My World of Music – est. 2013
Although the album is released as Allen/Olzon it's Swedish guitarist and producer Magnus Karlsson being a driving force behind this release. He was already deeply involved in the first three Allen/Lande albums and returns to the concept with a twist. This time it's Russell Allen and singer Anette Olzon sharing vocals on this new album.... Continue Reading →
This review could become a rather short one. Why? Since Frontiers Music's live releases are following a similar pattern. The label established a yearly returning festivals with bands taken from their portfolio. Many, or all, of these shows are recorded and later published as live releases. This time it's Hardline, that performed a show at... Continue Reading →
Black Swan, that's vocalist Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), guitarist Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), bassist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and drummer Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big). These well-known guys found together and started a colleboration under the banner of Black Swan. The fruitful work now leads to a first album of... Continue Reading →
If you are done already with the usual radio x-mas songs then let me tell you that L.A. Guns offer an alternative. Not that this planet is lacking x-mas carols but if you want to have a rocking holiday period you have a new release you could go for. Sleaze Rock veterans L.A. Guns recorded... Continue Reading →
House Of Shakira has nothing to do with the Columbian superstar, of course. And in case you think that the bands aims for more attention by using the name in their moniker you're wrong. House Of Shakira began in 1991 in Stockholm, a time when the singer Shakira was more or less unknown. After having... Continue Reading →
Edge Of Forever was formed in 2002 by Alessandro Del Vecchio, a guy we know from many releases of Frontiers Music bands/projects. The producer, singer and keyboarder was involved in records of no less than Jorn, Harem Scarem and House Of Lordsto mention just a few. For Edge Of Forever Del Vecchio teamed up with... Continue Reading →
Quiet Riot, that‘s very much connected to the raspy vocals of Kevin DuBrow. Sadly the singer passed away in 2007 at the age of 52, but it‘s records like 'Metal Health‘ he enriched with his vocals, timeless Metal albums being still relevant today.. Quiet Riot in 2019 is another ballgame. Driven by the veterans Frankie... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Besides all the musical quality that comes with ‘Undress Your Madness’ the longplayer is a special one for Danish powerhouse Pretty Maids. Frontman Ronnie Atkins was diagnosed with lung cancer a few weeks ago and hopefully he will win the fight against this insidious disease. All the focus gets now on his recovery and... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Michael Sweet is known as being the frontman of legendary Stryper, a band that got attention due to tossing bibles during live shows, being dressed in their bumblebee like yellow/black striped stage clothing. Next to the releases with Stryper Michael Sweet released solo albums too of which the newest one is entitled 'Ten'. It's,... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Frontiers Music has some really intersting releases to offer in the month of October and here's another one. Wayward Sons' newest longplayer 'The truth Ain't What it Used to Be', a full-blooded Rock album, is the prefect fusion of Hard Rock, Blues and Classic Rock. The strongly grooving opener marks a perfect starting point.... Continue Reading →
(9/10) Swedish Melodic Metal masters Eclipse reveal their new album 'Paradigm' mid October and it's a blast. Eleven excellently executed Melodic Metal anthems are a treat for everyones ears and the right soundtrack for swiping away the grayish autumn mood. As a prolongation of summer days 'Paradigm' shines bright. Erik Mårtensson, Eclipse founding member, has... Continue Reading →
(7/10) German prog metallers Vanden Plas are a safe bet when it comes to releasing good music. Frontman Andy Kuntz and band mates have a long track record with a starting point in 1994 when the guys premiered with ‘Colour Temple’. Since then Vanden Plas established themselves as an important player in European Prog Metal... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Swedish hard rockers Crashdïet are a band that didn’t take the easy way. Their journey, starting in 2000, was a bumpy ride with many ups and serious downs. The first stroke of fate hit the band in 200 when frontman and founding member Dave Lepard committed suicide. After some first thoughts of stopping with... Continue Reading →
(8/10) The first era of Melodic Rock experts Unruly Child took place at a time when Melodic Rock wasn’t the big thing. Following the colorful and melodic ‘80s it has been the darker tones that took over in the ‘90s with Grunge and Death Metal gaining momentum. After going through a hiatus it was the... Continue Reading →
(8/10) 25 years after having premiered with 'Want Some' Roxy Blue is back with a new album. Miles away from Sunset Boulevard the guys from Memphis, Tennessee lived their Rock'n'roll life and it was Warrant frontman Jani Lane that supported the quartet in he early days. A record deal followed and after a rather successful... Continue Reading →
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