Glam rock (also known as glitter rock) is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter. The flamboyant costumes and visual styles of glam performers were often camp or androgynous, and have been connected with new views of gender roles.
In 1991, Nikki Foxx became a four-piece powerhouse. Times were changing and so was the band. The sound changed. The vibe changed. The look changed. Gone were the hairspray, lipstick and spandex of the 80’s, and in their place a truer rock and roll outfit emerged.
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X-rated pop metal. High voltage rock n roll. New wave of LA sleaze metal.
Carrera is a Los Angeles-based duo formed by guitarist songwriter RUBY CARRERA and singer model actress JOSI KAT CARRERA. Influenced by glam/punk/metal and a touch of 70s arena rock they have created a style all their own which is now commonly referred to as the new wave of LA sleaze metal.
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Formed in the early 1990’s, Stikky Suite was Kevin “Kayze” Piedt on vocals and guitars, Mark “Koke” Schuth on guitar, Dusty Raven on bass, and Jeff Trikx on drums. In a time when alternative rock was becoming king, Stikky Suite stuck to their “glam rock” roots, and gained a following for their good time hard rock songs and high energy shows. (more…)
here have been plenty of great releases thus far this year but Midnight Crisis‘ album Heart Beatings is not one of them. In fact, it’s one of the worst albums that I have reviewed to date this year, if not the worst. (more…)
Cardboard sleeve reissue from Hanoi Rocks features the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD player). The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the original UK artwork. Contains liner notes by Andy McCoy. (more…)
Country: Norway
Genre: Hard Rock | Glam
Year of publication: 2005-2012
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The Missing Peace is the eleventh studio album by American rock band L.A. Guns. It was released on October 13, 2017, through Frontiers Records.
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Originally formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in the mid ‘80s before relocating to Southern California, Cry Wolf has been described as “much a part of the LA rock scene as Poison, Mötley Crüe and LA Guns. First album by glam rock band Cry Wolf. …this is the kind of album that you enjoy a bit but then put it in the bag of remembrances.
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For fans Hanoi Rocks, Guns N’ Roses, New York Dolls, Vocals- Kubin Lead Guitar- Junky Rhythm Guitar- CaiNing Bass Guitar- GongJin Drums- LiuLong .
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Riff-driven ruckus that combines the pomp of Bowie and T Rex, opened for the New York Dolls, Poison, Semi Precious Weapons, the Darkness.
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