All Exclusive – Melodic Rock

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Italian hard rockers Damn Freaks are back in the fast lane with *Still Running*, their fourth studio album and a fresh shot of high-voltage melodic rock. With former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso and new vocalist Giulio Garghentini in the ranks, the band delivers a swaggering mix of razor-sharp riffs, infectious hooks and pure ’80s rock ‘n’ roll attitude.

Following 2023’s *III*, the Florence-based outfit returns with ten new songs, balancing muscular hard rock with glossy AOR melodies and a welcome touch of glam. The title says it all: the engine is still roaring, the guitars are still hungry, and Damn Freaks aren’t ready to hit the brakes.

Country: Italy
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock, AOR, Glam Rock
Year: 2026
Label: Andromeda Relix / Freemood
Release Date: October 30, 2026

Tracklist:
1. Come Over
2. Somewhere Else
3. Reward
4. Gravity
5. Intuition
6. Once M

Bite The Bullet – Bite The Bullet [Rock Candy Remastered] 2019, MP3+FLAC

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Some albums miss their moment simply because nobody gives them a fair shot. BITE THE BULLET’s self-titled debut is a textbook case. Released in 1989 through Jet Records, it had the songs, the polish and the hooks, but not the promotional muscle behind it. The result was a commercial shrug at the time and a collector’s headache later, as the original CD became increasingly difficult to track down.

Musically, this is classy AOR with its tie loosened just enough to rock. Mick Benton’s writing leans toward the smoother side of the genre, but there is enough guitar bite underneath the gloss to stop the record drifting into wallpaper territory. “Change Of Heart” is a near-perfect opener, all pulsing bass, crystal-clean guitars,

HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS – Hard At Play +1 [Japan UHQCD / MQA miniLP remastered] (2023), MP3+FLAC

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With HUEY LEWIS largely sidelined in recent years by Ménière’s disease and its unpredictable effect on his hearing, this Japanese reissue campaign has become a timely reminder of just how deep the band’s catalogue really runs. “Hard At Play”, originally released in 1991, may not carry the same blockbuster aura as “Sports” or “Fore!”, but it is a sharp, confident record with plenty of that unmistakable HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS mix of pop craft, bar-band muscle and blue-collar rock ’n’ roll.

The album finds the band leaning back into the straightforward, bluesy pop-rock that made them huge in the first place. “Couple Days Off” has all the punch and singalong swagger of their classic singles, whi

KROKUS – Headhunter [Rock Candy remaster] 2014, MP3+FLAC, CD w/ Scans

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“Headhunter” is the album where KROKUS stopped knocking politely and kicked the door off its hinges. Released in 1983, it is leaner, harder and far more dangerous than much of the band’s earlier material, with “Headhunter”, “Eat The Rich” and “Screaming In The Night” delivering exactly the sort of riff-heavy, sweat-soaked hard rock that made the Swiss outfit a serious international force. Marc Storace sounds like he has been gargling broken glass in the best possible way, wh

ANGEL – Lady Of The Lake / Woman From Tokyo [Limited Colored 12” Vinyl] (2026)

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And here’s another exclusive on here: the wonderful Limited Colored 12” Vinyl, 2-sided 45rpm single by legends ANGEL: “Lady Of The Lake / Woman From Tokyo“, featuring their versions of the classic Rainbow / Deep Purple songs.

If you were anywhere near an FM radio, or a sold out stadium rock show back in the mid 1970s, ANGEL were inescapable. “The boys like them,” journalist Sylvie Simmons wrote in 1978, “The girls like them, parents probably think they’re sick. In other words, they’re everyone’s perfect Teen Dream.”
Who better, then, to take on one of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow’s most heavenly songs? On “Lady Of The Lake” Angel retain the grind, the pace and the toughness, but they make

JESSE COLIN YOUNG – Discography 1964–2024, MP3

26/10/2026 rock aor All Exclusive, Folk, Melodic Rock | AOR Leave a comment

American singer-songwriter JESSE COLIN YOUNG has spent six decades quietly stitching together folk, country rock, soft rock, blues and warm West Coast songwriting. From the bare-bones intimacy of his earliest solo recordings through the golden ’70s run of “Song for Juli”, “Light Shine” and “Songbird”, his music has always carried that sun-faded, open-road quality — thoughtful without becoming sleepy, mellow without losing its pulse. This collection follows that long trail through studio albums, live recordings, anniversary editions and later releases.

Country: US
Genre: Folk Rock / Country Rock / Singer-Songwriter / Soft Rock
Release years: 1964–2024

1964 – The Soul Of A City Boy
1965 – Two Trips

SOJOURN – World of Spirits [Metallic Blue Records 25th Anniversary reissue] (2026), MP3+FLAC

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Celebrating the Silver Anniversary of their album “World of Spirits”, American band SOJOURN made a deal with Metallic Blue Records for reissue of this long time out of print CD, now with a new artwork.

SOJOURN has released remastered anniversary editions to their first two albums (featured on plotn08) and now is time for their 3rd and final installment with ”World of Spirits [Metallic Blue Records 25th Anniversary reissue]”.
Founded in the early ’80s, SOJOURN’s music mixed Pomp AOR & Melodic Rock, driven by huge keyboard / guitar runs in the best style from the genre. ‘Lookin’ For More’ (1985) is a gem with that magic mid-Eighties sound, then ‘Different Points Of View’ (198

Stefan Berggren – Live In Stockholm, Pt 1 – 2026

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Singer Stefan Berggren and his Grand Jam recently released the album “Live In Stockholm, Pt 1,” which can be found on platforms including plotn08.

01 – Wild Flowers (Live in Stockholm).mp3
02 – All Or Nothing (Live in Stockholm).mp3
03 – Burning Burning (Live in Stockholm).mp3
04 – Coming Home (Live in Stockholm).mp3
05 – Aint Got No Woman (Live in Stockholm).mp3
06 – These Are The Times (Live in Stockholm).mp3
07 – Superman (Live in Stockholm).mp3
08 – Easy Living (Live in Stockholm).mp3
09 – Walk Tall (Live in Stockholm).mp3
10 – Back to the Blues (Live in Stockholm).mp3
11 – He

CHRIS BOUDREAUX – A Walk Amongst The Music (2026) Metallic Blue Records, MP3+FLAC

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CHRIS BOUDREAUX opens the door on “A Walk Amongst The Music”, a 16-track hard rock collection released October 23, 2026 through Metallic Blue Records. It is a broad, road-worn set with plenty of guitar in its bloodstream, moving from straight-ahead rockers to more reflective cuts without losing that old-school melodic backbone.

“Hey Hey” gets things rolling with a clean, immediate punch, while “Don’t Wake Me Now”, “Four Walls” and “Rockets and Gods” keep the first stretch compact and hook-minded. “The Fight Within” digs in a little deeper, “Back to the Boulevard” stretches past the five-minute mark, and the closing run through “Michelle”, “Sugar, Sugar”, “It’s True” and “Crossing Over the Boul

BONEYARD – Black Static (2026)

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BONEYARD return with “Black Static”, a nine-track blast of hard rock and metal released on October 23, 2026. There is a dark current running through the record from the start: thick riffs, brooding melodies and a sense that something ugly is always waiting just behind the next chorus.

“Met You in a Dream” opens with a more melodic pull before “Left Me to Drown” and “Ready for a Change” start tightening the screws. “Not This Way (Joel’s Song)” adds extra emotional weight, while “Blood in the Bond” and “Before the Fall” keep the album planted firmly in heavier territory.

The real gut-punch arrives with “Hanging Tree”, a six-minute bruiser that stretches the mood into something darker and more menacing, followed by the

Tahoma Souls Alive – Tahoma Souls Alive 2014

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Country:US
Released:2014
Style:Southern Rock

01 – Back Where I Belong (3:02)
02 – Dark Side Of The City (4:12)
03 – Nobodys Listening (4:37)
04 – Riding The Line (5:19)
05 – He Knows (4:15)
06 – This Ain’t Love (5:14)
07 – I Believe In Angels (6:32)
08 – The Cove (6:25)
09 – Cant Stop Us Now (5:26)
10 – Movin On (5:04)
11 – Momma (5:17)
12 – The Sun (8:37)

turbo thx JEAN!

City Of Lights – City Of Lights 2026 WEB

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Melodic Rock / AOR band CITY OF LIGHTS born in 2018 when British songwriter/guitarist Neil Austin reached out to Greek vocal sensation Manos Fatsis (Odyssey Desperado, Hideaway) to see if he would be interested in singing on some demos.

The chemistry was instant and Austin decided he needed a stellar rhythm section to really do the songs justice. On a whim, he messaged the rhythm section of his favourite band, Swedish modern melodic maestros Degreed. Much to his surprise, Robin Eriksson (Bass) and Mats Eriksson (Drums) both instantly said ‘Yes’!.
Their debut album ‘Before The Sun Sets’ was released in Feb 2022 to critical acclaim. After featuring on a number of songs on this first album, Austin’s long-time friend, British guitar virtuoso N

Viper Queen – Munich City Nights 2026 WEB

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German hard rockers VIPER QUEEN are set to release their debut album “Munich City Nights” on October 23, 2026. Formed in Munich in 2019, the band set out to revive the punchy, melodic spirit of late-’80s hard rock and heavy metal while keeping the sound fresh and energetic. After delays caused by the pandemic and a long search for the right vocalist, the five-piece are finally ready to deliver their first full-length statement.

The album is a tribute to the classic stadium rock era, built around sharp guitars, big choruses and an unmistakable ’80s atmosphere. “Undercover Lover” opens the record with immediate energy, while “Call Of The Viper” works as a strong signature track for the band and frontman John Hall. The title “Munich City Nights” also

Neon Rider – Keepers Of The Flame 2026 WEB

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Argentinian melodic hard rockers NEON RIDER return with their second album “Keepers Of The Flame”, due October 23, 2026 through Pride & Joy Music. Following 2024’s “Destination Unknown”, the band enter a new chapter with guitarist Marcos Nieva Green stepping into the lead vocal role while Hernan Cattaneo remains the sole guitarist. The result is a more direct and energetic sound built around powerful riffs, soaring melodies, huge choruses and a strong classic AOR spirit inspired by names such as Journey, Foreigner, Survivor, Toto and Europe.

“Keepers Of The Flame” offers twelve new songs and represents a clear step forward for the band. The explosive “Drowning In Shallow” opens the album with a strong riff and massive chorus, while “He

Diamond Rain – Chapter One 2026 WEB

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DIAMOND RAIN arrive with “Chapter One”, a debut album that blends melodic rock, classic arena rock and polished ’80s-style hooks with a theatrical identity of its own. Led by the mysterious figure known as The High Priest, the project draws on influences ranging from Blue Öyster Cult and KISS to Roxette, combining heavy guitars, glossy keyboards and big choruses into a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

The album moves confidently between different shades of melodic rock. “Naked City” opens the door with an immediate chorus and a strong sense of scale, while “I Need Love” leans into an unmistakable ’80s groove with prominent synths and a rhythmic, almost dance-rock feel. “Rosalie Hillsong” mixes late-’70s rock attitude with pop melody,

KENNY MARKS – Discography 1982–1995, MP3

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American singer and songwriter Kenny Marks was a notable figure in contemporary Christian rock during the ’80s and ’90s, blending melodic rock, pop rock and power-pop with personal, relationship-focused lyrics and a strong radio-friendly approach. This collection covers his main run of releases from the debut “Follow Him” through “World Gone Mad”, including the compilation “Absolutely Positively”.

Kenny Marks – Follow Him 1982
Kenny Marks – Right Where You Are 1983
Kenny Marks – Attitude 1986
Kenny Marks – Make It Right 1987
Kenny Marks – Another Friday Night 1989
Kenny Marks – Fire of Forgiveness 1992
Kenny Marks – Absolutely Positively 1993
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