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Listened to this album this past weekend... Just okay for me. There's a few tunes I kinda like but not much really grabbing me. For me though, I was never a huge Whitesnake fan. I liked a couple albums back in the mid to late 80's with their "hits" but not really a band I ever heavily got into for whatever reason. I could see fans of Whitesnake digging this album though. It does rock pretty good and features some excellent guitar work. As a Def Leppard fan, I'd probably be on cloud 9 if they came out with a rocking album like this. I kinda find it like the new End Machine album. Both sound good for what they are....basically straight ahead, guitar driven rock with a little bluesy style mixed in. Neither really excited me though....I'm a sucker for a big melodic sound, harmonies, backing vocals, hooks, etc....And not hearing a lot of that. Part of my problem might also might be that I was listening to the new Crazy Lixx album this weekend and that album was knocking my socks off.....tough to focus attention on something else when I can't get that album out of my head

Cool tune and video......right there among my favorite songs on the album.

Eagle is really good....cool, different vibe with that one. It just gets a little long for my attention span but it's really good and suspect it'll be excellent to see live. Album is just superb and whole thing is basically melodic bliss if you ask me. The only thing I could see anybody maybe being critical of is that it isn't an overly heavy album and is a ways away from their earlier, sleazier style. For me though, I've always liked their more melodic stuff and this album hits that sweet spot perfectly.

Yeah....That one is a bit different and kinda Leppardish. It's like a 6 minute long track. Pretty good tune although I feel like the last minute is a little bit unnecessary. I think if I picking my early favorites it would be Wicked, Break Out, Silent Thunder and It's You.

Loved their debut and wish this would be a huge melodic rock album with the same style. Not really expecting that though as they've sorta hinted at a different sound. And those FNA Records releases with the lost tracks were pretty terrible. Not sure what to really expect here. Guess I'm expecting more of a heavier, southern rock type thing for some reason. I'll plan to check this out though and remain cautiously optimistic.

New album is out in Japan and got a chance to listen to it.... Only one listen but absolutely loving what I'm hearing. They've basically blown up the backing vocals, harmonies, melodies and hooks. The last album had the 80's horror movie vibe and this one has an 80's cruising with the top down summer vibe. While I like most of what these guys have done I'd say my favorite CL songs have been the more melodic stuff....Want It, Blame It On Love, Walk The Wire, etc....And that's basically the vibe I'm getting from most of the songs on the album. Need more listens to let it sink in but great stuff IMO.

Just had to say I'm stoked to be attending this for the first time next year. https://monstersofrockcruise.com/ Not sure if the lineup is final yet but absolutely loving it so far: H.e.a.t, Shiraz Lane, Pretty Maids, Tyketto, Tokyo Motor Fist, Firehouse, Slaughter, Kix, Lynch Mob, Thunder, Stryper, Heavens Edge, Winger are my highlights announced so far. Just nice to see some of these European bands getting the chance to play. I know Pretty Maids has been on before and Eclipse was on last year. It's a pretty damn nice trifecta this year with H.e.a.t, Shiraz Lane and Pretty Maids

For me it's been a horrible start to the year.... Only new release I've spent any amount of time with is the new Tesla. Have been sampling lots of other stuff and nothing has grabbed me. Things should pick up in the coming months though starting with Crazy Lixx next week as I'm sure that will set the initial bar for me this year. Looking forward to that new Nitrate album in June too as I like the new sound with the vocals. Hoping to hear more regarding the Defiants, One Desire, Eclipse and Degreed soon too. And H.e.a.t has been really quiet. I know Andrew suggested a live album/DVD was coming and I've seen a couple band interviews saying that a new album is supposedly in the works but not hearing anything on them. Shiraz Lane is another that seems to be recording and possibly could have something out toward the end of the year.

Agree ..great point....this voice is just a much better fit for the style of music.

These new songs are sounding even closer to Midnite City IMO. I expect I'll like this as it's right in my wheelhouse.

This page has links to sound bytes.....Sounding pretty good to my ears. https://rockposer.com/2019/05/02/nitrate-new-signing-on-aor-heaven-new-album-open-wide-out-june-21st-2019/?fbclid=IwAR1Ku9V0Pu_buKxd5igancs65YReAQcF2yScb8j-viqD4ZkgxX-M3L0R6Hg Nitrate is back bigger & better with their second album ‘Open Wide’ following on from their successful and highly rated debut ‘Realworld’ from 2018. The album will bre released on June 21st, 2019 on AOR Heaven. Inspired by the late 80’s rock scene with bands such as Def Leppard, Europe, Motley Crue, and Bon Jovi, Nitrate is the brainchild of song writer Nick Hogg (bass guitar/keyboards). Once again, Rob Wylde (Midnite City/ Tigertailz/ Teenage Casket Company) co-wrote, produced the album and played rhythm guitar. Back on drums & mixing is Pete Newdeck (Midnite City, Eden’s Curse, Blood Red Saints, Newman). New to Nitrate are Marcus Thurston (Vega) who took over lead guitar duties and on lead vocals and, all the way from Sweden, Philip Lindstrand (Find Me, East Temple Avenue, Strong). The mastering was once again handled by Harry Hess (Harem Scarem). Nitrate’s follow up album packs more punch than the first, with a more edgier, in your face feel complete with 10 hard hitting Hair Metal/AOR/Melodic Rock tracks with all out hooks and big backing vocals. Line up: Nick Hogg – Bass Guitar & Keyboards Rob Wylde – Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards, Backing vocals Philip Lindstrand – Lead & Backing Vocals Pete Newdeck – Drums & Backing vocals Marcus Thurston – Lead Guitar Produced by Rob Wylde; Mixed by Pete Newdeck; Mastered by Harry Hess ; Engineered by Leon Bailey & Pete Newdeck

I was going to type the same exact thing I liked the debut also but it did take me some time to warm to the vocals. Basically, the songs and music were pretty instant with the whole "Midnite City" vibe....But I had to listen a few times to let the vocals sink in. Really interested to hear how they sound with Phil.

My thoughts exactly! Been a poor year so far IMO for melodic hard rock. Hopefully Crazy Lixx gets things going in a couple weeks.

I think I saw Frontiers post something on FB saying the album release will be pushed back and won't be early June as originally reported. Not 100% sure on that but seems to make sense since it seems like they usually want at least 2-3 months to promote and roll out singles. I'm wishing/hoping it's still out in June as I can't wait to hear it.....But kinda expecting something more like July/Aug at this point.

I feel the same way.... I do think Paul is the better vocalist but do feel like Ted is the voice of Danger Danger. Frankly, I kinda like it the way it is now with the Defiants and TMF.....that way we get two great bands and double the good music

Agree....Especially on the production/sonics. Hopefully they can beef things up so the drums don't sound like tin cans in spots. I'm rarely concerned with production and it generally isn't something I notice....But I noticed it on this release as overall it just sounds very "thin". Still dug the first release and listened to it plenty though and would expect to like the next one.

My feelings too. For me, best Tesla has sounded in quite awhile. I totally get why some don't like this album as it doesn't have the hard rocking edge some might've wanted. Still like this though for the most part. I could do without Summer Song. And don't care much for Forever Loving You. But I like the sound of the rest. I guess maybe I'm just a sucker for this kind of sound. I like over produced stuff with hooks, backing vocals, etc. Favs for me are You Won't Take Me Alive, Taste Like, Shock, Love Is A Fire, The Mission and Tied to the Tracks.

I guess I'll have to google that album title....bit strange...

Hell yeah

I like ARFM....Lots of great shows on it that play the stuff we like to hear

I thought it was okay for what it was. Did think the acting was pretty terrible. Also thought it was very rushed and they skipped a lot. I think this could've been better as a 5 part mini series. I mean, if they can do a 5 part series on Ted Bundy, they could easily do a five part series on the Crue's story. They could've added more time period 80's stuff, spliced in more "real" live footage, maybe some "real" interviews from the period with the Crue or other people talking about the Crue, etc.....IDK. Definitely felt very low budget....They could've easily done a much better job with this IMO especially for how long it seemed to take coming together. Definitely a horrible movie in terms of any critical appeal but still okay as low budget entertainment to kill a couple hours.

Tried it too....just okay. Just really not grabbing me I guess. Guitars sound great...just not sure Mason really does much for me sometimes. I feel like he oversings a bit. And wish there were more harmonies, backing vocals, etc. Not too bad but not that captivating for me either.

I asked them recently and they responded with "sometime later this year". That's a pretty big window but sounds like it's a ways off...probably the fall I'd guess.

Good tune. Was kinda hoping it would pick up more than it did but still a good song. Really just like these guys a lot and they just have a unique sound to me. Sometimes they're heavy, sometimes poppy...good, modern, current sound. This is the kind of band that's built for current rock radio IMO.

This is one I don't mind waiting for. I mean, the songs on the debut album had a lot of "meat" to them....Many were 4+ minutes long...And production was great to my ears. Fine with them taking time on this and putting out a stellar album.