Well said John.

I think it's important that we DO talk about new bands on this board. If people check them out and think they suck then fine, but to ignore new talent on the basis that they don't precisely fit the traditional Melodic Rock/AOR criteria is a bit naive to say the least. I'm not suggesting that we discuss just any band but people need to be made aware of how good some of this new shit really is! The likes of MarsElectric, Marv3, Nine Days, to name but a few, are packed with big hooks and catchy riffs; they're just a little different!

Fact is, the scene should be proud of its roots but it must move with the times in order to maintain its appeal and credibility.