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  8. STEREO NASTY - Nasty By Nature (2015)

    in AOR and Hard Rock

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    the new album:

     

    STEREO NASTY - Twisting The Blade (2017)

     

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    Ireland rockers STEREO NASTY are back with a new record titled 'Twisting The Blade', where the band not only keeps obsessed with knifes and '80s slash movies but also for delivering classic, old-fashioned US metal with melody that sounds like recorded in California around 1986.

     

    With their previous effort Stereo Nasty already delivered an enjoyable slice of classic US metal / hard rock, and in 'Twisting The Blade' they have perfected their craft.

     

    This meaning big, huge guitar riffs with that vintage Mid-Eighties tone and a crunchy output, Mick Mahon's vocals akin a Blackie Lawless persona and a punchy production.

     

    Eighties suckers can't go wrong with tracks such as the heavy 'Kill Or Be Killed' which seems taken from Nightmare On Elm Street 3 soundtrack, the Lizzy Borden sounding 'No One Gets Out Alive', or the 1982 Twister Sister-esque 'Near Dark'.

     

    For a 1985 Dokken-styled midtempo with clean guitars take 'Through The Void' (one of my favorites), then there's WASP heaviness on 'Haunting The Night' and title track 'Twisting The Blade', and even a bit of Accept on 'Becoming A Beast'.

     

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    Perhaps even more 'heavy' (at this point in time this means inoffensive) than their previous album, Stereo Nasty's "Twisting The Blade" is a fun, enjoyable piece of retro metal.

     

    If you are a fan of '80s US Californian Hard Rock / Metal you'll love this. To the above mentioned acts add the first Icon and Queensryche, Keel, Shout, etc.... you get the picture.

     

    Did you loved RockStar movie / Steel Dragon? This is for you.

     

    Very Recommended

     

    01 - Kill Or Be Killed
    02 - No One Gets Out Alive
    03 - Reflections Of Madness
    04 - Near Dark
    05 - Through The Void
    06 - Haunting The Night
    07 - Twisting The Blade
    08 - Vengeance
    09 - Becoming A Beast
    10 - Interstellar [remix] (bonus track)

     

    Mick Mahon - Vocals
    Adrian Foley - Guitars
    Rud Holohan - Bass
    Fran Moran - Drums

     

    BUY IT !
    www.importmusicwarehouse.com/product.php?productid=14314

     

     

  9. 7 Miles To Pittsburgh - "S/T" (2017) Andrew Elt

    in AOR and Hard Rock

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    I do not agree with the below raving review. But some here might like it. Features ex-Sleeze Beez singer Andrew Elt.

     

     

    info from various internet sources:

     

     

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    7 MILES TO PITTSBURGH is a new band that should be Dutch's best kept secret, but after listening to their self-titled debut CD "7 Miles To Pittsburgh" this is destined to change soon, as this terrific album needs to be played at all radio stations world wide.

     

    Well, at least classic rock radio, and if this doesn't happens, we are here to promote this type of silently released great albums.

     

    At first glance, before listening to a single bit of music, I thought about a modern rock act from America, perhaps due the band's name or maybe the album artwork.

     

    Wrong.

     

    "7 Miles To Pittsburgh" is a killer classic rock / melodic hard record with many influences under its sleeve, but with a unique sound and fabulous musicianship.

     

    Of course, when I read the line up of 7 Miles To Pittsburgh, things started to take another color.

     

    On vocals and guitar is Andrew Elt who was the frontman for classic ’80s melodic hard rock band Sleeze Beez. He also played guitar for that great band and since then has been continuously involved with many bands such as The Moon.

     

    Then there's Martin Helmantel, a veteran of the Dutch rock scene, on bass for 17 years with prog-rock band Elegy. Drummer Joris Lindner has been part of progsters Komatsu, but the guy also play guitars on the album, most of the guitars, and he's damn good at it as well!

     

    Then I played the first track 'Same Size Soul' and got instantly hooked with this band.

     

    Groovy guitars, punchy bass, dynamic drumming and Andrew Elt’s typical raspy pitched voice blends for a killer opener.

     

    But wait, follower 'Pittsburgh' is even better. What a killer pumpy song reminiscent of late ’80s and certainly early ’90s songwriting. The verses are great on guitars, there's dashes of classic keyboards (akin Hammond) while the chorus is vocal driven, melodious and darn catchy. Lindner's guitar solo is simply awesome.

     

    Then 'Lost And Found' is another highlight. It starts slow with some acoustics, a rounded bass and vocals that somehow reminds me of '90s Queensryche, but then at about the 1:40 mark, big time guitar distortion and screeching vocals kicks in for a bit, before falling back to its acoustic beginnings. Following the second chorus, the song does build into something heavier and even more interesting, plenty of nuances.

     

    Three songs and I am already sold.

     

    There's a meaningful variation in tracks to come, some with a more modern approach, but 7 Miles To Pittsburgh it's very classic at their core.

     

    At times King’s X comes to mind, then some groovy melodic hard rock, other moments I hear Bad Company shining through. Classic Rock elements are deeply rooted in the band’s background, as we might know from Elt’s collaborations and constant touring with tribute bands alongside his management duties for Walter Trout.

     

    It’s obvious they all take along a piece of their own history, which makes it all more interesting.

     

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    Coming out of nowhere, "7 Miles To Pittsburgh" is one of the surprises of the year.

     

    Combining the best elements from the '80s, '90s and the good stuff from the 2000's, 7 Miles To Pittsburgh is one of the more interesting and awesome bands I recently heard.

     

    Varied and cleverly composed songs, top notch musicianship and great production makes "7 Miles To Pittsburgh" one of the best debuts of the year.

     

    Add to that Andrew Elt's terrific vocals - why this guy isn't fronting a major Melodic Hard Rock band is beyond me.

     

    But don't worry, he's fronting 7 Miles To Pittsburgh, and that's even better, as here alongside his talented band mates, the vocalist has total control to create the music he wants.
    And what a superb piece of work it is.

     

    Very, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

     

    01 - Same Size Soul
    02 - Pittsburgh
    03 - Lost and Found
    04 - Earth Dance
    05 - Jambalaya
    06 - Damn
    07 - Imaginary Friend
    08 - Above the Fold
    09 - 21 Grams
    10 - If All Else Fails

     

    Andrew Elt - Vocals and some Guitars
    Martin Helmantel - Bass, Keyboards and some Guitars
    Joris Lindner - Drums and most Guitars

     

    BUY IT !
    suburban.nl/en/product/7-miles-to-pittsburgh/
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    https://youtu.be/66n2ixiH3QY?list=PL3geu8MfUIXf34j6371sxd_Fr_ccpWwxr

     

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  13. Giant reunites for first time

    in AOR and Hard Rock

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    http://www.melodicrock.com/

     

    I'm absolutely thrilled for MRR's own BRYAN COLE as he heads for Nashville this weekend, to partake in the gig of a lifetime. Yes, Bryan is singing for a reunited GIANT! Featuring Dann Huff, David Huff and Mike Brignardello, plus keyboardist Tyson Leslie (Vixen) and Mark Oakley.

    This is a benefit gig for Todd Austin, who lost everything in a recent fire. The Giant guys are old friend with Todd and agreed to pitch in by performing two songs among a night filled with music.

    Now, due to the nature of the event and the fact that Dann Huff hasn't sung in a number years, he felt that he wouldn't do justice to the songs and asked Mike Brignardello if he knew a vocalist. Well, having just played on Bryan Cole's debut album Sands Of Time, Mike immediately called Bryan, who needed no time at all to jump at the chance.

     

    The event takes place this Saturday night in Nashville.

     

    From Mike's FB page:

     

    "GIANT reunites for the First Time Ever July 1 @ Basement East for Thrilla for Toddzilla. The original line-up; Dann Huff, David Huff, Mike Brignardello and Mark Oakley, with Tyson Leslie on keys and Bryan Cole on vocals. Show starts at 8:00, be there early, we're playing two songs! Looking forward to seeing our friends and helping our pal Todd Austin. See you Saturday!

    And from Bryan this afternoon:

     

    "This Sat night will be a very special evening in Nashville, TN! You do not want to miss this!!! First of all, we're helping a brother musician who lost almost everything in a fire! I've always been absolutely amazing how strong the music community is here in Nashville!

     

    Now for the BIG, GRAND, AWESOME AND GIANT NEWS I PROMISED...... I will take the stage with my musical hero's DANN HUFF, DAVID HUFF, Mike Brignardello, MARC OAKLEY AND Tyson P Leslie for a first ever GIANT REUNION!

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