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Carl Berglund (g) had a clear vision: Putting out a pure melodic rock/AOR record. After a long process of looking for the right people to go with, Swedish band AGE OF REFLECTION was born. Thanks to a powerful mix of Erik Mårtensson (ECLIPSE) there is a lot of roaring guitars among the mighty keyboards. "Age Of Reflection" is a great album with no fillers. Learn More

This was miles ahead of the ragged debut, Vai and Bonnet composing all but three songs themselves. It is impossible when listening to this not to think of either Vai's later work in the David Lee Roth Band or Bonnet's time in Rainbow or MSG. Their styles are so identifiable with both acts that the sound is an agreeable combination of the two. Learn More

Monster comeback from the mighty Swedish AOR outfit feat. ace singer Jim Jidhed - marvellous AOR stuff next to Journey, Fortune or Survivor and possibly the strongest pure AOR release of this year. Get your copy now ! Learn More

Finest British Melodic Rock in the veins of FM, STRANGEWAYS or even DARE that - if you are into the genre - will make you feel at home instantly. Stylistically, "Go Ask The Moon" is a bit more diverse than the superb 2014 debut "Kings Of Nowhere". Learn More

Bachman & Turner were, of course, the creative driving force of Bachman Turner Overdrive, an act that enjoyed massive international success throughout the 1970s. After many years of gentle prodding by music fans and industry aficionados, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, two giants of rock n’ roll, are finally back together after being apart for over 20 years. The new album features 12 new tracks and is a true tour de force. A delighted Randy Bachman said: It’s like the lost BTO greatest hits album and there is not much to add – welcome back to rock guys! Learn More

Apart from countless melodic anthems ("Stop Messing Around" or "Gonna Rock You"), "Telefone Line" with its BEATLES or QUEEN flavor completes the picture. A pure gem. Put "Rock Of Life" in the player and the world looks a better place right away. Learn More

Swiss outfit BLACK DIAMONDS offers a great bunch of melodic hardrock with a distinctive slice of sleaze. Fans of SHAKRA or KROKUS as well as people who are into RECKLESS LOVE or CRAZY LIXX will certainly find themselves well-entertained. The four-piece seems to have been raised on the likes of GUNS'N'ROSES Learn More

BONEYARD DOG are basically made of Rob Mancini (ex HOTWIRE, ex SCAR FOR LIFE), a singer of German and Italian roots and the Irish guitarist Davy Kerrigan. The two of them gather pretty well-known musicians like Tony Carey (keys, ex RAINBOW) or Ron Wikso (ex FOREIGNER, ex DAVID LEE ROTH) around them as well as Marc Lynn of GOTTHARD fame on one song ("Lonely Road") to create a pure and refreshing rock-blues hybrid. Learn More

By the way, you find countless great hook lines. The usual competitors like HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, CRAZY LIXX or CRASH DIET are heavily challenged by this brillant Swedish outfit. Mighty production by RamPac and mixed by Tobias Lindell (e.g. H.E.A.T., EUROPE). Definitely one of the real highlights in 2016. Learn More