Corvus – Immortals
product: Corvus – Immortalsrelease date: 19.07.2023format: CD & digitalterritory: world When Corvus announced their arrival with debut album ‘Chasing Miracles’ back in 2015, they did so with a distinctive blend of passion, introspection and anthemic energy leaving an indelible mark on hearts and souls alike. ‘Chasing Miracles’ earned critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase with live shows that were synonymous with electrifying performances leaving audiences hungry for more. The album’s theme of fleeting moments with romance and the pursuit of the unattainable resonated with listeners, solidifying Corvus’ position in the melodic rock scene. In the years following their debut, Corvus embarked on an exploration of musical boundaries and appeared on many prestigious live performances. Their evolution is a testament to their commitment to growth and innovation, refusing to be confined by genre limitations. Formed in the heart of the UKin 2012, the band’s journey has been a tale of artistic evolution, culminating in the eagerly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘Immortals’, set to grace the airwaves in January 2024. ‘Immortals’ is a thematic exploration of mortality and eternity while remaining faithful to the bands established feel-good spirit. The record speaks of personal transformation and emotional depth that bridges the past and present and continues to captivate their melodic fusion of raw energy and poetic lyricism. The album’s creation was a labour of love and dedication, fuelled by the band’s unwavering bond and shared vision. With a UK tour slated for the months following the album’s release, Corvus are set to captivate audiences once again, delivering performances that charm the core of human emotion. Immortals releases on Pride & Joy Music on 19th January 2024. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingMiracles Track list:1. Hero, 2. Let Me In, 3. Immortals, 4. Battle Cry, 5. What About Love, 6. Just Like Heaven, 7. Black Magic, 8. Satellite, 9. You Make Me Live Again, 10. If You Want It, 11. Stardust, 12. Chasing Miracles (Alt Version), 13. Can You Hear The Sleigh Bells Rings (Remix)
Lazarus Dream – Imaginary Life
product: Lazarus Dream – Imaginary Liferelease date: 19.01.2023format: CD & digitalterritory: world The German hard rock band LAZARUS DREAM with their third album „Imaginary Life“ in the starting blocks! The core team, consisting of multi-instrumentalist/composer Markus Pfeffer (BARNABAS SKY, ex-SCARLETT) and vocalist Carsten Lizard Schulz, (ex-DOMAIN/EVIDENCE ONE) has meanwhile been expanded by drummer Markus Herzog (a.o. DOUBLE CRUSH SYNDROME, CHERIE CURRIE/ex-THE RUNAWAYS). From the more experimental approaches of the previous album „Lifeline“, the trio consciously took distance and 0returns specifically to the melodic hard rock roots of the debut album „Alive“ and puts the focus back more on catchy hooks and choruses, groovy riffs and melodies. On the title track, VANDEN PLAS guitarist Stephan Lill shines with an impressive guest solo (Lill was Markus Pfeffer’s guitar teacher in the late ’80s, by the way). The first single „My Prayer“ is an elegiac standout track that combines clean delay guitars à la PINK FLOYD, edgy riffs and filigree guitar solos of the „eighties shredder“ brand with emotional vocals and bombastic vocal arrangements by Schulz that would also have suited a gospel choir. Other highlights are the AOR opener „The Sweetest Chaos“, the ballad „Beauty Among The Ruins“, the synth-hooked up-tempo rocker „Rebel Again“ and the seven-minute-long closing epic „Empire Of Thorns“. The impressive artwork is the brainchild of the well-known French artist Stan W. Decker (NIGHT RANGER, STRYPER, BLUE OYSTER CULT, among others), mastering was done by Rolf Munkes at Empire Studios/Bensheim. LINE-UP:Carsten Lizard Schulz: VocalsMarkus Pfeffer: Guitars, Bass, SynthsMarkus Herzog: Drums GUEST MUSICIAN:Thomas Rieder: Percussions FACEBOOK:http://www.facebook.com/lazarusdream Track list:1. The Sweetest Chaos, 2. Vulture’s Cry, 3. Rebel Again, 4. My Imaginary Life, 5. Beauty Among The Ruins, 6. Disaster Love, 7. Vertigo, 8. My Prayer, 9. Drink My Blood, 10. Empire Of Thorns, 11. Colours Of The Moon (CD Bonus Track)
Notörious – Marching On
product: Notörious – Marching On release date: 19.01.2024format: CD & digitalterritory: world NOTÖRIOUS will release their second album „Marching On“ worldwide by January 19th 2024 on Pride & Joy Music! „Marching On“ is a continuation of the anthemic heavy metal heard on their debut album „Glamorized“ (2020). It is full of catchy tunes that will make you want to party all night! Although the album is deeply rooted in classic rock and glammy heavy metal, NOTÖRIOUS includes a sub-genre of which their native home of Bergen, Norway is known for; black metal – creating their own spin to the genre; „True Norwegian Glam Metal“. It is clear that NOTÖRIOUS has evolved into a different beast with „Marching On“, delivering a more raw, honest and less polished live sound. A pure rock & roll album at its core but with a vigalant attitude – exactly what you need. „Marching On“ was recorded and mixed at Polyfon Studio by Leif Herland, and mastered by Rhys Marsh. The album artwork was created by Italian artist SoloMacello. https://www.facebook.com/Notoriousbandofficial Track list:1. Intro, 2. Manimal, 3. All Night, 4. Ain’t No Stoppin’ (feat. Mark Boals), 5. TenMinutes, 6. Eternal Fire, 07. Remember You, 08. Venom, 09. Marching On (feat.Henrik Skar)
Autumn’s Child – Tellus Timeline
product: Autumn’s Child – Tellus Timelinerelease date: 19.01.2024format: CD & digitalterritory: world (excl. Japan) Swedish AOR/ Melodic Rock group Autumn’s Child is back with the fifth album ”Tellus Timeline”! This work contains eleven songs in the vein of the previous albums however this time with some songs with a bit harder edge! “I think this is our best album so far”, says singer and founder Mikael Erlandsson. Autumn’s Child have their own unique way to do their music with an intent to have a lot of different styles on each release. “Both me and Mikael are huge Slade and Sweet fans from the 70’s. The track ”Come and get it” is pure glam and was a blast to record”, says co-producer Claes Andreasson. Magnus Rosén, former bass player of Hammerfall, again is heard on “Tellus Timeline”. Some of the new songs like the first single ”Gates of Paradise” are harder and with a Nordic touch by the help of Swedish opera singer Karin Funk. “I have always wanted to do a duet with my old friend Jim Jidhed (solo/Alien) – and now we finally did it!”, adds Mikael, “the song “Juliet” is the Westcoast/ AOR gem on the album where our voices really match each other in a nice way. The opener ”A strike of lightning” really hits it off with a lot of hooks and that special guitar sound that is the trademark of guitar virtuoso Pontus Åkesson (Moon Safari).” Track list: 1. Strike Of Lightning, 2. Gates Of Paradise, 3. Here Comes The Night, 4. We Are Young,5. Around The World in a Day, 6. On Top Of The World, 7. This Is Goodbye, 8.Juliet (feat. Jim Jidhed), 9. Come Get It, 10. Never Surrender, 11. I belong ToYou
Grand Illusion – Prince Of Paupers
product: Grand Illusion – Prince Of Paupersrelease date: 08.12.2023format: CD territory: world Pride & Joy Music continues with its recently started new Classixx releases series on December 8th, 2023 with Swedish AOR group GRAND ILLUSION’s 6th and final studio album “Prince Of Paupers” which originally was released on AOR Heaven in the year 2011. On this release, the Grand Illusion core trio consisted of Anders Rydholm, Peter Sundell and Per Svensson who were joined by Steve Lukather (Toto), Jay Graydon (Airplay), Tim Pierce (Rick Springfield), Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth), Paul Buckmaster (Elton John & David Bowie), Muris Varajic, Kjell Klaesson and Staffan Stavert. The songs for this album, were as usual, written and produced by Anders Rydholm and most of the lyrics were penned by Arlene Matza-Jackson. Grand Illusion started in 1986 under the name Promotion and released 2 albums in 1997 and 1998. In 2001, the band changed their name to Grand Illusion and started a more active record carrier – and during a period of 10 years, they released 6 albums. Rydholm later founded the band Art Of Illusion together with Lars Säfsund (Work Of Art) and singer Peter Sundell now is active with the band C.O.P. During the years, “Prince Of Paupers” has become a sought after collector’s item and is now re-issued with the bonus track “Winds Of Change” by Pride & Joy Music Classixx as Vol. 5. Track list: 1. Gates Of Fire, 2. Better Believe It, 3. Prince Of Paupers, 4. So Faraway, 5. St. Teresa’s Love, 6. Through This War, 7. Eyes Of Ice, 8. Gone, 9. Believe In Miracles, 10. On And On, 11. Under The Wire, 12. Winds Of Change, 13. Not For Sale (bonus track)
Heart Line – Original Seeds (EP)
product: Heart Line – Original Seedsrelease date: 08.12.2023format: CD-EP & digitalterritory: world Oh, the glorious 80’s…! Those were the years of innovations and great hopes and for music lovers, an endless wave of Rock, Hard-Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal and AOR fabulous bands who could capture audiences instantly with powerful emotions. In essence, it was the reign of flashiness, big choruses, effervescent guitar solos and above all the decade for melody.It is no secret that Yvan Guillevic the founder of Heart Line grew up nurtured by these fascinating music influences. They made him the outstanding musician we know who now rocks his own guitar on the AOR wave. If you ask him, he will tell you they are actually his DNA, the raison d’être of Heart Line! With 2 album releases in the verve of melodic rock “Back in the Game” & “Rock ‘N’ Roll Queen’ that were both acclaimed by the Int’l press, the band thought it was fair to pay a sincere tribute to the great bands of this fabulous era. The 5 titles of this EP are a fine selection of some of the most outstanding music AOR material of the 80’s from various countries, UK, Sweden and the US. Forget about mainstream hits! Through their immense qualities, these 5 tracks prove enough how breathtaking the music level was in the 80’s and how much the bands deserved recognition. Who knows? May be some of you will discover band names that had slipped under your radar and yet deserved!? The fantastic 80’s retro artwork once again was designed by Stan W. Decker. Track list “Original Seeds”: 1. Falling (TOBRUK cover), 2. Runaway (DAKOTA cover), 3. Front Line (AVIATOR cover), 4. Living On A Knife Edge (VIRGINIA WOLF cover), 5. Go Easy (ALIEN cover) Line-Up: Emmanuel Creis (vocals), Yvan Guillevic (guitars), Jorris Guilbaud (keybords), Dominique Braud (bass), Walter Français (drums) https://www.facebook.com/Heartlinebandofficial
Silent Tiger – Twist Of Fate
product: Silent Tiger – Twist Of Faterelease date: 24.11.2023format: CD & digitalterritory: world SILENT TIGER was formed in 2018 by guitarist Jean Funes and drummer Joel Mejia from Honduras and singer David Cagle (USA) with the desire to make melodic hard rock music with influences like Def Leppard, Van Halen, Europe, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Dokken and Scorpions, with a modern touch. The debut album titled “Ready for Attack” was released in 2020 and mixed and mastered by Dennis Ward. With a more guitar-oriented sound and a little bit of glam rock influences, the debut was promoted with the singles “Chasing The Wind” and “Tearing Me Apart”, gaining good comments from the critics and reviewers worldwide. It has the collaboration of the bassist Andreas Passmark (WET, Royal Hunt) and Dennis Ward on keyboards. SILENT TIGER noew returns with the sophomore release “Twist Of Fate” which features a more melodic and thunderous sound, with the help of a powerful mix by Mats Ericsson (Degreed) and the atmospheric keyboards of Mikael Blanc (Degreed), and with the bassist Andreas Passmark as a guest. This is a new chapter for the band, seeking to take these new songs to a bigger audience. Silent Tiger is: David Cagle: Lead and background vocals. Jean Funes : Guitars Joel Mejia: Drums https://www.facebook.com/silenttigerband Track list:1. Shadows of Life, 2. Twist Of Fate, 3. Face the Night, 4. Last Of The True Believers, 5. Wings of a Dream, 6. Escape from the Fire, 7. Place Where I Belong, 8. Another Destination, 9. Until I get Home, 10. Remember who you are
Freakstorm – Angel In The Dark
product: Freakstorm – Angel In The Darkrelease date: 24.11.2023format: CD & digitalterritory: world In the year, 2016 FREAKSTORM was founded as a tribute project. The first song which the band recorded was a cover of the US group Halestorm. The goal to hand this track over to their idols personally (which indeed happened), gave Sinah and Olli the motivation to record their own songs. After the self-released EP „We Got The Fire“ (2018) and the EP “From Zero” (2019), a new era for FREAKSTORM began when they started to work with producer Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69/Helloween). He supported the band to develop a rich rock sound – a strong fundament for Sinah’s powerful and clear voice. In May 2019 the successful single „Can’t Keep Me Down“ was released digitally. The EP „From Zero“ also was released as physical CD and draw great attention in the scene. In the year 2021 the musicians fulfilled their dream to release their first full-length album „Storm Inside My Heart“. Ahead of the album release on the 27th of August 2021, FREAKSTORM put out two singles in advance, i.e. the propulsive title track „Storm Inside My Heart“ and the electrifying AC/DC-cover „Shot Down In Flames“. In the Christmas season the band presented an emotional acoustic version of their rock song „Out Of The Door”. In the year 2022 FREAKSTORM celebrated several releases. In May an EP with the powerful, melodic „When Dawn Is Breaking“ as title track got released digitally and also as CD. In September the band delivered the single „Can’t Keep Me Down 2022“. For the remake of FREAKSTORM’s most successful single so far David Readman from Pink Cream 69 performed a duet with Sinah Meier. FREAKSTORM started the year 2023 in March with the single „Creature Of The Night“ – for the first time on vinyl and digital as well. The B-Side of the single is a cover version of the Scorpions classic „Big City Nights“. Until early summer this song was exclusively available on the limited edition vinyl (100 copies only). Producer once again was Dennis Ward and guitars were delivered by Oliver Hartmann (Avantasia). During intensive studio sessions 2023 FREAKSTORM moved in August to the Label Pride & Joy Music which will release the band’s second album „Angel In The Dark“ at November 24th FREAKSTORM is: Sinah Meier – Vocals, Olli Fuchs – Drums Guests: Dennis Ward – Bass; Oliver Hartmann (Avantasia/ Hartmann) – Guitars, Timothy Shaw (SchwarzLicht) – Vocals on “Stop The Fire”, Toby Wendeler (SchwarzLicht) – Guitars on “Stop The Fire” & “Paparazzi”, Rick Benton (Magnum) – Keyboards on “Angel In The Dark) www.freakstorm.dewww.facebook.com/FreakstormBand Track list:1. Fight To The End, 2. Stop The Fire, 3. Creature Of The Night, 4. Angel In The Dark, 5. Black Soul, 6. Big City Nights, 7. Paparazzi, 8. You Destroy Me, 9. Stop The Fire (feat. SchwarzLicht), 10. Angel In The Dark (Piano Version)
Prisoner – One + Two
product: Prisoner – One + Tworelease date: 10.11.2023format: 2-CDterritory: world The double album „One + Two“ of the Swedish melodic rock band PRISONER contains the total of two albums of the band: „Blind“ (2000) and „II“ (2001) and is released in a limited edition of 500 copies. Producer Tommy Denander remastered both works and created the new artwork. As part of the Pride & Joy Music Classixx series, the double CD is released as Vol.4 Line-up „One“: Geir Rönning (vocals), Johan Koleberg (drums), Tommy Denander (guitars, bass, keyboards), Ricky Delin (keyboards), Bruce Gaitsch (lead guitars), Pierre Weinsberg (lead vocals) Line-up “Two”: Geir Rönning (vocals), Tommy Denander (drums, guitars), Ricky Delin (keyboards), Sayit (lead guitars), Pierre Weinsberg (lead vocals)
Say It – One And Again
product: Say It – One And Againrelease date: 10.11.2023format: 2-CD territory: world Das Doppel-Album “One And Again” des schwedischen Künstlers SAY IT (ursprünglich: Sayit) enthält in auf 500 Stück limitierter Auflage die beiden Alben „Sayit“ (1999) und „Again“ (2001), welche beide heute als gesuchte Klassiker des Genres gelten. Gerade „Again“, das ursprünglich bei AOR Heaven erschien, erzielte zuletzt in Sammlerkreisen Höchstpreise. Namensgeber der Band ist Gitarrist Sayit Dölen (Voices Of Rock, Legends Of Rock), der u.a. bereits mit Künstlern wie Jimi Jamison oder Bobby Kimball tourte. Unterstützt wurde Dölen bei allen drei Alben von einer wahren All Star-Riege. Produziert wurden die Werke von Tommy Denander, welcher nun auch für das neue Artwork und das Remastering verantwortlich ist. Im Rahmen der Pride & Joy Music Classixx-Serie erscheint die Doppel-CD als Vol.3 The double album „One And Again“ by the Swedish artist SAY IT (originally: Sayit) contains the two albums „Sayit“ (1999) and „Again“ (2001) in a limited edition of 500 copies, both of which are now considered sought-after classics of the genre. Especially „Again“, which was originally released by AOR Heaven, recently achieved top prices in collector circles. The band is named after guitarist Sayit Dölen (Voices Of Rock, Legends Of Rock), who has toured with artists such as Jimi Jamison and Bobby Kimball. Dölen was supported on all three albums by a veritable all-star cast. The works were produced by Tommy Denander, who is now also responsible for the new artwork and remastering. As part of the Pride & Joy Music Classixx series, the double CD is released as Vol.3. Line-up „One“: Sayit (guitars), Bruce Gaitsch (guitars, track 5), Tommy Denander (bass, keyboards), Andy Eklund (vocals on 7, 9, 11), Annika Burman (vocals on 10), Geir Rönning (vocals 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10) and Pierre Weinsberg (1, 2, 5) Line-up “Again”: Sayit (guitars), Kee Marcello (lead guitar), Michael Thompson (lead guitar), Tommy Denander (lead guitar, keyboards, bass), Jim Jidhed (lead vocals), Geir Rönning (lead vocals), Mats Olausson (keyboards), David Hungate (bass), Martin Landin (bass), Ricky Delin (speech)