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AOR HEAVEN ::: N E W S L E T T E R :: 05/08/2022 |
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Howdy melodic
rockers,
Good news –my health is
getting better day by day and there is hope to see me back at the center court
playing a nice senior double due end of next week !
As you can see below there is
an overkill of new titles already in or due soon. The new H.e.a.t. and the
Frontiers releases (Generation Radio, Hydra, Sunstorm, Restless Spirits, Nordic
Union) are already in stock.
Some surprise releases from
the likes of Cherry St. and Adellaide are both in stock now as well and the long
missed releases from Keldian and AOR are finally in stock now, too.
Last but not least – our
Japanese supplier has shipped us the Pretty Maids re-issues (Future World, Jump
The Gun, Red, Hot & Heavy, Sin Decade) much quicker as expected, that’s why we
should get them already by Tuesday next week. They have been remastered with a
great sound for the first time in Japan an das they were released in 2018
they’ll be deleted in the near future. We have the word from our Japanese
supplier that we have bought the last remaining copies. Feel free to place your
order over the weekend to make sure that we can ship before our vacations. You
can mention such titles which are still not in at the „comments section“.
Looking for our well deserved
vacations by end of next week, but a look at the „coming next“ section below
smells more busy times by end of this month / early September.
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PLEASE TAKE
NOTE:
We have
closed for our vacations from August, the 13th until August,
the 28th. By paying with Paypal please make sure that your
order must get paid due August, the 11th. All incoming orders
which we’ll arrive after August, the 11th, will get finished
once we return due August, the 29th.
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Wishing you a
great week
Georg & Monika
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AOR HEAVEN EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION!
INTELLIGENT MUSIV PROJECT VII - Unconditioned (digi pack)
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B: 13,5 € |
B: 16 € |
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The stupendous melodic rock / AOR /
classic rock band INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT are releasing its seventh
studio album entitled “Unconditioned”. The legendary Simon Phillips (TOTO)
returns as percussionist and musical co-producer of the new album, while the
lead vocalist on this release is again one of the most popular names in hard
rock / metal music today: Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG). In addition to Phillips
and Romero, the album also includes Carl Sentance (Nazareth) on vocals.
“Unconditioned” is the more ‘melodic hard rocking’ album from IMP so far, with a
pulsating vibe recalling Joe Lynn Turner solo or even the first Sunstorm. The
production is crisp and detailed, a real pleasure to listen to.
Watch:https://youtu.be/5jNlZaxQxw0 |
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GATHERING OF KINGS - Enigmatic
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B: 15,5 € |
B: 18,5 € |
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“Enigmatic“, the third effort of this band, which at the
latest developed into a real band with their second album “Discovery“ (2020), a
band with several singers like e.g. Rick Altzi (MASTERPLAN) or Apollo
Papathanasio. Songwriting was done by Victor Olsson (g, SAFFIRE). Everybody
involved here is Swedish. Great songs in the vein of Tom Galley’s PHENOMENA or
AVANTASIA but with a large affection for classic AOR sounds. It’s pure gold!
MARTIN
STARK
listen:https://youtu.be/ZfLcPioKcI0 |
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GATHERING OF KINGS - Discovery
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B: 15,5 € |
B: 18,5 € |
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“Discovery“, the highly anticipated
second album of the Swedish Allstar Project, easily manages to meet expectations.
It’s a brilliant hybrid of bands like ECLIPSE or H.E.A.T. and BOSTON and MAGNUM.
Using different vocalists - like in AVANTASIA - works perfectly. Songs like “Lorelei“,
“Heaven On The Run“ or “Moonlight“ will leave you speechless. The fact that the
songs are basically written by Victor Olsson (SAFFIRE) works very positively in
terms of tightness of the material.
MARTIN
STARK
watch:https://youtu.be/9IkPR8LD2a8 |
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GATHERING OF KINGS - First Mission +1 (deluxe
version)
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B: 15,5 € |
B: 18,5 € |
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Gathering Of
Kings is
a melodic hard rock project from Sweden, feat. members from Masterplan, Soilwork,
The Night Flight Orchestra, Saffire, Pretty Maids, Within Temptation, Eclipse,
Crashdiet, Treat and much more. Supervised by Ron Dahlgren and written by Victor
Olsson (SAFFIRE) the entire project can be easily called as the Swedish answer
to the legendary PHENOMENA project. Also the production courtesy of Thomas "Plec"
Johansson (The Night Flight Orchestra) is top notch and it's the perfect
platform for a phenomenal slice of melodic hard rock combining the finest
elements of THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, ECLIPSE, TREAT and cohorts. Make sure to
grab a copy of this killer album pronto !
watch:https://youtu.be/4SIUhNWCE8E |
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EXPECTED NEW RELEASES !!
PRETTY MAIDS - Future World (JAP CD,
digitally remastered)
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B: 16,5 € |
B: 20,5 € |
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"Future World" (1987) was suppossed to have been
Pretty Maids big breakthrough in the US, but while the album was a big
commercial and artistic success in especially Japan and Germany, Pretty Maids
just never really broke through bigtime in the US. Overall the album is more
polished as the debut, but the band were not happy with the job of producer
Eddie Kramer (Kiss) and fired him. Guys like Kevin Elson (Journey) and Flemming
Rasmussen (Metallica) finished the album and the result is one of the best
European melodic hard rock albums of all time - past and period !
First time ever
digitally remastered with the awesome Blu-spec proceedings (compatible with
every standard CD player) - BUY !
Watch:https://youtu.be/dGsGqksz6fc |
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PRETTY MAIDS - Jump The Gun (JAP CD,
digitally remastered)
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B: 16,5 € |
B: 20,5 € |
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This is the third album by Denmark’s finest export
to the melodic hard rock and metal world. A great band that have continued
recording quality albums since their inception back in ’81. "Jump The Gun"
(1990), their third album, was produced by Roger Glover (Deep Purple) who knows
a thing or two about great records, in fact, he actually plays bass on one track,
and Ian Paice drums on one track also.The band reduced the speed again as just 2
tracks were fast rockers, but it's full packed with highlights like „Lethal
Heroes“, „Don’t Settle For Less“, „Rock The House“, „Savage Heart" just to name
a few. First
time ever digitally remastered with the awesome Blu-spec proceedings (compatible
with every standard CD player) - BUY !
Watch:https://youtu.be/ZnCMAzLFyLU |
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PRETTY MAIDS - Red, Hot & Heavy
(JAP CD, digitally remastered)
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B: 16,5 € |
B: 20,5 € |
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Issued in 1984, "Red,
Hot & Heavy") is the Pretty Maids first full length studio recording. Vocalist
Ronnie Atkins and the boys score major points for their riveting debut album, as
the Danish group pound out riffs and kick down the walls. The hard-charged album
covers everything from speedy metal ("Back To Back") over to classic 80s metal
tunes like "Night Danger", "Cold Killer", Battle Of Pride", the epic title track
or "Night Danger". And what about the super smooth Waitin' For The Time" or the
great THin Lizzy hommage of "Little Darling". Regardless of their later releases,
this is a heavy metal classic. First time ever digitally remastered with the
awesome Blu-spec proceedings (compatible with every standard CD player) - BUY !
Watch:https://youtu.be/8bYdAIQFLm0 |
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PRETTY MAIDS - Sin Decade (JAP
CD, digitally remastered)
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B: 16,5 € |
B: 20,5 € |
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The fourth full studio release from
the mighty Danish hard rockers, which saw Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica) in
charge of the production (as the band wanted a much rawer sound compared to the
previous "Jump The Gun" album). After the
relative commercial failure of the band's previous album, "Jump the Gun" (1990),
bass player Allan Delong, keyboard player Alan Owen and drummer Phil More left
the group by late 1990, leaving only singer Ronnie Atkins and guitarist Ken
Hammer. Just the title track really stands out and it seems that Atkins/Hammer
really struggled like so many other bands during this time.
First time ever
digitally remastered with the awesome Blu-spec proceedings (compatible with
every standard CD player).
Watch:https://youtu.be/q7Te8602xZ8 |
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NORDIC UNION - Animalistic
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B: 14,5 € |
B: 17,5 € |
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Third effort by massive
Swedish and Danish collaboration between Erik Martensson (v/g, ECLIPSE, W.E.T.)
and Ronnie Atkinson (v, PRETTY MAIDS, AVANTASIA) which again hits the spot. Two
exceptional artists that perfectly fit together. Powerful melodic rock and hard
rock anthems with cool hook lines (“This Means War“ or “Shot In The Dark“). One
of the very few projects out there that really matter! ECLIPSE meets PRETTY
MAIDS - all you can ask for! Word!
MARTIN STARK
Watch:https://youtu.be/GHM6f1B63og |
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GENERATION RADIO - Generation
Radio + DVD
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B: 14,5 € |
B: 17,5 € |
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Once again a so-called
“supergroup“ but one that really deserves this label. Musicians from JOURNEY,
CHICAGO and RASCAL FLATS deliver nothing but fireworks with amazing melodies,
versatile arrangements and a huge production which is pristine and powerful at
the same time. Let’s hope that this outfit finds its way across the Atlantic
somehow. What a beauty! Let’s hope that this isn’t just a one-off. Let alone „Lights
Go Out In Paradise“ shine. It will make melodic hearts jump! You can’t do it any
better!
MARTIN STARK
Watch:https://youtu.be/SCVC2lsOJIo |
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HYDRA - Point Break
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B: 14,5 € |
B: 17,5 € |
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HYDRA is melodic rock from
Sweden. Guitar player and songwriter Hendrik Hedström teams up with Daniel
Flores (dr/keys, THE MURDER OF MY SWEET, FIND ME). But also vocalist Andi
Kravljaca does a great job. Beautiful hooklines, amazing guitar solos and a
classy production. Sometimes reminiscent of WIGELIUS, CARE OF NIGHT or WORK OF
ART. And by the way, “Forever My Love“ simply is the best ballad ever and ever.
Believe it or not. Period.
MARTIN STARK
Watch:https://youtu.be/2uJY9U9zgQE |
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ADELLAIDE - Deja Vu
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B: 13 € |
B: 15,5 € |
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Brazilian melodic rock act Adellaide surprised
with their promising debut EP in 2016 and a year later with a full length effort,
and the follow up “New Horizons” (2019) showcased an even more confident band
both in songwriting and performances. Theird third full strike “Déjà Vu” proves
again that ADELLAIDE are one of the frontrunners when it comes to first class
AOR from South America. Frontman Daniel Vargas is a guy with a privileged voice,
a fantastic tone for the style that perfectly fit these melodious compositions.
“Déjà Vu” is a superb slice of AOR / Melodic Rock for the lovers of exotic AOR-
and melodic rcock stuff.
Watch:https://youtu.be/CuNWfHIgs0Q |
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KELDIAN - The Bloodwater
Rebellion
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B: 13 € |
B: 15,5 € |
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Album number 5 from the Norwegian duo courtesy of
Christer Andresen (vocals, guitars, bass) and Arild Aardalen (keyboards, vocals).
Embracing their classic rock influences like never before, Keldian's new record
is a nine-song collection of haunting melodies and fiery grooves. The lyrics are
based on an unpublished novel co-authored by Christer Andresen, presenting the
dramatic story of a not-so-distant future where fresh water has become the
rarest resource. „The Bloodwater Rebellion“ is Keldian's first full concept
album, offering a thought-provoking sound and vision of tragedy and disaster,
but ultimately a hope of redemption.
Watch:https://youtu.be/T14MxJ7KwEY |
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RESTLESS SPIRITS - Seconds To
None
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B: 14,5 € |
B: 17,5 € |
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RESTLESS SPIRITS is the side
project of Tony Hernando (g, LORDS OF THE BLACK). It’s the second album and once
again some great male and female singers pass the microphone to each other. Kent
Hilli (PERFECT PLAN), CHEZ KANE or Johnny Gioeli (HARDLINE, AXEL RUDI PELL) do a
great job here. Melodic and hard rock with amazing voices and interesting
arrangements will make fans of the genre smile.
MARTIN STARK
Watch:https://youtu.be/zqzxqEaShzY |
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SUNSTORM - Freedom
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B: 14,5 € |
B: 17,5 € |
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SUNSTORM, one of the most
prolific projects at Frontiers Music puts out another record, just one year
after “Afterlife“, which was the first featuring Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, ex
CORELEONI) on vocals and the seventh effort in total. Classic hard rock which
offers above average songwriting and simply a fantastic voice. Don’t expect
surprises but a great performance on all levels. Just check out the slow “Back
My Dreams“ or the rocking “Games We Play“.
MARTIN STARK
Watch:https://youtu.be/27x5MPmeofA |
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AOR - Journey To L.A. +1
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B: 13 € |
B: 15,5 € |
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The fifth release from the French
guitarist, keyboarder and songwriter Frederic Slama sees Tommy Denander again at
the production helm and it shouldn’t be that much of a surprise that “Journey To
L.A.” mixes both 80s - and classic West Coast AOR. With top notch singers like
Steve Overland (FM), Fergie Frederiksen (ex – TOTO / LE ROUX), Philip Bardowell
(UNRULY CHILD), Bill Champlin and Dane Donahue you can be sure to get first
class vocal performances and the highlights of the album are the slightly
crunchier tunes like the awesome “Don’t Turn Back”, “Never Surrender” and
“Waiting In The Darkness”, which are prime time melodic rock fodder. Initially
released in 2009, reworked new version incl. a secret track.
Listen:https://youtu.be/WzJb7SF_wMM |
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CHERRY ST. - Squeeze It Dry
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B: 13 € |
B: 15,5 € |
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„Squeeze It Dry“ (1993) was more or less a
reworked version of the independently released selftitled Cherry St. album. With
distribution through BMG records and with tracks produced by Erik Turner
(Warrant) and Tommy Thayer (Kiss, Black N’ Blue), mastering & mixing by Pat
Regan (Mr. Big) – who also produced some songs – you can expect a much higher
level as with their indie release. Chock full of ballsy, swagger, crunchy hooks
and some great lead vocal / guitar work, fans of heavier Poison (think Crack A
Smile era), late 80s Motley Crue, Britny Fox, L.A. Guns, Love/Hate, etc, will
enjoy this album. There really isn’t a bad song on this – the songs overall just
crank. Prerris records re-issue incl. new artwork.
Listen:https://youtu.be/93wSZFPRlUA |
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NEW RELEASES IN STOCK !!
H.E.A.T. - Force Majeure (ltd. edition digi pack)
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B: 16 € |
B: 19,5 € |
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The Swedish outfit with
their seventh album in total and their third with original vocalist Kenny
Leckremo who sang on the first two efforts. All the material is really high
quality although „the one and only hit“ might be absent this time. Nevertheless,
that’s how melodic rock should sound like these days. An ultra-sonic trip
through the melodic universe! Not that former frontman Erik Grönwall was bad in
any way but H.E.A.T. and Kenny, that’s the real deal!
MARTIN STARK
Watch:https://youtu.be/4tu-HLpwUmM |
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THE BRAVE - 08/29
OUTLAND - 08/29
JESSE HARMS - 08/29
WHITE SPIRIT - 08/29
KK WILDE - 08/29
STEELOVER - 08/29
BAD BARON - 08/29
LUGNET - 08/29
DYNAZTY - 08/29
JIMI JAMSON - 08/29
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