Aidean – Promises 1988

Great hard rock band from Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg formed in 1987. “Promises” album by Aidean was released on the Break label in 1988. The songs are great – catchy and full to the brim with both guitar crunch and keyboard blasts. Coming at you from the Bonfire and Pretty Maids school of riffs, they are the typical European melodic rock band, with a big sound and a heavy handed approach.

The album starts with a good solid track “Promises”, “Tokyo” is a high peak in here, “Rocks You Up” apart from rock you it has a catchy chorus and definetely a highlight, “Fell In Love Again” is a strong ballad, “Livin’ Lovin’Losin’” is AOR, “Children Of The Night” seems 2 be their “song”, quite good indeed.. “Diana” & “Do You call Again” are both faves, “Aidean Medley” is a crazy song, quite a filler honestly.

Steve Lydakis’ voice is like a mix of Hamie (Heavy Pettin), Michael Flexig (Zeno) and Bernie Kolbe (ex Domain). They split up after that release. For fans of bands like Skagarack,Treat, Craaft and Winter’s Reigh.
01. Promises
02. Tokyo
03. Rocks You Up
04. Fell in Love Again
05. Livin Lovin Losin
06. Children of the Night
07. Diana
08. Stranger
09. Do You Call Again
10. Aidean Medley
11. Nighttime (1987 demo)
12. Children of the Night (1987 demo)
13. Rocks You Up (1987 demo)

Line-Up:
Steve Lydakis – lead vocals
Michael Gudjan – guitar, backing vocals
Peter Nardo – guitar, backing vocals
Klaus Neskudla – drums, backing vocals
Markus Neutard – bass, backing vocals
Angelo Vilardo – keyboards

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