We Are The Fallen - Tear the world down (2010)

We Are The Fallen is Evanescence without Amy Lee, or you could say Evanescence with an Amy Lee clone. Yes, Ben Moody wanted to recreate the sound of the million selling album "Fallen" from 2002 so he hooked up with American Idol contestant Carly Smithson and gives us the exact copy of "Fallen" but not with the same strong hits.
Carly has a perfect pitch but her voice is just as alive as a stone, the production on "Tear the world down" sounds expensive but the songs bore me to death.
Only "St.John" stand out with a cool chorus and the best track is a cover ofcourse, Madonna´s "Like a prayer".
This album misses the most important part of Evanescence´s "Fallen", namely co-writer David Hodges (Trading Yesterday) so Amy Lee is not the only one pissed off over this crap. Me too!

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www.myspace.com/wearethefallen

H.E.A.T - Freedom rock (2010)

H.E.A.T´s popularity has grown stronger, not only in Sweden but also in the rest of Europe and Japan. Their 2008 debut was a well needed injection in the AOR genre so expectations are high on their follow up "Freedom rock" that will be out in May.
The new album is less ToTo sounding and more of a Rainbow/Deep Purple-AOR album, these new songs also bring thoughts to another Swedish AOR band - Grand Illusion.
It´s a good album where the fans won´t be disappointed, especially the harmony vocals are top notch but most songs are predictable so this album doesnt move the way I hoped.

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www.myspace.com/heatsweden

April Divine - Redemption (2010)

The Swedish modern rock sensation April Divine goes from strength to strength, if their well crafted debut "Chapter one" from 2007 didnt convince you - their new album "Redemption" will. This 11 track album is released on May 19 and features a great cover of Seal´s "Kiss from a rose" as well as the melodic single "Redemption".
The band recorded the major part in USA with producer Rick Beato (Shinedown, Submersed) and then went back to Sweden to add 3 more tracks with producer Tobias Lindell (Europe, Mustasch).
Highlights : No.1, Faced down, 3 drops
Now let´s hope some of the leftovers from the Rick Beato sessions will end up as bonus tracks because "Beautiful" and "2 to 1" are too good to be left unheard.

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www.myspace.com/aprildivineband

Supe - The List EP (2010)

The Japanese modern rock/metal band Supe impressed me with their debut EP "Grow in the cold" in 2006 and then followed up with the strong full length album "2nd place to none" in 2008.
Last year they released their second EP "The black" and recently Supe gave us their latest EP "The list", they still deliver tough modern rock with traces of aggressive metal.
Songs like "Where I stand", "Addicted this apathy" and "(N)ever say never" are very good but there are also a few weak tracks on the EP so its not their best release but still good.

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www.myspace.com/supe

Tanadra to release debut EP

New Jersey based hard rock singer Tanadra´s debut EP is available from April 29, check out her souldriven hardrock at www.myspace.com/tanadra

JANE BOGAERT - 5th Dimension out on Yesterrock in May

Right after her first piano lesson at the age of 10 years, Jane Bogaert wrote into her school satchel: “Music is my life”. And until today, music is still the most important thing to her. The former Miss Switzerland actually now has really reached another dimension with the new album “Fifth Dimension”.

This was already obvious whilst being educated at the conservatoire in Biel and the school of musicals in Munich where she took singing lessons. Her voice has matured during a couple of first tries as a solo singer and back-up jobs for A-Ha, Thin Lizzy, Al Jarreau, David Hasselhoff, Toto Cutugno, Claudia Jung, Roland Kaiser or Uwe Ochsenknecht. As a result, she later worked for Al Bano & Romina Power and as a result, in the end took over Romina’s parts completely.

At the change of the millennium, Jane represented Switzerland at the Eurosong Festival in Stockholm, worked as singer and dancer with DJ Bobo and as a lecturer for ‘pop vocal performances’ at the University of Arts in Berne, Switzerland.

Even more inspired and infected, Jane together with Robert Papst (Dominoe) and Guenther Skitschak (Dominoe) wrote the songs for “Fifth Dimension” and engaged a couple of guests such as Jeff Scott Soto (W.E.T., Journey, Talisman, Malmsteen), Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow, Hughes-Turner Project), John „Rhino“ Edwards (Status Quo), Matt Beck (Rod Stewart) and Charlie Morgan (Elton John) to help her with the realization of the record.

These well known names and the great production job by Robert Papst helped Jane a lot to get herself in top form as well. The result is a record with obvious roots coming from the 80’s Rock music, which nevertheless creates an immense closeness, intensity and tension force – an album without deadlocked facets and shades.

Release date: May 21st

Marion Crane - Kamikaze (2010)

Florida is the home for many new promising rock/metal acts and Marion Crane is one of them.
Their debut album "Kamikaze" is well produced and filled with energetic modern hard rock, I like the tight rhythm section and the fat wall of guitars.
14 tracks might be a little overkill but there are no fillers here like I thought, impressive work and a must for fans of Burn Season, Fuel and Signs of Betrayal.

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www.myspace.com/marioncraneband

Pornology - My bitter end (2010)

There are two things about Italian rock band Pornology that gets me confused, what do they wanna sound like? Who came up with the terrible band name?
First of all, they should consider changing their name to something else, anything else is better.
And secondly, their sound has traces of 80´s rock, grunge, alternative rock, funk, modern rock...you name it. It´s not wrong to be influenced by several genres but work something out that makes sense. "My bitter end" do not make sense.
The song "A star" is good but the rest bores me to death.

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www.myspace.com/pornologymusic

Bachman Turner - Rocknroll is the only way out

Fred Turner and Randy Bachman of the legendary band BTO is giving away their new single Rocknroll is the only way out for free. Bachman Turner will release their new album later in 2010.
Download here:
https://www.yousendit.com/download/OHo3NnFBNDQwMEUwTVE9PQ

Lounge Pistol - Lounge Pistol (2010)

Canada based Lounge Pistol is a solo project led by Travis Pankiw, the sound can be described as a mix between grunge, 70´s hard rock and acoustic driven roots rock somewhere between Pearl Jam, The Answer and Staind.
There are some good songs on the album but the drum production is a bit weak, the first half is better than the second half but fans of bands like Red Wanting Blue might wanna check it out.
Not bad at all.

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www.myspace.com/loungepistol

Autumn Burn - Ashes of a tormented soul (2010)

Soundwise, the new band Autumn Burn comes from the same neighborhood as Chevelle, Evans Blue and 10 Years. This band got potential for sure, the production is great and their debut album "Ashes of a tormented soul" is solid and a well worth investment for fans of alternative modern rock/metal.
I miss that killer track though that stand out and you want to return to every time.

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www.myspace.com/autumnburn

No Second Troy - Colors (2010)

I love this band, I couldnt get enough of their previous studio album "Narcotic" (2006) and thought it was about time they released something new since we only got the live album "Live at the 930 club" last year.
The new track "The argonaut" from the live album is also featured here in a studio version and it´s brilliant but what do you say about magic stuff like "Surfacing" and "Grounded". It can´t get much more intelligent than this, No Second Troy is the perfect mix of Collective Soul´s modern rock and Blue October´s thinking rock.
"Colors" enters my best of album list with a bang!

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www.myspace.com/nosecondtroy

The American Plague - Kiss of death EP (2009)

The American Plague is a trio from Knoxville, USA that feels like a fresh injection of straight ahead rocknroll in the 70´s style compared to the jungle of modern rock these times.
Their latest EP "Kiss of death" is good clean fun rock like a mix between Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kiss and AC DC - I just cannot say no to this since I´m such a huge fan of Kiss.
Not all 6 songs are great but the major part gets my motor running.

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www.myspace.com/americanplague

Shift - Faceless EP (2010)

Melbourne based alternative metal band Shift´s debut 6 track EP "Faceless" is very heavy and strongly influenced by 90´s numetal, the riffs are truly the highlight here while the vocal performance is the weak link of the EP.
The opening track "This brutal embrace" is by far the best track and the band never reaches the same heights on the following 5 tracks.
Pay what you want for the EP at:
www.shiftband.net

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www.myspace.com/shiftmetal

Sleeping with sirens - With ears to see and eyes to hear (2010)

Woah, this was a short album with only 33 minutes running time but I played it all day at work and think Sleeping with sirens has a great sound.
Razorsharp guitars, high pitch vocals and energetic post hardcore with more clean vocals than screamo.
Check out the cool video of "If I´m James Dean, you´re Audrey Hepburn" on youtube.
I highly recommend "With ears to see and eyes to hear"!

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www.myspace.com/sleepingwithsirens

Human Cometh youtube channel

Tonight I tracked vocals for another new Human Cometh song for the follow up HCII so 5 songs are done now.
Also check out our official youtube channel to listen to more songs from the debut album Evolution at
www.youtube.com/user/HumanCometh

Vandenplas to release new album in June

A good four years after Vanden Plas last critically acclaimed studio recording, “Christ O” hit the charts, Germany’s finest Prog Metal act is set to release its brand new album: “The Seraphic Clockwork”, on June 4th, in Europe and June 22nd in the USA.

Highly anticipated by fans and critics alike, “The Seraphic Clockwork” is a fascinating concept album, which not only shows the quintet’s exceptional technical skills, but also highlights their impressive development as songwriters. The new album sounds more multi-layered, progressive and metal-oriented than any previous Vanden Plas release. “I think that my penchant for music of the tougher persuasion shines through more than ever before on this album,” comments guitarist Stephan Lill, who – together with keyboardist Günter Werno and vocalist Andy Kuntz – make up the group’s creative triumvirate. He adds: “Hard riffs, elaborate keyboard and orchestral arrangements plus catchy hooklines come together in a perfect symbiosis which marks Vanden Plas’ own style. I feel that we were much more adventurous on with The Seraphic Clockwork than ever before.”

VANDEN PLAS
Andy Kuntz (vocals), Stephan Lill (guitar), Günter Werno (keyboards), Torsten Reichert (bass), Andreas Lill (drums)

DISCOGRAPHY
COLOUR TEMPLE (1995)
ACCULT (1996)
THE GOD THING (1997)
FAR OFF GRACE (1999)
SPIRIT OF LIVE (2000)
BEYOND DAYLIGHT (2002)
CHRIST O (2006)
THE SERAPHIC CLOCKWORK (2010)

www.vandenplas.de

Playlist April 21

Playlist April 21
Periphery - Periphery (2010)
First I didnt like this complex numetal album, then I thought it was ok and after 3 times, I really enjoyed it a lot. Cool!
Y&T - Facemelter (2010)
I´m afraid the new album from Meniketti and Co is a mediocre affair, where are the songs? where is the power?
Kenai - Hail the escapist (2010)
Explosive post hardcore from UK and a strong debut album too, watch out for Kenai! The future is theirs.
Fiction in motion - EP (2010)
A bright new hope on the modern pop rock sky with a touch of pop punk, lovely!
Tin Soldiers – Telling tales (2010)
A slice of punk, powerpop, grunge, Britrock and a huge slice of Foo Fighters and we get the amazing debut from Tin Soldiers! Love it!

I-Exist - Pass out VIDEO

I-Exist - Pass out VIDEO

Playlist / Songs April 20

Playlist / Songs April 20
1.Downstait - Beatdown (a groovy rapmetal song not featured on their debut album, only released as a single)
2.Fiction Plane - Push me around (the new single from the upcoming album Sparks is a grower for sure, real nice)
3.A Faylene Sky - Break your heart (an amazing metal cover of the R&B hit from Taio Cruz, free download at www.purevolume.com/afaylenesky )
4.The Spill Canvas - Our song (new single off the new Realities EP is warm like the summer sun, uplifting alternative rock)
5.Saving Abel - Stupid girl Only in America (the new single from the popular modern rockers goes in the bluesy southern rock vein, good song)
6.Godsmack - What if (brand new song taken from their upcoming album The Oracle, this one is epic and super heavy, marvelous)
7.The Morning of - The ones that fall apart (sunny and bright piano pop that bring thoughts to Vanessa Carlton, yeah I melt)
8.Birds of Tokyo - The saddest thing I know (quirky aussie rock at your service, yeah these guys are serious, you better love em)
9.Stephen Petree - Weakness makes you beautiful (super strong title track off the upcoming smash album out in May, pay attention)
10.Ozzy - Let me hear you scream (the ozzman is back to deliver razor sharp ozmetal)

The Color Turning - Good hands bad blood (2009)

Los Angeles based The Color Turning mix alternative rock with experimental 70´s rock, a bit like Radiohead on a picnic with Death cab for cutie.
Their latest album "Good hands bad blood" has a few great moments but feels like its a bit too long, I lose interest after a while.
They should have kept the running time under 45 mins.
The mighty fine "The ghost song" can be described as progressive indie rock, love it.

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www.myspace.com/thecolorturning

Justin Currie - The great war (2010)

Del Amitri´s lead singer Justin Currie will release his new solo album "The great war" on May 4, this is a real nice laid back folkrock album where his superb vocal performance is in the centre of each song.
I think this is a perfect album to listen to on a sunday afternoon like this, thumbs up for the beautiful sound atmosphere and the 8 minute long "The fight to be human" that is the highlight here.
Good stuff.

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www.myspace.com/justincurrie

Palace of Rock Album Feature : Neon Trees - Habits (2010)

Like their name, Neon Trees are a combination of slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting, their anthems of adolescent angst, longing, love lost and found, delivered with the kind of heart-on-the-sleeve passion that only comes from hard work and commitment.
Their Mercury Records debut, Habits, produced by friend, singer/guitarist Tim Pagnotta, is a refreshing blast of timeless rock energy and spirit that wouldn’t sound out of place at any point from ‘60s garage-rock to 2010 dance rock, with the first single, “Animal,” taking off from a round of weaving, angular guitars into a song equally at home in the arena as on the dance floor, a paean to sexual longing in which singer/front man Tyler Glenn wails, “Take a bite of my heart tonight.,” and you have no reason to doubt his sincerity.

For fans of The Killers, Panic at the disco, Rock kills kid
www.myspace.com/neontrees

Bad Habit to release best of album Timeless

The legendary AOR band Bad Habit formed in Lund, Sweden in 1986 by Hal Marabel and now ex-keyboard player Doc Pat Shannon. They released their first album (mini-album) Young & Innocent in 1987 and were actually the first band to get an independently produced music video aired on Swedish national TV. The video was of their first ever single release Need Somebody.
The band have since released 8 albums, the latest of them released in 2008, entitled Above And Beyond .

Bad Habit now return with a best of album entitled Timeless, which features a collection of songs from the albums - Young & Innocent, After Hours, Revolution and Above And Beyond, as well as two new and previously un-released songs "Rock this town" and "Turning water into wine".
Release date - June 25

Albums coming soon

The female hardrock band Aroarah´s new album is produced by Waymon Boone (Splender), no release date set yet.

Avril Lavigne´s new yet untitled album will be released in the summer, some of the songtitles are "Everybody hurts", "Alice", "Black star", "Fine", "Gone" and "Darlin".

The alternative rock band Guster will release their 6th album in September.

Ozzy´s new album "Scream" will be out on June 15, check out a short clip of the new single "Let me hear you scream" at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJlnbCjtu9I

The collection Punk Goes...Classic Rock will be released on April 27. Pop punk bands doing covers of classic rock anthems.
Tracks:
www.purevolume.com/punkgoesclassicrock
Hit the lights - More than a feeling (Boston)
Versa Emerge - Paint it black (Rolling Stones)
The Almost - Free falling (Tom Petty)
Mayday Parade - We are the champions (Queen)
The Summer Set - Rock and roll all nite (Kiss)
We The Kings - Caught up in you (38 Special)
A Skylit Drive - Seperate ways (Journey)
I see stars - Your love (The Outfield)
Pierce The Veil - Dont fear the reaper (Blue Oyster Cult)
Forever the sickest kids - Crazy train (Ozzy)
The Maine - Pour some sugar on me (Def Leppard)
Envy on the coast - All along the watch tower (Jimi Hendrix)
Every Avenue - Take me home tonight (Eddie Money)
Never Shout Never - Bohemian rhapsody (Queen)
Blessthefall - Dream on (Aerosmith)

Justin Nozuka - You I Wind Land and Sea (2010)

Justin Nozuka might not necessarily need a good song to song on it, he makes it good with his wonderful voice. But most songs on "You I Wind Land and Sea" are pretty good so we can leave that question out of this review.

Toronto based Nozuka deliver soulful pop in the same vein as Terence Trent D´arby and Seal, the album is quite laid back but its filled with passion and love.

I´m not the biggest fan around of this kind of music but whenever I hear a singer like Nozuka, my heart melts. He´s fantastic.

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www.myspace.com/justinnozuka

Dave Barnes - What we want, what we get (2010)

Dave Barnes is a solid singer/songwriter that always deliver fine albums that feels comfy to listen to, there are traces of several genres in his music like acoustic pop, country, R&B and westcoast. We´re talking sunny pop here that will get you in a good relaxing mood, Dave is living in Nashville which is obvious when you hear the country influenced tracks but this is not a country album. There is just as much Eagles in the music as it is John Mayer.

His 6th release "What we want, what we get" is a safe buy.

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www.myspace.com/davebarnes

Queens Club - Young giant (2010)

Kansas based Queens Club is signed to Tooth and Nail and certainly fit in well in the labels artist roster with a mix of emo and alternative rock. The new album "Young giant" is a bit uneven and quite uninteresting once in a while but there are a few moments that I dig.
You will find their music somewhere between Jonezetta and Janes Addiction, especially the singer reminds a lot of Perry Farrell.

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www.myspace.com/queensclub

Arno Carstens - Wonderful wild (2010)

South African singer Arno Carstens captures the listener with his remarkable voice, this award winning songwriter releases his UK debut "Wonderful wild" on April 27 and fans of alternative pop in the same style as Alex Lloyd, The Verve and Daryl Braithwaite might wanna pay attention here.
Because this album takes a hold of the listener straight from the start, I love the moody atmosphere of the whole album so anything below 4 stars would be a crime to give.

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www.myspace.com/arnocarstens

Playlist April 13

Ive been spending more time on new albums these past few days:
Triumph - Greatest hits Remixed (2010)
A collection of classics from the Canadian trio plus a new studio version of the Nazareth hit "Love hurts".
Pretty Maids - Pandemonium (2010)
A monster album from the the Danish dynamite hardrock band, their best and most melodic album so far.
Crashdiet - Generation wild (2010)
A predictable but well done glamrock album from the Swedes, good stuff but their debut was better.
Afterparty - The army you got (2010)
A decent female fronted new wave act with a cool 80´s vibe.
Alexz Johnson - Voodoo (2010)
Much better than the Songs from instant star soundtrack, very nice modern pop that works on any day of the week.

Human Cometh II update

Tonight we tracked vocals for 2 more songs of the Human Cometh II album that will be released later in 2010, 4 songs into the album now so things are going smoothly.
2,000 has downloaded the debut album "Evolution" which we are extremely happy about.
www.humancometh.com

Dead Letter Circus pre-order

Pre-order Dead letter circus upcoming self titled new CD and you will get the new track "Big" for free.
This song rocks!
www.deadlettercircus.com

Kadawatha to support Paramore

Kadawatha will support Paramore on the upcoming 2010 tour in USA, congratulations to Kadawatha! A truly brilliant band!
www.myspace.com/kadawatha

Bring the noise Festival May 1 in Orebro

Playlist April 10

This week Ive been listening to
The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus (1977)
The Stranglers - No more heroes (1977)
The Stranglers - Black and white (1978)
The Stranglers - The Raven (1979)
John Waite - In real time (2010)

Vedera - Stages (2010)

Vedera is a real nice female fronted pop rock group that I was recommended to listen from my Chinese friend Frozz, and I thank her for that because their new album "Stages" is very good.
Kristen May has a beautiful and gentle voice that anyone can love instantly, the sound bring thoughts to Bachelor Girl, The Sundays and Natalie Imbruglia.
Check out this band!

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www.myspace.com/vedera

HC II recordings started

We started the work today on HCII, the follow up "Evolution" that was released in March 2010.
The physical CD of the debut album will be available in late April.
But 2 new songs were tracked today, we have written 6 songs so far for HCII and we cant wait to give more Human Cometh to the world.
www.humancometh.com

Treekillaz - Season of the lonesome (2010)

Treekillaz from Switzerland deliver 90´s hard rock with traces of grunge on their new album "Season of the lonesome", the album starts strong with the upbeat "Disco" and then followed by the grunge rocker "The ignorant".
The straight ahead rocking title track bring thoughts to Danko Jones while "The millionaire" takes the listener to the alternative 90´s metal scene.
Great energy!

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www.myspace.com/treekillaz

Palace of Rock Album Feature : Evan Bliss - ShhhPOW! (2010)

Evan Bliss is one singer-songwriter to watch. His voice, combining the effortless soul of Maroon 5's Adam Levine with the smoky blues undertones of
Ray LaMontagne, makes his alt/rock/pop sound unmistakable.
Ubiquitous despite not yet being a household name, Evan's music has been featured in commercials for surf-inspired footwear maker Reef, and he has performed in
support of artists as diverse as O.A.R., Wyclef Jean, and the Flaming Lips.
Evan is building on the groundswell of popularity he enjoyed with his former band, well-respected East Coast reggae rockers 'The Low Life'. Needless to say, you will be hearing much more from him with the new release ShhhPOW!, out this Spring on the philanthropic indie label Holster Records.

The new album 'ShhhPOW!' seamlessly blends music genres, showcasing Evan's own distinct "international rock buffet" brand. Evan writes honest yet introspective lyrics that range from the personal to the abstract. Stand out tracks include "Fleiss", a contemporary power ballad that meditates on damaging relationships. In stark contrast, "Captain Collins Navigates from Star to Star" starts like an homage to 70s Bowie-esque space odysseys and finishes with a nod to the anthemic quality of early U2.
Uptempo rocker "The Last Ride" introduces itself to the audience with a honky tonk guitar flourish before segueing into Muse-style crescendos. The track "Awake",
which should be familiar to long-time fans, began life as a live instrumental end jam that Evan fleshed out into a full-length song using "The Voyage of Life" by renowned painter Thomas Cole as his lyrical muse.

http://www.evanbliss.com/

(sub)Nova - Souvenir (2010)

The British grunge band (sub)Nova is heavily influenced by Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, their debut "Souvenir" has a few good moments like the soft "Kerosene girl", the great rocker "Black soul monday" and I also like the riff in "Runaway" but most of the times - this album gets too monotone.
If you absolutely must have every single grunge album in the world, then you should buy this too.

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www.myspace.com/subnovaband

Neely - Everything I am (2009)

The rock duo Neely is made up of husband/wife Jeremy and Kaci Neely, their debut album "Everything I am" shows 2 different sides of music.
The 7 songs with male vocals goes in the modern rock sound of Daughtry and 3 Doors Down meeting 38 Special´s southern rock while the 3 female fronted tracks are more Kelly Clarkson-like pop/rock with a country style.
Overall, a good album that should work very well for a long ride in the car.

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www.myspace.com/neelymusic

Her Bright Skies - Causing a scene (2010)

Her Bright Skies from Sweden has potential to make it big, whether you call it posthardcore pop or emo/punk - their debut "Causing a scene" is without doubt filled with quality stuff.
I love their sound of edgy riffs and a tight rhythm section, the production is luxurious and the songs truly belong on the big stages.
For fans of Bring me the horizon and Paramore.

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www.myspace.com/herbrightskies

Sarea - Alive (2009)

Sarea is a new Swedish modern metal band in the same vein as In Flames and Sonic Syndicate, they deliver growls, thrash metal riffs and melodic choruses with clean vocals.
They are not as good as the mentioned bands but they have some decent songs, "Alive" is a solid album.

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www.myspace.com/sareamusic

Intervurt - Union square FREE DOWNLOAD

British rockband Intervurt will release their new album "Union" on June 8, you can download the single "Union square" for free at:
www.wix.com/denster13/UNSQBNR

Blameshift - EP (2010)

I wasnt that impressed by female fronted modern rock band Blameshift´s debut album "The test" from 2007, I remember I complained about the production but thought the songs were ok.
This time around on their new self titled EP, things are the other way around with a better production but the songs are sooo average and light.
In one ear and out the other, this doesnt move me at all.

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www.myspace.com/blameshift

The Pineapple Thief - Show a little love FREE DOWNLOAD

Progrock band The Pineapple Thief will release their new album "Someone here is missing" on May 19, you can download the new track "Show a little love" at:
www.kscopemusic.com/thepineapplethief/someonehereismissing/

Social Siberia - Waterworks (2010)

Joakim Jensen aka Social Siberia is a new promising Swedish pop punk artist with the debut "Waterworks" recently released.
The album sounds like a mix between Secondhand Heroes, Jimmy Eat World and Forever The Sickest Kids.
There are traces of dancefloor pop as well as melancholic indie rock in these well crafted songs.

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www.myspace.com/socialsiberia

Yeah 10!

Yeah Festivalen in Orebro, Sweden on May 29-30 will be awesome with bands like Casablanca, Royal Republic, This Haven, Chemical Vocation, Her Bright Skies, Adept, Smash Into Pieces, Adept and many more

VanScott - Thief of time (2010)

Hardrock with a southern rock flavor from Canada produced by Duane Baron (Ozzy, Dream Theater), sounds interesting enough?
Then you should check out VanScott and their debut "Thief of time", it´s pretty good.
Their sound bring thoughts to Shinedown, crank it up!

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www.myspace.com/vanscottband

Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr

Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr will release his new solo album "Lostboy! AKA" on May 17, you can download the album track "Refugee" for free at
www.lostboyaka.com