Here are some hot new AOR and Melodic Rock bands:
 
 

This band out of Tacoma, WA, USA is very interesting and maybe one of the most interesting bands around at the moment. I am not able to hear their music right now, but I hope I can hear their CD 'From out of Nowhere' soon, because STIFF BOURBON is playing pure 80s AOR/Melodic Rock with influences from STYX, FOREIGNER, JOURNEY and BOSTON. This band must be the new sensation, let's hope I can hear their CD soon and make a review of it. And if the material is really that good as promised, an interview would be the next step.
 

PRIOR PARK:

A very interesting band out of El Dorado, California, USA. PRIOR PARK has released two CD/Tapes and are playing 80s influenced AOR. Influences come from 38 SPECIAL and ASIA. I really look forward to hear this band, hopefully I get the chance to hear their releases 'Welcome To Prior Park' and 'Prior Park 'Passport' soon, so I can make some reviews of this interesting band.
 

THE BUGGSY ROCK PROJECT:

THE BUGGSY ROCK PROJECT is a Melodic Rockband that features female lead vocals. They are being described as a mix between Queen, Boston, or Led Zeppelin while the female vocals give the songs a Heart type sound. Sounds pretty interesting. Even more interesting is the fact that one of the members of this band wrote "Magdaline", a song for BOSTON. But I can tell you this song was already recorded in the very early 80s by the band HYBRID ICE. This Classic AOR/Pomp Rockband released two albums and also featured that member of THE BUGGSY ROCK PROJECT who wrote the song already back then.

So, basically this new band features a HYBRID ICE member, but there is also vocalist John(LLOYD)Kistner who once sang with HARPO. Well, this band has quite a history. Now back to the present, the band has released a CD titled 'On the rocks'. Hopefully I can hear and review that CD soon, because the backing details sound very promising!
 

AMUN RE:

AMUN RE is coming out of Australia. They play Melodic Rock and I don't know nothing more about them. More info when I get it.
 

CIARA:

I was told this band was a female fronted melodic rockband. More info when I get it.
 

DAVID PATTON:

A Christian artist that has been influenced by KANSAS and FOREIGNER. He has a CD out titled 'Prayer warrior' and when I get the chance to hear it, I will certainly do a review of yet another interesting Christian AOR artist.
 

2ND NATURE:

This band out of Connecticut, USA is one of the most interesting bands I discovered lately. These guys are playing pure 80s AOR. Influences come from JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER and DEF LEPPARD, so this MUST be something good. The band exists since 1994 and has already released 3 albums titled 'Will To Survive', 'Live At Toads Place' and 'Rain'. Hopefully I can review them all very soon and if it is really good, an interview will appear on our site.
 

SILVERWING:

A band out of North-Carolina. These guys have released a CD titled 'Reality' in 1995, with a new one coming up which will be titled 'Rain'. Hopefully I am able to review both albums soon, because SILVERWING is playing 80s typed melodic rock with influences from ALDO NOVA. Pretty interesting I think!
 

TALISMAN:

No no no! This is not the Swedish Melodic Rockband TALISMAN. This is TALISMAN out of Panama, Latin America. They have released a CD titled 'Justicia Divina'. TALISMAN is playing Melodic Rock with influences from 38 SPECIAL, DOKKEN and RUSH. Sounds pretty interesting and hopefully I can review their album very soon, so we can add another interesting Melodic Rockband out of South America.
 

OFF THE EDGE:

OFF THE EDGE is coming out of South-Africa and they have released a CD titled 'On the run'. This band is influenced by bands such as BOSTON, STYX and HEART. I heard a couple of songs and the sounded great. This female fronted band is playing pure Melodic Rock in the style of TORONTO, HEART... Hopefully I can hear and review their CD soon.
 

SKINNERBOX:

SKINNERBOX is a band out of Ohio. Musically it is Melodic Classi Rock, with influences from JOHN WAITE and AEROSMITH. Hopefully more info later.
 

MICHAEL BRISCOE:

MICHAEL BRISCOE is coming out of California and is playing Melodic Rock with some Progressive influences. Michael used to play in the band Entity, but this band dissolved after co-founder and guitarist, Ron Nies, was killed in a motorcycle accident. Since then, Michael has continued writing and recording. Let's hope I can review his solo or his former band material soon, because his influences come from great acts like JOHN WAITE and JOURNEY.
 

TRITON:

TRITON is coming out of a small village in Finland and is playing Classi 70s Melodic Hardrock/Heavy Rock like WHITESNAKE and RAINBOW. More info when I get it.
 

BAD OSKAR:

BAD OSKAR is coming out of Michigan, USA. They play Melodic Hardrock and are influenced by STYX and VAN HALEN. Hopefully I can review their material soon.
 

KRANK!:

I heard this female fronted band out of Ohio sounded like PAT BENATAR, HEART... I don't know if it's true, but hopefully more info later.
 

LOUD'N'NASTY:

This is a Swedish band that is playing 80s typed Glam/Partyrock like PRETTY BOY FLOYD, CRUE... The band has released a CD and a review of it will follow when I get the chance to hear it.
 

TOM ARICO:

This guy is playing both instruemntal and vocal based tracks. He has released 3 albums so far and hopefully I can hear and review all of them, because I heard a couple of songs such as "Born and raised on rock and roll" and "Take me home" and both these songs have a great classic instrumental melodic rocksound.
 

ERIK MARTENSSON:

ERIK MARTENSSON is a guitarist/bassist/vocalist out of Stockholm, Sweden. He has already released a couple of CDs, which I hope to review soon, because his music is very interesting. Erik is playing 80s influenced Melodic Rock a la EUROPE/MALMSTEEN.
 

ROLEN:

ROLEN is fronted by David Rolen, who was the former vocalist of Jet/CBS recording Glamrockband MADAM X. He took Sabastian Bachs place when he left to join Skid Row. The two girls of MADAM X formed VIXEN, while David continued under his own name. Now he has released a CD titled 'The Unexplained'. Musically it is 80s influenced hard rock with TNT/DOKKEN references as I was told. I'll do a review, when I get the chance to hear the CD.
 

HARD CANDY:

Band out of Georgia, they play Southern type Glam Rock, hopefully 80s styled. I don't know if this is the same HARD CANDY that released an album in the 80s, more info when I get it.
 

THE MUGGS:

Yes, I know I already did a review on a band called THE MUGGS somewhere else on our website, but I saw this little write-up on THE MUGGS somewhere and I am not sure if it is the same band. This MUGGS released a cassette album titled 'Sloan rock' and are playing 80s typed rock'n'roll. Well, more info when I get it.
 

VANILLA ICE GANG:

This band has released a CD titled 'Geek girl' and are playing a mixture of Hard Rock and Glam Rock as I was told. More info when I get it.
 

GRIFFIN:

Band out of Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. The band is playing Melodic Rock with influences from JOURNEY, BOSTON, MICHAEL BOLTON... Quite interesting, hopefully I can hear their CD 'Not of this world' soon and make a review of it.
 
 
ECC:

Melodic Hardrockband out of Windham, Maine, USA. Band is described as a mixture between AEROSMITH and DOKKEN. Seems interesting, more info hopefully soon.
 

ELECTRIC SHEEP:

This band is coming out of Tokyo, Japan and is playing Melodic Hardrock with influences from WHITESNAKE, RAINBOW and EUROPE. Hopefully I can hear and review their CD 'FIRST STAGE' pretty soon.
 

RUSS BONAGURA:

RUSS BONAGURA is coming out of New Jersey. He has released a five song CD which is being described as pure 80s Melodic Rock. I am looking forward to hear this CD and when I do, I will definitely review it.
 

SWIFTKICK:

80s influenced Melodic Hardrock like ICON. SWITKICK is coming out of Toledo, Ohio. They released their debut 'KIK ME!' 5 years ago, but this is still interesting enough for me to review and they have a follow-up coming up. Hopefully more info soon.
 

RAW:

Not to be confused with the Swedish or Dutch RAW, this RAW is coming out of the U.K. (I believe). They play Powerful Melodic Hardrock. The band released a CD titled 'Mother Playing Field' in June 1997. More info and a review when I am able to hear their CD.
 

ROBIN BROCK:

This girl is coming out of Canada and is playing tough Melodic Rock'n'roll in the 80s style, a bit like CINDY VALENTINE I think. I am very much interested in hearing her CD and hopefully I am able to do that soon, so a review will be placed on our site.
 

THE HERITAGE:

This band is coming out of California and is playing female fronted Melodic Hardrock, somewhat like WITNESS. They already have released two CDs and hopefully I can hear and review them both pretty soon.
 

VIVID:

I heard one song of this band titled "No cliche", this was a nice uptempo melodic poprocker. I haven't got more info yet, maybe later more when I do get it.
 

BITCH-N-MOON:

Melodic Rockband as I was told, I haven't got any more info.
 

DIANE FALCONE:

DIANE FALCONE is playing female fronted Melodic Poprock, I haven't been able to hear her music, but I think this is something interesting. More info when I get it.
 

COTTONMOUTH:

Band out of Illinois, USA. They play 80s influenced high-energy melodic rock'n'roll with influences from VAN HALEN and AEROSMITH. The band has released a CD titled 'Sluth', more info when I get it.
 

BHOSS:

Melodic Rock, do not confuse this band with the same named Australian band from the 80s. I haven't got more info on this band, but when I get it, I'll do a review.
 

ASHLAND:

ASHLAND is a good sympho-AOR band. I heard one song of them and this sounded pretty nice. More info when I get it.
 

PANGA NIBAN:

This band is described as an AOR band, but I can't confirm if this is true, but when I do, I'll do a review on them.
 

BACKFLASH:

80s typed Melodic Rockband out of Arizona. When I get more info on them, a review will follow.
 

BAND CENTRAL STATION:

This band out of New York is probably one of the most interesting ones lately, because BAND CENTRAL STATION is playing pure 80s AOR/Melodic Rock/Radiorock with influences from JOURNEY, 38 SPECIAL, BON JOVI, JOURNEY, DEF LEPPARD and BRYAN ADAMS. This must be something really sensational. They have released a CD titled 'Now arriving' and hopefully I'll get my hands on this disc soon, so I can review it on our site. And if the material is that good as mentioned bands, an interview should be the next step. But first in the coming weeks hopefully  I can do a review.
 

JOHN DIAMOND:

The music of this guy must be interesting. JOHN DIAMOND and Sheila Barnes are together the project Barnes N Diamond. John has been influenced by the ERIC MARTIN BAND, VAN HALEN, BON JOVI and HEART. So, this must be some great melodic rock they are performing. Besides, his project, John has also been featured on the 'lost' STEFFANIE release 'Pink noise'. Remember that Japanese girl that released the fantastic AOR/Melodic Rock album 'Hideaway' in the mid 80s. Well, she released another album and John was a guest on that record. I don't know how his music sounds, but I am very much interested hearing it because the backing info is rather interesting.
 

SWEET ALIBI:

Canadian band that has been influenced by BON JOVI, KISS and DREAM THEATER. Don't know how it sounds, but when I get more info on SWEET ALIBI I'll post it on our site.
 

MRS. IPPIE:

Melodic Rockband out of Goteborg, Sweden. They are influenced by TALISMAN, EXTREME, MR. BIG, TOTO and VAN HALEN. MRS. IPPIE has released an album titled 'Demolition'. Hopefully I can review it soon.
 

SONIC JUNGLE:

Out of Los Angeles comes SONIC JUNGLE. This band is playing hard rock like Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Scorpions, AC/DC and Tesla. More info when I get it.
 

UNCHAINED JAPAN:

This band is indeed coming out of Japan and have been influenced by SKID ROW and VAN HALEN. They play 80s typed melodic hard rock. UNCHAINED JAPAN has released an album titled 'UNCHAINED DEMO WORKS' and a review of this album will appear when I get more info.
 

HARD PARTY:

HARD PARTY is a party rock'n'roll band out of North Carolina and they have been influenced by KISS, AEROSMITH, BON JOVI, GUNS&ROSES, WASP... More info when I get it.
 

CODE 3:

Band out of Texas. CODE 3 is playing Rock with influences from BON JOVI and VAN HALEN. I don't know how it sounds, but I am very much looking forward to hear it. And when I can hear their material, I will do a review for sure.
 

RICH KAYNAN:

This guy out of Florida may be playing some interesting rockmusic, because on his two albums he released so far he is playing 70s/80s influenced rock. And we all know that these were the popular times of AOR/Melodic Rock, so this may be very interesting. Reviews on both albums will follow when I get the chance to hear them.
 

PHANTOM POWER:

PHANTOM POWER out of Washington is playing Classic Melodic Rock with influences from HEART, BOSTON, LED ZEPPELIN and BAD COMPANY. More info when I get it.
 

FROST:

Band that is being described as a mix between JOURNEY, THE SCORPIONS and FLEETWOOD MAC! Hard to say if its any good and is really in our musicstyle. Let's hope the JOURNEY and SCORPIONS reference are for real and this is a good melodic rockband. There's only one way to find out. When I get more info I'll know it.
 

FAKE REALITY:

Band out of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. They have released a CD titled 'Now Playing' and are heavily influenced by APRIL WINE, KANSAS and RUSH. I'll do a review of their CD when I get the chance to hear it.
 

SHARON'S ROSE:

This is yet another interesting Christian Melodic Rockband. They come out of Atlanta, Georgia, USA and have been influenced by PETRA, GUARDIAN, DEF LEPPARD and VAN HALEN. THis is really good old 80s melodic rock'n'roll. The band features former DIAMOND REXX (Chicago based Glam/Partyrockband from the 80s) bassist Chrissy Salem. Let's hope I can hear their CD 'Sharon's Rose' soon and a review then will appear on our site.
 

LYADRIVE:

Definitely not a new band, but on the other hand I have never seen somewhere something about this little band out of the U.K. They started back in the 80s and did some recordings, but after their split in 1986 and their reunion a few years ago again, the band is now working on a full album release. Hopefully I can hear and review that record, because musically they are playing Pompous Melodic Rock like PRAYING MANTIS, STRATUS, SHY, MAGNUM...
 

ONE SPIRIT:

A Christian Rockband out of Texas. They are playing classic rock (a la KANSAS meets PETRA), but the Texas and Midwest influences are there too, so expect some real Southern Rock every now and then. But I think the band also has the couple of melodic rockers in 80s style, if I am able to hear their CD, I will do a review.
 

SEAN MICHAEL MORMELO:

Out of Florida comes Scott Michael Mormelo, another multi-instrumentalist. Influenced by  Eagles, Elton John, STYX, JOURNEY, FOREIGNER, KANSAS and Queen. So the guy is playing classic rock. I wasn't able to listen to his music, but hopefully I get the chance to hear his CD soon, and then a review will appear on our site.
 

FRED SIEGLE:

FRED SIEGLE is coming out of Philadelphia, USA and he has been on the scene for some time now. I heard a couple of his songs and they sounded pretty nice. FRED SIEGLE is playing lighter AOR/Poprock like JIMMY HARNEN and the first MICHAEL MORALES. Much more info when I get it.
 

STILL HUMAN:

Christian Hard Rockband influenced by VAN HALEN. Already released 5 albums, more info on these records when I get it.
 

ROGER TOWNSLEY:

This Californian guy has been influenced by the AOR legends JOURNEY and BOSTON, but also the Pop acts DOOBIE BROTHERS and GREENDAY. So, if someone describes his music as that, I don't know if he is closer to JOURNEY/BOSTON kinda rock or the GREENDAY kinda Pop/Punk. Let's hope he is more towards AOR, otherwise there is nothing of interest for us. We'll just have to wait and see.
 

THE FOUR:

Hard to say if this Canadian band is really something that fits in our musical genre. I haven't got any info on them, except that they are described as a mixture of OZZY and FLOYD. But it always sounds different and maybe they are just a melodic rockband. More info when I get it.
 

SAVAGE HEART:

This band is coming out of Germany and actually a very interesting band, because SAVAGA HEART is a female fronted Melodic Rock/AOR band a la 80s HEART/WITNESS as I was told. I am very excited about this band and hopefully much more info soon.
 

HOBBIT:

The history of this band out of Texas goes way back to the mid 70s when they were formed. After so many years, the band has now finally released a CD titled 'Two feet tall' which contains recordings of the band from the early 80s. Musically they are pretty interesting, because HOBBIT is playing Melodic Pomprock a la STYX and KANSAS. In fact, this can be the next RATHSKELLER or PEACE AND QUIET. Let's hope I can hear and then review their album soon on our site.
 

RICHARD JAMES:

This American musician has released a CD titled 'Reflections' and this is quite an interesting release, because the guy is playing 80s typed melodic rock like a cross between TNT, DOKKEN and BON JOVI. Seems very interesting, hopefully much more info will follow soon.
 

DEVILS NITE:

This is a very interesting new Melodic Rockband out of Detroit, Michigan, USA. They have been compared to the late 80s sounds of SLAUGHTER, WARRANT, WINGER... They have released 3 CDs so far and hopefully reviews of them soon.
 

MONOTYPE:

A Melodic Hardrockband that combines the 90s heavy guitars with the melodic vocals of the 80s. A bit like bands such as DOUBLE ECLIPSE and TEER. I heard two good songs of the band titled "Leave it alone" and "Searching". Hopefully more info soon.
 

DORIANPAGE:

Out of Kentucky, US comes this DORIANPAGE. They have released two albums so far and are musically playing melodic rock with influences from WHITESNAKE, THE BABYS, JOHN WAITE... I'm sure interested in how they sound. More info when I get it.
 

PAGE ONE:

Out of Oklahoma comes PAGE ONE. This band has released a CD titled 'PAGE ONE'. Influenced by JOHN COUGAR, LED ZEPPLIN, BOSTON, RUSH... Hopefully more info later.
 

MESHEEN:

Out of L.A. comes MESHEEN, a Melodic Rockband with a sound somewhere between 80s DOKKEN and WHITESNAKE. I heard a song of the band and this sounded pretty good. When I get the chance to review their CD 'A Matter of Time', you will read it on our site.
 

SKELTER:

SKELTER is coming out of Sweden and they are influenced by acts such as SAGA, DREAM THEATER and WHITESNAKE, so this is an interested progressive melodic rockband. They have already released 3 albums. More info when I get it.
 

MARIAH'S TRENCH:

This band is described as a melodic rockband with influences from VAN HALEN and SCORPIONS. They have released two albums titled 'It's Deep' and 'Beyond Orgasm'. As soon as I get to hear these albums, a review will follow.
 

UNDERCOVER:

We have had quite a lot of bands named UNDERCOVER the last decade and now we can add another one. This UNDERCOVER comes out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They have released a self-titled debut album. Musically this one is playing 80s typed melodic poprock with influences from COLIN JAMES and BRYAN ADAMS. Hopefully more info soon.
 

KILLRIFF:

Californian band playing 80s influenced melodic rock. I haven't got much info, but I do I hope I am able to review their album 'Hello Pasadena!' soon.
 

JASON ROGERS:

JASON ROGERS is coming out of Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Jason Rogers is another multi- instrumentalist that does everything on his own. He has released a self-titled CD and hopefully I am able to review that album soon, because I heard a couple of tracks of Jason and they sounded pretty good. Songs like "American girl", "The essence", "Think about love" and "How long" are excellent AOR tracks in the best 80s tradition. Some references to STAN BUSH can be made, although vocally it is more quirky poprock based, but musically JASON ROGERS is playing pure 80s typed AOR/Melodic Rock with keys, harmonyvocals and guitars at it's best. Hopefully much more info soon.
 

GUY PARTIN:

Out of Pennsylvania, USA comes GUY PARTIN. Guy is a multi-instrumentalist and does play his own music all by himself. I heard two wonderful tracks of Guy called "Rock'n'roll heaven" and "Not the only one". These two songs are pretty much 80s styled uptempo AOR rockers with many DAKOTA (circa 'Runaway') and TOTO similarities. The keys are upfront and Guy has a superb AOR voice that suits really well with the songs he is making. I don't know if Guy has a CD or Tape available, but I hope so, because I would really like to hear and review all his material and inform you guys on details how to get music of Guy. Hopefully more info soon.
 

MARKO:

This guy is coming out of Burbank, California - USA and is playing pure and pure AOR! It sounds really great, but what can you expect with songtitles like "PICKING UP THE PIECES"
"LOVE CONQUERS ALL", "LOSING MYSELF" and "ALL OF MY LOVING, then it must be great and it is really good. MARKO has released a CD titled  'Rehab' which I hopefully can review someday soon.
 

SOUTH OF HEAVEN:

SOUTH OF HEAVEN is a band out of Ireland and are playing great AOR/Melodic Rock, just like their fellow Irish band BIG GENERATOR. I heard a couple of songs of this band and they sound really great. I heard clearly influences from SURVIVOR and JOURNEY, especially the ballads of this band are pure AOR reminding me of the big 80s AOR bands. This is really a band to look out for and hopefully I can review their CD pretty soon.
 

CRISIS:

Another Melodic Rockband out of Ireland. Following in the footsteps of BIG GENERATOR and if their material is really that good is a question to me. Hopefully I can get in touch with these guys, so I can hear and review another band out of Ireland.
 

THE MJM BAND:

When a band is saying they are influenced by bands like STYX, KISS, REO SPEEDWAGON, JOURNEY, LOVERBOY, BILLY SQUIER... it must be a pure AOR/Melodic Rockband. But I can't confirm this, because I never heard songs of this band, but when I get the chance to hear it, a review will appear on our site.
 

STORM:

This is not THE STORM (with Kevin Chalfant). It also ain't STORM (the female fronted Pomprockband that released two albums in the 70s/80s). It even isn't THE STORM that only circulated in the demo scene at the end of the 80s. No, this new STORM is coming out of Danville, Illinois, USA. They play classic rock with influences from UFO, Kansas, Thin Lizzy, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen... STORM has released a CD titled 'She's Got The Night', hopefully a review will follow soon.
 

STREET LEGAL:

Band out of New Hampshire, USA. I heard a couple of songs of the band and they are playing good melodic hardrock orientated like SHY TIGER meets FIREHOUSE. Hopefully more info soon.
 

MAD MAX:

This is NOT the German Melodic Heavy Rock band that has recently reformed. This MAD MAX is coming out of Newport Beach, California - USA and is playing your type of 80s typed Melodic Hardrock a la DOKKEN/NELSON. Actually it is pretty good! The band has released two CDs and hopefully I get the chance to hear and review them soon.
 

TREY BONE TRIBE:

TREY BONE TRIBE is coming out of Santa Clarita, CA - USA and is playing Melodic Rock (with keyboards). Another interesting band and they have a CD out. Hopefully I can review it soon.
 

REVOLVING PLANET:

An AOR band out of Canada that is been influenced by AOR/Poprock bands such as Bryan Adams, The Hooters, Saga, Asia, Honeymoon Suite, Night Ranger , Red Ryder etc. So, this should be an interesting band to look out for hopefully. When I get more info, you will read it over here.
 

LITTLE SISTER:

A rock'n'roll band, but actually I don't have any more info. When I get more info, I will do a review.

BLACK PEARL:

BLACK PEARL is coming out of Kansas. They play Melodic Hard Rock with influences from Led Zeppelin, Motley Crue, Steve Vai, Van Halen, Kiss... When I get the chance to review their upcoming CD, you will read it on our site.
 

RUNA:

Here's another new fantastic pure AOR band out of South-America. RUNA is coming out of Argentina and I heard one of their songs called "Clandestino" and this was superb classy 80s uptempo AOR/Melodic Rock like the first DANGER DANGER. I am pretty excited about this band and hopefully I can tell you much more about them soon.
 

BATTLE ANGEL:

This Californian Melodic Rockband has been influenced by PETRA, GUARDIAN and STRYPER. They are about to release a CD soon, hopefully more info soon.
 

WEAPON X:

This American band is playing heavier Melodic Hardrock. I heard a couple of great songs such as "All that I say" and 'Seasons change" that are pretty nice 80s typed MHR songs like DOKKEN and RECKLESS. Hopefully more info soon.
 

SCREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS:

Out of Florida comes this band. They are being described as JOURNEY with PAT BENATAR on vocals. yes, they have a female vocalist and if this is really the truth, we can welcome a very interesting female fronted AOR band over here. The band has released an album titled 'Scream of Consciousness' in 1997, with a new one coming up in the fall of 1999 titled 'Midnight Mass'. Hopefully I am able to do reviews on both albums on our site.
 

CANTOR:

CANTOR is coming out of Finland. They are influenced by the 80s AOR sounds of TOTO and ASIA. Seems interesting, hopefully more info soon.
 

FIRE'N'ICE:

This band is, besides being a PAT BENATAR cover band, also a great new melodic poprockband that is playing originals in the PAT BENATAR/HEART style. I heard one of their songs titled "Fall in love" and this was pretty nice melodic rock. Hopefully more info soon.
 

HEAVY RAIN:

HEAVY RAIN is a Melodic Rockband out of New Jersey. I heard a couple of songs and they sounded very good and professional. Musically comparable to HAREM SCAREM. Hopefully much more info soon.
 

MERCY:

Not much info on this band. MERCY is playing Melodic Hardrock as I was told, more info when I get it.
 

BLACKEYED ROSEY:

Also not much info on this band. They play good melodic hardrock, but I can tell you more when I get some info.
 

MMO MANIA:

This band is coming out of Vancouver, Canada and is playing Melodic Hardrock. I heard one of their songs called "Midnight lover". This song was pretty nice uptempo melodic rock that reminded me of the Scandinavian type of Melodic Rock (like PANGEA). Hopefully more info soon.
 

LOVERING:

This is the latest new AOR sensation and believe me, this is really the truth. LOVERING is coming out of Canada and they have just released a CD titled 'Calm before the storm' on Maple Leaf Records, the German Melodic Rocklabel. LOVERING consists of two people and the AOR these guys bring is pure AOR orientated. I heard one song called "One more lie" and this is superb midtempo AOR with lovely keys, hooklines and vocals. Very similar in style to ROKBOX, JOURNEY, MARK FREE ('Long way...'), ALIAS, SIGNAL... Hopefully much more info on this wonderful new AOR band soon. In the meantime, I will upload a review of a compilation that has just been released in the next few days and that CD features one song from LOVERING.
 

RANDY THOMAS:

RANDY THOMAS is coming out of Cheney, WA, USA. He has released an album titled 'Just A Man'. The music of RANDY THOMAS is 80s typed melodic rock with influences from RATT, TESLA, BON JOVI... Sounds interesting, more info when I get it.
 

SAM JI:

I don't know how they got a bandname like this, but I am pretty interested in hearing this German band, because SAM JI is playing very good melodic Rock with influences from WHITESNAKE. I heard a great song of this band titled "Tell me". Hopefully I can do a review soon.
 

WICKED PEACE:

80s typed Melodic Rock in the style of early WARRANT/WINGER is what I was told about this band. Hopefully more info soon.
 

THIRD DEGREE:

I heard one song of this band. The song was called "It's a crime" and actually this was pretty nice midtempo melodic rock with some heavy guitars. More info when I get it.
 

WILD AMERICA:

WILD AMERICA is coming out of North Carolina, USA. The band is playing pure Melodic Rock. The band has released a CD titled 'That's the Rumor'. Hopefully I can review this album soon.
 

STEAMROLLER:

STEAMROLLER is a Melodic Hardrockband. More info when I get it.
 

GLASSOLINE

Band out of Woodbridge, USA that is playing Melodic Rock. I don't have any more info, but maybe more info later.
 

THORNHILL:

Female fronted Melodic Rock in the style of 70s HEART. I haven't got any more info, but if I get it, a review will follow.
 

GRIEF SOCIETY:

GRIEF SOCIETY is playing 80s typed melodic poprock with influences of 70s THIN LIZZY. Don't know how it sounds, but more info when I get it.
 

FALLOUT:

FALLOUT comes out of LA (again) and they have released a CD titled 'The fine art of dining alone'. I heard one song titled "Send me an angel" and this was a nice melodic rocker in the 80s style. Hopefully I can review their CD pretty soon.
 

KRUSH:

This KRUSH is playing good melodic hardrock. They have released a CD titled 'Welcome to paradise', hopefully a review will follow soon.
 

TYR:

A short bandname, but pretty interesting. TYR is playing 80s DOKKEN typed Melodic Rock. Let's hope I can review this band soon.
 

DIRTY JACK:

From Wichita, USA comes DIRTY JACK and like many other bands with DIRTY in their bandname (DIRTY LOOKS, DIRTY BLONDE), also this DIRTY JACK is playing rougher melodic hardrock. More info when I get it.
 

KOLD KNIGHTS:

The first band ever to come out of Alaska and I believe GENE SIMMONS of KISS has something to do with this band. The band is playing melodic rock and maybe this band is as good as Simmons earlier produced band SILENT RAGE. When I am able to hear their music, a review will follow.
 

DIAMOND HEIST BAND:

Melodic Rockband out of Los Angeles. I heard a couple of songs and they sounded pretty nice, so if I get the chance to hear their material, I'll do a review.
 

MILLENIUM OVERDRIVE:

This band is playing 80s typed Melodic Rock like VAN HALEN and BOSTON. I heard soem songs and they sounded good, so if I can get in touch with these guys a review will follow.
 

TERRY PONDER:

TERRY PONDER comes out of Texas and has already released three albums. The albums are titled 'Matters of the Heart', 'Renegade' and 'Wishes'. Influences come from KISS and EDDIE MONEY, although I am not sure if Terry is really playing in this style, because he also adds some Pop influences. However, if I get to hear his music, I will do a review.
 

BRIAN HENDRIX:

Out of Los Angeles comes BRIAN HENDRIX who has a lot of different styles on the 3 albums he released so far. There is pop, but also pure melodic rock/party rock with influences from POISON, BON JOVI, CRUE on his albums. Don't know how it sounds, but if I get the chance to hear his albums, I will do a review.
 

JOHN RACHLIN:

This artist out of Los Angeles, California is doing everything on his own, so we got another multi-instrumentalist on the AOR scene. His music is hookladen 70s/80s AOR Pop/Rock with influences from RICHARD MARX, BRYAN ADAMS and KENNY LOGGINS. Hopefully I can review his soon-to-be released album.
 
 
PETERSON-HYATT:

This Melodic Rockband consists of Jim Peterson and John Hyatt. They are working on an album which should be out soon and hopefully I am able to review it, because the influences of this band come from bands like VAN HALEN, JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE,ERIC JOHNSON...
 

TIMOTHY LEWIS:

Out of Orlando, Florida, USA comes TIMOTHY LEWIS and he is playing calmer AOR/Rock with influences from JOURNEY and STYX. On Peyton records he has released his same titled CD which I hopefully can hear and review for our site pretty soon.
 

SMILEK:

SMILEK is coming out of Richmond, Virginia, USA. Recorded first CD with producer Stacy Heydon (producer of #1 single "When I'm with you" for SHERIFF) under the name of Foxx. The band changed their name into SMILEK under which they have reeased a CD titled 'Christened By Fire'. The band is playing melodic hardrock. Hopefully more info when I get it.
 

ULTIMO MILENIO:

Band out of Buenos Aires, Argentina. On their CD 'En busca de tus manos' they play melodic hard rock with keyboards. They said they are influenced by ROYAL HUNT. More info when I get it.
 

BEYOND THE MIRROR:

BEYOND THE MIRROR is coming out of Madison, USA and they have released an independent same titled CD. Musically they play 80s influenced melodic rock. I heard a couple of songs that sounded pretty nice. Influences come from VAN HALEN, DREAM THEATER... but as always it sounds different. I hope I can review the CD of this band.
 

DIGGING DITCHES:

This Norwegian band is playing 80s typed melodic rock. They were influenced by Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dream Theater... and released the CD 'Live98!' a while ago. A review of that CD when I get it.
 

D. DEAN:

Another multi-instrumentalist from the USA. D. DEAN has released two CDs with the band BLACK ICE and is now solo. Musically he is playing melodic rock and was influenced by VAN HALEN and KISS. Hopefully more info soon.
 

THE CRUSH:

Do not confuse this THE CRUSH with CRUSH, the Glamband. This THE CRUSH is a melodic rockband that got their influences from bands such as NIGHT RANGER, RUSH and CHEAP TRICK. This band has released a CD titled 'Red vinyl' and hopefully I can review it pretty soon.
 

GUN HILL:

GUN HILL is the new band of JOHN LAWTON, the lead vocalist of LUCIFER'S FRIEND. This new band of him has released a CD titled 'Night heat' which contains a couple of covers such as "Waiting for the heartache" (Desmond Child penned track for JIMMY BARNES), "When a man loves a woman", "Eleanot rigby"... But there is also own material written by John himself, these are melodic rockers. Hopefully I am able to do a review of this CD soon.
 

THE SKETCH:

THE SKETCH is coming out of Belgium and they have released a Demo CD titled 'Light My Fire'. Musically they play melodic poprock a la BRYAN ADAMS and BON JOVI. More info when I get it.
 

NATT & TAKE:

Out of Norway comes this band. They sing in their own language and play a mixture of Progressive HardRock and Melodic Rock. The band has released a CD titled 'Sementparadis'.
 

DIME TO DESTINY:

DIME TO DESTINY is a very interesting new Christian Melodic Rockband out of Markdorf, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. The band has released a CD titled 'Unborn child'. They are influenced by the well-known melodic rockacts such as BON JOVI, PETRA, WHITE HEART, WHITE CROSS and VAN HALEN. Hopefully more info soon.
 

SONS OF THUNDER:

Another interesting Christian band. SONS OF THUNDER is coming out of New South Wales, Australia and I believe they have a female vocalist. The band is playing pure melodic rock like GUARDIAN and old WHITE HEART. Seems pretty interesting. When I get my hands on their CD 'Eagles never cry' I will do a review.
 

G-BROTHERS:

G-BROTHERS is a very interesting new Christian AOR band out of the USA. They are playing AOR/Melodic rock like DEF LEPPARD, old WHITE CROSS and old WHITE HEART. G-BROTHERS has released a CD titled 'Brothers' and hopefully it will get a review pretty soon on our site.
 

LAWLESS:

Melodic Rockband out of Georgia, USA. They are about to release a full-length CD that will include the songs "Love on the Rock", "Don't Stop", "Wicked Angel", "Everytime We're Apart", "Shaded Love", "Little Darlin'", "Strangers Pass", "Broken Hearts" and "Shotgun Alley". Pretty good songtitles and I am quite sure LAWLESS is a great typical melodic rockband that I hopefully can review on our site pretty soon.
 

AVENUE MAX:

Band out of the Chicago area. I was told they played classic melodic rock in the style of FOREIGNER, TOTO, KANSAS, SUPERTRAMP and HALL AND OATES. Don't know how it sounds, but I'm interested in hearing it. More info on AVENUE MAX when I get it.
 

N-FLIGHT:

N-FLIGHT was a band out of Arizona that existed from 1981-1985. They put out one album titled 'Kavalier Is Here!' in 1985. This album is now available again and hopefully I get the chance to hear and review it, because N-FLIGHT has a pure early 80s AOR/Pomp sound as I was told. They were sounding like a mixture between STYX, KANSAS and BOSTON. How does that sound? This must be a great record. Hopefully more info soon.
 

BLIND VISION:

This is the follow-up to N-FLIGHT, see above. BLIND VISION is also in the STYX territory and they have already released 4 albums titled 'The April Album' (1986), 'Younger Years' (1989), 'Dedication' (1994), 'Just To Pass the Time [LIVE]' (1997) and a new one oming soon which will be titled 'Arizona'. These are all independent releases and when I get a chance to hear them all, reviews and maybe a story of BLIND VISION on our site.
 

CALLEJERA:

CALLEJERA is coming out of Argentina. They are playing 80s typed melodic hard glam rock with influences from WINGER, POISON, WHITESNAKE, SKID ROW, BON JOVI, STRYPER, SLAUGHTER, RATT... I hope I can get in touch with this band and review their demo CD soon on our website.
 

JOHN R. GALBRAITH:

Californian rocker that has been making music since 1985 and is playing all the instruments himself. John has been influenced by the 80s hair rockbands such as DEF LEPPARD, BON JOVI, WINGER, KISS, CRUE, TESLA, SKID ROW etc. Let's hope the melodic rock of JOHN GALBRAITH is as good as these acts and when I am able to hear his music, a review will be placed on our site.
 

MIKE AVERY:

Mike Avery is coming out of Joplin, MO, USA and is playing all the instruments himself. So, we got a new multi-instrumentalist again. And also again this guy has been influenced by AOR/Pompacts such as STYX and KANSAS. So it wouldn't surprise me if this guy is sounding like PHIL VINCENT. Hopefully more info soon.
 

JEFF PIKE:

Artist out of Georgia, USA. He already has released 3 CDs titled 'Jeff Pike', 'Waiting For The Fire' and 'The Other Side'. Hopefully I can hear and review all of them, because JEFF PIKE's music is 80s AOR with influences from STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON.
 

THE LOST AND FOUND:

Do not confuse this THE LOST AND FOUND with the 80s American AOR band with the same name. This THE LOST AND FOUND is coming out of Morris, IL USA and is playing a mixture between STYX and MICHAEL W. SMITH. This may sound interesting. When I get the chance to hear their music, I will do a review.
 

MIKE TESON AND 71 SOUTH:

Out of Kansas City are these guys coming. And they play good old melodic rock'n'roll with influences from STYX, FOREIGNER, REO SPEEDWAGON and BOSTON. So, another pretty interesting act. Hopefully more info later.
 

JASON LEVASSEUR:

This American artist is playing acoustic melodic rock with influences from DEF LEPPARD, EXTREME and BON JOVI. He has released a CD titled 'Acoustified' which will be reviewed when I get the chance to hear it.
 

ROD WILSON:

This American artist is very interesting, because he has been influenced by JOURNEY, DEGARMO & KEY and PETRA musically. So expect some 80s AOR based rock'n'roll! He has released one album so far titled 'In The Realm of Sanctuary and Balance' and a new release coming up titled 'Full Circle'. Hopefully I am able to review both albums soon.
 

CAFFEINE:

This band is calling themselves a Power Pop Guitar Band! I don't know what kind of music they exactly play, but I believe this American band is playing Melodic Rock, because influences come from DOKKEN, RATT, BON JOVI, VAN HALEN. The band has released two CDs titled 'Still Searchin' and 'Tried & True'. Hopefully I'll get my hands on these albums, so I can review them on our site.
 

PIRANIO:

A melodic rockband out of Dallas, Texas, USA. They have released a CD titled 'To Be Announced'. Influences come from WHITESNAKE. More info when I get it.
 

STUDIO DOGS:

Band out of Jefferson, Pa., USA. Musically influences by STYX and KANSAS, this band is playing progressive melodic rock. Hopefully more info later.
 

MARECAGE:

Band out of France. They are playing late 70s based melodic hard rock like UFO and THIN LIZZY. When I get the chance to hear their music, I will do a review.
 

JUSS NOYES:

This band is coming out of Wheeling, Illinois, USA. They have released a CD titled 'Rock'N'Roll is Juss Noyes'. Musically they play melodic poprock a la early PAT BENATAR as I was told. More info when I get it.