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!
© 2022 Emil Chiru
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