Noticeboardhttps://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/index.phpSun, 25 Oct 2026 16:46:28 +0000 Phorum 5.2.16 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393290,1393290#msg-1393290 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393290,1393290#msg-1393290 Heartlinecastle NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 13:16:46 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393289,1393289#msg-1393289 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393289,1393289#msg-1393289 Snake65 NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 13:54:40 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393287,1393287#msg-1393287 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393287,1393287#msg-1393287 Carl1 NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 09:14:15 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393256,1393256#msg-1393256 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393256,1393256#msg-1393256
Dead Daisies Live in Los Angeles Oct. 2026

In a word ... WOW. His voice is great, Aldrich rips it up on the solo and the band overall really sounds strong. Really looking forward to the new record.

Stuart]]> adguy NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 14:10:51 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393253,1393253#msg-1393253 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393253,1393253#msg-1393253 koogles NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 16:08:59 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393216,1393216#msg-1393216 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393216,1393216#msg-1393216
https://youtu.be/oIaXX0IEWFU?si=g8WGN6gpxQtJySP5]]> Rainbow Demon NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 14:56:35 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393194,1393194#msg-1393194 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393194,1393194#msg-1393194
https://youtu.be/ykx5MEaIJ1M?is=L3u_G1ZZ4QsKX2nU]]> Usedtobenotanymore NoticeboardSat, 24 Oct 2026 20:09:19 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393154,1393154#msg-1393154 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393154,1393154#msg-1393154
Baywatch 2027]]> koogles NoticeboardSat, 24 Oct 2026 07:45:16 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393150,1393150#msg-1393150 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393150,1393150#msg-1393150
Tony Iommi - Under the violent sun
New album From the dark” out TODAY!
Album mixed and engineered by the legendary Andy Sneap
https://youtu.be/Bfb_1mva4g4?is=E72juYRus-yNKwLe
Tony Iommi - Guitars

Becky Baldwin - Bass
(Fury / Mercyful Fate / Delilah Bon)
If you don’t know about FURY then I suggest you find out!
Becky, Julian and crew are phenomenal live too and if you are Uk based you need to see them! They have a European tour next year.
Latest album “Interceptor” out now on Mighty Music
Becky’s partner is one Luke Appleton (Iced Earth/Blaze Bayley/Absolva)

Karl Brazil - Drums
(Robbie Williams band)

Mike Exeter - Keyboards

And of course Jorn on vocals

Dreamlane - If only
The new project from Lionville’s Stefano Lionetti
Audio : https://youtu.be/JJydEuLDaL4?is=RQr2zLMsAbswBM4n
Anime official video: https://youtu.be/oR_HXvpIaNU?is=tq5Xps1HLuaHdD5h

Floor Jansen - Everything is moving on
https://youtu.be/vUk9_9gGkHY?is=l3NjMHE0U4DcWrfe

Beast In Black - Lost Children
https://youtu.be/O4pf13iML6c?is=PNUQYSVSxQJA8Kuc

Grand Design - Watcha Waitin For
https://youtu.be/S73rj6tqYI4?is=sfv7cAb-p4xMGU1C

Fatal Vision - Doctor Jekyll & Mrs Hyde
https://youtu.be/ByjK-11M5Tg?is=dKWUBdgQ55HpSInm

Diana Leah - Too Tired To Be Dead
From her forthcoming solo album
https://youtu.be/R4Pu4NgqE_o?is=CHuByehOr-C63jNW

Dominum - Thriller
Their power metal take on that song
https://youtu.be/cBxmD4tpjA0?is=VXAslqbWfBWAokPb

Bruce Dickinson - Man of Sorrows (2026 remix)
https://youtu.be/h7UcbyYbUgw?is=8UO3dZgomj7dMP1B
“Accident Of Birth” 2026 remix out today

Coming next Tuesday (27th)
Saxon - Medusa / The Gorgon (Single)
Dynasty - The Mission (Single)
Lita Ford - Dracula (Single)


As usual anymore add to the thread]]> mattenigmamusic NoticeboardFri, 23 Oct 2026 19:52:57 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393149,1393149#msg-1393149 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393149,1393149#msg-1393149https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19faN1Xs14/?mibextid=wwXIfr]]> mattenigmamusic NoticeboardFri, 23 Oct 2026 16:54:47 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393125,1393125#msg-1393125 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393125,1393125#msg-1393125
In 1962, my first event at the Golden Slipper in Glen Cove, L.I., New York, drew over twelve hundred paying customers. For the first time, I saw that I could organize something on a scale people noticed. Even my father, who rarely approved of anything I did, stood in disbelief. That night changed how I saw my future.

I moved from promoting events to managing bands. One of my first moves was taking on The Emeralds after arranging their appearance at the Silver Knight in Hewlett, L.I., New York.

In 1964, the Silver Knight, where I promoted shows and bought talent, was suddenly padlocked, its assets seized. The operation was gone overnight. I could walk away or find a way to keep the band and myself working.

I told the musicians that if they had nowhere to play, I’d find them somewhere. I went club to club, selling the band, making deals, and learning to survive setbacks. There was no instruction manual, no one to explain the business. Sometimes I got my head handed to me.

The hustle was becoming a career. Making a deal mattered; keeping it alive when everything went wrong mattered just as much.

Walking into Associated Booking Corporation was like entering the major leagues without a helmet. Gone were the small local promotions. The players were seasoned, the money bigger, and the stakes real.

Established professionals, hustlers, and mob-connected players shared the same air. I found my footing fast. Within weeks, I’d become the agency’s most prominent agent, setting booking rates beyond those of the others. My first two signings were Rod Stewart and the Faces, and Savoy Brown.

Not every deal was straightforward. Knowing who sat across the table mattered as much as the terms. Sometimes the real message was what went unsaid. I learned to read people, gauge leverage, recognize shifting power, and know when to speak or keep my mouth shut. I wasn’t intimidated.

The mob figures and rock personalities were larger than life, but talent, records, concerts, and money were only part of the business. Relationships, timing, influence, and people with conflicting aims—and very different methods—could determine the outcome.

After three and a half years at ABC, I left with Rod Stewart and the Faces, Savoy Brown, and my other clients to found American Talent International. There I also represented Deep Purple, the Eagles, ZZ Top, and many other major rock acts.

People talk about sex, drugs, and rock and roll as if that explains the industry. It doesn’t. Behind the lights and famous faces, careers were shaped by negotiations, relationships, risks, and decisions audiences never saw. Some people were brilliant professionals, others sharks. A few were both.

Success wasn’t merely signing the right act or negotiating the biggest deal. It meant understanding motivations and knowing that the person with the grandest title didn’t necessarily hold the power.

Music brought everyone together. Business determined what happened next. While audiences watched the performers, I was in rooms where decisions were made, opportunities created, and fortunes changed in a single conversation.

Looking back, the extraordinary part wasn’t just the famous names. It was the people behind them, the unseen deals, and the characters who shaped rock and roll history. What still interests me most isn’t only who was onstage, but who made things happen behind it.

"I'm happy to answer any questions about what I've written here, or about my years in the rock and roll business."]]> ira.blacker NoticeboardFri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:34 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393121,1393121#msg-1393121 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393121,1393121#msg-1393121
I remember hearing some scuttle about Eric and Billy being at odds around this time, but I don't know any details about it.

But yesterday I was listening to 'Actual Size' for the second time that day and it hit me: I don't think Billy Sheehan is playing on this album.

The bass is largely a bit subsonic, which is not like Billy at all. The playing is noticeably subdued which, as we all know, is NOT like him. The tone is all wrong as well. There are no flashy runs along with the guitar, etc. Barely any accent notes at all.

I think it's Kotzen playing. Either that, or the producer really, really cracked the whip on him.

I also noticed in the video for "Shine", Billy is in the back of nearly all shots just standing like a statue...like a silent protest.

Any thoughts?]]> Pelata NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 16:15:26 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393117,1393117#msg-1393117 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393117,1393117#msg-1393117
https://youtu.be/RRTKFKQOeqQ?is=V0E6kzY8fy7piIEJ]]> Robert NoticeboardFri, 23 Oct 2026 08:49:04 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393098,1393098#msg-1393098 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393098,1393098#msg-1393098https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jRoIk2VTHA

Bring on the album!
This track is killer!]]> mattenigmamusic NoticeboardThu, 22 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393091,1393091#msg-1393091 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393091,1393091#msg-1393091An inspired pairing if I ever seen one....might have to do glasgow as well as Belfast now....t'would be rude not to!!]]> Rondo (NI) NoticeboardSun, 25 Oct 2026 07:57:34 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393086,1393086#msg-1393086 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393086,1393086#msg-1393086I’ve not heard anything positive about these events so probably not a bad thing.]]> ROCKDOG NoticeboardWed, 21 Oct 2026 15:01:34 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393084,1393084#msg-1393084 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393084,1393084#msg-1393084I have high hopes that Paul Laine and House of Lords might play next year.
Heavens Edge would be great, too.
Von Groove would be amazing but I'm not sure how likely that is.
What bands do you hope (or expect) to see at FRF next year?]]> the_silent_man NoticeboardSat, 24 Oct 2026 17:36:11 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393057,1393057#msg-1393057 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393057,1393057#msg-1393057https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZpGDbhS4JU

Some interesting tidbits here to flesh out the story of John Farnham in LRB. To me - they released three incredible albums.

It's an official channel from Graeham Goble, some real good videos on there about LRB.]]> Tom G NoticeboardThu, 22 Oct 2026 12:31:20 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393056,1393056#msg-1393056 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393056,1393056#msg-1393056
Of the band's catalog, my surprise is that (to me), there isn't really a duff track. A lot of it is good quality 80's hard rock that had way more originality than a lot of bands. Of course, the first five albums get the most attention, but my favorite albums come latet, especially No More Hell to Pay and Fallen. Even the latest album is pretty decent. The only album that fell a little flat was Even the Devil Believes - I kind of attribute it to being their "pandemic" album, and it surprisingly sounds more derivative than anything else they've done. But the rest hold up very well, even Reborn (which is just a bit too grungy for my tastes).

Of MS's solo output, I liked a lot of it as well, even the non-rock stuff. The last two solo albums were especially good, probably because there are so many guest artists on them. Not surprisingly, it's the Frontiers projects that don't hold up as well, though two of the Lynch & Sweet releases were pretty decent. Iconic isn't too bad, though the second album holds up a little better (the first is Whitesnake 1987 all the way). The main disappointments were Soledriver (so bland) and then the two Sunbomb releases; those were an absolute chore to listen to and I hope that's over and done with.

Yeah, I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but they were fun to listen to. I'm only listening to the full Journey catalog; it's proving interesting.]]> farrarsm NoticeboardSat, 24 Oct 2026 01:12:25 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393031,1393031#msg-1393031 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393031,1393031#msg-1393031In The Eye Of The Hurricane]]> Peter M. Bietenholz NoticeboardWed, 21 Oct 2026 14:34:57 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393010,1393010#msg-1393010 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1393010,1393010#msg-1393010https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14rvoEFvBDZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Marko Hietala & Sharon Den Adel will also guest vocal on the bands upcoming v album]]> mattenigmamusic NoticeboardThu, 22 Oct 2026 14:51:58 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392993,1392993#msg-1392993 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392993,1392993#msg-1392993https://youtu.be/dikztc3dnRA?is=rP6a2n-wBoGUfz1c

Music video by 'The Fell' performing The Way I Love You
© 2026 Noise Nation | BCMG Recordings Inc.

Video By : The Fell edited by Grant McKenzie
Song Produced by: Mike Krompass
Band: Toby Rand, Billy Sheehan, Mike Krompass, Nick Chairore

Band Website:
www.TheFellMusic.com

Follow the band!
Instagram: @TheFellMusic
Facebook: @TheFellMusic

Follow Toby on Instagram: @TobyRand
Follow Billy on Instagram: @BillySheehanonbass
Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikekhitz
Follow Nick on Instagram: @Nickc1218]]> mattenigmamusic NoticeboardWed, 21 Oct 2026 17:29:40 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392988,1392988#msg-1392988 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392988,1392988#msg-1392988
I quite enjoyed this as a venue when I went this year so if Bon Jovi's your thing, probably be a good night out.]]> Usedtobenotanymore NoticeboardThu, 22 Oct 2026 22:12:39 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392976,1392976#msg-1392976 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392976,1392976#msg-1392976
Toto UK tour dates 2027:

Jun 19 OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Jun 20 AO Arena, Manchester
Jun 22 BP Pulse LIVE, Birmingham
Jun 24 Utilita Arena, Cardiff
Jun 25 OVO Wembley Arena, London

https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/concerts-shows/its-going-to-be-a-great-time-for-everyone-rock-legends-toto-announce-2027-uk-tour-with-support-from-todd-rundgren]]> KingdomofMan NoticeboardWed, 21 Oct 2026 08:55:56 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392973,1392973#msg-1392973 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392973,1392973#msg-1392973https://youtu.be/JL8JYLV9usU?si=-TIqw63lSkEjUmdu

What a fantastic reunion show and he hinted maybe we should do it again.]]> sbate NoticeboardMon, 19 Oct 2026 08:48:41 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392961,1392961#msg-1392961 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392961,1392961#msg-1392961Some great songs: I Am I, Damaged, Bridge, One More Time.
They fell away after this.]]> glenn73 NoticeboardThu, 22 Oct 2026 19:48:01 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392925,1392925#msg-1392925 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392925,1392925#msg-1392925Sold out show at Palais Theatre in Melbourne.
100 min set. Intimate venue. 2,900 die hard fans who never thought they would come here.

Managed to come back 2 more times - special guest to Def Leppard in 2018 (Melbourne & Sydney were cancelled with Klaus's voice) and co-headline with Whitesnake in early 2020 before covid hit (brisbane cancelled, sydney rescheduled due to kidney stone).

See your rock n roll heroes while you can.]]> glenn73 NoticeboardSun, 18 Oct 2026 22:22:35 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392920,1392920#msg-1392920 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392920,1392920#msg-1392920Rick Beato - Matchbox Twenty interview]]> Mel_Odic NoticeboardSat, 17 Oct 2026 21:40:59 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392882,1392882#msg-1392882 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392882,1392882#msg-1392882
Matchbox Twenty performing 3am live on Jimmy Kimmel yesterday: LINK

Stills sounds as good now as it did then.
Great song from a great debut album

Apparently they did a one off gig playing the debut in full earlier this week, and have a 52 date US tour next year.
LINK]]> Mel_Odic NoticeboardSat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392881,1392881#msg-1392881 https://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1392881,1392881#msg-1392881https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ8wwIS9XmA&list=OLAK5uy_nvzRraGHVZ45aeUjsuhUCm7bJTdPLFZJQ&index=1

I am cautiously optimistic about the new album. This is exactly the type of thing I want to hear them do. Don't let the slow intro scare you off.]]> Captain Ed NoticeboardSun, 18 Oct 2026 20:01:23 +0000