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Stefan

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  1. New album 'Heroine' out September 10 through Frontiers.
  2. New video for' Sane'. I like it.
  3. New version of 'Comin' Home' from the album 'The Key' (1990). Amazing song and great vocals from the late Jimi Jamison.
  4. From FB: Hey… what are you looking for? We know… and here it is! May 28:th the first part of the Quarantine Sessions is here…our acoustic version of NEVER ALONE AGAIN.
  5. From AOR Heaven: Big Guns was formed in 1985 as a direct follow up to the record “KICKS” by Stephen Crane (MCA 1984). Due to Irving Azoff’s departure and the ensuing shake up at MCA that year, KICKS was left without any marketing or promotional funds and was basically ‘Dead on Arrival’ and did not chart. Although, interestingly enough, the record has subsequently been re-released two times in Europe and has received rave reviews! As a result of MCA’s inability to promote the album and band, Stephen Crane and Duane Sciacqua continued their quest to write and record new songs that were, and still are relevant in the world of Rock! Joined by then band member, Johnny Burnett (RIP), Crane and Sciacqua soon enlisted fellow band mates Paul Daniel (drums), and Matt MacKelvie (guitars, keys, vocals) and created “BIG GUNS”. They began a series of recordings with engineer Brett Gurewitz at his Hollywood studio. Crane and Sciacqua wrote, or co-wrote, and produced the songs that would become their self-titled album “BIG GUNS”. The band became a staple playing around Hollywood at the ROXY, FM Station, and other well-known rock venues. They received label interest but could never reach an amicable agreement and their search waned … players moved on, lives changed and BIG GUNS faded into the Rock n Roll sunset… Many years later as good fortune would have it, the once forgotten Stephen Crane album (KICKS) received its popular acclaim, and the search for the long forgotten tapes was on. Georg Siegl at AOR Heaven, sought out guitarist Sciacqua for material, and the re-emergence of BIG GUNS was underway. After searching through the archives of years past, Sciacqua found the missing BIG GUNS tapes and through careful remastering and some re-recording was able to render the 10 tracks that make up the album. This project stands as a monument to the songwriters, the singers and the players who dedicated their time and talents to comprise their self-titled album “BIG GUNS”. Track List: 1. Gangland 2. Crazy In Love 3. Bad Girls 4. Waiting For The Night 5. Love For Sale 6. Touch Of Magic 7. Tell Me What You Want 8. Combat Zone 9. I Won’t Tell On You 10. Bad Reputation
  6. New video for 'Welcome To Hell'.
  7. If you like yacht rock or Westcoast music, this might be your thing. From Youtube: Official music video for "Faded Memory Song" by modern yacht rock artist August Red. This is the first single off the 2021 EP release "Sunshine Melodies." www.facebook.com/AugustRedMusic
  8. Time Warp Records www.discogs.com/label/767004-Time-Warp-Records-3
  9. New song 'Desperate Cry' feat. Johnny Gioeli. Press release: Mirka Rantanen has a long career in the Finnish hard rock scene. He has played on 40+ albums during his 30 year career, including releases by King Company, Raskasta Joulua, Kotipelto, Warmen, Northern Kings, Revolution Renaissance, and more. In addition, ten years ago he created the very popular heavy rock band for kids called ‘Hevisaurus’, for which he was awarded the Emma Award in 2011 (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy). Tracklist: 1. The Beat (Feat. Riku Turunen) 2. Desperate Cry (Feat. Johnny Gioeli) 3. Sheriff Of Ghost Town (Feat. Marco Hietala) 4. Never (Feat. Kimmo Blom) 5. In Times Of Despair (Feat. Elize Ryd) 6. Crossroads (Feat. Pasi Rantanen) 7. Caught In The Middle (Feat. Danny Vaughn) 8. Plywood Covered Windows And Crappy Shoes (Antti Railio) 9. Edge Of Love (Feat. Rick Altzi) 10. Set Me Free (Feat. Jarkko Ahola 11. Everafter (Feat. Tommi “Tuple” Salmela) 12. No Reason (Feat Marc Quee) 13. Tears Of The Clown (Feat. Erik Kraemer) 14. Burning (Bonus Track Digital)
  10. Just saw this on facebook (May 14): Our song and video ”Life Kills” has today been taken down (or is on the way down) from all digital channels. We can’t comment on that any further today, but we promise to get back soon with more information. Let’s just say: Cheers! And happy Friday EVERYONE!
  11. I don't know why the video has been taken down but maybe this is the reason: From Frontiers: Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of Sweden’s FANS OF THE DARK to the label for a multi album deal. Fans of the Dark is an exciting new band formed in the summer of 2020 by Freddie Allen, drummer and main songwriter, and lead vocalist Alex Falk. The pair went to high school together in Stockholm and after a few years reconnected recently with a vision to create a band which would mix the melodies and approach of classic and melodic rock with elements of the great metal music of the ’80s. The final result is one of the most exciting things you’ll hear emerging from the fruitful melodic rock scene in Sweden, showcasing a tight, inventive musical approach with outstanding vocals. ”I had written an album basically on my own during the pandemic,” says Freddie. ”But I had Alex in mind all the time and I knew that he wanted to do this. His voice is just an absolute monster and I thought it would be interesting to hear that voice singing on top of some really great songs driven by guitars, bass, and drums. That was the start of it.” The last two pieces of the puzzle to complete the band’s lineup were Robert Majd (Captain Black Beard, Metalite, Nighthawk) who came in on bass and Oscar Bromvall (Palace, Code Red) on guitar. Mixing and mastering was handled by Mike Palace (Palace, Kent Hilli). ”Now, all we want to do is record more albums and in the future play these songs in front of a live audience and really put on a show,” says Freddie. ”I have confidence in the material, and in our abilities as songwriters and performers. 2020 was the worst year in the recent human history, 2021 has already been a lot more hopeful, and I know that 2022 is going to be even better. So, bring it on!” The label looks set to unleash this beast of a band very soon. Get ready for a fantastic ride!
  12. Carpark North - Hope Depeche Mode - The Singles 81>85
  13. Self-titled album out September 17.
  14. New album 'Anarchy And Unity' out September 17 through Frontiers. More details soon.
  15. Debut album 'Crank It Up' (out June 18th). Sounds good. www.eazy-rocks.com www.facebook.com/EAZYrockshard
  16. New song 'Destiny Calling'. From Frontiers: Mayank is a new melodic rock band centered around Brazilian vocalist Gui Oliver, who is joined by Swedish guitarist Rolf Nordström (Perfect Plan), keyboardist/producer Alessandro Del Vecchio, and drummer Nicholas Papapicco. Their self-titled debut album is out August 6, 2021. "I was really inspired by the songs Ale [Alessandro Del Vecchio] sent me for this album. I wrote the melodies and the lyrics around them. The ideas came so naturally, like they were already in my mind and heart. Especially some lyrics that are a kind of redemption to me. My musical background is the classic bands such as Strangeways, Giant, FM, Signal, Survivor, and Journey and I think you can hear that in these songs," says Gui Oliver. Of the first single, Gui adds, "'Destiny Calling' was the last song I recorded for the album. As Ale said to me once, destiny was calling us to make this album together. We needed one more song to complete the album and he came with this great piece of art. I believe this song is about fate and the moment you realize the meaning of your life and how we must be thankful for being here and how it is important to support and help people out there." Frontiers President Serafino Perugino, who signed Gui’s band Auras back in 2010, has long admired the Brazilian vocalist’s talents and wanted to give him another platform to showcase his amazing melodic rock vocals. Thus, Mayank was born with the intent to build a group with amazing talents from the melodic rock scene who are all on the same wavelength musically and would come together seamlessly as a musical unit. The name Gui Oliver is certainly a familiar one to melodic rock connoisseurs. In 2010, fans first got to know his soaring vocals through AURAS' debut album "New Generation". Gui’s voice, resembling such giants as Steve Perry, Jimi Jamison, and Mickey Thomas, immediately put him in the spotlight after the release of said debut. Unfortunately, the group disbanded after releasing their lone album and playing a few shows in their home country, Brazil (including support gigs for Jeff Scott Soto and Jimi Jamison). Gui however later on joined Landfall, another great Brazilian melodic hard rock act, who soon found their way to the Frontiers label. Landfall was put to Frontiers attention by producer Alessandro Del Vecchio, who had developed a strong friendship with the band. Landfall would go on to release their debut album, "The Turning Point" via Frontiers in 2020. Because of the friendship between Del Vecchio and Landfall, Ale and Gui started to exchange musical ideas and make plans to do a record together. The pandemic lockdowns and quarantines of 2020 became the perfect time for the two to work together on a record. A very special addition to the album comes in the form of Rolf Nordström of Sweden's Perfect Plan, who joined the fold to bring his excellent guitar skills to the music. The result is the debut album from Mayank, "We Are One," a culmination of hard work and passionate musical output between Gui, Ale, and an amazing team of musicians and songwriters. If you are a serious melodic rock fan, then you cannot miss this! Tracklist: 1. Destiny Calling 2. Billy Is On The Run 3. Miracle Mile 4. We Are One 5. Long Live The Soulless 6. Julia's Smile 7. Sign Of Love 8. Hold On 9. From The Heart 10. Eternal Dream 11. Road To Paradise Line-up: Gui Oliver - vocals Rolf Nordstorm - guitars Alessandro Del Vecchio - bass, keyboards, backing vocals Nicholas Papapicco - drums www.facebook.com/MayankGuiOliver
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