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ROCK AIN'T DEAD!

Recommended new releases with hard rock as the common denominator. 6th (Extended) Edition.

Many of these albums will climb high on this year's D&L Top 50 Rock albums. Just saying.


DERAPS

Deraps


June 17, 2022

Canada/Australia

Hard rock

Debut album

The young rock power trio is deeply rooted in the 70s hard rock, specifically focused on the mighty Van Halen. The VH News Desk took notice & praised it!



SICKNOTE

Deadbeat Way


June 18, 2022

Finland

Hard rock

Sophomore album

Many years in the making, the Finns' 2nd studio effort is heavy and well-paced. An original brand of dark rock 'n' roll, that would appeal to a broad range of fans.



91 SUITE

Back In The Game


June 21, 2022

Spain

Melodic hard rock, AOR

Studio album #3

The Murcia melodic rock collective is now on a steady streak. Their 3rd studio effort will equally satisfy fans of Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Bryan Adams. Splendid.



HOLEČEK & MARCEL PROJECT

Light Up Your Fire


June 23, 2022

Czechia

Blues/southern/hard rock

Debut album

An excellent mix of originals and eclectic renditions is put forward on the project's debut full-length effort! Wonderfully captured sonics!



CLASSLESS ACT

Welcome To The Show


June 24, 2022

US

Glam/hard rock

Debut album

Los Angeles act currently serving as the opener for the Mötley Crüe - Def Leppard - Poison - Joan Jett stadium tour! Building a solid fanbase in the process. Class!



DEVIL'S TRAIN

Ashes & Bones


June 24, 2022

Germany

Hard rock

Studio album #3

Excellent 3rd studio effort by the German collective fronted by RD Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Steel Prophet). Pure hard rock! W/ Dan Baune (Lost Sanctuary) on guitars.



GUNSHINE

Gunshine


June 24, 2022

US

Glam/hard rock

Debut album

High energy, sleazy rock 'n' roll on the Floridians' debut! At the moment this is my favorite rock album released in 2022, sitting at the top of this year's chart.



L.A. COBRA

Superstition


June 24, 2022

South Africa

Sleaze/glam/hard rock

Studio album #3

Laidback, properly sleazy glam rock on the Pretoria band's third album! Sound to match. Jampacked with hot guitar licks and singalong choruses!



CELLAR STONE

Rise & Fall


July 1, 2022

Greece

Hard rock

Sophomore album

The greek hard rockers return with an in-your-face sophomore studio effort! Thought-provoking lyrics dealing with our current collective state of affairs.



THE MIDNIGHT DEVILS

Never Beg For It


July 1, 2022

US

Glam slam boogie-woogie rock 'n' roll

Sophomore album

Explosive energy rock 'n' roll, sleazy as fuck, gritty sonic assault on the American hard rockers' 2nd studio effort! Sex, drugs, and rock and roll! They mean it!




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