HYBRID ICE - Yesterday the sensational news reached us that the UK label Escape Music anounced that they are going to re-issue the first album of the legendary Pomprockband HYBRID ICE. Below you can read the official press release from Escape Music:

HYBRID ICE – HYBRID ICE

Release date: TBA

Catalogue Number: TBA Bar Code: TBA

Track Listing: On we go / Think it over / Magdalene / Wounded / Rock ‘n’ Roll Forever / Castle Walls / Heart of the night / Please tell Maryann / Do you believe in Rock ‘n’ Roll Bonus tracks: Looking Glass / Time will Tell

Rick Klinger – Drums & Vocals
Chris Alburger – Guitar, Keyboards & Lead Vocals
Toye Folke – Lead Guitar & Vocals
Bob Richardson – Keyboards & Vocals
Jeff Willoughby – Bass & Vocals

Hybrid Ice are a band that have gained a cult following, rather in the same way that Alpha Centauri did. They are based in Pennsylvania, USA and have released two albums to date. The second outing "No Rules" in 1987 was released on CD and most ardent fans picked up on it, but totally unaware of the existence of a debut back in 1982. To this day the debut has remained a hidden gem…..until now. What’s more, the whole recording has been given a full re-master and two bonus tracks added. Taking into consideration the album was recorded way back in 1982, the end result is astounding.

The production of the debut was by none other than John Palumbo, famous for his solo albums and as leader of the band "Crack the Sky". In fact the album should be set high on a pedestal for anyone loving that early eighties sound, the one we all love, that is with stabbing guitars, soaring synths and beautiful harmonies.

Moving on to the music, Hybrid Ice are all you would expect from a band from this era. Songs like "On we go" and "Think it Over" are huge anthems, which combine the appeal of Prism and Starcastle. The ballad "Magdalene" is a very important inclusion on the album; this particular song attracted the attention of Boston’s own Tom Scholz. He was so impressed by the song that he reworked it for the fourth Boston album "Walk on" in 1994, with Brad Delp at the mike stand. However, the original version on this album has an appeal all of its very own, beautiful.

If you like the pomp style of Angel, then "Wounded" is the tune for you, keyboards are dominant throughout the song. But the best is yet to come, "Castle Walls" has an introduction that is to die for and is a song that has huge comparisons to Styx. It is a total masterpiece of bombastic pomp rock, guitars and keyboards in perfect harmony and the vocal work is unbelievable. "Heart of the Night" has a pumping bass heart beat before bursting your blood vessels and "Please tell MaryAnn" is a ballad in the same vein as "Magdalene". Maybe another one for Boston to cover!

Along with a couple of straight out rockers from the original album we have the inclusion of two bonus tracks, "Time will tell" (an up-tempo ballad), and "Looking Glass" (Driving hard melodic rock). These two songs are very strong; "Looking Glass" is liable to set your speakers on fire such is its pace.

Hybrid Ice are band that had a following in their native Pennsylvania, the fever spread to Maryland and Virginia, now they are going to be unleashed on the rest of the world through Escape Music. Are you ready?

MUSIC FEST 2000 - Okay, the drawing is done and we now have both day's lineups complete (excluding the unplugged sets ...)

SATURDAY 27 MAY

12:00 - 12:45pm - Erotic Suicide
1:15 - 2:00 - Towne Cryer XXI
2:30 - 3:15 - Swirl
3:45 - 4:30 - Lazy Jane
5:00 - 5:45 - Cage
6:15 - 7:00 - Velocity
7:30 - 8:15 - Balance Of Power
8:45 - 9:45 - Jag Panzer
10:15 - 11:15 - Paul Shortino / Jimmy Crespo
12:00 - 1:30am - Leatherwolf

SUNDAY 28 MAY

1:15 - 2:00pm - Smilek
2:30 - 3:15 - Moore
3:45 - 4:30 - Enertia
5:00 - 5:45 - The Promise
6:15 - 7:00 - New Eden
7:30 - 8:15 - Ken Tamplin
8:45 - 9:45 - Vicious Rumors
10:15 - 11:15 - Michael Morales
12:00 - 1:30am - {Oliver / Dawson} Saxon

By luck of the draw both days are starting out with high energy, almost poppy at times, bands that are pretty much guaranteed to kick things off in the "party mode" style that this whole weekend will reflect.

Guild Of Ages have unfortunately pulled out of the show and have been replaced by top drawing Las Vegas local act Lazy Jane, featuring well known frontman Paul Lancia (Pair A Dice, Lancia). Lazy Jane will also help give the show a bit more of a "local" feel.

Our meeting with KOMP Radio, Las Vegas' only REAL rock station went phenomenally well. We're going to be running ads with them starting the first of May and from next week we will be involved in a website promotion with the station (www.komp.com). In fact, KOMP dj Laurie Steele began pushing UltraSound 2000 like crazy this past week - whoohoo!!!! Turns out that of all the brick and mortar radio stations that are on the 'net (in other words, not "internet only" radio) they're the most trafficked within North America and only second worldwide to a station in Europe.

KOMP will be spinning the acts playing UltraSound 2000 on their weekend specialty shows and, provided the hotel gives the thumbs up, the station will be doing a remote from UltraSound during Saturday's show.

Again a reminder, the $105 rates at the Alexis Park are only good until the 27th of April.

For those registering the day of the show, we ask that you please pay in cash, money orders or cashiers cheque. Sorry, no credit cards, personal cheques, poker chips or drink vouchers will be accepted - although chocolate WILL be considered ...(but probably rejected)

Short and sweet this time

Dave

UltraSound 2000 Las Vegas, NV May 27/28 2000
http://www.egotripent.com/ultrasound/

VOODOO HILL - Frontiers Records & Now & Then Productions can finally confirm the signing of a worldwide deal with VOODOO HILL a project brainchild of the italian guitar hero DARIO MOLLO (who already worked with the likes of DON AIREY and TONY MARTIN on THE CAGE project last year).

Handling all vocal duties is none other than the mighty GLENN HUGHES who will sing - for the first time after a few years an entire album of smokin' hard rock music !

The album - which will is scheduled for release in early october 2000 - will feature the following ten songs: "Disconnected"; "Golden One"; "Spun in Lost Wages"; "24"; "Keep it to Yourself"; "Sensitive"; "Voodoo Hill"; "Black Leather"; "Just Another Monday"; "The Gypsy" (a Deep Purple cover taken from the classic "Stormbringer" album).

The other musicians guesting on the album will be Max Matis (bass), Roberto Gualdi (drums), and Dario Patti (keyboards). The music is to be described as "Solid Hard Rock" with diverse influences ranging from the classic PURPLE and WHITESNAKE to the VAN HALEN's "Balance" sounds.

On a personal note, FRONTIERS RECORDS is particularly proud to announce the signing of the first italian artist to its roster. Hopefully this will be just the first one of an italian renaissance also in classical hard rock after power metal !

FAIR WARNING - FRONTIERS RECORDS acquired the rights for the worldwide (except Japan, of course) re-release of two previous albums of FAIR WARNING ('Go' and 'Live and more').   Release date is scheduled for Europe and North America in mid may. The track listing will be as follows:

“Go ! + bonus” : Angels Of Heaven ; Save Me ; All On Your Own ; I’ll Be There ; Man On The Moon ; Without You ; Follow My Heart ; Rivers Of Love ; Somewhere ; Eyes Of A Stranger ; Sailing Home ; The Way You Want It ; The Love Song ; Without You (different version)* ; Light In The Dark* ; Angels Of Heaven* ; Follow My Heart*. * Bonus tracks added to Frontiers Records version.

“Live & More” CD 1 (Live): Angels Of Heaven ; I’ll Be There ; Man On the Moon ; Don’t Give Up ; Desert Song ; We Used To Be Friends ; Follow My Heart ; Bach For More/Come On ; Keyboards Solo/Save Me ; Guitar Solo/Burning Heart ; Get A Little Closer ; Stars & The Moon CD 2 (Studio bonus): Like A Rock ; Meant To Be ; Out Of The Night ; All On Your Own (different version) ; Give In To Love ; Come On ; Rivers Of Love (different version)

JADED HEART - Jaded Heart's MICHAEL BORMANN, is currently producing the demos for the second " STEEL DAWN "-CD ! The songs for Michaels solo record have been recorded demowise so far, and JH will begin work on their fifth cd very soon.

SHY - UK Rockers SHY have signed with Z RECORDS.

ETERNAL TWILGHT - Have recently updated the site with new pictures,so check it out when you can. www.eternaltwilight.com

ATELLO - Strutterzine faves Atello support ex White Lion frontman MIKE TRAMP at L'amours on April 29th. Tickets are available from the bands webite www.ATELLO.com

Z RECORDS - Here is the Z RECORDS new banner:

CONDITIONED RESPONSE - Conditioned Response have started writing for their third album the band will keep us informed on their progress and will include Studio Reports when they enter the studio.

KYLE VINCENT - Kyle has begun work on his next album.

SLEEZE BEEZE - Sleeze Beeze have reformed for a one of show, more details soon.

WHITE ALICE PROJECT - WA Have a new song avalable on http://www.mp3.com/whitealice and it's called "Free" and is excellent!!

MUSICFEST 2000 - More bands have been added, VAIN , JAG PANZER, BABYLON A.D., LEATHERWOLF, THE PROMISE, VICIOUS RUMOURS, SAXON.

CUT THROAT - Cut Throat will be tearin' up the opening for Sebastian Bach (of Skid Row), on Saturday April 1st at the HOUSE OF BLUES Sunset Blvd, for more info check out the band website http://www.cutthroatonline.com

DEAD END KIDZ - Hello everyone! Here's what's new with us! First of all we've been offered to submitt our cd for consideration to be used in a movie soundtrack. The movie is going to be called "Luckytown" and is set to star James Caan and Kirsten Dunst. Wish us luck! We are also donating a
few cds to WUSB's(Unversity of Stonybrook) yearly radiothon. See,rockers DO have a heart! I was on the radio in Nova Scotia again with our pal Jason Saulnier and his show GTMO. Domestically we will BE ON THE RADIO again on March 29th(Wednesday) at 9:00 pm. We will be guests of the infamous Metalchicks on WCWP,88.1 fm(for those here on Long Island).

Even if you don't live on LI,you can call us there at 516-299-2626. We will be playing songs from our debut cd,and also some of our favorite songs. Feel free to call and join in on the madness! As far as gigs go-we've been in hiding! We are writing some really cool new songs. We will be gigging in April,at Mulchay's in Wantagh,NY. No time has been set yet,but the show starts at 9:00 pm. Originally we were the only band,but it looks like there will be 3 bands now. More details as we get them. We do know that it is a FREE show(21+up). As always,you can visit www.deadendkidz.com and yell at Scott for not updating the site yet! We promise the site will ROCK when it's fully functional. Thanks for your continued support-WCWP on 3/29 and Mulch's on 4/18-see ya then! Keep rockin'! JOHN+DEK.

TONY GAMBLE - Guitarist Tony Gamble is completing work on his new solo album.

FAITH NATION - FAITH NATION NEWS- MARCH 2000  

Hello Everyone! Welcome to the 1st edition of Faith Nation News, which we hope will be a monthly event.   Lets start things off with a bang, and welcome new Faith Nation vocalist -Shane Martin!  James Salter has officially left Faith Nation for a quieter life outside Rock n' Roll. We wish him well. Shane Martin comes to us from Minneapolis, on guitars and vocals. Shane has already released a well received solo CD. We are expecting great things from Shane, as he is a brilliant writer and lyricist.  

Faith Nation will be going into the studio in the next few weeks with Shane to demo new material for the next CD. The new CD will be Melodic, and a step up from "Ordinary People".  

March 28th is the official release date for "Ordinary People" on Song Haus Music. The CD has been remastered with new artwork. The CD will be available from CD Now, and the usual AOR vendors.  

On the Road:  

April 6- Dibbo's  Hudson, WI  
April 7- Main Event  Fridley, MN  w/ The Mighty Roostas  
July 2- Rockin' The Hills Festival  Bottineau, ND  w/ Styx and REO Speedwagon  
July17- Medina Ballroom   Hamel, MN  w/ Peter Frampton  

More to Come! Stay tuned.....    

Work has started on revamping the Faith Nation website. Look for the new version in the next couple weeks at www.faithnation.com   FAITH NATION 

(A special thanks to Eric Abrahamsen for writing this Newsupdate on FAITH NATION)

SLAV SIMANIC - Who was last guesting on the 24K cd, has signed a licensing deal with Marquee Records from Japan for the territory of Japan and Southeast Asia for his debut Christian Instrumental Rock album "Water Of Life" and three more albums in the future. "Water Of Life", for the Japanese market, will be released with two bonus tracks: "What If, If I Could, If Only" with Phil Naro (Talas, Peter Criss, 24K) on the vocals who also co-wrote the song and the instrumental "Salvation".

Slav will also be a featured guitarist on upcoming tribute to Carlos Santana and tribute to Jeff Beck releases from "Progressive Arts Music".Slav will also be a featured guitarist on "Crushing Days" tribute to Joe Satriani He will be covering "Crushing Day" from the "Surfing With The Alien" CD. Release date June 2000.

THE PROMISE - The Promise are delighted to announce that they have been invited to perform at the Ultrasound 2000 showcase which will be held in Las Vegas, USA on the weekend of 27 & 28 May 2000 (Memorial Day weekend). More details about the event can be found at http://egotripent.com/ultrasound/ They expect to be playing on Sunday 28th May, but actual date and time of our set is still to be confirmed. Keep looking in on their website at http://www.the-promise.co.uk for updated news.

The following warm up shows have also been confirmed:

Thursday 30 March: "The Loft" nightclub at O' Donoghue's, 16 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen (Tel 01224 575040).

Friday 7 April: The Malt Mill, 82 Holburn Street, Aberdeen (Tel 01224 573830). FREE admission.

Thursday 18 May: "The Loft" nightclub at O' Donoghue's, 16 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen (Tel 01224 575040).

There is an admission fee for the shows at The Loft. However, The Promise will supply complimentary tickets for anyone who advises them that they want to attend. Send a stamped addressed envelope to the address below ASAP - stating which date/s you require tickets for, and how many tickets you'd like. More dates may be added. Website: http://www.the-promise.co.uk

NORWAY - The Norway web site has recently been updated, including new biogs, pictures, MP3's and the latest reviews of their new album "Arrival". http://www.norwayrocks.com

KELLY KEAGY - Is the latest member from NIGHTRANGER to join forces with Frontiers Records/Now And Then Records. The singer/drummer will release his debut solo album "Time Passes" very soon. The label also recently picked up NIGHTRANGER duo Jeff Watson and Brad Gillis for solo albums, with all three musicans signing with the label, the rumours in the air currently suggest that the label may be on the verge of actually signing NIGHTRANGER, which will be very good news indeed.

DANNY DANZI - Danzo has started writing material for a new album. You can catch him live at Z ROCK 2000 in the UK on April 30th, don't miss it!!

DREAMHUNTER - Dreamhunter's highly anticiapted debut album "Kingdom Come" will have a Japanese release via Pony Canyon in June 2000. European fans can expect the album any day. Watch out for an interview.

ECLIPSE - Eclipse have started work on the debut album for Z Records in Stockholm.

VAN HALEN - It's almost official that Diamond Dave has jumped back into the ranks of VAN HALEN. Negotiations are currently under way with the paper work being finalised as we speak. Apparently VH's record label WARNER BROTHERS, were the inspiration behind ROTH's big come back. It was a case of bring back Dave or get another label deal, after the ill fated "3" album with EXTREME vocalist Gary Cherone failed to make the impact that was expected. Roth rejoined VH briefly for the best of album, and after that episode completey backfired, both parties seem to have sorted out their petty squabblings. Watch
out for the first reunion dates this summer and also a new album, More news as we get it.

KISS - Kiss will split after as a touring act after the next tour with the recently reformed SKID ROW with their new frontamn Johnny Solinger. However it is reported that the orginal current KISS line up will carry on recording together.

SAMANTHA 7 - Is the new name of a band put together by ex POISON drummer Rikki Rockett.

POISON - Poison/Cinderella/Slaughter Dokken will all tour the US and possibly Europe together later on this year.

JOURNEY - Journey are finally in the studio this month, joining the ranks is drummer Deen Castronovo.

MOTLEY CRUE/THIN LIZZY - Motley Crue will tour Europe with the reformed THIN LIZZY (without Phil Lynott).

LILLIAN AXE - Have pulled out of Z ROCK 2000, and have been replaced by 24K.

SKYHIGH - Skyhigh are still recoding their new album, which will emerge sometime this year.

KIP WINGER - Releases a new album shortly titled "Songs From The Ocean Floor".

TED NUGENT - The Nuge has signed with Spitfire/Eagle records.

RATT - Portrait records have dropped Ratt.

MTM NEWS -

IGNITION the new swedish signing from MTM is in pre-work for the recordings of the debut album. Main man and leader of the project Peter Soderstrom, also known as Peck, previously was the main brain behind the 80´s Scandinavian band Frontiers who recorded one EP "Frontpage" which today is a collectors item for AOR fanatics all around the world (it was advertised in the legendary Shades sales column in Kerrang as: "These guys east Europe for breakfast!"). Peter just recently recruited singer Jan Johansen to the line up.
Among the songs to appear on the album will both be songs from outside writers as well as songs penned by Peck and some contributes from Johansen. Expect an October or November release !!

DIVING FOR PEARLS and producer David Prater is gearing up to start the recordings of the new Pearls album which without a doubt will be a one of the biggest highlights of this year in the melodic hardrock releases. Prater reports that he has been going through hours and hours of song demos and reharsal tapes to find good stuff from Danny Malone and company... And he found a bunch of superb stuff for sure !!
- But bear in mind, I always leave room for the unexpected to happen. "Give Me Your Good Loving" from the first album was just written days before the recordings of the debut started sez Prater. Songs that much likely will be featured on the upcoming album are: Lonely Is The Dark, The Truth Is, (a power ballad smash !!), Heaven Only Knows, All Shook Up and If I Only Knew.

The KHARMA album is now finally finished and the first reports we've gotten from various people who heard it is immense !! Everyone's just thrilled over the well produced and the phenomenal songs and performence on this album... Anyone into timeless rock a´la Queen, Kansas, Rainbow, Styx
or Foreigner, will love this album. The album is set for May release in Europe and Japan.

Believe it or not but the BRIAN MCDONALD album is now set for release by end of April or early May. The album has just been mastered and one of the albums that was announced at a very early stage from MTM is finally here as to be showcased for the world !!

HOUSE OF SHAKIRA is hard at work in the studio and will be finished with the recordings and mix sometime in mid April. The plan for release is June.

The MTM release schedule which for most time been rather approx, is starting to take shape for the spring releases and looks as follows:

March:

101 South

April:

Von Groove - Driving off The Edge
Brian McDonald - Wind It Up

May:

Raine - Peace (new title for this album)
Kharma - Wonderland
Storyteller - Corridor of Windows

June:

Joe Lynn Turner - tba
House Of Shakira - tba

Pomp legends AXE new album "the 6th one" might also be finished in time to get a June release. Bobby Barth and his troops is hard at work with the album in Denver as we speak. More updates on this will follow shortly...

THROUGH THE STORM - This new Melodic Hardrockband from the U.K. is supporting Vaughan (ex-Tyketto) at a clubcalled Bradford Rio's on Friday May 5th. Also, if any of you would like a free copy of their demo, they only need to sent an e-mail to THROUGH THE STORM and enclose their snail mail address.

STREET TALK - STREET TALK -  "TRANSITION"   

The Swedish AOR act Street Talk have now finished the recordings of their forthcoming second album "Transition" after more than two months of hard work at the Soundcreation studios...   "Transition" will be released through Point Music/Aor Heaven in Europe and the release date is scheduled for May 2nd 2000.

    The full track listing is as following :  

SOMEDAY (I'LL GET OVER YOU)  - NEED SOMEONE - IF ANYBODY BREAKS YOUR HEART

LET ME BE THE ONE  - ALWAYS STAND BY YOU - YE GODS AND LITTLE FISHES

EVERYTHING I DO IS JUST FOR YOU -  ENERGIZER BUNNY - DON'T GIVE UP ON THIS LOVE -

WHEN YOU LOSE THE ONE YOU LOVE.

STREET TALK – TRANSITION :

PRODUCED BY FREDRIK BERGH

Engineered and Mixed by Per Ryberg

Recorded and Mixed January/February 2000, at Soundcreation Studios, Bollnäs, Sweden

All Keyboards and Additional Backing Vocals Recorded by Fredrik Bergh at Hill Studios, Ren, Sweden

Mastered by Per Ryberg

Vocal Arrangements by Fredrik Bergh and Göran Edman

Fredrik Bergh – Keyboards and Backing Vocals

Göran Edman – Lead and Backing Vocals

Sven Larsson – Guitars

Mikael Berner – Bass

Christian Johansson – Drums and Percussion

Additional Musicians :

Nina Söderquist – Backing Vocals

Mikael Karlsson – Tenor Saxophone on "Let Me Be The One"

Pierre Lovén – Percussion on "Let Me Be The One"

All Songs Written by Fredrik Bergh except "Ye Gods And Little Fishes" and "Energizer Bunny"

Written by Fredrik Bergh and Göran Edman.

  STREET TALK WEBSITE :  http://host.bip.net/berg.fredrik   berg.fredrik@user.bip.net

STRUTTER'ZINE - Just did another huge update on the REVIEWSPAGE, check it out! And the INTERVIEWSPAGE has 3 new interviews, including NORWAY, BRUNO ROCK and the new AOR sensation from Brasil, MARCO FERREIRA.

TIM KARR - Tim Karr and ex GUNS N' ROSES man Gilby Clarke have teamed up together to form an as yet unamed band. The musical style is said to be very Stones-ey orientated.

LIZ LARIN - Here's a nice suprise, it a pleasure to welcome back the Queen of aor/pop LIZ LARIN. Liz recorded the classic "Test Your Faith" album for Atlantic records in 1993 to rave reviews. Since then Liz has released two further albums, and is about to release her fourth studio album very soon, so watch this space. Liz also recently picked up a couple of nominations for the Detroit Music Awards, watch out for a full interview with Liz in the upcoming weeks.

STRUTTER'ZINE - Well, another HUGE update on the REVIEWSPAGE, check it out! And finally new reviews on the CLASSIC AOR PAGE! Check out the 3 new reviews I have added. I also included addresses where you can obtain a copy of the original albums. In the coming weeks I will place many more reviews of old AOR records that never got got any attention. And don't forget to check out daily our new page: STUDIOREPORTSPAGE If you're in a band or you're an artist working on new material and you want to be included on this page, so our readers will be totally informed on the stuff you're working on, then sent me an e-mail and I'll see what I can print. For now, read on!

ROKBOX - Point Music/AOR Heaven is about to release an album that Randy and Marc (of ROKBOX), Jim Odom (of LeRoux), David Peters (of LeRoux) and a couple of other guys recorded. This project was already mentioned by Marc and Randy in an interview they did with us some time ago. The name of the project is Absolute Zero (Never Surrender) and Randy thinks AOR Heaven has it displayed under its new releases. There are 4-5 songs on that album that are typical Rokbox-type songs and a couple of lighter songs that have more of a LeRoux bent to it. Hopefully soon a review of this new project.

PHIL VINCENT - The highly praised "Thunder In The East" cd, will get it's official release via Song Haus Record this month. Point Music will be distributing the album in Europe.

THROUGH THE STORM - UK sensations play the legendary Ruskin Arms on March 31st (where Maiden first started. The band are also writing new material for a full length cd.

CUT THROAT - Will be opening up for WARRANT at the Key Club Hollywood which is located 9039 Sunset Blvd (right next to the Rainbow and Roxy) in W. Hollywood on the world famous SUNSET STRIP.

UFORIA - Hot sensations UFORIA, will complete their new cd soon. The tunes for our next CD have been picked and will. The band are in the talking stages with a Canadian record company called Attack Records & Filmworks.

DON LEWIS BAND - Their "Angel's Cry" cd, get's an official release via Hang Loose Records, and will be avalable via Target Records.

MVP - Mike and the guys will play the US z rock shows. Roland Grapow may be flying over to fill in the guitar duties.

GARY SCHUTT - Will be recording a video of one of his songs from the highly recommended "Playthings" albums.

PAUL SHORTINO - Enters the studio to cut some new material for their next record. They are going in the 12,13, and 14th of March with Jimmy Crespo, Alex Davis, Jt Garrett and Earl Miles. Also on Sunday the 3rd they are shooting a video for "I know you want Me".

POSITION - Have just completed their new cd which is due for release in the next few weeks.

Z PLAN - Z Plan have almost completed their second album. More news soon.

STRUTTER'ZINE - Well, another HUGE update on the REVIEWSPAGE, check it out! And also two new interviews are added. But I also made up a new page titled STUDIOREPORTSPAGE In the coming months you will read on this page (almost) daily reports from musicians who are in the studio recording new material. If you're in a band or you're an artist working on new material and you want to be included on this page, so our readers will be totally informed on the stuff you're working on, then sent me an e-mail and I'll see what I can print.

For now, read some reports from KEVIN CHALFANT (TWO FIRES), FREAK KITCHEN, PUSH... several others will be added this weekend. In the coming weeks reports from INTRUDER, CHALLENGE, BOB CATLEY, EMERALD RAIN. THE LIGHT, TAKARA and many others...

STRUTTER'ZINE - Well, another big update on the REVIEWSPAGE It seems like we are one of the few sites on the net with so many new reviews every week. Check out reviews on some cool new AOR Bands such as HIT THE GROUND RUNNIN', STEAL DAWN, 27 WEST and also reviews of the new CDs by DAKOTA and the Escape Music Collection CD can be read. I also added an interview with the new AOR sensation HIT THE GROUND RUNNIN, one of the best AOR bands from the independent scene at the moment. These guys are ready to signed to an European AOR label. And as usual, on this page you can read the latest news.

STONEBOLT - Some news from Canada on Stonebolt- the Canadian release will finally be happening next month. Our official website is finally up-we invite your readers to come visit at: www.stoneboltband.com  Two festival dates have been added with more on the way for the summer:

--May 28th- Spring Festival, Moses Lake, Washington U.S.A.
--August 6th-Classic Rock Fest, Minnedosa, Manitoba, CANADA