Year : 2026
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 125 mb
Bio:
FRONTLINE from Nürnberg, Germany belong to the pioneers of the German hard rock scene. Founded in 1989 by Robert Böbel (guitars, keyboards; EVIDENCE ONE, PHANTOM V), Stephan Kämmerer (vocals), Thomas Riess (bass) und Stephan Bayerlein (drums), their debut album "The State Of Rock" finally hit the stores in 1994 - a true classic which until today still is regarded as the finest album of the band by many. This record also meant the breakthrough for the guys in Japan where they reached # 10 in the rock sales charts. Straightly after the release, FRONTLINE went on tour in Europe and had the honour to open for various great acts such as GOTTHARD, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, BONFIRE, TYKETTO and CASANOVA. In 1995, FRONTLINE pulled out the full acoustic album "Two Faced". However, personal differences within the band followed and ended up in the departure of Stephan Bayerlein and Thomas Riess in 1996. They were replaced by Thomas "Hutch" Bauer (Bass) und Rami Ali (Drums; EVIDENCE ONE, SHYLOCK). Still in the same year, FRONTLINE signed a record deal with a new label, recorded the single "Man In Motion" and the album "Heroes" which though officially only saw the light of day in Japan since their European label went out of business. One year later, the band decided to start working on another new album which is well known under it's working title "Heroes II" amongst the fans but never saw a release. Due to a complicated contractual situation many labels feared to contact FRONTLINE during the following years and the band went back to the underground again until Georg Siegl at AOR Heaven finally showed his interest in the band in the year 2000 and signed them for the first time. Just one month later, the album "Right Attitude" was released which can be regarded as a sort of compilation out of both "Heroes" albums …and "Right Attitude" became a huge success for the band again! The recordings for their 2002 output "Against The World" started the same year, and this album finally re-established FRONTLINE on the international hard rock market. Throughout the months after the release of the best of compilation "Almost Unreleased" (2003) which also featured a couple of rare tracks for the fans, FRONTLINE again went into the studio and started to work on a new album called "The Seventh Sign" (2004). In the year 2006, the last studio album the German group called "Circles" was released. AOR Heaven now re-issues the rare and out of print album "The State Of Rock" with two bonus tracks as a limited edition of 1000 copies. The album was re-mastered by guitarist Robby Böbel.
Album:
With "Rebirth", German melodic rock pioneers Frontline return with a powerful and emotional statement, opening a new chapter in a career that has helped define European AOR since the late 1980s. Founded in Nuremberg in 1989, Frontline quickly established themselves as one of the genre's leading acts, built around the unmistakable voice of Stephan Kämmerer and a songwriting approach rooted in strong melodies, big hooks and album-oriented vision.Over the years, Frontline released a string of acclaimed albums including the genre-defining debut The State of Rock (1994), followed by Two Faced, Heroes, Right Attitude, Against the World, The Seventh Sign, Circles and Ultimate Salvation, earning an international reputation as one of Germany's most respected AOR exports. Their sound blends soaring vocals, melodic guitar work and polished production, inspired by the golden era of late '80s and early '90s hard rock, with a distinct European character.Following the passing of guitarist and songwriter Robby Böbel in 2022, "Rebirth" represents both a tribute to the band's legacy and a step forward into new creative territory. The album features the original singer Stephan Kämmerer alongside new guitarist and producer Christian Mühlroth, whose fresh energy and musical vision play a key role in shaping this new era of Frontline.Comprised of 14 brand-new AOR tracks, "Rebirth" delivers a direct, no-frills melodic rock approach, driven by anthemic, uplifting and sparkling choruses, emotional performances and confident songwriting. The singles "Two Tickets To The Afterglow," "Burning Horizon" and "After You're Gone" highlight the band's ability to balance classic AOR values with renewed intensity and focus.Rebirth is more than a comeback—it is a reaffirmation of Frontline's identity and a celebration of melody, emotion and the timeless spirit of AOR, reborn for today and ready for the future.
Line-Up:
Stephan Kämmerer - lead and backing vocals
Eric Juris - guitar - See also: Jack Starr, Warlord, Alcatrazz (live), Marta Gabriel, ex-Crystal Viper
Christian Mühlroth - guitar
Diego de Sousa Pires - bass
Andreas Latzko - drums
Tracklist:
01. Burning Horizon
02. Blacktop Parachute
03. After You're Gone
04. Two Tickets To The Afterglow
05. Boulevard Echo
06. Burning Shadows
07. One Life One Love
08. Stone And Feather
09. Shattered Glass Dreams
10. Heart On The Dashboard
11. Burning The Distance
12. White Line Miracle
13. Back To The Bright
14. Arc Of Lightning
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