Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

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Pick of the month for 9 - 2019

The Defiants-Zukoshu

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This ended up being a tough month to make a main pick. There were many very solid releases from many different labels and ends of the rock spectrum. I decided to go with The Defiants as this is an absolute gem of a record. This band features some of the Paul Laine era Danger Danger members which is nice as there was a lot of quality music written by them at that time. This band feels like a way to keep churning out music with that particular chemistry with The Defiants name. You still get your Danger Danger version one from time to time also. It's win win for me. This record is chock full of melodic hard rock with everyone contributing at their peak. There is a buzz out there over this record and for very good reason. Don't miss this one! Also, check out the other great music below!

Great old school style hard rock music. This release is a short e.p. but what is here is great! The style would fit nicely with bands like Skid Row or Guns 'n' Roses. There is some decent flash, good melodic infusion, and good chemistry in the songwriting and delivery. You definitely want to search these guys out.

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Hell's Addicition Facebook

I really dig this band's sound. They have a bit of a modern sound, but also a retro feel in the structure of each song going back to the 70's and 80's. A really cool groove throughout each track. It's great that Frontiers keeps getting these bands that are somewhat unknown in our parts of the world. This band is a lot of fun to listen to!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Block Buster Official Website

Pretty unique sounding record here as I mentioned in my review. This is an album you want to stick with and take time to digest. There is a lot going on and it can be quite the musical journey. The artist is from Norway and has the goods to go to the next level. Just need people to check them out and spread the word!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Vitne Official Website

Very cool new band and new release. The band Features former members of Adelitas Way, The Last Vegas, and RapScallions. The band is a good mix of old school and more modern hard rock. They will definitely have appeal to both audiences. You can also check out the Vezt app with which the band worked with on ownership rights.

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Bad Blood Official Website

Absolutely love this band. Had to track this one down as an import, but it was well worth it. Songs are fairly melodic and catchy. This band isn't as well known in the States, but draws very big audiences in Europe. Music has an edge but is very accessible to many audiences. Very memorable modern rock album!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Takida Official Website

Cool third album that continues the sound from the previous two studio albums. You get more Calico Cooper on vocals this time around. The band continues to evolve, but also retains their core sound. The band's sound is somewhere between White Zombie and Motörhead. Very cool band that features Chuck Garric of Alice Cooper!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Beastö Blancö Official Website

Uriah Heep keyboardist {hil Lanzon's new solo album that has really cool themes and atmosphere. This one never gets real heavy, instead going for a more visual approach with good storytelling. A very smooth album that offers quite a few varieties in terms of style. Found this one to be quite enjoyable and relaxing.

For Fans of: Rock Website: Phil Lanzon Official Website

The chemistry with Ronnie Romero is really good. This album reminded me a ton of the earlier Gotthard records. Romero can really pull of Steve Lee's vocal style well. This is a very easy recommend for fans of Gotthard especially since it features Gotthard members Leo Leoni and Hena Habegger. Good catchy heavy rock record!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: CoreLeoni Official Website

This is a burner of an album. Crashdïet leans to the heavier side of hard rock. Great riffing, choruses, etc. The band is represented well by video with this album on YouTube. If you haven't taken the time to check them out, you really should. Especially those that miss the music that dominated the late 80's scene. Solid record!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Crashdïet Official Website