THE ROLLING STONES - Doom And Gloom (New single)

Doom And Gloom (official video)

JIMI JAMISON - Never Too Late (Release: Nov 2, EU & Nov 6, USA)

The voice of Survivor is back and his vocals are in better shape than ever. Forget about Pride of Lions or Kimball/Jamison, this album is one step beyond in every way, songwriting is impressive, production is awesome, sound is almost perfect and all that thanks not only to Jamison but also to production guru Erik Martensson whose trademark is in every sound and mainly in backing vocals.
This album is full of energy, amazing mid-tempos and epic ballads but is fair to tell that from song number 8, Calling Your Name, to the end, the album decreases in intensity though Heaven Call Your Name is another soulful cut with a powerful but short guitar solo.
In summary, an album full of great tunes like I Can't Turn Back, The Air I Breath, Not Tonight, Everybody's Got A Broken Heart and the magnificent Never Too Late.
I don't like to use rude words so i apologize...but this album is FUCKIN' GOOD!!

Once again i won't make you waste your time reviewing song by song, you better take a listen to some sounds...

KISS - Monster (Release: Oct, 5 EU, Oct, 9 North America - Universal)

And finally here it is the latest by Kiss after three years since their latest release. I must confess my expectations weren't high on this album, i had the conviction that it was going to be something with a modern vibe and a couple of empty ballads but nothing is further from reality. Monster it's a shot straight to your brain... the album is full of raw sounds, actally it reminds of Revenge specially because of the sound while guitar solos and some riffs will take you to the earlier albums by the band back in the 70's.

The album was produced by Paul Stanley and Greg Collins and recorded using analog equipment in search of a stronger and more natural sound.

First single released is Hell Or Hallelujah an electric cut with catchy chorus and a perfect election while next single will be Long Way Down.

In summary, a good album that Kiss and Hard Rock fans will enjoy... but though when released will reach USA top 5 in six or seven weeks will be out of the Top 100 of the week's more popular albums.

I could waste your time describing each and every cut but i think it would be better for you to listen to some sounds from this album to have your own opinion so... enjoy Monster!!

Sounds:

 

Hell Or Hallelujah (video)

THE STORM - S/t (Released: 1991, Interescope) - Eye Of The Storm (Released: 1995, Music For Nations, Miramar)

The Storm was a supergroup featuring members from Journey (Steve Smith, Ross Valory and Gregg Rolie) and 707, Steel Breeze (Kevin Chalfant). Their debut album was produced by guru Beau Hill and though first single I've Got A Lot To Learn About Love enjoyed massive success reaching Hot 100 # 26 the abum only reached USA # 133 while second single Show Me The Way failed to chart.
Soon, Steve Smith left the band replaced by Ron Wisko and the group toured with Bryan Adams, Peter Frampton, Eddie Money and others.

The new line-up recorded their new album Eye Of The Storm in '93 but Interscope decided to drop it due to changing times in music. Was in '95 when Music For Nations released this masterpiece only in Europe while Miramar did it in the U.S. though The Storm was already disbanded.






Two essential albums in any music collection.







Sounds:

From S/t









From Eye Of The Storm




 



Show Me The Way (official video)

DOKKEN - Broken Bones (Released: Sep, 2012 - Frontiers Records)

After 4 years since their last release and with new bass player Sean McNabb, Dokken is back with Broken Bones. The album keeps the vibe of the last releases by the band, old school Hard Rock with some modern elements.
Though sales for the band are not impressive, 10 millions albums worldwide, Dokken has a fantastic reputation between Hard Rock fans mainly because of the great musicians always involved with the band but the main problem remains in this album. Though Don Dokken is a good singer his vocals are too mellow for a Rock band so the music and his voice do not fit at all... that's my opinion.
Anyway, a good album that Dokken fans will enjoy.

Sounds:






Empire (official video)

Interview with A.H.M.A.D. part 2

And finally here it is the much awaited second part of the interview with the most exciting band from the L.A. area... A.H.M.A.D.

Thanks to Sherry George for hosting this interview

Links:

http://www.facebook.com/ahmadband
http://www.ahmadmusic.com/SitePages/default.aspx


INTERVIEW Part 2



You can see A.H.M.A.D. playing live:

San Francisco, CA Oct 18 6PM : https://tickets.aftonshows.com/AHMAD
West Hollywood, CA Oct 31st 7PM : http://faster_pussycat.eventbrite.com

For more info visit: http://www.facebook.com/ahmadband

Rock The Nights is proud to present A.H.M.A.D.

These are hard days for Hard Rock, it's so difficult to emerge  for a Rock act with no promotion and with big labels and radio stations turning their backs on them but today we have here one of the few bands rising from the ashes of Rock thanks to their talent and hard work... their name is A.H.M.A.D.
John Grundback (bass guitar), Berny C. Nader (drums & percusion), Brooks Slamm (vocals) and AHMAD (lead, rhythm & acoustic guitars, background vocals) are the members of this band based in L.A. that displays raw Hard Rock with influences from Glam Rock and Heavy Metal but with a very personal and distinctive sound. That's one of the reasons why A.H.M.A.D. was ranked # 1 in the Slash Guitar Center contest and why the guys will be playing with legendary Glam band Faster Pussycat to celebrate Halloween on the Sunset "Strip" @ The Whiskey Oct. 31st.
The band is right now recording their debut so stay tuned for what with no doubt will be a killer album!!
No more words, you better listen to the guys talking about their experience, feelings and future.

Part 2 coming soon...

Thanks to Sherry George for hosting this interview.

Links:
http://www.facebook.com/ahmadband
http://www.ahmadmusic.com/SitePages/default.aspx

INTERVIEW Part 1.