MYSTIC PROPHECY – Regressus (Re-issue+2 bonus) 2017


Finally available again: The riff monster that is MYSTIC PROPHECY‘s second album “Regressus”! Remastered, and available as a limited edition digipak re-release with two exclusive bonus tracks!
Mixed by Eroc at the Mastering Ranch in Hagen, Germany. Produced and mastered by R.D. Liapakis at Prophecy Studios in Waltenhofen/Hegge, Germany (Devil’s Train, Suicidal Angels, Firewind, Steel Prophet etc.).

1. Calling From Hell
2. Eternal Flame
3. Lords Of Pain
4. Sign Of The Cross
5. Night Of The Storm
6. The Traveller (Instrumental)

LES DISCRETS – Prédateurs 2017


Lyon, France dark dreamweavers Les Discrets return with “Prédateurs”, their first full-length album in five years. Ever-evolving, the sound of Les Discrets in 2017 takes a stylistic shift which sees the band’s dreamy shoegaze and metallic tinged post-rock turn into dark indie rock with electronic chill while incorporating inspiration from trip-hop and 70’s film soundtracks.

1. Prédateurs
2. Virée Nocturne
3. Les Amis De Minuit
4. Vanishing Beauties
5. Fleur Des Murailles
6. Le Reproche
7. Les Jours D’Or
8. Rue Octavio Mey
9. The Scent Of Spring (Moonraker)
10. Lyon – Paris 7h34

DON JAMIESON – Communication Breakdown 2017


The title and cover photo come from my Rutgers University senior yearbook photo. My young nieces and nephews found it at my mom’s house and starting texting me how funny it was and when I saw it again after so many years, I agreed! I majored in communication, so it was just a matter of adding the “Breakdown” to it which is obviously, something you never want to happen in comedy.

1. Dave Mustaine Riffs, Intervention, Baby in the Drain
2. Sober, Finger-Banging, Drunk Logic
3. Weed, Cigs, Election 2016
4. Kiefer
5. Myrtle Beach

BROKEN TEETH – Four on the Floor 2017


2017 release from the hard rockers. Twenty years after seizing power in Austin, Texas, rock-roll battering squad Broken Teeth throw it’s hardest punch ever after signing with Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and former Corporate Punishment President Thom Hazaert at their powerhouse EMP Label Group.

“I’ve had my eyes and ears on Broken Teeth for a few years now and have a history with singer Jason McMaster,” Ellefson said. “It was only a matter of time until I found a way to partner with them. Given their reputation as a crushing live act, along with their previous string of classic

THE LEATHER NUN – VIVE LA FETE! VIVE LA REVOLUTION 2017


Is it still useful to present the Swedish Punk Rocker / Indus of THE LEATHER NUN? Surely not, but it is useful to remind the “young people” that this group began its career in 1979. After a few years of absences in the 90’s-2000, the group returned to the front of the stage with WHATEVER (2016). They are back again with this VIVE LA FETE! VIVE LA REVOLUTION which will be released on May 5th.

01. I’m Alive

Terry Ilous – Gypsy Dreams 2017


The April 28 release singer Terry Ilous (XYZ, Great White), his first solo album “Gypsy Dreams’ where he makes covers of the following classic songs:

1. Whole Lotta Love – (Led Zeppelin)
2. Boys Of Summer – (Don Henley)
3. In Your Eyes – (Peter Gabriel)
4. Long Train Running – (The Doobie Brothers)
5. Wicked Game – (Chris Isaak)
6. Heaven And Hell – (Black Sabbath)
7. Ride Like The Wind – (Christopher Cross)
8. Love Bites – (Def Leppard)
9. Kill The King – (Rainbow)

Strange Karma – Cold Blooded 2016


I never thought the day would come when I would be reviewing vinyl records. I know their popularity has grown in recent years, especially amongst the Hipster crowd, but I never imagined I would be receiving full-length LPS in the mail for review. Crazy!

Making things even better is the fact that Strange Karma is a really good, melodic hard rock group from Australia. This is hard rock like I grew up with circa the 80’s and early 90’s when bands wrote full-length albums that were cohesive from beginning to end, and not just one-off singles to sell for .99 cents.

The songs on Cold Blooded are catchy, with big choruses an

ELECTRIC POETS – ELECTRIC POETS 2017


Electric Poets is a Belarusian Modern Hard Rock band formed in Minsk in 2017. It consists of former Stardust Circus members Stevie Black (guitar), J.J. (guitar), Holz von Teller (bass) alongside belarussian vocalist D.C. Shampanoff (Inomarki/Vox Mira) and drummer Den Trump (Stanmarsh).

01. My Anger (4:37),
02. Never (2:58),
03. Electric Poets (3:52),
04. No Respect (4:01),
05. Honesty (3:46)

DGM – Passing Stages 2017


DGM’s last album (their eighth), “The Passage”, was released in August 2016 and marked the culmination of almost 20 years of hard work that started back in 1997 and has pushed the Italian band into the elite rankings of the international progressive metal scene. Over the years, DGM has managed to tour the world, taking part in some of the biggest and most celebrated metal festivals around the globe and sharing the stage with the likes of Heaven And Hell, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Avantasia…

CD 1
1. The Secr

Pushed – This Is Me 2017


Pushed is a Powerful ,melodic hard rock band from Dallas, Texas. The band, Guitarist Jesse Scott’s forceful attack grooves, Bassist Todd Bascou masterful chops, Drummer Tommy Willuhn dirty dark beats an Singer Jo Beth as the absolute powerhouse. They push the edges churning out hard rock n roll music. Their live shows are aggressive edging rock that captivates their audience. Opening for such greats as Lita Ford, Doro, Great White, Faster Pussy Cat, Mandy Lion, Skidrow and Don Dokken.

1. Take It Back
2. For You
3. Chase Me
4. Remedy
5. Drinkin Again
6. World’s Collide
7. Father