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Voyage (Journey tribute band) - Home Sessions Vocals: Hugo Valenti Guitar: Robby Hoffman Bass: Greg Smith Keyboards: Lance Millard Drums: Charlie Zeleny

The year 2021 comes once in your lifetime. This may be once in your lifetime too

Another announcement over the holidays from Frontiers. "CROWNE – Another achievement from the label side was to put together this supergroup from the North! Featuring Alex Strandell on vocals (Art Nation), Jona Tee on keyboards (H.E.A.T), Love Magnusson on guitars (Dynazty), John Levén on bass (Europe), and Christian Lundkvist on drums (The Poodles) this record is every bit as good as you may imagine. Actually… better!" Sounds great! facebook

Frontiers announced over the holidays the signing of Giant with a few surprises as well. "GIANT – Last but not least, we finally managed to work out a new deal with Giant. We are truly excited with this record! There are some surprises, and I am sure you will love what you hear!" Will it be the original line-up with Dann Huff singing/playing guitar? I sure hope so. Expect the new album later next year.

New song 'You Make My Dreams (Come True)' (Hall & Oates cover).

From Escape Music: Bite The Bullet were originally formed in 1986 by singer songwriter Mick Benton and drummer Graham Cowling. They met in 1984 when they both joined West London rock band “Mother’s Ruin”. Thanks to the legendary Greg Lake, Benton managed to secure a solo deal with Atlantic Records and he asked Cowling to play drums. Its good to see that their collaboration is still strong to this very day. In 1986 “Bite the Bullet” were formed and the music played was in the style of Foreigner, Toto and Mr. Mister, an album was released in 1989 to some quiet success. The music was warmly received and the band earned themselves some radio airplay. However, britpop was coming into the forefront and a cancelled support slot with the mighty ELO saw the band disheartened and whilst they never really disbanded there was a long period of inactivity. Benton and Cowling always remained friends and they still played in pubs and clubs over the years which brings is up to 2019 when their debut was reissued on CD. It ignited a flame in the two men and brought the original recording back to the forefront again and old fans reappraised the album whilst new fans joined in. Mick and Graham decided to get writing new material for a second “Bite the Bullet” album and the result is outstanding, coming across like Mr Mister meets Asia. The new songs are a natural continuation of the original BTB sound and have a great feel to them, opener “Rock to Stones” is a killer. A great start to 2021!. Line up Mick Benton – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards Graham Cowling – Drums Produced by Mick Benton. Members over the years include: Malcolm Jones: guitar / Phil Longden: keyboards / Dave Foster: bass Graham Foy: guitar / John Haynes: bass Release Date: 22 January 2021 Catalogue number: ESM349 Track Listing: 1 Rocks To Stones 3:49 2 Black & White 3:26 3 Falling 4:35 4 I’ll Go 5 Starlight 3:47 6 You Never Knew 4:04 7 The Lonely Road 4:38 8 Dark Energy 4;50 9 More Than This 3:00 10 Bring It On 4:31 11 Under The Veil 5:00 12 Unconditional or Last Chance Radio (Bonus) 4:06

From AOR Heaven: In early 2020, former DIO guitarist Tracy G introduced J. Adler and Paul Alfery, knowing they both love melodic hard rock with big choruses and strong hooks. They got busy writing and recording an album that they are both extremely proud of. Both J. and Paul look forward to sharing this music with melodic hard rock fans all over the world. J. Adler has recorded vocals with the following artists amongst others: David Ellefson (Megadeth), Ray Luzier (David Lee Roth), Tracy G. (Dio), Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall), Tim Gaines (Stryper), Larry "Bones" Dennison (Lita Ford, Dio), Ryan Hoyle (Paul Rodgers), Paul Bostaph (Slayer, Testament), Steve Conley (Flotsam & Jetsam), Rex Carroll (Whitecross), & Billy Smiley (Whiteheart) and has fronted 2 "supergroups" over the years. DEAD OF NIGHT featured Grammy-nominated artists Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall, Act Of Defiance) on guitar and Jon Donais (Anthrax, Shadows Fall) on lead guitar, as well as Derek Kerswill (ex-Unearth, Kingdom Of Sorrow) on drums, Jeff Fultz (ex-Seemless) on bass. The other was GOADED with Ray Luzier (Korn), Tracy G. (Dio, WWIII) and Larry Dennison (Dio, Lita Ford). Multi-Instrumentalist Paul Alfery regularly played Hollywood’s Sunset Strip in the eighties and early nineties. He has shared the stage with Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Tony Iommi and other notable musicians. Paul has worked with hit songwriters Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Buckcherry, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe) and Stephan Williams (Great White). Paul Alfery wrote, produced, and engineered Guilty Pleasure’s “Busted”. Guilty Pleasure was carried by NEH Records in the US and distributed in Europe by Target Records. Paul appeared on Tracy G’s “Tarantula Ditch” along with Mark Kendall (Great White), Rowan Robertson (DIO), Toshi Hiketa (David Lee Roth),Jimi Bell (House of Lords) and others. He also appeared as a member of Collusion on the 2019 Perris Records release “Hollywood Hairspray 8”. Paul Adler recorded all vocals for WALK THE WALK at his studio in Sedona, AZ while Alfery took care of all instrumental tracks at his studio in Southern California. Produced by Paul Alfery and J. Adler. Mixed by Paul Alfery and mastered by Ty Sims at the Recovery Room in Conway, AR. Track list: 1. Heaven’s On It’s Way Down 2. Running From You 3. Are You there 4. Two Miles To Go 5. Find The Light 6. Fight On Your Feet 7. Get Busy Livin 8. Move On 9. Never Been To California 10. Getaway https://www.facebook.com/walkthewalkband

Merry Xmas suckers!

Seriously, I think this must be a joke. I mean the song.

The seventh album 'Fish' out next year through Frontiers. From Crazy Lixx: MERRY X-MAS from CRAZY LIXX! Let’s not get into what a year it has been, but for one it did give us some time to work on a lot of new music. There has been some talking about a new album, and yes, we are just about to enter the studio and start the recording of what will be our seventh studio album! We also have a lot of shows booked for 2021 and we hope they will all proceed as planned. Either way, you’ll be updated here on our page. We want to wish you all the best of times during the holidays! Be safe and follow your local restrictions so we can all party together when everything gets back to normal - If it was ever normal in the first place... CRAZY LIXX Chrisse, Jens, Danny, Jens & Joél One positive thing about the whole Corona situation is that it has given us a lot of extra time to work on the next album. So much in fact that we've already finished a bunch of songs, including the title track: Fish! The album won't be out for another couple of months but here is a little sneak preview of the title track - Enjoy! Share if you dig! https://fi-fi.facebook.com/crazylixx/videos/vb.153493064670896/627121854802665/?type=2&theater

Video for 'Bloodline'.

Ayreon - The Last Day Of War And The First Day Of Peace Not bad. I quite like this one.

Cover of Sheriff's 'When I'm With You'.

Quarantine video for 'Someone To love'.

More info: Coming March 12, 2021, the debut album from Heart Healer! Entitled "The Metal Opera by Magnus Karlsson", this album is epic in scope and execution and features seven stunning singers: Adrienne Cowan (Seven Spires, Sascha Paeth's Masters Of Ceremony, Avantasia), Ailyn (Her Chariot Awaits ex-Sirenia), Netta Laurenne (Smackbound,Laurenne/Louhimo), Youmna Jreissati (Ostura), Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast), Margarita Monet (Edge Of Paradise), and Anette Olzon (The Dark Element, ex-Nightwish). More details and first single coming on January 25th.....

First single "Scars" is OUT NOW! Written by Robin Jidhed and Eric Wikström Produced by Erik Wiss and Robin Jidhed Mixed by Erik Wiss Mastered by Thomas Plec Johansson FEATURING: Robin Jidhed - Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard (ex-Creye) Martin Floberg - Lead guitar (Enbound) Eric Skjuttorp - Drums (Chugger) David Åkesson - Backing vocals (Qantice)

From Frontiers: SUNSTORM, a project originally designed to showcase a musical style similar to singer Joe Lynn Turner’s Melodic Rock/AOR roots, now has a new face fronting the band in the form of Lords of Black and Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero. Romero’s debut album with Sunstorm, “Afterlife” will be released on March 12, 2021. In discussions with producer and songwriter Alessandro Del Vecchio, it was decided that moving the musical style of the next Sunstorm album to the more melodic AOR sound of the first records was what everyone wanted. But with Turner out of the picture, who to replace the formidable vocalist? Ronnie’s name came about when the label decided that continuing the successful project was a must and that the music being crafted would put it back at the forefront of the scene….assuming the right vocalist was involved. And who better than Romero with his powerful vocal style? With producer Alessandro Del Vecchio handling the songwriting, the new Sunstorm album will catch many in the melodic rock fanbase by surprise. For the first time, the amazing Ronnie Romero enters into melodic hard rock territory…and with outstanding results! 1. Afterlife 2. One Step Closet 3. Swan Song 4. Born Again 5. Stronger 6. I Found A Way 7. Lost Forever 8. Far From Over 9. Here For You Tonight 10. Darkest Night 11. A Story That You Can Tell Line-up: Ronnie Romero – Vocals Simone Mularoni – Guitars Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards, backing vocals Nik Mazzucconi – Bass Michele Sanna – Drums

New lyric video for 'Man On A Mission'.

From Frontiers: Coming March 12, 2021, a double dose of TEN/Gary Hughes releases in the form of a new solo album, "Waterside" AND a best of collection, "Decades" from Hughes. More details and first single from the new solo album coming on January 20th. Stay tuned.... "Waterside" tracklisting: 1. All At Once It Feels Like I Believe 2. Electra- Glide 3. Lay Down 4. The Runaway Damned 5. Screaming In The Half Light 6. Waterside 7. Video Show 8. Save My Soul 9. Seduce Me 10. When Love Is Done "Decades" tracklisting: CD1 1. First Light 2. Wrecking Machine 3. Perfect Ten 4. In Your Eyes 5. Veritas 6. Dragon Island Cathedral 7. The Night The Love Died 8. This Thing Of Beauty 9. Seducer 10. Look At The Rain 11. It Must Be Love 12. We Walk With Angels 13. Heart Of A Woman 14. The Everlasting Light 15. Precious Ones CD2 1. Blonde Angel 93’ 2. I Won’t Break Your Heart 3. Give My Love A Try 4. The Colours Of My Life 5. Divided We Fall 6. All I Want Is You 7. Wide Awake In Dreamland 8. There By The Grace Of The Gods (Go I) 9. Lies 10. The Miracle Is You 11. Be My Fantasy Tonight 12. This Time 13. Synchronicity 14. All Fall Down

New album out March 12th through Frontiers. Tracks: 1. Awake 2. Come Out Of The Shadows 3. Who Can Stand All Alone 4. Back To Life 5. Into The Unknown 6. When The Fire Burns Out 7. Evil’s Around The Corner 8. Mesmerized 9. Weaker 10. This Is Not The End

More songs from the EP.

Here is the whole live studio session, over 1 hour of great music.

Age Of Reflection - A New Dawn Carl Dixon - Unbroken Keen Hue - Heydays Rob Moratti - Renaissance White Widdow - Victory X-Romance - Voices From The Past Easy Action - That Makes One + 2 (Reissue) Robert Tepper - Better Than The Rest