Here
are some hot new AOR
and Melodic Rock bands:
| AS IS |
| Maryland, USA based band that is playing partyrock influenced Melodic Rock compared to WARRANT, WINGER, POISON, BON JOVI and SKID ROW. More info when I get it. |
| THE BELANGER BROS |
| Band out of Arizona, Texas, USA playing southern influenced AOR rock'n'roll and similarities are made to BON JOVI and VAN HALEN. Don't know how it sounds, but I'm sure to do a review if I can hear this band. |
| DIVINE STATIC |
| Band out of Clinton, MD, USA. They seem to play AOR, because they are influenced by NIGHT RANGER and BRYAN ADAMS as I was told. Hopefully much more info soon. |
| THE CHROMATICS |
| Band out of Alabama. I read that they play early 80s melodic poprock like RICK SPRINGFIELD, LOVERBOY, ROMANTICS... so this is interesting. Hopefully I can hear and review this band soon. |
| TRUMAN PEYOTE |
| This Californian band is being compared to NIGHT RANGER, so very interesting. More info when I get it. |
| AERIAL |
| There are some other bands with this name around, but this band comes out of Texas and has been on the scene ever since 1978. The band is playing Melodic Hardrock like DEF LEPPARD, MR. BIG... so here's an interesting band for sure. Hopefully more info later on this site. |
| KINDRED SOUL |
| This American band is playing Melodic Hardrock like DEF LEPPARD and old CRUE. More info when I get it. |
| LUNATIC FRINGE |
| Californian band that has been compared to BON JOVI, DEF LEPPARD, EXTREME and POISON. Hopefully a review will be possible soon. |
| CONDITIONED REPSONSE |
| Melodic Rock from South St. Paul, MN, USA. Band has been compared to WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD and POISON, so they are interesting for us. Hopefully a review will follow soon. |
| GOD ONLY KNOWS |
| Italian band out of Rome that has released a CD titled 'La Congiura del Silenzio'. Musically described as a mixture between QUEEN, DEF LEPPARD and QUEENSRYCHE. So, this is quite an interesting act that is playing Progressive Melodic Rockband |
| JC ROXX |
| Very interesting band from the USA. This band is playing 80s typed Melodic Rock with similarities to POISON, DEF LEPPARD and WHITESNAKE. Very hard to trace these guys, because I don't have any contact info. If the band ever see this mention of them, please contact me, because I would really like to hear and review JC ROXX. |
| MY SURPRIZE |
| Californian band playing 80s melodic hardrock which has been compared to DEF LEPPARD and early MOTLEY CRUE. More info when I get it. |
| S.P.I.T. |
| Band from Pittsburg, USA playing 80s melodic hardrock. They have been compared to DEF LEPPARD, WINGER and POISON, so hopefully I can soon do a review.. |
| RUBBER SKULL |
| Californian band that has released a CD titled 'Whatever I Wanna Say' in 1997. I believe this is a melodic hardrockband. More info when I get it. |
| EDDIE BUSH |
| I don't know if EDDIE BUSH is related to STAN BUSH, but what I do know is that the music of EDDIE BUSH is very interesting. EDDIE BUSH is playing 80s typed melodic rock/AOR with influences from WINGER and WARRANT from what I understood. Hopefully I can hear and review the music of this artist from Atlanta, Georgia, USA soon. |
| STILLWATERS |
| Here's another interesting Christian AOR/Melodic Rockband for you. This band is playing melodic rock a la WINGER, WARRANT and old BON JOVI. Probably similar in the style of other Christian bands we have featured lately such as VU, SURE CONVICTION... Hopefully I can write much more about this interesting band soon. |
| JEREMY HEIDEN |
| Described as Pop Metal in the best 80s style, kinda like WINGER, WHITESNAKE, WARRANT, BON JOVI... More info when I get it. |
| MYKAL FURY |
| 80s Melodic Metal like DIO, DOKKEN, WHITE LION, CINDERELLA... Band comes out of California and has released two albums. Hopefully I can review both soon. |
| FALLEN ANGEL |
| Very interesting 80s typed melodic rockband from the U.K. This band is playing in the style of BON JOVI (circa '7800 fahrenheit'), so hopefully I can hear and review their material very soon, because this must be a great sounding melodic rockband. |
| MARK TOUCHETTE |
| This MARK TOUCHETTE is playing 80s AOR rock and has been compared to FOREIGNER, but also to AEROSMITH. So, this is quite interesting. Hopefully more info soon. |
| PATTREX |
| The music of this Atlanta based band was compared to NIGHT RANGER. I don't know if this is for real, but more info when I get it. |
| NIGHTWING |
| Not to be confused with the same named English band. This band coems out of Miami Beach, Florida, USA and is playing 'Romantic Hard Rock' as they call it themselves. I saw comparisons to NIGHT RANGER and KIM CARNES, so this may be very interesting. More info will hopefully follow soon. |
| EDDIE BOWERS |
| This guy from Texas is playing early 80s typed melodic hardrock. Comparisons have been made to BILLY SQUIER, VAN HALEN, FOREIGNER and SAMMY HAGAR, so this is very promising. Hopefully much more info on EDDIE BOWERS very soon. |
| DORIAN PAGE |
| Band out of Smithfield, KY, US. They play Melodic Rock like VAN HALEN, FOREIGNER, WHITESNAKE and BILLY SQUIER. Pretty interesting to me and hopefully I can hear and review this band soon. |
| STAN ARTHUR |
| STAN ARTHUR comes out of Louisville, KY, USA and is playing 80s melodic poprock like FOREIGNER as I was informed. More info when I get it. |
| VIOLETS OF DAWN |
| Melodic Hardrock out of North Carolina. Hopefully I can review their CD 'For Shits and Giggles Only' soon. |
| 2-4-C |
| Band out of San Diego, California. They play melodic rock and ignore every 90s style. That's nice to hear, hopefully I can hear and review their demo soon. |
| TWISTED MINDS |
| This band out of Tampa, Florida is playing their rock'n'roll old class. KISS influences are being mentioned. More info when I get it. |
| KARL BINGLE |
| Out of the stae of Washington comes KARL BINGLE. He is playing 80s typed Melodic Rock and has released a CD titled 'Karl Bingle - Vol 1' and hopefully I can review it very soon. |
| JOHN COTA |
| This is very interesting, because JOHN COTA is a new multi-instrumentalist in the AOR scene and is playing Classic Rock with influences from FOREIGNER, EDDIE MONEY, APRIL WINE and BRYAN ADAMS. He comes out of Williamsville, IL, USA and hopefully I can write much more about him soon. |
| MAXUM |
| German Melodic Rockband. They sing in their own language, but the music seems pretty interesting with influences coming from JOHN WAITE and BRYAN ADAMS. More info when I get it. |
| MY |
| Italian band playing Symphonic AOR like YES meets ASIA. Hopefully more info soon. |
| CD STORM |
| Band out of Stuttgart that plays 38 SPECIAL tingled Southern AOR rock. More info when I get it. |
| CEBU |
| Very interesting AOR outfit from New York City. They play AOR rock'n'roll in the best 80s tradition of 38 SPECIAL. Hopefully much more info soon. |
| TEAR MAGNETS |
| This Californian band is playing early 80s typed Radio-ready AOR rock with influences from THE OUTFIELD and 38 SPECIAL. Sounds very interesting, hopefully much more info soon. |
| LIGHTYEAR |
| Band out of Florida playing ever since 1977. Musically 80s AOR rock with Southern overtones as described, playing along the lines of 38 SPECIAL. More info hopefully later. |
| JONOON |
| 80s typed melodic poprock in the style of THE OUTFIELD. The big suprise though is that this band is coming out of PAKISTAN! More info when I get it. |
| BEYOND BEYOND |
| BEYOND BEYOND comes out of St. Petersburgh, FL, US. The band play Progressive Pomprock with influences ranging from DREAM THEATER, KANSAS to QUEENSRYCHE. More info when I get it. |
| AERON 99 |
| This band out of Los Angeles is playing pure AOR rock I think, because their influences come from JOURNEY and BOSTON and they have been compared to BRYAN ADAMS. Hopefully I can review their material very soon. |
| SHUFFLE STICK |
| This German band has already released two albums and hopefully I can review them both, because this band is playing lighter AOR a la TOTO. |
| BORROWED THOMB |
| Christian band that has a female vocalist. The band comes out of New Carlisle, OH, US and is playing 80s typed melodic rock which has been compared to STRYPER, MASS, LITA FORD and early PAT BENATAR. So, this BORROWED THOMB is very interesting to review and hopefully I can do that soon. |
| VERY WEST |
| Band out of Texas that is playing a mixture of early 80s metal and new wave. Don't know how it sounds, but they have been compared to PAT BENATAR and influences come from JEFFERSON STARSHIP. Hopefully I can review their material soon. |
| MARSHALL PLAN KIDS |
| A Greek/American band lead by a female vocalist. Band has been compared to QUARTERFLASH and PAT BENATAR, more info when I get it. |
| BEYOND VISIBLE REASON |
| Interesting band from Somerset, KY, USA. Band plays 80s AOR rock and influences come from PETRA, QUARTERFLASH and PAT BENATAR. Hopefully much more info soon. |
| TORIE TYSON |
| This girl is playing 100% alternative-free rock 'n' roll, so it must be interesting. She has been compared to LITA FORD, so hopefully I can do a review very soon. |
| RACHEL VICTORIA |
| The first female AOR singer I know to come out of Hawai. Actually this is also very interesting, because she is making pure AOR. She played in two bands before she webnt solo. Her music is comparable to MARI HAMADA, ROBIN BECK... I heard two songs of her, namely "What if" and "Who's gonna buy", two good pure AOR songs. Hopefully I can review her material very soon. |
| JEANNINE ST. CLAIR |
| Very interesting female singer from Stow, Ohio, USA who is playing 80s typed straight ahead melodic hardrock like LITA FORD, CHERIE CURRIE, PAT BENATAR, THE RUNAWAYS and VIXEN. Some songs of her were written by JACK PONTI (BATON ROUGE, STAN BUSH), so this must be very good indeed. Hopefully I can hear and review her CD 'Get To You' very soon. |
| ARMED'N'READY |
| Interesting band from Missoula, MT, USA. They play female fronted 80s rock with influences from HEART and LITA FORD as I was told. Hopefully more info soon. |
| COSMIC GYPSIES |
| Very interesting band that has been compared to EDDIE MONEY and LITA FORD. Hopefully I can review this female fronted band out of Georgia, US soon. |
| LAVA |
| This LAVA comes out of Richmond, VA, US. The band has been compared musically to HEART and LITA FORD, so this may be very interesting. Hopefully I can hear and review their CD 'Laugh Now Beg Later' soon. |
| HUSSLA |
| Australian band that has been compared to QUEENSRYCHE and LITA FORD. Hopefully I can review their album 'Raw' soon. |
| SIAM |
| Do not confuse this SIAM with the English band SIAM. This SIAM comes out of California and is a female fronted AOR band which is quite interesting. The band has been influenced by 80s AOR Rockacts such as LITA FORD, HEART, PAT BENATAR. Hopefully I can review their same titled album very soon. |
| STORM WITHIN |
| Another very interesting female fronted melodic rockband. This one comes out of Phoenix, Arizona, USA. They play 80s typed Melodic Hardrock with influences from BON JOVI and LITA FORD. Hopefully a review of their debut CD 'Unleashed' soon. |
| LUCIA |
| This beautiful girl has a long history behind her. Born in Italy, grew up in Canada and now lives in California. She has been a model, soldier, actress and now a rocker, because she is currently recording material for a CD. And her music is very interesting, because LUCIA plays 80s AOR/Melodic Rock that has been compared to HEART, VIXEN and LITA FORD. So, hopefully a review of her material soon and maybe an interview! |
| COOL TOYZ |
| Band out of Kalispell, MT, USA. They play Sleaze influenced Melodic Hardrock early 90s/late 80s style like FIREHOUSE, LA GUNS and WHITE LION. Hopefully more info soon. |
| UPPER CRUST |
| Raw rock'n'roll compared to KISS and CINDERELLA. More info on this band from Boston when I get it. |
| KEVIN KILGORE |
| He comes out of Ohio, USA and his music is very promising. KEVIN KILGORE plays 80s AOR rock with influences from PETRA, TRIUMPH and STRYPER. Hopefully I can hear and review his music very soon. |
| FOR THE CROSS |
| Christian AOR band out of Lake Charles, LA, USA. They play like STRYPER and PETRA, 80s typer rock, so very interesting to review on this site. Hopefully I can hear and review their CD 'Written In Stone' soon. |
| OVERTURE |
| This band out of Hollywood is playing Progrssive Melodic Rock/Metal with influences from QUEENSRYCHE, DREAM THEATER and TRIUMPH. Hopefully I can review their CDs soon. |
| CONVICTION |
| Do not confuse this CONVICTION with SURE CONVICTION. This CONVICTION is playing good melodic rock like STRYPER. More info when I get it. |
| LINDSEY & YOUNG |
| This American duo is playing melodic rock and has been compared to WHITE LION, STRYPER and KANSAS. Interesting how this sounds, hopefully I can review their CD 'Keeper of the Flame' soon. |
| THE SUFFERING |
| Interesting Christian rockband from Church Hill, Tennessee, USA. They play a la STRYPER and PETRA. Hopefully more info soon. |
| PAAVO |
| Christian band from Finalnd playing 80s typed melodic rock in the style of STRYPER and PETRA, pretty interesting I think. More info when I get it. |
| JOHNNY ANGEL |
| JOHNNY ANGEL comes out of Germany and is playing Christian Melodic Poprock comparable to STRYPER and PETRA. He has released two CDs and hopefully I can review them both soon. |
| ABSENCE OF MALICE |
| US Melodic Rock that has been compared to STRYPER, more info when I get it. |
| UNDER THE INFLUENCE |
| Band out of Los Angeles. UNDER THE INFLUENCE is a Christian band that plays along the lines of STRYPER and GUARDIAN. Hopefully I can review this band soon. |
| DEEP ROOTS |
| This New Jersey based band is playing Christian Rock and have been compared to HEART and PETRA. Hopefully much more info soon. |
| BONDED |
| Christian band that play AOR like WHITE HEART, PETRA... Interesting and hopefully much more info soon. |
| SHADOWS OF THE CROSS |
| Christian band playing in the style of REZ and PETRA. More info when I get it. |
| ANAYV |
| This New Jersey outfit plays AOR/Poprock with influences from WHITE HEART and STYX. Hopefully I can hear and review their two albums titled 'Dying to Live' and 'Never too Late' very soon. |
| DESTORTION |
| DESTORTION is a Danish band. They play Melodic Rock with influences coming from WHITESNAKE, BON JOVI and SCORPIONS. Hopefully I can hear and review their CD soon. |
| JOHN CAVIANO |
| 80s Rock, John's influences come from WHITESNAKE, MONTROSE and WARRANT. Hopefully I can review the music of this New York settled artist soon. |
| LAIR MORGAN |
| Band from Arkansas playing Classic Rock with influences from WHITESNAKE, VAN HALEN, AEROSMITH and MR. BIG. More info when I get it. |
| SCHIZOPHOBIA |
| Californian band described as a mix between EXTREME and WHITESNAKE. More info when I get it. |
| KINKI STUNT |
| This band is very interesting, because they play melodic rock in the era of BON JOVI circa "Livin' on a prayer". They come out of Las Vegas and hopefully much more info soon. |
| JEAN DOYON & SUDARTIK |
| Out of Canada and playing Rock a la REO SPEEDWAGON and APRIL WINE. Lyrics are in both French and English. Hopefully I can review the CDs they released. |
| CARL ALLOCCO |
| CARL ALLOCCO comes out of New York City. He has been compared to RICHARD MARX and BRYAN ADAMS, so he is playing 80s typed Melodic Poprock. Hopefully more info soon. |
| FREE FARE |
| Band out of Florida that has been compared to CRUE, RICHARD MARX and TOTO, so this must be a band playing our favourite musicstyle: Melodic Rock! More info when I get it. |
| LANCE GOODTHRUST |
| This band out of Georgia is playing a Sleazy type Hard Rock style. More info I don't have, but maybe I can review their material soon. |
| ROCKARAZZI |
| This American band is playing good old fun rock'n'roll like POISON, BON JOVI and KISS. More info and a review hopefully soon. |
| SNATCH GANG |
| This band is playing Californian 80s typed Melodic Hardrock, kinda like TESLA. Sounds interesting, hopefully more info soon. |
