here to stay.

“It Is What It Is”

“Witches of Salem”

New single “Frankenstein “

Damn, they were doing so well up til now. 

Filthy Rich - Too Hot for Love

I wound up picking this one up as well, and I must say, this has been a most pleasant surprise. Very good melodic rock/AOR throughout, and gets better with each listen. Not sure why they haven't released "Midnight Lady" as a single/video, as it is far and away the best track on the album... IMO of course. 

58 minutes ago, metalmaniac777 said:

I miss the days when I could actually understand what Michael Sweet was singing.  Not sure if that's a "me" problem or a "Sweet" problem...

It’s not a “you” problem; I could barely make out a word while listening to “Unbreakable” last night. A lyric video is definitely necessary when listening to MS these days. Still, even not having a clue what he was singing for the most part, this is better than pretty much everything off the first Shitbomb album. 

🎸 Get ready to rock out with SUMBOMB's (Sunbomb) first advance single, "Unbreakable"! 🤘 

Featuring Michael Sweet (STRYPER), Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) and Alessandro DelVecchio (EDGE OF FOREVER), this track is pure fire! 🔥 

Listen here:  

Don't miss their new album, "Light Up The Sky", dropping on Frontiers Music on June 28, 2024! 🌟 

"Light Up The Sky" tracklist:
01. Unbreakable
02. Steel Hearts 
03. In Grace We'll Find Our Name
04. Light Up The Sky 
05. Rewind
06. Scream Out Loud
07. Winds Of Fate
08. Beyond The Odds
09. Reclaim The Night
10. Where We Belong
11. Setting The Sail

#Sumbomb #Unbreakable #NewSingle #LightUpTheSky #RockMusic

(Hold On) to the Dream

Full album 💿 

So, NFO have signed on with Napalm Records and have a new album in the works…

From the Icon FB group (posted by moderator Drew Bollmann):

https://www.facebook.com/640626482/videos/437119142333814/

Sound sample at link above

Night Laser - Way to the Thrill

Cloven Hoof - Last Man Standing 

Not my normal listening fare, but I dig this; very Saxonish. 

From Sleaze Roxx

Stryper’s acoustic project ‘Acousticyzed’ getting re-released - Sleaze Roxx

Stryper’s acoustic project ‘Acousticyzed’ getting re-released

Back on February 16, 2024, Christian rockers Stryper consisting of lead vocalist / guitarist Michael Sweet, drummer Robert Sweet, guitarist Oz Fox and bassist Perry Richardson released their first acoustic record titled Acousticyzed. but in limited quantities. Not surprisingly, the album sold out pretty quickly and now Stryper have decided to re-release it in various new formats.

Track List for Acousticyzed (released on Feb. 16, 2024):
01. You Know What To Do
02. Soldiers Under Command
03. No More Hell To Pay
04. Make You Mine
05. Loud & Clear
06. Lady
07. Honestly
08. Calling On You
09. Amazing Grace
10. Always There For You
11. All For One

The following message was posted on Stryper‘s Facebook page back on April 12, 2024:

“We’re here to share a major update: the Stryper acoustic project is being re-released in new and exciting ways!

Initially, when we decided to offer Acousticyzed two-disc sets directly to consumers, we were extremely cautious with production. Since this project was entirely self-funded and independently released, it was crucial for us to assess interest before taking an even bigger leap.

Well…as you may be aware, the sets sold out very quickly, and we can’t thank you enough for making that happen.

That said, we’ve heard your feedback loud and clear! You want MORE.

We’re thrilled to announce a partnership that will take this project to the next level. We’re teaming up with a company to elevate the experience and bring you some incredible new products. This collaboration will allow us to expand our formats to include vinyl, CDs, DVDs/Blu-rays, and even cassettes.

Stay tuned for more details and release dates. We’ll also have these items available for purchase during our upcoming “To Hell With The Amps” tour (https://stryper.com/tour).

We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for your unwavering support of this project, and we can’t wait to share this next chapter with you!”