Michael Ruff - Once In A Lifetime 1984 (Westcoast /AOR)
Michael Ruff is the kind of musical artist whom everyone likes to "discover" and turn their friends onto. A consumate singer, songwriter and keyboardist, Ruff shows off his finely-honed skills on his second American album, the appropriately-titled Speaking in Melodies on the Sheffield Lab label.Michael Ruff's talent has during the past decade serving as the concert music director for Chaka Kahn, David Sanborn and Rickie Lee Jones; as band member with Lionel Ritchie, Brenda Russell, Karla Bonoff, Jose Feliciano, James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, Randy Vanwarmer, The Wynans, The Beckmeir Brothers and members of Rufus; and performer on-stage with Al Jarreau, Kal David, Gerald Albright and Michael Paulo.More Here. @
Michael Ruff - Once In A Lifetime 1984 (Westcoast /AOR)
Michael Ruff is the kind of musical artist whom everyone likes to "discover" and turn their friends onto. A consumate singer, songwriter and keyboardist, Ruff shows off his finely-honed skills on his second American album, the appropriately-titled Speaking in Melodies on the Sheffield Lab label.Michael Ruff's talent has during the past decade serving as the concert music director for Chaka Kahn, David Sanborn and Rickie Lee Jones; as band member with Lionel Ritchie, Brenda Russell, Karla Bonoff, Jose Feliciano, James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, Randy Vanwarmer, The Wynans, The Beckmeir Brothers and members of Rufus; and performer on-stage with Al Jarreau, Kal David, Gerald Albright and Michael Paulo.More Here. @
Pierrot - Die Zeit Ist Reif 1995 (Hard Rock) Germany
| | Pierrots first release was only released on cassette. We know theres cds about, but sadly, if you have one, its a bootleg. Second release was good, but sang in their native German. @ |
Pierrot - Die Zeit Ist Reif 1995 (Hard Rock) Germany
| | Pierrots first release was only released on cassette. We know theres cds about, but sadly, if you have one, its a bootleg. Second release was good, but sang in their native German. @ |
Thick As Thieves - Rock The House 1997 (Melodic Hard Rock) USA
Be on the lookout for "Rock the House," the debut release from Thick As Thieves. The band is described as hard edged and melodic. They are to be considered dangerously addictive and armed to the teeth with rock hard rhythms, searing vocals, blazing leads, and a heavy arsenal of killer tunes. They have stolen the attention of any and all who hear their new release. Approach with extreme caution! YOU MAY BE NEXT! This power trio from the Northeastern United States has turned out a "no holds barred" collection of "melodic hard rock" songs sure to steal it's way onto every radio play list around the world. John Hahn (guitars/backing vocals) .Thanks U Fogkhat42. @Thick As Thieves - Rock The House 1997 (Melodic Hard Rock) USA
Be on the lookout for "Rock the House," the debut release from Thick As Thieves. The band is described as hard edged and melodic. They are to be considered dangerously addictive and armed to the teeth with rock hard rhythms, searing vocals, blazing leads, and a heavy arsenal of killer tunes. They have stolen the attention of any and all who hear their new release. Approach with extreme caution! YOU MAY BE NEXT! This power trio from the Northeastern United States has turned out a "no holds barred" collection of "melodic hard rock" songs sure to steal it's way onto every radio play list around the world. John Hahn (guitars/backing vocals) .Thanks U Fogkhat42. @
Jarra - Test of Faith 2001 (Hard Rock) USA
Heavy powerful Metal infused with a variety of influences such as Judas Priest, Dio, Accept and Hellion. Jarra offers up some great Heavy Metal fronted by a powerful female vocalist who easily gets things done. Kathie Jarra's main influence is Ronnie James Dio and that shines through on songs like the scorching opener Eternal Love and Indian War Love Song. Musically the band is tight and Johnny Russion plays with feeling and intensity, nice for a change. The rhythm section of Diaz/Chaney is tight and anchors the band. Ballad wise is Always, All Ways and is reminscent of GN'R's Patience but with more edge. This is a well rounded Metal CD with a lot of drive, any Metal lover would be wise to check Jarra out. @Jarra - Test of Faith 2001 (Hard Rock) USA
Heavy powerful Metal infused with a variety of influences such as Judas Priest, Dio, Accept and Hellion. Jarra offers up some great Heavy Metal fronted by a powerful female vocalist who easily gets things done. Kathie Jarra's main influence is Ronnie James Dio and that shines through on songs like the scorching opener Eternal Love and Indian War Love Song. Musically the band is tight and Johnny Russion plays with feeling and intensity, nice for a change. The rhythm section of Diaz/Chaney is tight and anchors the band. Ballad wise is Always, All Ways and is reminscent of GN'R's Patience but with more edge. This is a well rounded Metal CD with a lot of drive, any Metal lover would be wise to check Jarra out. @
Subway - Light Of The Night 1993 (Melodic Rock) Germany
Pre Human Zoo (Tommy Strobel, Boris Matakovic) melodic rock band from Balingen, Germany. Peach Stockli was an ex member of Danger, who released a fine set of demos in 1990.Music is akin to a rawer Human Zoo. @Subway - Light Of The Night 1993 (Melodic Rock) Germany
Pre Human Zoo (Tommy Strobel, Boris Matakovic) melodic rock band from Balingen, Germany. Peach Stockli was an ex member of Danger, who released a fine set of demos in 1990.Music is akin to a rawer Human Zoo. @
Trash Broadway - Trash Broadway 1989 (Melodic Hard Rock/Metal) USA
This hard-hitting, New York-based rock/metal band showcases the major difference between the USA's West and East coast rockers; the West is glam, the East is slam. Sporting a thunderous rhythm section, razor-sharp guitars, and a lead vocalist that has all the swagger of David Lee Roth. It is the lead guitar of Mr. Joe Stump that pushes this hard into the edge of metal territory, but he is no mindless fretburner and fully realizes the importance of the songs. This ensures that all is melodic and, amazingly, there are even some AOR-worthy group vocals in some of the songs to prove the point.So, it is now time to introduce you to your (albeit long-gone) new favorite hard rock band... Trash Broadway.Highly recommended to all melodic rock/hard rock/metal fans... and even to the more adventurous AOR'sters out there (just think of it as "AOR, with teeth").TY Fogkhat42!. @Trash Broadway - Trash Broadway 1989 (Melodic Hard Rock/Metal) USA
This hard-hitting, New York-based rock/metal band showcases the major difference between the USA's West and East coast rockers; the West is glam, the East is slam. Sporting a thunderous rhythm section, razor-sharp guitars, and a lead vocalist that has all the swagger of David Lee Roth. It is the lead guitar of Mr. Joe Stump that pushes this hard into the edge of metal territory, but he is no mindless fretburner and fully realizes the importance of the songs. This ensures that all is melodic and, amazingly, there are even some AOR-worthy group vocals in some of the songs to prove the point.So, it is now time to introduce you to your (albeit long-gone) new favorite hard rock band... Trash Broadway.Highly recommended to all melodic rock/hard rock/metal fans... and even to the more adventurous AOR'sters out there (just think of it as "AOR, with teeth").TY Fogkhat42!. @Buxx - Knickers Down "EP" 1982 (Hard Rock) USA
Good Pomp rock outfit from Rochester, New York, and not to be confused with pre Angel band, Bux. Keyboarder Martin Victor would go on to join Brighton Rock for their s/t ep release only. @Buxx - Knickers Down "EP" 1982 (Hard Rock) USA
Good Pomp rock outfit from Rochester, New York, and not to be confused with pre Angel band, Bux. Keyboarder Martin Victor would go on to join Brighton Rock for their s/t ep release only. @Scarecrow - St 1991 (Hard Rock) USA
| Ex Keel (Bobby Marks), and pre Arabia band (Blaze, Marks, Jordan). Debut was a good 80's influenced hard rock album, with "Madness" being a tad heavier, but nevertheless, still melodic, with a, at the time, more contemporary feel.As mentioned above, three members formed Arabia, which for all intents and purposes, was Scarecrow reinvented, as a 3rd of the Arabia tracks were taken from the Scarecrow debut. |
Scarecrow - St 1991 (Hard Rock) USA
| Ex Keel (Bobby Marks), and pre Arabia band (Blaze, Marks, Jordan). Debut was a good 80's influenced hard rock album, with "Madness" being a tad heavier, but nevertheless, still melodic, with a, at the time, more contemporary feel.As mentioned above, three members formed Arabia, which for all intents and purposes, was Scarecrow reinvented, as a 3rd of the Arabia tracks were taken from the Scarecrow debut. |
Dancyr - In And Out 1991 (Hair Metal) USA
..i hear lots of Priest & Maiden in these tunes. Loud guitars, decent vocals, killer drums, & generally lots of metal chaos. Metal fans should seek this out & will find something to enjoy.Rare!! @Dancyr - In And Out 1991 (Hair Metal) USA
..i hear lots of Priest & Maiden in these tunes. Loud guitars, decent vocals, killer drums, & generally lots of metal chaos. Metal fans should seek this out & will find something to enjoy.Rare!! @Rhett Forrester - Even The Score 1988 (Hard Rock)
Rhett Forrester (September 22, 1956, Tucker, Georgia – January 22, 1994, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American musician, the lead singer of New York-based band Riot from 1981 until 1984.After Riot, he performed on Jack Starr's Out of the Darkness album (1984) and put out two solo releases: "Gone With the Wind" and "Even the Score". "Assume The Position", the most famous song of his solo albums, has got an explicit videoclip. @
Rhett Forrester - Even The Score 1988 (Hard Rock)
Rhett Forrester (September 22, 1956, Tucker, Georgia – January 22, 1994, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American musician, the lead singer of New York-based band Riot from 1981 until 1984.After Riot, he performed on Jack Starr's Out of the Darkness album (1984) and put out two solo releases: "Gone With the Wind" and "Even the Score". "Assume The Position", the most famous song of his solo albums, has got an explicit videoclip. @
Jimmy Martin And New Deal - You Got What You P(l)ay For! 1982/2009 (AOR) USA,Luxembourg
First time on CD! Jimmy Martins debut album from 1982, produced by Whisbone Ash Vocalist/Bass Player Martin Turner incl. the bonus track: Walk on fire. AOR vocalist JIMMY MARTIN was previously frontman for French Hard Rockers FISC. Music makes the world go round, was the sole thought of Jimmy Martin, when he moved from Luxembourg to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to become a professional musician. Just having arrived there, he quickly became a part of the local music scene and started playing in several bands. This was the beginning of Jimmys career, which has hugely developed not only as an artist, but also as a well known and respected composer and producer. After Jimmys arrival in the states, well known music lawyer Michael Shapiro soon discovered Jimmys talent and took him under his wing, introducing Jimmy to various respected songwriters and producers such as Grammy Award winner Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion). @Jimmy Martin And New Deal - You Got What You P(l)ay For! 1982/2009 (AOR) USA,Luxembourg
First time on CD! Jimmy Martins debut album from 1982, produced by Whisbone Ash Vocalist/Bass Player Martin Turner incl. the bonus track: Walk on fire. AOR vocalist JIMMY MARTIN was previously frontman for French Hard Rockers FISC. Music makes the world go round, was the sole thought of Jimmy Martin, when he moved from Luxembourg to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to become a professional musician. Just having arrived there, he quickly became a part of the local music scene and started playing in several bands. This was the beginning of Jimmys career, which has hugely developed not only as an artist, but also as a well known and respected composer and producer. After Jimmys arrival in the states, well known music lawyer Michael Shapiro soon discovered Jimmys talent and took him under his wing, introducing Jimmy to various respected songwriters and producers such as Grammy Award winner Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion). @
Misty Rox - Nursery Crimes 1990 (Hair Metal) USA
This is some of the best metal music out there--once you get "Nursery Crymes" or "Prelude to War" in your head, they won't go away; and "Broken Hearts, Broken Roads" is a truly haunting ballad. I never saw them in person, but I have two home movies of Misty Rox, and their live performances--no matter the singer--are amazing. John's drum playing is top-notch, and the guitar work--Ron is truly one of the best, and a talented writer as well. If you can, grab this CD--it is well worth it. (lady)Nursery Crymes was never put out on CD, it was on tape only and might have sold 200 copies. Rox never made big headlines or played in big places, only worked with bigger band Grimm Jack a few times and had some good connections. Rox shouldn't really be on this site with other big name acts because Rox never was much more than a bar band. Anybody who tells you otherwise is lying. I know because I was there.(mike) @
Vangouw - Passion Rules 2010 (Melodic Rock)
From The Netherlands, Vangouw were fronted by ex Martyr vocalist Gerard Vangouw. 9 remastered songs, plus 1 bonus "live".Great stuff for fans of 1st Avenue, Marathon, with a hint of Scandinavia. @
Misty Rox - Nursery Crimes 1990 (Hair Metal) USA
This is some of the best metal music out there--once you get "Nursery Crymes" or "Prelude to War" in your head, they won't go away; and "Broken Hearts, Broken Roads" is a truly haunting ballad. I never saw them in person, but I have two home movies of Misty Rox, and their live performances--no matter the singer--are amazing. John's drum playing is top-notch, and the guitar work--Ron is truly one of the best, and a talented writer as well. If you can, grab this CD--it is well worth it. (lady)Nursery Crymes was never put out on CD, it was on tape only and might have sold 200 copies. Rox never made big headlines or played in big places, only worked with bigger band Grimm Jack a few times and had some good connections. Rox shouldn't really be on this site with other big name acts because Rox never was much more than a bar band. Anybody who tells you otherwise is lying. I know because I was there.(mike) @
Vangouw - Passion Rules 2010 (Melodic Rock)
From The Netherlands, Vangouw were fronted by ex Martyr vocalist Gerard Vangouw. 9 remastered songs, plus 1 bonus "live".Great stuff for fans of 1st Avenue, Marathon, with a hint of Scandinavia. @
