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TRISHULA is the brainchild of British guitar player Neil Fraser (ex TEN, RAGE OF ANGELS) and certainly not - like the first impression of the artwork or the name that is derived from Hinduism and depicts a three-pronged spear might suggest - a record that is dark and depressing but rather an amazing piece of hard rock with meaningful lyrics and lots of positive vibes. It comes without fillers of any sort. For example tracks like “A Thousand Pieces“, “Secrets And Lies“ or especially “Homeland“ as well as the emotional ballad “I Never Cried“ are true gems offering exciting details even after various spins. A really good choice for all lovers of British melodic rock of the likes of TEN, HEARTLAND, NEWMAN or FM. To cut it short: TRISHULA, a name to be remembered!

MARTIN STARK

watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imjierhjfEo

GYPSY ROSE released the album ”Gypsy Rose” in 2005. Back then, it was an awaited album by a band that had been formed already in 1981 and then disbanded in 1993. Stylewise this ranges from rather pure AOR with a hard rock base, to sleaze tinged hard rock. AOR fans should check up the fine “Promise to stay” as well as the semi-ballad “Moonlight”. A few songs, like “You are the one” and “Fender ‘59”, sound quite a lot like a slightly more edgy SCORPIONS partly because the lead vocals of HÅKAN GUSTAFSSON has got quite a lot of KLAUS MEINE (SCORPIONS) over it. And the bonus track “Solitude” is actually among the best songs! Digitally remastered re-issue.

listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fds-UYGkeAc

Southern German rockers MASS - not to be confused with the American band by the same name! - put out eight hard rock albums with a great portion of heavy metal between 1977 and 1986. The best songs plus two brand new tracks have been (re-)recorded by the new line-up. Great stuff for fans of ACCEPT, SCORPIONS or URIAH HEEP. It’s definitely been worth the wait of thirty years! Welcome back! 

MARTIN STARK

watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVH9-9VmToo

Italian outfit N.EX.U.S (Neural EXperimental Unit of Security) was formed in 2015 and with expansive and always intriguing arrangements, "N.Ex.U.S" is a varied album ranging from melodic hard and AOR, to progressive. Mastermind Alessandro Del Vecchio accepted the task of recording, producing, mixing and mastering, having been intrigued by N.Ex.U.S. since first hearing their material. If you find the time to listen to it in detail "N.Ex.U.S" is much more meaty than it seems at first listen. There's excellent arrangements, clever atmospheres, and some killer solos, all wrapped by a clear production. Kudos to Del Vecchio to get out the best of these guys, and at the same time for creating a very listenable, melodious record.

watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxVbtYgVd0o

With the previous album "Never Too Late" (2016) , Italian based  hard rockers Alchemy seemed unsure of their musical style, striving mostly for melodic heavy metal. Now the band has refined their sound to straight AOR melodic hard rock, yet with symphonic textures. Some metal edge remains with sharp guitar riffs and a big beat. However, with one listen, you can tell they worked hard to make songs with a large musical presence notably with stronger guitar lines, a tighter rhythm section, more vibrant keyboards, and bigger vocal arrangements. Alchemy has out done themselves for their second album. Showing fine musical maturity and creativity, Alchemy has delivered a fine and entertaining album of AOR melodic hard rock.

watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuBMjyDoO50