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Frankly, I never thought there could be a time I would have to deal with the Greek Hard Rock scene and actually enjoy it. I am proud of being Greek… but, seriously, I don’t generally appreciate our rock music. Yet, after listening to 4Bitten I’ve started to reconsider.
One of the most talked about group's of 2011, Boston's Blue Moon Harem, are celebrating the positive reaction to their latest CD release "Finland" from the music press and fans alike around the world. Having survived some of the toughest years in the music business, the dynamic and diversely-talented duo at the heart of Blue Moon Harem, guitarist Demetri J and guitarist/vocalist Jon Bix released their second CD "Finland" in early 2011; a remarkable collection of creative non-categorical modern music, which also boasts the talents of drummer Steve Hart, who previously worked with Aerosmith axeman Joe Perry, among others.
Violet Gibson is a newcomer from Italy. They released their first demo under the name of Last Vegas but before they started recording their debut album, due to some line-up changes – the addition of two new guitarists, they renamed themselves Violet Gibson.
Singer/songwriter Ian Franklin is proud to announce the release of his debut album, "Breaking Grounds". This new full length album is being released on the heels of his successful "Step By Step" EP which was released in May of 2011. This release, for the Santa Rosa native, comes as a career high at the end of a near-decade of non-stop, whirlwind and frenetic coast-to-coast musical endeavors and evolution that have both educated and matured the young artist into a multi-faceted musical road warriorepreneur.
Rock/metal band DieVanity will release its first studio album, "Ordinary Death Of Something Beautiful", on June 22nd via logic(il)logic Records.
The band's history starts in 2006, when the singer Federico Cardinale and the guitar player Andrea Machetta try to give life to a musical project called “Dovetail” in order to express their common passion for rock and metal sonorities.
Shadowside is Brazilian metal band that was formed in 2001. They have released three studio albums till now (including this one) and they have changed their style over the years from heavy/power metal to groovy heavy metal with lots of modern and alternative elements.
Hydrogyn is another one female-fronted band that was formed in 2004. Since then, they release a new album almost every two years. So, this time of the year has come and Hydrogyn are presenting their fourth release. The frontwoman, Julie… who has both the looks and the voice… is adding extra points to the band… like it or not.
Italian modern hard rockers MOTORFINGERS will release their first studio album, "Black Mirror", on May 21st via logic(il)logic Records.
Tracklist:
1. Bastards And Saints
2. Dust Over Stone
3. In My Dreams
4. Bad Crime
5. My Soul
6. Lost
7. Fallen Brother
8. Out Of Control
9. Here I Am
Coming from Italy, this newcomer is fronted by Arthemis’ vocalist, Fabio Dessi. Far away from the power metal of Arthemis… these Italians are delivering modern metal/rock music with various nu metal, modern rock, alternative and gothic rock/metal features. They sound frantic and heavy at times but rather too modernized some others. Some bands that have influenced them are: Evans Blue, Creed, Shinedown, Alter Bridge, Avenged Sevenfold, Daughtry, Nickelback, Bullet For My Valentine, 3 Doors Down, Three Days Grace and so on…
Lullacry is a Finnish band that was formed back in 1998. They took a big break for about 7 years after “Vol. 4”, which was released in 2005… and now they’re back with a new album.
