Point Blank

 

Artist:  Point Blank

Origin:  Irving, Texas, USA

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Arena Rock, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)

Original line-up:

John O'Dariel:  Lead Vocals

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Philip Petty:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Point Blank was an American Rock Band from Irving, Texas, formed in 1974 by Rusty Burns (Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals), John O'Dariel (Lead Vocals), Kim Davis (Guitar, Vocals), Philip Petty (Bass), and Peter "Buzzy" Gruen (Drums).  Best known for their only hit single "Nicole", from 1981.  The band broke. up in 1983.

Title:  The MCA Collection (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Arena Rock, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)

Label:  Retroworld

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

Album:  Airplay (1979)

 1.  Mean To Your Queenie (4:39)

 2.  Two Time Loser (3:53)

 3.  Shine On (5:58)

 4.  Penthouse Pauper (5:34)

 5.  Danger Zone (4:38)

 6.  Louisiana Leg (3:46)

 7.  Takin' It Easy (4:37)

 8.  Thunder And Lightning (3:14)

 9.  Changed My Mind (3:01)

Album:  The Hard Way (1980)

10. Turning Back (3:13)

11. The Hard Way (3:25)

12. On The Run (5:41)

13. Highway Star  (Live) (6:27)

14. Rock 'N' Roll Soldier (3:27)

15. Guessing Game(4:55)

16. Wrong To Cry (Live) (3:53)

17. Thank You Mama (Live) (7:08)

Disc 2:

Album:  American Excess (1981) 

1.  Let Me Stay With You Tonight (3:13)

 2.  Walk Aross The Fire (2:30)

 3.  Nicole (3:59)

 4.  Go On Home (3:25)

 5.  The Geteway (4:20)

 6.  The Way You Broke My Heart (3:02)

 7.  Restless (4;28)

 8.  Cadillac Dragon (3:46)

 9.  Do It All Now (4:02)

Album:  On A Roll (1982)

10. On A Roll (4:06)

11. I Just Want To Know (3:19)

12. Love On Fire (4:23)

13. Don't Look Down (4:57)

14. Great White Line (5:49)

15. Let Her Go (3:58)

16. Gone Hollywood (3:40)

17. Take Me Up (3:14)

Personnel:

Album:  American Excess (1981) 

John O'Dariel:  Lead Vocals

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Bill Randolph:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Steve Hardin:  Keyboards

Album:  The Hard Way (1980)

John O'Dariel:  Lead Vocals

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Bill Randolph:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Album:  American Excess (1981) and Album:  On A Roll (1982)

Rusty Burns:  Guitar, Slide Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Davis:  Guitar, Vocals

Bill Randolph:  Bass

Peter "Buzzy" Gruen:  Drums

Bubba Keith:  Vocals

Mike Hamilton:  Keyboards

The MCA Collection is the double CD Set by Point Blank, released on August 7, 2026 by Retroworld for their 4 Albums from 1979-1982 MCA Years.

Blue Öyster Cult

 

Artist:  Blue Oyster Cult

Origin:  Stony Brook, New York, USA

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Rock, Occult Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Pop Rock, Album Rock, Arena Rock, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Eric Bloom:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Stun Guitar, Keyboards

Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

Allen Lanier:   Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar

Joe Bouchard:  Bass,Vocals

Albert Bouchard:  Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Blue Oyster Cult is an American Rock Band from Long Island, New York, in the hamlet of Stony Brook, formed in 1967.  They have sold 25 million records worldwide, including 7 million in the USA.  Their fusion on Hard Rock with Psychedelia and penchant for Occult, Fantastical and Tongue-in-cheek lyrics had a major influence on Heavy Metal Music.

Title:  Agents Of Fortune (50th Anniversary Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Rock, Occult Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Pop Rock, Album Rock, Arena Rock, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Columbia/Legacy/Sony Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  This Ain't The Summer Of Love (2:21)

 2.  True Confessions (2:57)

 3.  (Don't Fear) The Reaper (5:08)

 4.  E.T.I (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) (3:43)

 5.  The Revenge Of Vera Gemini (3:52)

Side Two:

 1.  Sinful Love (3;29)

 2.  Tatto Vampire (2:41)

 3.  Morning Final (4:30)

 4.  Tenderion (3:40)

 5.  Debbie Denise (4:13)

Personnel:

Eric Bloom:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion

Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser:  Lead Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer, Percussion

Allen Lanier:   Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Bass on Track 2/3, Vocals

Joe Bouchard:  Bass,Vocals, Piano on Track 2/3

Albert Bouchard:  Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica

Additional Musicians:

Paul Smith:  Vocals on Track 1/5

Randy Brecker:  Horns

Michael Brecker:  Horns

David Lucas:  Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion

Agents Of Fortune is the fourth studio album by Blue Oyster Cult, originally released May 21, 1976 by Columbia, remastered and reissued on August 14, 2026 by Columbia/Legacy/Sony Music.  50th Anniversary Edition pressing on Gold Colored Vinyl.

Frijid Pink

 

Artist:  Frijid Pink
Origin:  Detroit, USA
Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Original line-up:

Gary Ray Thompson:  Guitar
Tom Harris:  Bass
Tom Beaudry:  Lead Vocals
Richard Stevers:  Drums

Frijid Pink is an American Hard Rock Band from Detroit, formed in 1967 by Richard Stevers (Drums), Gary Ray Thompson (Guitar), Tom Harris (Bass), and Tom Beaudry (Lead Vocals), best known for their 1970 rendition of "House Of The Rising Sun".

Title:  The Singles Collection (2026) 

Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Label:  Repertoire Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  The Original Mono Single Mixes

 1.  Tell Me Why (Promo Hot EQ Mono Mix) (2:52)

 2.  Cryin' Shame (Promo Long Mono Mix) (3:11)

 3.  God Gave Me You (3:35) 

 4.  Drivin' Blues (3:14)

 5.  House Of The Rising Sun (4:44)

 6.  Sing A Song For Freedom (2:59)

 7.  End Of The Line (4:07)

 8.  Heartbreak Hotel (2:49)

 9.  Bye Bye Blues (4:56)

10. Music For The People (2:54)

11. Sloony (4:00)

12. We're Gonna Be There (When Johnny Comes Marchin' Home) (2:27)

13. Shorty Kline (2:30)

14. Lost Son (2:45)

15. I Love Her (2:20)

16. Earth Omen (Single Edit) (3:15)

17. Lazy day (Single Edit) (3:00)

18. Go Now (3:10)

19. Tell Me Why (Regular EQ Mono Mix) (2:52)

20. Cryin' Shame (Short Mono Mix) (2:30)

21. I'm The Man (by The Detroit Vibrations) (2:40)

22. She's A Winner (by The Detroit Vibrations) (2:35)

Disc 2:  The Original Stereo Single Mixes

 1.  House Of The Rising Sun (Stereo Single Edit) (4:29)

 2.  I'm On My Way (Japanese EP) (4:34)

 3.  Drivin' Blues (Japanese EP) (3:14)

 4.  Heartbreak Hotel (US Promo Single) (2:49)

 5.  I'll Never Be Lonely (Japanese EP) (5:00)

 6.  Sing A Song For Freedom (UK Promo Single) (2:59)

 7.  Bye Bye Blues (Japanese EP) (4:58)

 8.  Music For  The People (US Promo Single) (2:58)

 9.  Sloony (German Single) (3:36)

10. We're Gonna Be There (When Johnny Comes Marchin' Home) (US Promo Single) (2:23)

11. Lost Son (Stereo Mix Only Released In Germany) (2:45)

12. I Love Her (Stereo Mix Only Released In Germany) (2:21)

13. Earth Omen (Stereo Single Edit) (3:23)

14. Lazy Day (Stereo Single Edit) (3:03)

15. Rainbow Rider (German Single) (2:57)

16. Big Betty (3:09) *

17. Shady Lady (3:02) *

Personnel:

(1969-1970):

Kelly Green (Tom Beaudry): Lead Vocals

Gary Ray Thompson:  Lead Guitar

Tom Harris: Bass

Richard (Rick) Stevers:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Larry Zelanka:  Keyboards

(1970-1971):

Tom Harris: Bass

Richard (Rick) Stevers:  Drums

Jon Wearing:  Lead Vocals

Craig Webb:  Guitar

Additional Musician:

Larry Zelanka:  Keyboards, Organ

Telma Hopkins:  Backing Vocals

Joyce Vincent Wilson:  Backing Vocals

The Singles Collection is the compilation album by Frijid Pink, released on August 7, 2026 by Repertorie Records, in 2 CD Digipak with 2 Bonus Tracks (*), featuring Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson both soon to join Tony Orlando in Dawn.

Hollywood Vampires

 

Artist:  Hollywood Vampires
Origin:  USA
Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Rock, Contemporary Rock

Original line-up:

Alice Cooper:  Vocals, Harmonica
Joe Perry:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Johnny Depp:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Tommy Henriksen:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Duff McKagan:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Matt Sorum:  Drums, Backing Vocals
Bruce Witkin:  Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals

Hollywood Vampires is an American Hard Rock Supergroup, formed in 2015 by Alice Cooper (Vocals-Alice Cooper), Joe Perry-Aerosmith), along with Tommy Henriksen (Guitar-Warlock, War & Peace), Duff McKagan (Bass-Guns 'N' Roses, Velvet Revolver), Matt Sorum (Drums-Guns 'N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit) and Bruce Witkin (Keyboards).

Title:  At Montreux Jazz Festival (2026)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Rock, Contemporary Rock

Label:  earMusic

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  I Want My Now (4:31)

 2.  Raise The Dead (3:35)

 3.  I Got A Line On You (3:09) 

 4.  7 And 7 Is (1:49)

 5.  My Dead Drunk Friends (4:38)

 6.  Five To One/Break On Through (4:47)

 7.  The Jack (3:37)

 8.  Ace Of Spades (3:07)

 9.  Baba O'Riley (6:49)

10. As Bad As I Am (4:01)

11. The Boogieman Surprise (4:21)

Disc 2:

 1.  I'm Eighteen (4:21)

 2.  Combination (4:02)

 3.  PeopleWho Died (5:42)

 4.  Sweet Emotion (7:11)

 5.  Welcome To Bushwackers (4:49)

 6.  Heroes (4:37)

 7.  Train Kept A Rollin' (5:06)

 8.  School's Out (9:01)

Personnel:

Alice Cooper:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Joe Perry:  Lead & Rhythm  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Johnny Depp:  Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Tommy Henriksen:  Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Chris Wyse:  Bass

Glen Sobel:  Drums

Buck Johnson:  Keyboards

At Montreux Jazz Festival  is a live album by Hollywood Vampires, released on August 14, 2026 by earMusic, recorded their live concert at The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 5, 2018.

The Highwomen

 

Artist:  The Highwomen

Origin:  Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Genre: Country, Americana, Folk, Country Pop, Contemporary Country, Folk Rock, Country Folk

Original line-up:

Brandi Carlile:  Lead & Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Banjo

Maren Morris:  Lead & Background Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Guitar Percussion

Amanda Shires:  Lead & Background Vocals,Violin

Natalie Hemby: Lead & Background Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Percussion

The Highwomen is an American Country Music Supergroup, formed in Nashville,Tennessee in 2019, composed of Brandi Carlile (Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Songwriter), Natalie Hemby (Vocals, Percussion, Songwriter), Maren Morris (Vocals, Guitar Songwriter), and Amanda Shires (Vocals, Fiddle, Autoharp, Ukulele, Guitar Ex The 400 Unit).

Title:  The Highwomen (2026)

Genre: Country, Americana, Folk, Country Pop, Contemporary Country, Folk Rock, Country Folk

Label:  Highwomen Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Highwomen (feat. Yola) (3:32)

 2.  Redesigning Women (2:54)

 3.  Loose Change (2:22)

 4.  Crowded Table (3:29)

 5.  My Name Can't Be Mama (2:30)

 6.  If She Ever Leaves Me (3:13)

 7.  Old Soul (5:45)

 8.  Don't Call Me (3:36)

 9.  My Only Child (3:53)

10. Heaven Is A Honky Tonk (feat. Sheryl Crow) (3:54)

11. Cocktail And A Song (3:37)

12. Wheels Of Laredo (4:14)

Personnel:

The Highwomen:

Brandi Carlile:  Lead & Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano

Maren Morris:  Lead & Background Vocals

Amanda Shires:  Lead & Background Vocals,Violin

Natalie Hemby: Lead & Background Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Dave Cobb:  Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Phil Hanseroth:  Background Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Tictac Bass

Tim Hanseroth:  Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Jason Isbell:  Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Peter Levin:  Keyboards, Mellotron, Piano, Strings, Wurlitzer

Chris Powell:  Drums, Percussion

Special Guests:

Sheryl Crow:  Guest Vocals, Background Vocals, Bass on Track 10

Yola:  Guest Vocals, Background Vocals on Track 1

The Highwomen is the debut studio album by The Highwomen, originally released on September 6, 2019 by Elektra, remastered and reissued on May 26, 2026 by Highwomen Records. The Album reached No. 1 on US Top Country Albums Chart (Billboard).

Hawthorne Heights

 

Artist:  Hawthorne Heights

Origin:  Dayton, Ohio, USA

Genre:  Rock, EMO, Post Hardcore, Screamo, Alternative Rock, Pop Punk

Original line-up:

JT Woodruff:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano

Andy Saunders:  Lead Guitar

Jesse Blair:  Rhythm Guitar

Josh Bethel:  Bass

Andy Lazier:  Drums

Hawthorne Heights is an American Rock Band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 2001 by JT Woodruff (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano), Andy Saunders (Lead Guitar), Jesse Blair (Rhythm Guitar), Josh Bethel (Bass), and Andy Lazier (Drums), originally called "A Day In The Life".  The band had commercial success with their frst two albums, The Silence In  Black And White (2004) and If Only You Were Lonely (2006), both achieving RIAA Gold Certification.  Their Second album peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Independent Album Chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks Chart.

Title:  If Only You Were Lonely (2026)

Genre:  Rock, EMO, Post Hardcore, Screamo, Alternative Rock, Pop Punk

Label:  Craft Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  This Is Who We Are (3:46)

 2.  We Are So Last Year (2:58)

3.  Language Lessons (Five Words Or Less) (3:21)

4.  Pens And Needles 3:15)

 5.  Saying Sorry (3:08)

 6.  Dead In The Water (3:52)

Side B:

 1.  I Am On Your Side (4:15)

 2.  Breathing In Sequence (3:29)

 3.  Light Sleeps (3:27)

 4.  Cross Me Off Your List (3:41)

 5.  Where Can I Stab Myself In The Ears (3:42)

 6.  Decembers ( 4:46)

Personnel:

JT Woodruff:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Micah Carli:  Lead Guitar

Casey Calvert:  Rhythm Guitar, Screamed Vocals

Matt Ridenour:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Eron Bucciarelli:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

John Bender:  Additional Backing Vocals

The Hawthorne Gang:  Additional Vocals on Tracks:  B2, 5

Sebastian Davin:  Piano on Track B6

If Only You Were Lonely is the second studio album by Hawthorne Heights, originally released on February 28, 2006 by Victory, remastered and reissued on July 17, 2026 by Craft Recordings.  The album reached No. 1 on US Independent Albums Chart ( Billboard), and No. 1 on US Top Roc Albums Chart (Billboard).

Mumford & Sons

 

Artist:  Mumford & Sons
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Folk, Folk Rock, Indie Folk, British Folk, Alternative Rock

Original line-up:

Marcus Mumford:  Lead Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Drums
Ben Lovett;  Vocals, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesiser
Winston Marshall:  Vocals, Electric Guitar, Banjo
Ted Dwane:  Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Bass

Mumford & Sons are a British Indie Folk Band from London, formed in 2007 by Marcus Mumford (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums), Ben Lovett (Vocals, Keyboards, Piano), Winston Marshall (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo) and Ted Dwane (Vocals, Bass).  The ban have won the Brit Award for Best British Album in 2011 and six overall Grammy Award nominations and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, also won the Brit Award for Best British Group in 2013.

Title:  Sign No More (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Folk, Folk Rock, Indie Folk, British Folk, Alternative Rock

Label:  Glassnote Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Sigh No More (3:27)

 2.  The Cave (3:37)

 3.  Winter Winds (3:39)

 4.  Roll Away Your Stone (4:23)

 5.  White Blank Page (4:14)

 6.  II Gave You All (4:20)

Side B:

 1.  Little Lion Man (4:06)

 2.  Timshel (2:53)

 3.  Thistle & Weeds (4:49)

 4.  Awake My Soul (4:15)

 5.  Dust Bowl Dance 4:43)

 6.  After The Storm (4:03)

Personnel:

Marcus Mumford:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Mandolin
Ben Lovett;  Vocals, Keyboards, Organ, Accordion
Winston Marshall:  Vocals, Electric Guitar, Banjo, Electric Banjo, Bass
Ted Dwane:  Vocals, Double Bass, Bass, Drums

Additional Musicians:

Nick Etwell:  Trumpet, Flugenhorn

Pete Beachill:  Trombone

Nell Catchole:  Violin, Viola

Christopher Allan:  Cello

Markus Dravs:  Additional Insrumentation

Tom Hobden:  Original String Parts on Track A5

Sign No More is the debut studio album by Mumford & Sons, original released on October 2, 2009 by Island Records, remastered and reissued on February 20, 2026 by Glassnote Records.