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AOR HEAVEN ::: N E W S L E T T E R ::: 31/05/2019 |
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Howdy melodic rockers,
Just got the info that the shipment
from down under with the new Jimmy Barnes CD is finally
up in the air, so fingers crossed that everything went
to plan and it will get delivered early next week.
Also our both cracking June releases
from NITRATE and ROB MORATTI are almost finished and
should be already in stock early next week.
Last but not least - we have been
informed that the release of the new AXE CD has been
postponed back to sometimes later this year !
Tickets for H.e.a.t. festival 2019
(due November the 30th/December the 1st) are available
from our website. Artist confirmed so far incl.
STAGE DOLLS, CATS IN SPACE,
ROBERT TEPPER,
STAN BUSH, TREAT, CRASHDIET, MAVERICK, AGE OF
REFLECTION, BLOOD RED SAINTS, VEGA, BLACK DIAMONDS,
DEGREED, DEVICIOUS and there is much more to come .
wishing you a great week
Georg & Monika
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NITRATE - Open Wide
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A: 11 € |
B: 13 € |
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Night Time City (Edit)
Only A Heartache Away (Edit)
You Want It You Got It (Edit) |
Melodic rock from England with fine melodies and versatile arrangements. Bass and keyboard player Nick Hogg puts out the second NITRATE album with a slightly different line-up. Most remarkable, of course, is the new vocalist Philip Lindstrand (EAST TEMPLE AVENUE, FIND ME) who replaces Josh Mennen (ZINATRA). Marcus Thurston (v, VEGA) is an addition, too. Eleven tracks, at times pretty rough but also sweet like honey, which hint at Hoggs favorites by the name of BON JOVI, MÖTLEY CRÜE or EUROPE, can be found. Mastering by Harry Hess (HAREM SCAREM). Check out the melodic monsters “Only A Heartache Away“ and “Never Surrender“. Most of the material is perfect for lovers of MIDNITE CITY, too, as Rob Wylde (g) did most of the songwriting.
MARTIN STARK |
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ROB MORATTI - Renaissance
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A: 11 € |
B: 13 € |
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Let Me Be The One (Edit)
Lift You Up (Edit)
You Are The One (Edit) |
Ex-SAGA frontman ROB MORATTI (FINAL FRONTIER) follows exactly his passion which is classic keyboard-dominated AOR and makes no compromises whatsoever. “Renaissance“ showcases the singer with his incredible range better than ever and adds another milestone to the fine collection of Canadian melodic rock music. Top class musicians like e.g. Tony Franklin (b, BLUE MURDER) are involved here. Already the mighty opener “You Are The One“ perfectly points out the direction which will absolutely please the fanbase and beyond. “Best Of Me“, emotional and at times reminiscent of JOURNEY is another one of many highlights on this record. A crystal-clear production, that is still powerful, completes the picture. Thumbs up, Mr. Moratti!
MARTIN STARK |
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watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ2NFNdlQvY&feature=youtu.be |
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EXPECTED NEW RELEASES !!
JIMMY BARNES - My Criminal Record |
A: 15,5 € |
B: 18,5 € |
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‘My Criminal Record’ is the first new original Jimmy Barnes recording to be released in almost a decade. Co-written with legendary Cold Chisel keyboardist Don Walker and produced by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Journey), the roots of "My Criminal Record "can be traced back to the traumatic youth documented in Jimmy’s bestselling, award winning memoirs. Jimmy is back, older, smarter, healthier, and for "My Criminal Record" he has distilled and expanded upon those memoirs in 13 pieces of burning, heartland rock & roll. It will resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves standing on the outside, looking in. The sound of "My Criminal Record", both the song and the album, is immediate: live, loud and in your face.
watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcoQyzitZjk |
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THE RODS - Brotherhood Of Metal (digi pack)
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A: 13,5 € |
B: 16 € |
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Traditional heavy metal at its best. American outfit THE RODS with vocalist David “Rock“ Feinstein (ELF) offer eleven songs that let every metalhead raise their fist in the air - whether one like it or not. “1982“ is a retrospective of the band’s history. Without question, “Brotherhood Of Metal“ is highly suitable for lovers of both MANOWAR or DIO. Well produced and simply a great piece of music! Well done!
MARTIN STARK
watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZruOuHj9i_4 |
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NEW RELEASES IN STOCK !
KARO - Heavy Birthday II & III (2 CDs)
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A: 14,5 € |
B: 17,5 € |
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KARO and their only album “Heavy Birthday“ (1988) is a true classic of German hard rock. Now there is a double cd with previously unreleased songs recorded from 1987-1989. It’s the ultimate legacy of this short-lived band. On vocals you get Dan Lucas, here still as Lutz Salzwedel. For the most part it’s well-produced, powerful and highly melodic stuff for all fans of BONFIRE or SCORPIONS for instance.
MARTIN STARK
listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z37OtuMlV9E&t=105s |
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AVIATOR - Aviator +2 (digitally remastered)
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A: 13 € |
B: 15,5 € |
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An album held in high esteem by the melodic rock community for years, and cherished in the rock press during those heydays of the 1980's. Aviator came together with Cerniglia and Ricciardella coming from the New York band Wiggy Bits (also featuring Balance's Peppy Castro), before moving on to form Network. Pretty much resembling Icon (circa 'Night Of The Crime') though far more melodic and far more commercial is how best to describe their one and only album. You'd be hard pressed to find any better moments in melodic rock than 'Frontline' and 'Comeback'. Most of the other songs are high class rockers that move with an authority that only musicians like these can play. Rock Candy re-issue, digitally remastered.
watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfvGwu3nULU |
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BATON ROUGE - Shake Your Soul (digitally remastered)
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A: 13 € |
B: 15,5 € |
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When BATON ROUGE released their debut, “Shake Your Soul”, in 1990 the best times for Hard Rock in the USA were already over. Never-theless the band was backed up by Atlantic Records and producer/co-songwriter Jack Ponti (a. o. BON JOVI, Alice Cooper). Commercially the album was not overly successful, but that doesn't say anything about its qualities. “Shake Your Soul” features 12 songs, ranging from highly melodic and powerful rockers (for example “Walks Like A Woman”, “Big Trouble”, “Bad Time Comin' Down”) to sensitive ballads (“It's About Time”; “There Was A Time”). If you like perfectly performed and produced US-Hard Rock, then “Shake Your Soul” is a must-have for you! Rock Candy re-issue.
watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4gPKianglE |
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FIRMO - Rehab |
A: 6 € |
B: 7,5 € |
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Italian singer and songwriter Gianluca Firmo was the driving force behind the project ROOM EXPERIENCE (2015), which featured Pink Cream 69 singer David Readman on vocals. Firmo wrote the entire album, which was well received from the press and the fans. Three years later Gianluca Firmo is ready to deliver his first solo album by using his own name and handling for the very first time all lead vocals on his own. With the help of his fellow countrymen Davide Barbieri, Mario Percudani and the mighty Paul Laine (DANGER DANGER) on backing vocals you can be sure to get a great slice of classic melodic rock stuff. The vocals of Gianluca Firmo are solid, but he's a better songwriter as a singer !
watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpTFtvyE4k0 |
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PLEASURE MAKER - Dancin' With Danger +1 |
A: 7,5 € |
B: 9,5 € |
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PLEASURE MAKER is a Brazilian hair metal outfit which has released their debut "Love On The Rocks" in 2004 and the follow up "Twisted Desire" in 2008. After a seven-year break, the band reunited in 2017 to record this third album, “Dancing With Danger”. That means that you get another dose of 80s inspired melodic rock with the occasional touches of glam. Main musical references are Dokken and Ratt as the guitar playing of guiatrist Alex Meister combines elements of both Warren DiMartini and George Lynch. Listeners who are not yet familiar with the band might have a difficult time with singer Claudio's high pitched, banshee like voice but personally it didn't stop me from having a good time with this disc.
watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU_rh0NB0Ps |
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NEAL MORSE - 06/14
SWEET OBLIVION - 06/14
SABATON - 07/19
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