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 EDEN'S CURSE - Eden's Curse
Metal Mayhem Pick For “The Melodic Heavy Metal Album of the Year.”
Now Available,
Get your Eden's Curse cd today for only $9.99!
The Metal Mayhem version features 2 exclusive bonus tracks that are not available anywhere else. Both tracks contain some of the best vocals and acoustic guitar work you will hear!
It doesn’t get any better than this. Let’s welcome newcomers, Eden’s Curse to the scene. The band recorded with top producer, Dennis Ward and the result is magical. Very rarely do we see a debut metal album with such amazing songs, musicianship, and production. Enough already, check out the first single and the sound bytes for every track on the cd. You will easily agree that Eden’s Curse rocks !
Learn more about Eden's Curse HERE.
Goodbye Thrill - Goodbye Thrill
 Now Available, Get a Goodbye Thrill today for only $12.00!
Melodic AOR/Hard Rock of the highest order! This cd is amazing on every level. Goodbye Thrill are all about BIG hooks, BIG guitars, and BIG Vocals with top notch production. The band is led by lead vocalist Marc Ferreira and guitarist Dean Cramer of Funny Money. Goodbye Thrill sound a lot like Firehouse, Harem Scarem, and Bon Jovi with touches of The Storm, Surrender, Giant, and Hardline. These guys are deserving of the comparisons and play with class. This is easily going to be one of the best AOR/Hard Rock releases this year. Check out the first single, “Ticket to Paradise” and get your thrill on! [mp3]
 AIR RAID - Air Raid
Metal Mayhem is proud to announce the release of Air Raid. This is the first time on cd for this classic pomp AOR release from 1981. Air Raid were a brilliant AOR band from Atlanta area similar in style to Yes, Styx, Trillion, and Cannata. Air Raid was led by singer/songwriter, Arthur Offen who has carried on the torch with his new band “Flag”. Check out the Flag material at: http://www.arthuroffen.com. [mp3]
Metal
Mayhem’s first Collector’s Series is finally well underway with three releases so far.
BOOTLEG – Bootleg - #3 in the series is the debut album from Florida based hair metal band, Bootleg. Bootleg plays riff oriented 80s hair metal with catchy choruses. If you are a fan of 80’s Indie Hair Metal, then look no further. Bootleg combines elements of Dokken, Tangier, Dirty Blonde, and Dirty Rhythm into a well crafted rock cd. [mp3]
Delirious - The Original Delerious – #2 in the series is the complete recorded works of the UK based melodic rock band, Delirious. Formed in 1990, the band found local success playing throughout the south of England, with frequent appearances at some of London’s premier venues. Their first studio album “Too Much Is Never Enough” was recorded in 1991 and released on cassette only. Delirious went back in the studio in 1993 and recorded the “Vamp EP”, a 5 song CD that generated some label interest for the band. This release features 16 tracks of pure melodic rock bliss for fans of Praying Mantis, Little Angels, Kooga, and Lost Weekend. [mp3]
 SHANGHAI - Take Another Bite - #1 in the series is the debut album from Connecticut based sleaze metal band, Shanghai. Produced by James Christian (House of Lords) and Jeff Cannata (Arc Angel), “Take Another Bite” was independently recorded in 1989 and was quickly picked up for a Japanese record deal. Take Another Bite is full of great songs, sleazy guitars, big hair, killer vocals, and a sex, drugs and rock n’ roll attitude. This is one of the best sleazy hair metal cds out there. For fans of Poison, Motley Crue, Skid Row, and Sgt. Roxx. [mp3]
 STEELHEART
– Still
Hard 2 DVD Set – An amazing collection from one of the
most underrated Melodic Hard Rock bands out there. If you are familiar
with the band, then you know what a gem this DVD is. If you are
not familiar with Steelheart, then be prepared to be blown away.
Excellent audio and video quality with 2 live concerts, 6 full videos,
acoustic show, interviews & special features. 3 Hours of footage!
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Sonic X return with a brand new cd full of killer guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and excellent production. This is a 2 cd set with 16 in your face hard rock tracks. For fans of Dokken, Skid Row, TNA and Black Label Society. [mp3]
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If you like your hard rock sleazy, then look no
further. Smash Alley hails from Chicago and is a must have for
any fan of 80s Rock/ Metal. Smash Alley sounds a lot like a
mixture of, Sweet FA, Aerosmith, Kix, Ratt, LA Guns, Blind Date,
and Sweet Cheater. This is a great CD with killer songs. [mp3] |
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THE LEC ZORN PROJECT
It Began In The Underground
What a pleasant surprise this cd is. Lec Zorn is a die-hard fan of 80’s AOR/Rock and it shows on his debut cd. The album features many legends of the melodic rock scene such as; Tommy Denander, Phil Vincent, Eric Ragno, Michael Riesenbeck, and Tracy White. This is one of the best AOR/Rock cds to come out this year. For fans of Journey, Survivor, Stan Bush, and Jeff Paris. [mp3]
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Brand new version containing
3 new studio tracks; Nothing, My Way, and Tattooed
Freak. Miss Crazy is taking the world by storm with their brand
of kick-ass hard rock. With bone-chilling vocals, killer guitars,
and melodic harmonies, Miss Crazy’s debut album delivers
the sound and style of great artists like Cinderella, Aerosmith,
Kix & AC/DC. This is one of the best Melodic Metal cd's
you will hear this year. [mp3] |
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D DRIVE
Straight Up The Middle
Guitarist, Don Mancuso has teamed up once again with Lou Gramm (Foreigner) and Phil Naro (Talas) to deliver a top notch melodic rock record. This 12 track cd is pure class A hard rock with excellent musicianship and stellar vocals. Check out their first single and decide for yourself… [mp3]
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Ronnie Borchert and the boys are back with their
third installment of their signature hybrid sound of Motley
Crue meets Def Leppard. “Shelter” is Trixie’s
best album to date and the production, courtesy of Ronnie, is
equal to, if not better than his work with Miss Crazy. This
cd features some great rockin songs with choruses and guitars
solos a plenty and some very cool surprises throughout. This
is high-class, melodic, hair metal at its absolute best. Take
a listen to their first single “Hell Yeah” and you’ll
hear what Trixie is all about…
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RONNIE BORCHERT – Change – Than man behind Trixie, Amsterdam, and Miss Crazy is back with a brand new solo cd that smokes. Ronnie gives us 12 melodic rock tracks full of killer vocals and harmonies. A must have cd for all fans! [mp3]
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WRETCH – Make This Garden Burn – Wretch is back with a killer dose of American Heavy Metal. This release features 13 tracks consisting of new songs, live material, and unreleased demo tracks. This is a must have for fans of Obsession, MetalChurch, Annihilator and Jag Panzer. Check out the new song, “Make This Garden Burn” which is the 2007 HOA Festival 10th Anniversary song.
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CHEATER – 1983 – Cheater was an amazing Rock/AOR band from Rochester, NY featuring Don Mancuso (guitars) and Ron Rocco(drums) of Lou Gramm's first band-Black Sheep. This is a superb slice of AOR rock for all fans of: Journey, Survivor, Spys, Preview and Streets. [mp3]
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JK NORTHRUP – Wired In My Skin – JK Northrup is back with a brand new solo album full of killer guitars and some of the top vocalists out there. Terry Ilous(XYZ), Ted Poley(Danger Danger), Johnny Edwards(Foreigner, King Kobra), and Kelly Keeling(Baton Rouge, MSG) share all of the vocal duties. [mp3]
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VOODOO MOONSHINE – The Decade Of Decay – Voodoo Moonshine hail from Memphis, Tennessee and have a hard rock/metal sound with comparisons being made to Tesla, Skid Row, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. [mp3]
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SMOKING BIRD – Naughty Little Girls – Smoking Bird is a kick-ass sleazy hard rock band from Spain. These guys play riff oriented rock with attitude. This is for fans of: Aerosmith, AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, Big Cock, and Electric Angels. [mp3]
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AMERICAN ANGEL – Vanity –American Angel are back after fifteen years and they sound fantastic. Rocco Fury is a well respected vocalist in the scene and he still has an amazing melodic rock voice. He tears it up on on all 13 tracks. This is a must have for all American Angel fans. Check out the mp3 and you will see.
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ETERNAL LEGACY – The Coming Of The Tempest –Lets welcome Eternal Legacy to the power metal scene. These guys hail from Cleveland, Ohio and play epic power metal with stellar musicianship and vocals. This cd features Shaun Vanek from Wretch on guitar and he delivers some great riffs on every track. [mp3]
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ADRIANGALE – Feel The Fire – Adriangale is hard rock played the way it should be, without apology! This is the album for anyone that does not want to say goodbye to the music of the 80's. Adriangale deliver great guitars with big choruses, setting the stage for Jamie Rowe (of GUARDIAN fame) to belt out the tunes! So get ready to ....FEEL THE FIRE!! [mp3]
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Kidd Blue - Big
Trouble
- Kidd Blue’s debut album, is now available
and getting a great response from the masses. Critics and fans
agree that this is one killer cd. A great listen for fans of
strong vocals, big choruses, great harmonies and killer guitars.
Kidd Blue can be compared to bands such as; Van Halen, Bon Jovi,
Def Leppard, XYZ, Hurricane, Warrant, and Southgang. This is
pure old school hair metal with hotshot guitars. NEW>>[mp3] |
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SKIN KANDY - Matters
Of The Flesh - This cd is a MONSTER and will get heavy rotation
in your cd player. Skin Kandy blows my mind at the sheer quality
of their music. They sound just like a mixture of Skid Row,
Cats in Boots, Wildside, and The Burnpool. Skin Kandy have it
all... the looks, the music, the hooks and they know how to
kick-ass. This is one of the best hair metal indies to come
out in years!!! A Must Have CD! [mp3] |
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XYZ – Rainy
Days – Limited Edition/Original Artwork -Recorded
in 1984/1985, this was the album that got XYZ signed to
a major label. This CD features the original guitarist,
Bobby Pieper. This is a must have for all XYZ fans. Visit
www.oneflightupguitars.com
for more info. [mp3] |
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3 Legged Dogg
– Frozen
Summer – This is an All-star project full
of heavy guitar licks and killer melodic vocals. Awesome
CD for fans of Badlands, Lynch Mob, and Rainbow.
Featuring: Carlos Cavazo-(Quiet Riot), Jimmy Bain-(Dio/Rainbow),
Chas West-(Bonham/Lynch Mob), Brian Young-(David Lee Roth),
and Vinny Appice-(Dio/Ozzy/Black Sabbath). [mp3] |
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JESSE DAMON –
Rebel
Within – Brand new solo release from Silent
Rage singer Jesse Damon. “Rebel Within” was
produced and co-written by Paul Sabu from Only Child. This
is Jesse’s strongest solo release to date and sounds
very similar to Silent Rage, Only Child, and Tamplin. This
is a great melodic rock cd full of catchy songs and top
production. [mp3] |
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MIRROR MIRROR
– Kick
It! – This is some of the finest catchy
80's Melodic Rock/AOR you will hear. Mirror Mirror sounds
a lot like a mixture of early Bon Jovi, White Sister, Blue
Tears, and Prophet...Don't let this one pass you by. This
CD rocks and is a must have for all fans of 80s Melodic
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LOST WEEKEND – Forever
Moving On – Lost Weekend returns with
their fourth release and it is Brilliant! These British
rockers deliver catchy melodic rock songs with a nice
touch of keys. I really enjoyed this CD! Every track is
full of infectious choruses, clean guitar riffs, and rock
solid vocals. Lost Weekend will appeal to fans of Journey,
Ten, FM, Magnum, Atlantic, and Kooga. [mp3] |
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SNAKERYDER – Back
For The Kill – Snakeryder is “Back for
the Kill” with album #2. Get ready for this one!
A new release that delivers one hell of a punch. These
guys have arranged 10 killer tracks with memorable choruses
and hard driving guitars that will make you yearn for
the good old days of hard rock…Snakeryder sounds
a lot like a combination of Y&T and Cinderella. [mp3] |
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BOMBAY BLACK – Junk
Food – Bombay Black are wasting no time
in taking over the melodic rock world. They are back with
a new CD called "Junk Food". This time around,
the boys from Arkansas give us 3 brand new studio tracks
followed by a killer 11 track live set full of razor sharp
guitar licks, melodies, and huge choruses. This is a great
collection of the bands songs and the production is amazing.
The live set is full of energy and you will instantly
hear why Bombay Black is the real deal. Also check out
the bands other releases; "Mercy"
and "Anger
Management". [mp3] |
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BACKWASH – Kick
Ass – Backwash hail from Switzerland
and are absolutely devoted to rock n roll. This CD is
great. The band plays melodic sleaze rock as good as anyone
out there. A must have for fans of Buckcherry, Motley
Crue, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, and Salty Dog. [mp3] |
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THE BONESMEN – Skin
And Bones – What a welcome surprise this
CD was! The Bonesmen play straight ahead hard rock that
will appeal to fans of; The Four Horseman, Brother Cane,
Iron Horse, and Tora Tora. Featuring members of the cult
underground bands, Blue Ruin and First Offense. [mp3] |
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WRETCH –
Reborn
- Wretch is back after almost 20 years with “Reborn”.
This legendary Cleveland metal outfit has reformed and released
one of the finest American Metal cd’s this year. This
is a must have buy for fans of Obsession, Metal Church,
Annihilator and Jag Panzer. [mp3] |
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Amsterdam - B.U.R.S.T.
- Amsterdam have gone back to their roots and have
delivered a phenomenal record with their 4th album titled
“B.U.R.S.T.”, which is pure hard driving melodic
metal at its finest. The songs are contagious and clever,
the vocals are crisp and radiant, the guitars are heavy
and grinding, and the choruses are catchy and melodic. This
cd is a true melodic, masterpiece of infectious grooves.
Click on the mp3 below to hear what we’re talking
about… [mp3] |
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TED POLEY - Collateral
Damage - Ted Poley is back and better than ever. This
album is EXACTLY what fans of Ted Poley and early Danger
Danger have been waiting for. "Collateral Damage"
features guest appearances by Pete Lesperance (Harem Scarem),
Bill Leverty (Firehouse), Vic Rivera (Adriangale), and Andy
Timmons (Danger Danger). This cd sounds like the perfect
blend of Danger Danger and Adriangale. This is destined
to be one of the best melodic rock cds of the year. [mp3] |
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Bombay Black
- Anger
Management - Bombay Black is back for round
2 and they are preaching "Anger Management". This
album kicks and is what fans of hard hitting melodic rock
need. Bombay Black is all about razor sharp guitar licks,
melodies, and huge choruses. The boys deliver it all musically
but I especially love their clever lyrics. This is a must
have melodic rock release. Also check out the bands first
release "Mercy". A double Metal Mayhem thumbs
up for this one! [mp3] |
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CANNON - Back
in Business - The German rockers have invaded the USA
and joined forces with Metal Mayhem to show the world that
they are “Back in Business”. By combining the
best elements of Accept, Kix, Victory and Wicked Sensation,
Cannon are here to blow your speakers and show the world
their style of kick ass heavy metal. Prepare yourself for
the onslaught by listening to their first single…
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QUIET RIOT –
Rehab
– Quiet Riot is back and in great form! Kevin DuBrow
(vocals) and Frankie Banali (drums) are joined by Tony Franklin
on bass (ex-The Firm and Blue Murder), and session guitarist
Neil Citron. The voice of rock, Glenn Hughes (ex-Deep Purple
and Black Sabbath) performs a vocal duet with Kevin DuBrow
and contributes the bass track on the classic 1969 Spooky
Tooth song, "Evil Woman". "Rehab" is
a classic hard rock album with stellar performances by every
band member. This is some of the best work to come out of
Quiet Riot in a long time. Glad to see them playing with
such class! [mp3] |
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RIOT –
Army
of One - Riot is back with an excellent new album featuring
Mark Reale and new Masterplan singer Mike Dimeo. “Army
of One” combines the classic metal sound of Riot with
a TNT / Westworld vibe. This release was Co-produced by
Bruno Ravel and contains some killer backing vocals from
Tony Harnell. This is Riot’s best work since Thundersteel.
Great stuff! [mp3] |
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RUFFIANS –
Desert
Of Tears - This legendary US metal band set the
standards to a whole new generation of metal bands. Ruffians
bring you in the face 80's heavy metal with killer guitar
riffs and melodies. For fans of Metal Church, Obsession,
Vicious Rumors, Dio and Savatage! [mp3] |
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MEGATTACK –
Save
The Nations – The name says it all, these
guys play some great in your face 80’s heavy metal
with razor sharp guitars and screaming vocals. They remind
me of Dio, Banshee, Malice, Fifth Angel, and a little Whitesnake
thrown in. [mp3] |
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3D IN YOUR FACE
– Faster
and Faster – 3D In Your Face are a talented
group playing some kick-ass 80’s metal with killer
guitars. They execute with style and precision on every
track. These boys pay homage to all of the great 80’s
Metal bands such as: Dio, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, Helloween,
and even Danger Danger. Don’t pass this one up, it’s
a keeper! [mp3] |
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BIG COCK - BIG
COCK - The Boys are back for round 2 and they
deliver the goods. Loud, crude, rude, arrogant, pompous
and aggressive arena rock is not dead...it is alive and
well and called Big Cock. Big Cock is AC/DC meets Guns n
Roses, Van Halen meets Velvet Revolver, Def Leppard meets
LA Guns, and Motley Crue meets Buckcherry. Don't take our
word for it, have another serving of Big Cock and see how
good it tastes. [mp3] |
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WIND WRAITH -
Minions
of Metal - WIND WRAITH are back for round two
and they deliver an Amazing Metal cd that brings it all
to the table. This cd blew me away on the first listen.
For fans of Obsession, Dragonforce, Savatage, Iron Maiden
and Manowar. A must have heavy metal cd. Killer album cover
as well. Highly Recommended!!! [mp3] |
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DEMON ANGELS -
Time
of Confusion - Former M.S.G. vocalist Robin McAuley
handles lead vocal duties as well as producer and composer.
Demon Angels is a pure melodic rock project drawing inspiration
from bands such as Mr. Big, Europe, Yngwie Malmsteen, McAuley
Schenker Group & Motley Crue. This cd is a scorcher, Robin
McAuley sounds fantastic and guitarist Chris Falco smokes!
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BABYLON A.D. -
In
The Beginning (Persuaders Recordings) - This
is the latest release from California hard rockers Babylon
A.D. This CD is comprised of the bands 12 song demos that
eventually landed them a record deal. What you get hear
is great 80's hair metal/arena rock very similar to the
Babylon AD debut cd. The CD contains what should have been
sure fire hits such as ( I'm No Good for You) (She Llikes
to Give It) and (Tears) as well as nine other well done
rockers which never saw the light of day until now. [mp3] |
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HYDROGYN
– Bombshell
– Hydrogyn is a 5-piece power melodic/hard rock
unit with tremendous vocals and their own unique sound.
The legendary Michael Wagener produced “Bombshell”.
Fortified with cutting edge riffs, intelligent lyrics
and massive hooks delivered by Julie, a stunning front
lady with a multi-octave range, the result is a formula
set to conquer everything from Alternative Rock to Modern
Hard Rock to Timeless Metal without sacrificing credibility.
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VIOLENT DIVINE
– Violent
Divine – Killer new band from Sweden.
These 4 guys deliver some AWESOME sleazy, melodic hard
rock played with attitude. The cd contains 12 tracks full
of great guitar riffs. They remind me of a cross between
Skid Row-Slave to the Grind and Zan Clan/Shotgun Messiah.
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