Sunday, March 17, 2024

REVIEW : LIPZ, Changing The Melody (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 15 March 2024)

LIPZ is a band that its image refers to bands such as KISS, Motley Crue and early Alice Cooper just to name a few! But what about their music? LIPZ' music is loud, melodic as it gets with big and in-your-face choruses and tons of attitude!

Saturday, March 16, 2024

REVIEW : Nightblaze, NIGHTBLAZE (Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group, release date: 22-03-2024)

Nightblaze began in 2021 as the brainchild of Italian composer, multi-istrumentalist and producer Dario Grillo (Platens, Violet Sun). His goal was to create a sound in the vain of 80's classic melodic rock/AOR scene. 

Sunday, March 3, 2024

REVIEW : CRUZH, The Jungle Revolution (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 22 March 2024)

I really like this band and, to be hones,t I'm always curious whenever CRUZH releases a new album. My conection with Cruzh started back in 2013 when I interviewed the band's bass player (read the interview here ). That time the band's name was CRUSH, they released a brilliant tune (In A Blink Of An Eye) and kept their anonymosity very well from fans and music press.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

REVIEW : Arkado – Open Sea, (Pride & Joy Music, Release: 23.02.2024)

To be honest, I was very curious about this release; firstly, it is the amazing cover artwork by Nello Dell’Omo (Mecca, Jim Peterik, Silent Tiger, Stan Bush etc) and secondly the participation of Philip Lindstrand on vocals and guitar were two things that grabbed my attention. Also, the fact that ARKADO is hailing from Sweden and in the press release wrote melodic rock is always a good sign of what's to expect. 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

REVIEW : CRAZY LIXX, Two Shots At Glory (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 16 February 2024)

CRAZY LIXX is one of these bands that reveals the glory sound of the 80's Hair Metal/Sleaze Hard Rock scene with style and attitude! This time with "Two Shots At Glory" the Scandi Hair Metal act has taken the chance to release a kinda of  re-imgine 'greatest hits' record with some of its classic tunes along with some new tunes included.

Saturday, February 17, 2024

REVIEW : THE END MACHINE, The Quantum Phase (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 8 March 2024)

'The Quantum Phase' is entitled the brand new opus by THE END MACHINE. The End Machine is the supergroup that consists of legendary George Lynch (Lynch Mob, Dokken), Jeff Pilson (Dokken, Foreigner), Steve Brown and Girish Pradhan, the rising superstar vocalist known for his work under the moniker Girish And The Chronicles

Sunday, February 4, 2024

REVIEW : HONEYMOON SUITE, Alive (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 16 February 2024)

Canadian melodic rock/AOR band of HONEYMOON SUITE is set to release their brand new record entitled  'Alive' on February 16, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl and featuring core band members, including Johnnie Dee (Lead Vocals), Derry Grehan (Guitars/Keyboards/Background Vocals), Dave Betts (Drums), Gary Lalonde (Bass), and Peter Nunn (Keyboards).

REVIEW : SMOKING SNAKES, Danger Zone (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 9 February 2024)

Smoking Snakes is a new Sleaze Hair Metal/Hard Rock band that is hailing from Sweden and "Danger Zone" is entitled its debut opus that is going to be released through Frontiers Music this February (9th). 

Saturday, January 27, 2024

REVIEW : REVOLUTION SAINTS, Against The Winds (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 9 February 2024)

REVOLUTION SAINTS, the band led by Journey vocalist/drummer Deen Castronovo, kicks-off 2024 with a brand new album, 'Against the Winds', to follow up 2023's stellar release, 'Eagle Flight.' Joined by the amazing and super talented bassist Jeff Pilson (Dokken, Foreigner, Black Swan) and guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) REVOLUTION SAINTS are delivering yet another amazing slice of pure, edgy, emotional and high-quality melodic rock masterpiece! 

Saturday, January 13, 2024

REVIEW : SUiCiDE BOMBERS, All For The Candy (SUiCiDE RECORDS, Release: 2 February 2024)

SUICIDE BOMBERS is a glam sleaze/hard rock band that since its creation it has released already four albums!!! "All For The Candy" is the band's 5th full-length opus that will come out this February through SUiCiDE RECORDS!

Sunday, January 7, 2024

REVIEW : COBRAKILL, Serpent's Kiss (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 19 January 2024)

COBRAKILL is a German Melodic Metal/Hard Rock band that is about to release its second opus entitled "Serpent's Kiss". The new album is going to see the light of day this January (19th) through the Italian label Frontiers Music.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

REVIEW : GRAND, Second To None (Frontiers Music s.r.l. Release: 19 January 2024)

GRAND is a Swedish melodic rock act and "Second To None" is entitled its second album that is going to be released through Frontiers Music this January.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

REVIEW : Autumn’s Child, Tellus Timeline (Release: 19.01.2024, Pride & Joy Music)

Swedish Melodic Rock sensation band of AUTUMN'S CHILD is back in business with its fifth, already, full-length opus. The new record will be released this January through Pride & Joy Music.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce all the details of the official debut album by Nightblaze, the new Italian AOR sensation.

Nightblaze began in 2021 as the brainchild of Italian composer, multi-istrumentalist and producer Dario Grillo (PlatensViolet Sun), with the intent to create a solid, up-to-date sound with deep 80's melodic rock influences. Rising Italian rock star, Damiano Libianchi (Perfect View), was hired on vocals, and the full line-up was completed by the involvement of Dario's brother, Alex Grillo (Platens, Violet Sun, Verdemela) on drums, and Federica Raschellà (Steel Tyrant, Evil Eyes) on bass.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

H E A V Y P A R A D I S E' S MELODIC AWARDS FOR 2023

So, here we go again for yet another year with Heavy Paradise's best of lists! The Heavy Paradise's awards are here!! Another strong year with some excellent releases, some music gems that every fan of this genre should check and should add to his/her collection. 

A huge THANK YOU 💓💓 to the all the readers of this webzine that continue to help HEAVY PARADISE to stay alive n' kickin' 🤘🤘  !!!!!!!!! A big thank you also goes to the bands, artists and music labels!! 

Even though the world is going through some difficult times, the music is a way to 'travel' us, is a way to forget our problems and to continue fighting through these so hard times! So, lets the Heavy Paradise's Top Lists begin..............