2015 release from the melodic metal/AOR band. From Sweden, arguably the best breeding ground of modern melodic rock, comes this trio of experienced AOR-sters, including one of the genre's top singers, a guitar hero and producer extraordinaire - and a songwriting drummer. Front man Peter Sundell has graced a number of highly revered albums over the years. His work with Grand Illusion, Decoy and recently, Starlight Brigade, has made AOR fans all over the world drool, in awe over his high pitched and powerful voice. As the singer of C.O.P he has finally taken the step forward as one of the true masters of melodic rock singing. Peter's younger brother Christian was also part of the Grand Illusion family and although he's capable on most instruments, he has never revealed what an excellent songwriter he is…

Dredge into natural darkness, slice with profound heaviness of European sense, letting the chunky music surge into recognition, enabling the spirit to be aroused by steel plated Metal…

How and by whom a piece of music is presented profoundly influences how it's heard. This would seem to be a truism, but it is one often contradicted. Case in point: a band begins playing a Duke Ellington standard and there's recognition and approval from the audience, the "I like Duke" effect. When this happens with a singer beginning "Satin Doll" the irony is lost. Ellington disliked those Johnny Mercer lyrics so much he rarely presented a vocal version of the piece himself. Which bring us to Thelonious Monk…

Dave Hosley's debut jazz album, love for sale, is a rewarding adventure through a carefully chosen collection of beautifully sung, arranged and produced selections. Featuring standards, both old and new, performed by some of the top musicians in the San Francisco Bay area, these recordings are sure to bring you back for repeated listens.

Astral Projection is an electronic musical group producing goa trance and psychedelic trance music based in Israel. Its current members are Avi Nissim and Lior Perlmutter. Although the majority of their releases have been done through their own record company, Trust in Trance (which later merged with Phonokol), they have also released records with other labels including Transient. In addition to an extensive discography, the group has an extensive worldwide touring schedule. A precursor to Astral Projection, SFX, was formed in Israel in 1989 and originally consisted of Avi Nissim and Lior Perlmutter…