Palace of Rock: May 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011

Nightranger - Somewhere in California

Nightranger is back! Their new album "Somewhere in California" will be out on June 17th.
Line up:
Jack Blades - Bass/Lead Vocals
Brad Gillis - Lead Guitar
Kelly Keagy - Drums/Lead Vocals
Eric Levy - Keyboards
Joel Hoekstra - Guitar

Night Ranger SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA track listing:

Growin’ Up In California
Lay It On Me
Bye Bye Baby (Not Tonight)
Follow Your Heart
Time Of Our Lives
No Time To Lose Ya
Live For Today
It’s Not Over
End Of The Day
Rock N’ Roll Tonite
Say It With Love

Coming of Age (featuring Ted Nugent) – Bonus track for AmazonMP3
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – Bonus track for iTunes

Rob Moratti - Victory

Rob Moratti (Final Frontier/Saga) will release his new solo album "Victory" on June 24th.
Line up:
Rob Moratti - Lead Vocals
Reb Beach - Lead Guitar
Tony Franklin - Bass
Brian Doerner - Drums
Christian Wolff - Lead Guitar
Fredrik Bergh - Keyboards

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Human Cometh - HCII review at melodic.net

My partner in crime Juha at Melodic.net wasn´t too impressed by our debut "Evolution" but he liked our new album HCII more. Read his review of Human Cometh´s new album at:
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9658

Let there be rock, review time

I cant wait for the new DVD from ACDC with the classic concert from the Bon Scott era.

New reviews added of Drive A - The world in shambles, Steven Tyler - It feels so good, Heart Set Self Destruct - Of nightmares, Feel never real - The sea of disease, Low level flight - Through these walls, Dirty Americans - Black feather, Crossfade - We all bleed
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9657
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9656
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9655
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9654
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9653
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9645
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9643

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Candlelight Red - Closer

Alternative hard rock band Candlelight Red is working on their debut album, check out the first single "Closer" at:
www.candlelightred.com

State of Shock - Rocknroll romance

Canadian modern rock band State of shock will release their new album "Rocknroll romance" on June 28th, the new single "Have a nice day" is out on iTunes now.
www.facebook.com/StateOfShock

Heart Set Self Destruct - Of nightmares

Chicago based rock band Heart Set Self Destruct will release their new album "Of nightmares" on June 21st, listen to the new single "Monster" at:
www.facebook.com/heartsetselfdestruct

Sinai - American dream VIDEO

Sinai (Ex.Silvertide) with their new single "American dream"

Oceans Divide - See what I see

New single out on June 12st.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Dirty Americans - Black feather

One of Michigan's top live acts, the Dirty Americans dedicate themselves to continuing the heavy stoner riffs and workman-like raw vibe you can only find in one place...Detroit!. Drawing inspiration from and playing with such legendary Michigan rockers as the MC5, Iggy and the Stooges, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent , and both of Kid Rock's massive northern michigan shows on Boyne Mountain....the Dirty Americans cary a heavy torch!

Roadrunner Record's promotion of the first album Strange Generation produced by Paul Ebersold (Saliva/3 Doors Down) in 2004 generated a top 10 video in Japan and the UK, music on prime time TV (Alias) and songs in such playstation games as Wayne Gretzky Hockey, ATV3, American Chopper, and GT4.

The new album BLACK FEATHER is a self produced full length effort that was mixed by Tim Patalan (Sponge, Taproot) and features a cover of the Bob Seger System's "Lucifer" on which keyboardist Jimmie Bones (Kid Rock) appears. More able to experiment since their break from Roadrunner Records, this is a darker and considerably more psychedelic effort...so dig out the headphones, turn it up, and tune out.

Release in June.

Hugo - Old tyme religion

Ok let´s get one thing straight, this is not AOR artist Hugo of Valentine. This Hugo was born in England and raised in Thailand. One of his songs was recorded by Beyonce´. Hugo´s cool debut "Old tyme religion" is a blend of rock, hip hop, pop and soul.
www.hugoofficial.com

Revoker - Revenge for the ruthless

Metal band Revoker´s new album "Revenge for the ruthless" is produced by Benji Webbe of Skindred. It´s out now.
www.myspace.com/revokeruk

Nero - Welcome reality

British electro act Nero will release their debut album "Welcome reality" on Aug 1, the new single "Guilt" is very addictive. Put on your dance shoes baby.
www.facebook.com/nerouk

Necro Facility - Wintermute

I really like this album a lot, read my review of Necro Facility´s new album "Wintermute" at:
www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=9644

The Feeling - Together we were made

The brilliant band The Feeling will release their new album "Together we were made" on June 13, the new single "Set my world on fire" is out now.
Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThCE4hf73J4

Patrick Wolf - Lupercalia

Patrick Wolf´s new album "Lupercalia" will be released on June 20, listen to splendid new single "The city" at:
www.patrickwolf.com

Duncan Sheik - Covers 80´s

Duncan Sheik´s new EP "Covers 80´s" will be out on June 7, the song "Stripped" is available for free download at:
www.duncansheik.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Jasta - Mourn the illusion

Hatebreed singer Jasta will release his self titled solo album on July 26, the first single "Mourn the illusion" is a numetal killer!
Listen here: www.artistdirect.com/nad/window/media/page/listen/0,,8938662,00.html

The Brix - White lines

Modern rockers The Brix debut single "White lines" is out on iTunes, listen at:
www.wearethebrix.com

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Thank you!

Thank you for reading my blog, the stats are amazing.
The last week Palace of Rock reached 15,000 hits
11 529 (USA)
948 (Denmark)
381 (Germany)
360 (UK)
191 (Brazil)
191 (Canada)
166 (Sweden)
115 (Spain)
112 (France)
92 (Italy)
41 (Belgium)
22 (Netherlands)
I won´t include countries with stats below 20 here but I´ve got readers in China, Peru, Indonesia, New Zealand, Colombia....

Album playlist plus Glen Drover interview

This week I´m listening to the following albums:
Drive Like Red - The Sleep EP (a very promising melodic hardcore band from Sweden)
Animasola - The stall of the century (infectious new wave/pop that will make your legs shake)
Blindside - With shivering hearts we wait (finally the new album is here and I cant wait to hear it)
Dizzy Mizz Lizzy - Live in concert 2010 (ohyeah, the Danish boys are back in town with a brand new live album on the streets)
Empyr - Unicorn (Ken Andrews produced this French band, super cool modern rock)

Also, check out the new interview I did with Glen Drover (Megadeth, Testament).
www.melodic.net/?page=interview&id=365

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Burn Halo - Tear it down

Burn Halo features James Hart (formerly of Eighteen Visions) and they will release their new album "Up from the ashes" on June 28, listen to the new single "Tear it down" at:
www.facebook.com/burnhalo?sk=app_178091127385

Life on repeat - Wide awake

Pop/rock/hardcore band Life on repeat´s new single "Wide awake" is awesome, listen below!
Their new album "Struggle+sleep" will be out on June 14.
www.facebook.com/lifeonrepeat

Simple Plan artwork and new reviews

This is the artwork for Simple Plan´s new album "Get your heart on" out in June.

New reviews added of Itchy Daze - Promise little ruin much, Sherlock Brothers - Black cat tango, Pistol Shot Gypsy - Smokin Drinkin Fightin, Wake up call - Wake up call, YaYa - Upside down, ReadyMade Break Up - ReadyMade Break Up, Knesset - Coming of age

www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=9625
www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=9624
www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=9623
www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=9620
www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=9619
www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=9618
www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=9617

Love Might Kill - Pretty little mess VIDEO

Hunted - Welcome the dead

Progressive powermetal band Hunted has signed with Massacre records for a release of their new album "Welcome the dead" on July 27th.
www.myspace.com/huntedrock

Zach Williams and The Reformation - A southern offering

I did a review of classic rock band Zach Williams and the Reformation´s 2009 album "Electric revival" a while back which was a good album, their new album "A southern offering" is now available at:
www.zwrnation.com

Yeah 2011

I will attend at the Yeah Festival 2011 in Orebro on May 27-29 with artists like Smash into pieces, Blindside, Drive Like Red, Saint Deamon, Seventribe and Truckfighters.
It´s going to be fun!

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Pistol Shot Gypsy - Luv junky FREE DOWNLOAD

American hard rock band Pistol Shot Gypsy are giving away their new single "Luv junky" for free at www.pistolshotgypsy.com
I will review their new album "Smokin´ drinkin´ fightin´" very soon.

Vanessa Carlton - Carousel

Vanessa Carlton´s new single "Carousel" is now available on iTunes. Her new album "Rabbits on the run" will be released in June.
www.vanessacarlton.com

Into the presence

There is a jungle out there, so it´s not so strange that some great albums slips through my radar. Like for example L.A based Into The Presence from 2009, released on Razor and Tie/Bieler Bros Records.
The band features Luis Maldonado - Vocals/Guitar, Tim Alexander - Drums (formerly of A Perfect Circle), Ana Lenchantin - Cello and Paz Lenchantin - Bass (formerly of A Perfect Circle).
I am a sucker for alternative progrock the modern way in the same vein as Muse, Edwin, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy and there are even traces of Rush in this record.
Marvelous!
www.myspace.com/intothepresence

Kill The Alarm - Against the grain FREE DOWNLOAD

Kill The Alarm´s new EP "Against the grain" is available for free download at:
http://ktaatg.bandcamp.com/
(Thanks to Jierou for the tip)

Friday, May 6, 2011

Top albums 2011 (so far)

Expect a review of Wake up call´s EP very soon, but here is my top album list of 2011 so far.
5
Mr North - Everything

4
Hurtsmile - Hurtsmile
Sixx Am – This is gonna hurt
Amaranthe - Amaranthe
Cut Copy - Zonoscope
Abused Romance - Shine
Brian Robertson - Diamonds and dirt
Charlotte Martin - Dancing on needles
De Staat - Machinery
The Click Five - TCV
Glen Drover - Metalusion
Container - Container
Prosevere - Burn the city

3,5
The Lifeline - Reflections of hope
Tiny Animals - Our own time
Natalia Kills - Perfectionist
Luminate - Come home
Blue Stahli - Blue Stahli
Jeff Martin – The ground cries out
Anchored – Listen to this
Shallow Sense - Its a lie that time can heal
Ghost of Gloria - Trail and virtue
John Waite - Rough and tumble
Ari Shine – Ghost town directory
After Midnight Project – You belong
AwolNation – Megalithic symphony
Sherlock Brothers – Black cat tango
The Poodles - Performocracy
Veto - Everything is amplified
Dream Aria - Fallen angel
Nine Circles - Moons away
Thomas Ring – Wrong side of the daylight
Scar of the sun – A series of unfortunate concurrencies
Dragon Eye Morrison – The Kodiak
Wildstreet - Faster Louder
Furyu – Cio che L´Amina non dice
Sleeping at last - Yearbook January
Eleven Lives - EP
Farewell Fighter - The way we learn
Kids Icarus - Kids Icarus
The Blue Pages - Anthropology
Water and Bodies - Light year

3
Red - Until we have faces
King Kobra - King Kobra
Aaron Gillespie – Anthem song
Astra Heights – Ship of thesus
Patrick Stump – Truant wave
Whitesnake - Forevermore
The Gallery - Come alive
Magic Pie – The suffering joy
These Kids Wear Crowns - Jumpstart
Anthony Celia - As you are
X Opus – The Epiphany
Benedictum - Dominion
Scheepers - Scheepers
Glamour of the kill - The summoning
Worth Dying For - Love riot
One Without – Sweet relief
Trucker Diablo – The devil rhythm
Stay – American cherry bomb
Melody Club - Human harbour
Jess Hill – Orchard
Amity in fame - Through
Carma Star – Eloquence for the mob
Jack Bruce - Live at the Milky way

2,5
You ate my dog - Like torches
Jester - Strange days
Republic of Letters - Stories
Mr Big - What if
Tony Clifton – At sixes and sevens

2
Loonypark – Straw Andy
Giulia Millanta – Dropping down
Downcast Theory – Downcast Theory

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Toad the wet sprocket - All you want

Toad the wet sprocket´s new album "All you want" is re-recordings of fan favorites of previously released songs.
The band broke up in 1998 and reunited in 2009.

1.All I want (Fear 1991)
2.Good intentions (In light syrup 1995)
3.Brother (In light syrup 1995)
4.Come down (Coil 1997)
5.Somethings always wrong (Dulcinea 1994)
6.Walk on the ocean (Fear 1991)
7.Fall down (Dulcinea 1994)
8.Crazy life (Coil 1997)
9.Windmills (Dulcinea 1994)
10.Crowing (Dulcinea 1994)
11.I will not take these things for granted (Fear 1991)
www.toadthewetsprocket.com

Calling all cars - Reptile

Hungry for some energetic rock from Australia? Then Calling All Cars new single "Reptile" is the right medicine for you. Listen to the splendid song at:
http://soundcloud.com/callingallcars/reptile

Secondhand Serenade - Weightless

Secondhand Serenade´s new acoustic EP "Weightless" is out now, listen to the new track "Our time" at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcByn8Im4F0

Rachel Platten - Be here

Rock Ridge Music´s latest release is Rachel Platten and her new album "Be here", for fans of piano driven pop in the same vein as Vanessa Carlton. Listen to the beautiful "53 steps" at:
www.rachelplatten.com

Crowfield - Movin on

Crowfield has signed with Republic Records and has set August as a possible release date for their new album, listen to the new single "Movin on" here:
www.alternativeaddiction.com/newmusic/tracking/playtrack.asp?id=1717