Strutter'Zine
Holland & The Netherlands
7th Heaven - Live at Durty Nellies

The U.S. band 7TH HEAVEN has been becoming quite popular in some parts of the USA, but here in Europe not many people have
heard of them, which is a pity, because they play awesome 80s Melodic Rock. They sound like the next DEF LEPPARD, but much better than
anything the LEP boys have released after ‘Adrenalize’. In fact this band could well become a major success in the USA, because their music
sounds very catchy and radio-ready. They proof that 80s guitar riffs (a la DOKKEN/DEF LEPPARD) are still cool to do and they mix it with an
updated poprock approach and catchy melodic choruses (a la DEF LEPPARD/BRYAN ADAMS).
So far the band has released a 2-CD set with all own original material, of which 14 tracks have been taken and put out as a live CD + DVD.
The recording took place at a place called Durty Nellies in Illinois, USA.
The sound and filming is very good, showing a band that is able to play a really great live show.
Most of the songs are catchy midtempo melodic rockers with the notable DEF LEPPARD harmonyvocals during the choruses.
The DVD also shows that this band has a huge following, as the audience really seems to know each and every song.
With this DVD out, 7TH HEAVEN should be able to get some more attention and I wonder how long it must take before this band
is signed by one of the European melodic rocklabels.
(Points: 8.5 out of 10)