My World of Music – est. 2013
With premiering in 1989 with 'Enuff'Z'Nuff', the rockers from Blue Island, Illinois were just a couple of years late, since they started when the rising curve of Glam Rock and Hard Rock began to flatten, givingg space to e.g. Grunge. However, Chip Z'nuff and guys have stamina. While other bands disappeared from the spotlight it's... Continue Reading →
You don't need to grit your teeth for going through Vega's newest longplayer. Although being entitled 'Grit Your Teeth' the album is fueled by smooth rocking songs that can be listened to with an ease. Once again the UK-based rockers managed to write songs that catches your attention with great melodies without becoming too predictable.... Continue Reading →
It feels like James Christian and House Of Lords have been around forever, especially when it comes to melodic rock with roots in the '80s. In 1987, when Angel member Gregg Guiffria founded the band, it quickly became apparent that House Of Lords was a band with potential. The debut album and the following release... Continue Reading →
All in all we can conclude that FM is releasing with 'Synchronized' another good longplayer that is going to make melodic rock fans feel happy. Smooth melodies, a cool groove and catchy hooks are the foundation for an album that is easy to listen to. A summertime soundtrack that comes right in time.
The Night Flight Orchestra release with 'Taurus' a next song, taken from the 'Aeromantic' longplayer that's released today.
Since more than a decade Swedish H.E.A.T. became to a deliverer of excellent Melodic Metal albums, all being a treat for your ears. Two years after ‘Into the Great Unknown” has been revealed it’s the next musical strike that stands in line for being released and it's a next melodic highlight they quintet adds to... Continue Reading →
After having played a few shows in the UK, almost a warm-up for the album release show at TivoliVredenburg, Delain returns to The Netherlands for a real homegame experience. The Dutch band, hailing from Utrecht, plays a release show for their newest album ‘Apocalypse & Chill’ which has been revealed a few days ago. Delain,... Continue Reading →
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seat and fasten your seatbelt. While waiting for the official departure of 'Aeromantic, the new album of Swedish AOR super stars The Night Flight Orchestra on February 28th, the band has released the new single and music video for 'Transmissions'. The single was produced and recorded by The Night Flight Orchestra and Thomas Plec Johansson, featuring... Continue Reading →
The driving forces behind Wolfpakk are Michael Voss and Mark Sweeney, both known form several other bands they worked with and contributed to. With the moniker of Wolfpakk the duo already released four longplayer of which the first one was shipped to the record stores in 2011. Next to the two Melodic Rock experts it’s... 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 →
Sign X is a German Rock band that's fairly new. A first EP, releaed in 2018, brought some first attention and 'Like a Fire' marks the full-length debut of the Hamburg-based quintet. Although Sign X is a new player in the fields of Melodic Rock it's the musicians that are old hands when it comes... Continue Reading →
The Dark Element is one of these Frontiers Music - initiated bands that brings together singer and guitarist. In this case it's Anette Olzon (former Nightwish) and Finnish guitarist Jani Liimatainen that combined forces, resulting in a debut that hit the shelves in 2017. A continuation is now available. The sophomore album 'Songs the Night... Continue Reading →
'The Serpent Rings' is the title of Magnum's next longplayer. Release date is January 17th, 2020 and the album comes via Steamhammer/SPV. 'The Serpent Rings' also features a new bassplayer. No less then Dennis Ward handles the four-string, replacing Al Barrow who left Magnum due to practical reasons. Barrow lives in the US which made... Continue Reading →
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