2017: an overview

Melodic Hard Rock

Melodic hard rock is dominated by Scandinavian bands these days. In 2017 Eclipse, H.e.a.t. & Brother Firetribe issued great new albums. One Desire is a new Finnish band that released a suprisingly good debut album.

Non-Scandinavian highlights include Harem Scarem latest album, a return to form, the peculair named Tokyo Motor Fist’s debut album and semi-Scandinavian Pinnacle Point’s debut. Honourable mentionings: Revolution Saints  and For All We Know’s second albums.

Classic Rock

Greta van Fleet caused some stir with their great 70’s style debut album. Cats In Space’s second album is another noteworthy classic rock release. As is Riverdogs latest album: excellent stuff! And last but not least, Styx issued a concept album that comes close to their 70’s heydays.

Blues Rock

Blues Rock is on a rise.… Read the rest