Denmark’s SATERIA, put together by vocalist Martie Peters (Push, MPG) and guitarist René Shades (now Pretty Maids bass-player) in 1987,quickly conquered the Danish Hard-Rock scene, headlining many clubs in Copenhagen. Sateria were heavily influenced by hair metal acts like  Poison, Mötley Crue and White Lion. Tentatively signing to Polygram, they cut an album that would never see the light of day, as the record-deal fell through. Unreleased to this day, “Cold Beer & A Hat Full Of Fun” is a treasure trove of Sleazy-Glam Metal that will evoke memories of that decade’s greatest acts. Part two of the "Lost Melodic Jewels" series, digitally remastered, 3 live bonus tracks, liner notes and strictly limited to 500 copies.

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Born on the ashes of the UK Metal band DEALER, VANDAMNE was put together in 1987 to play a more melodic and “classy” style, in the vein of bands like Dokken, Ratt and Motley Crue.  the band played up and down the UK for 2-3 years, chasing that ever-elusive deal. Unfortunately, after some changes in the line-up, the band called it a day around 1992. Two years later the band was asked to record an album for the Japanese market and they did it. "Nightcrimes" was released in 1994, but the magic was already gone. "The First Crimes" contains their early recordings, which were much more melodic and of a much higher standard. "The Lost UK Jewels" series part 21, digitally remastered and strictly limited to 500 copies.

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Iconic shredmaster Rex Carroll whets the appetite for his singular skills with the scorching opening instrumental off  "War For The World", the new album from his pre-Whitecross recording band, Fierce Heart. The remainder of the album is as solid and reliable as the rhythm section, steady 4/4 beats, great vocals, incendiary guitar. The power ballad “Lost In Love” provides a soothing midpoint for the album; while none of the second half of the album’s songs match the heat of “Built For Speed” or “Out For Blood”, they kick along with aural energy. Despite the thirty-five year gap between albums, Fierce Heart prove they are imminently dependable and on top of their game. Classy hard rock next to Buckcherry / old Gotthard.

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Shadow & The Thrill is the product of the talents of vocalist / guitarist Tony Cardenas-Montana, best known for his extensive tenure in Great White and it’s subsequent variation, Jack Russell’s Great White, and drummer / keyboardist Brentt Arcement. What we have here is a terrific collection of songs with a bluesy, rocking foundation in the style of Badlands, Night Ranger-Gary Moon era, Gary Moore, Tesla, and of course Great White. The production is fantastic, crisp, and all these songs timeless and melodic. Shadow & The Thrill are the real deal, authentic, timeless bluesy based with a melodic, slight hard rock edge from the soul. Both musicians deliver terrific performances and the production is top notch.

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“Alien Nation“ from SIGNAL RED is fine melodic rock with little progressive elements. Lee Small (v, SHY, PHENOMENA, LIONHEART) and Steve Grocott (g, TEN) offer a rocking and versatile album which will certainly not only please fans of the aforementioned bands. Also features Steve Newman (b/backing v, NEWMAN). The follow-up to the good debut “Under The Radar“ (2018) takes the band to a new level, though.

MARTIN STARK

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