REVIEW : ONE DESIRE, One Night Only - Live In Helsinki (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 11 June 2021)

"One Night Only-Live In Helsinki" is the first ever live album of Finland's ONE DESIRE. This brand new live recording opus was captured on October 3, 2020 in Helsinki, Finland at the On The Rocks Club. With just a minimal audience, as required for live events these days, the band kicked out a selection of their most beloved and acclaimed songs. "One Night Only - Live In Helsinki" also comes with a bunch of interesting bonus content.

REVIEW : ECLIPSE, Viva La VicTOURia (Frontiers Music s.r.l., 2020)

So, the first ever official live recording from the new giants of Melodic Hard Rock ECLIPSE is a fact. "Viva La VicTOURia" is entitled the band's brand new double (plus a DVD) cd and it's here to rock our world and to remind us the glorious days of the live perfromances (during these hard times). 

REVIEW : TYKETTO, Strenght In Numbers Live (Frontiers Music s.r.l., 8 November 2019 )

Legendary band of Tyketto is releasing nowadays a live record to celebrate their 25th anniversary of the release of the band's second opus "Strength In Numbers". Released back in 1994, in the middle of the grunge revolution, "Strength In Numbers" is still considered one of the best releases of a great era. 

REVIEW : TNT --- Encore Live in Milano (Frontiers Music s.r.l., Release: 22 March 2019)

TNT is a great band, there's no doubt 'bout that. I, personally, grew up with their albums and sound. From the epic metal debut of "TNT" (in the band's mother language) to the totally classics "Tell No Tales" (1987) and "Intuition" (1989) this band was always a synonymous to quality, melodies, the crazy guitar riffs n' solos and, of course, the amazing vocals by Tony Harnell.

REVIEW : FM --- The Italian Job (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 22 February 2019)

What can you say about these Brit melodic rock legends? FM was, for those who love this particular scene, and still remains one of the best acts that came out of this scene. With already ten superb records, I think there is not a single bad album, FM returns to discography with a brand new live opus through Frontiers Music s.r.l.

REVIEW : TYKETTO --- Live From Milan (2017, Frontiers Music s.r.l.)

The band that is synonymous with the ultimate hard rock anthem such as 'Forever Young' is, Tyketto, is back with a live album entitled "Tyketto, Live From Milan". With a line-up comprised of founding members vocalist Danny Vaughn and drummer Michael Clayton Arbeeny along with guitar wizard Chris Green and TEN keyboardist Ged Rylands, TYKETTO co-headlined “Day 1” of FRF IV and blew the roof off with their performance of this classic album.

REVIEW : CRAZY LIXX / Sound of the LIVE Minority (2016)

”It’s a milestone for every rock band”,  that’s what lead singer Danny Rexon says about Crazy Lixx's  first ever live record. The album was recorded at Bang Your Head festival in Balingen, Germany, in July 2015 and it has been mixed by Chris Laney.

REVIEW : SHOTGUN - Live - Down Decadencia Drive (2016)

Shotgun Messiah was undoubtedly one of the best Sleaze Heavy Rock bands back then and, in my humble opinion, their "Second Coming" release is considered of one of the best of its kind and one of my personal favorites of this scene. Their debut, a bit more raw and in-your-face compared to the second one, was a very strong sample of the band's capabilities and truly it's a shame that Shotgun Messiah didn't released more albums.

REVIEW : HAREM SCAREM / Live At The Phoenix (2015)

Canadian heroes, Harem Scarem are back with a brand new live album with the title "Live At The Phoenix". In 2008, the band released the pretty good "Hope" album and in 2013 it was back with the release of a very special re-recording of their classic “Mood Swings” album (plus three new songs).

REVIEW : H.e.a.t. / Live In London (2015)

Sweden's melodic hard rockers H.e.a.t. are back with a new album. This really superb band recorded this album in May 2014 at Highbury Garage London. H.e.a.t.'s latest release,"Tearing Down The Walls", was the band's fourth official record, second with Erik Gronwall on vocals, and it was a major success.

W.E.T. / One Live - In Stockholm (2014)

W.E.T. the melodic rock sensational band of Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman), Erik Martensson (Eclipse) and Robert Sqll (Work Of Art) after two amazing masterpieces, it's time to release their first ever live album! This live one takes place in January 17th, 2013, at the Debaser Club in Stockholm, Sweden to celebrate the release of their sophomore album, “Rise Up”.

NIGHTWISH / SHOWTIME, STORYTIME (2013)

Nightwish is a superb band with or without Tarja! There is no doubt 'bout that. It is, also, a great band with or without Anette Olzon, there is also no question about that either! This time, this great band is back to the music scene with a new live album/DVD and a new vocalist, the well-known Floor Jansen from After Forever.,

DEF LEPPARD / “Viva! Hysteria” (2013)

With 100 million records sold worldwide, Def Leppard continues to be one of the most potent forces in global rock and one of my all time favorite hard rock bands. “Viva! Hysteria”, is the band's brand new live cd/dvd. Over the course of their career, Def Leppard produced a series of classic groundbreaking albums and with the release of HYSTERIA the band set the sound for a generation of music fans and artists alike.

FIREWIND / APOTHEOSIS , LIVE 2012 (2013)

Shortly and before the end of 2012, Firewind, the Greek melodic power metal band, appeared in some live gigs, four, in Greece to promote their new album "Few Against Many". So, nowadays, Gus G and his gang have chosen 17 tracks that were included in this live album which is called " Apotheosis Live 2012".

WHITESNAKE / MADE IN JAPAN (2013)

The legendary Whitesnake return to the music scene with their brand new live album which entitled "Made In Japan".

FAITH CIRCUS / 5.l.i.v.e. (2102)

I have to say that I really like this band a lot. Their debut release was a damn fine piece of 80's, early 90's, influenced melodic hard rock stuff with catchy choruses, some impressive tracks, inspired riffs and solos and great vocal performances from the band's shouter Marc Farrano.

MAGNUM / THE SPIRIT (LIVE ALBUM)

One of the top British bands is the legendary MAGNUM. The unique combination of melodic rock, AOR, classic hard rock and progressive rhythms made it very popular to the mostly European audiences.

KIX / LIVE IN BALTIMORE (2012)

The history of KIX begins many years ago, in 1978. In 198,1 they signed a contract with Atlantic Records and released their self-titled debut album which received very good feedback. Later KIX 'took' a more commercial direction and worked with the mighty Beau Hill (Warrant, Ratt). Their " Midnight Dynamite", is considered till' today as classic and the song" Cold Shower " was in a daily playlist of MTV. Two really wonderful albums followed and finally 'cause of the grunge revolution the band took split in 1995!

PRETTY MAIDS / IT COMES ALIVE (2012 )

Pretty Maids celebrate their 30th anniversary as a band and what better than a live CD / DVD release! In 2010, the Maids were back with the successfull release of "Pandemonium". Galloping to the success of "Pandemonium", which by fans and critics alike was rated as one of the best albums of Pretty Maids in recent years, the band has been touring more or less constantly throughout 2010/2011. 

MR. BIG / LIVE FROM THE LIVING ROOM (2012)

In February 2009, when it was announced that Mr. Big, one of the 'highest quality' Hard Rock bands, were to re-unite with their original line-up, all the die-hards of the band and, generally of this scene, waited impatiently! Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their debut album announced their tour which began in June with performances in ten locations (including the Budokan).