After achieving his newfound fame with JULLIET, Kenny McGee would not slow down. He wanted to broaden his horizons further and found the perfect opportunity to do so shortly thereafter. A great opportunity would return Kenny home to Florida where he began his solo career with the band HEARTLESS, a band deep in the rock and roll tradition. HEARTLESS would pack clubs night in and night out and record countless never-released songs. Critics and fans argue this is Kenny’s best music he has ever recorded. First time ever on CD and even stronger as the Julliet stuff - think CINDERELLA, GREAT WHITE and cohorts. Digitally remastered by Rob Colwell.

watch: https://youtu.be/mnP5787Xpb4

Canadian Hard Rockers Dextress were sure know how to channel their influences on this their debut release. Within the grooves you’ll hear the usual suspects from the 80’s heavy hitter gallery – Skid Row, Motley Crue, Van Halen, even Def Leppard – they’re all in there. What Dextress do so well though, is take that spirit and splash it around a bit so what you end up with isn’t just straight pastiche – its a collection of songs that show a real love and understanding of what made late eightes rock so cool. Initially self released in 2017 just as "Dextress" Eonian records has picked up now this superb album giving it the full treatment incl. a bonus track and liner notes from Steven Reid of Fireworks magazine.

listen: https://youtu.be/Rmljog2_K48

TIM were an ‘almost super-group’, at least with the benefit on hindsight they sure are. Not so much at the time of writing and recording this album in 1983. Regrettably, TIM members were so busy individually with sessions, and family commitments, that the band never made any more music together. Featuring such aces like Thom Griffin (Trillion, Ambition) and guitarist Bruce Gaitsch (Richard Marx, Fergie Frederiksen) they made an unreleased masterpiece. An album so good it would have challenged the other rock albums of 1983 for their dominance. Think TOTO, TRILLION, LE ROUX and all that great bands from this era and make sure to grab a copy pronto. Limited edition of 1000 copies.

listen: https://youtu.be/-WQDjJJLRqQ

The former metal queen is not metal any more in a long time, at least on record, and therefore, her new studio output is mostly pop/rock and blues. “Radio On!“ was, according to the press release, written and recorded on a single weekend what some of the songs certainly reveal but the Canadian can sing and play for sure. A timeless rock album with a few single highlights like “Cmon“ or “Great Big Love“.

MARTIN STARK

watch: https://youtu.be/L3BpLrDO8vM

PLATFORMS is the baby of American Jordan Cox (v/keys) und Swede Michael Palace (keys/g, PALACE, FIND ME) who met on the internet and learned to appreciate each others love for and dedication to melodic synth wave pop/rock with a great portion of eighties sound. Initially only available digitally in 2020, here is finally a limited run of 500 CDs and a follow-up is already around the corner. Just check out the mighty and uplifting “River In The Dark“. For fans of MAGIC DANCE and HOLOFLASH.

MARTIN STARK

listen: https://youtu.be/ccp5yILqRDU

PLATENS from Italy surprise with progressive rock bummer called “Of Poetry And Silent Mastery“, a multi-layered, playful but luckily never too sophisticated record. Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and mastermind Dario Grillo (v/g/b/keys) and his brother Alex (d) easily manage to bring complex compositions like “Conspiracy“ or “End Of The World“ on the spot at the end of the day. Music to listen to on headphones.

MARTIN STARK

watch: https://youtu.be/wTg4Jaxe_cc

The eccentric Swede will probably always be controversial but you have to admit, he doesn’t make any compromises on his remarkable 20+ records by now. The sound is surprisingly pretty hollow, though. But „Parabellum“, of course, is about MALMSTEEN’s guitar shredding talents and general extravaganza and therefore the actual songwriting is of minor importance just like the vocals (to be found on some of the tracks) are. Nevertheless, for instance the ballad “Eternal Bliss“, is really strong.

MARTIN STARK

listen: https://youtu.be/Kc7mStq_w2k

Throughout the last decade the gold and platinum selling frontman and songwriter from The Poodles has made a name for himself as one of the finest singer and songwriter. "CoExist", his 2nd solo album, sees contributions from multi gold and platinum selling producer / songwriter Samuel Waermo (Bon Jovi, Clay Aiken), songwriter Kaj Pousar and the master of sound, Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Clawfinger). The result is simply breathtaking - 10 hits in a row with hooklines catchier as a sin, a monster production and a well balanced mix of power and melodies. The Poodles meets Sunrise Avenue / Smash Into Pieces in a dark alley - that might be the best way to describe it. AOR Heaven exclusive release, limited edition of 500 copies.  

listen: https://youtu.be/sOxzI_rrDOA