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PRESS Page 1: Reviews (Go to Page 2 for articles and Interviews.) Read what critics from all over the world have been saying about the debut SORA CD 'Demented Honour' 
(Australia)"'Demented Honour' is a smoking classic rock album .” Rating: 88/100 Read the full review via this link. 
(UK)"'Demented Honour' is without doubt one of the albums of the year.” Rating: 9/10 Read the full review via this link. 
(USA)“An unapologetic disciple of Schenker, Blackmore, Gary Moore and John Sykes.” “This is a fantastic collection of well written songs filled with excellent axe work that will one day be looked back on as a classic of the genre.” “Albums don't always need to be old to be a classic, and Erol Sora’s new CD ‘Demented Honour’ proves that on every song.... 100% PURE CLASSIC!!!!!” Rating: 5/5 Read the full review via this link.
(International)
"Every song on “Demented Honour” is a winner. It’s incredibly rare for a musician to nail all ten of his songs on a solo album, but Mr. Sora managed it." Rating: 9/10 Read the full review via this link. 
(International)
"Everything on this album is of the highest class and everything from the lead vocals to the music sounds excellent" Rating: 4.5/5 Read the full review via this link. 
(Finland)
"There's no need pinpointing good moments from his album, 'Demented Honour' is one harmonious, good moment in its entirety" Rating: 9/10 Read the full review via this link. (Scroll down towards bottom of page) 
(Canada)
"Erol’s vocal style reminds a lot like Glenn Hughes ...without even trying at all. Highly recommended for the fans of vintage Hard Rock.” Rating: 9/10 Read the full review via this link. 
(Netherlands)
"...one of the best melodic hard rock releases of 2005.” Rating: 9/10 Read the full review via this link. 
(Spain)
Rating: 7.5/10 Read the full review in Spanish via this link. (Scroll down to the 9th review the top.) 
(Belgium)"I have no problem what-so-ever nominating it for my "Best AOR albums of 2006" list! .” Rating: 98/100 Read the full review via this link. 
(Norway)"Sora’s leads on this release are impeccable...Bottom line, if you’re a fan of Blues-based Rock, or even Classic Rock with a fresh sound, than this release should be a no-brainer buy.” Read the full review via this link. 
(Belgium)"...no-nonsense up tempo rockers that grab you immediately by the throat...superb solos...yet always based around the songs first...Definitely worth checking out.” Rating: 4.5/6 Read the full review via this link. 
(Sweden)
"‘Demented Honour’ will appeal to fans of classic rock like Bad Company,Y&T and Whitesnake. He´s a good vocalist and even a better guitarist....no fillers...Thumbs up!” Read the full review via this link. 
(Argentina)“...this is a great CD of hard rock and all fans of this sort of music should find a place for it in their collection. The sound of ‘Demented Honour’ covers the territory of bands like Bad Company and Thin Lizzy but with an American style. Really spectacular!!” (Translated from Spanish) Rating: 9/10 
(USA)
"Not many can pull it off this well, but Sora has hit a winner with meat and potatoes rock that tastes mighty good going down...This record will easily find it’s way to the top of your play-list."
(UK)
"This is a no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll record that deserves to be noticed...“Demented Honour” sounds like the album that most of wish Gary Moore would try and make again" Rating: 4/5 
(Greece)
"If only Erol had been making music in the 70’s or 80’s then he would have been selling out arenas." Rating: 3.5/5 Read the full review via this link. 
(Greece)
"Inspired and well written songs, with excellent guitar parts " 
(Norway)"this album will be on my top 10 list in 2006, definitely." Rating 7/10 Read the full review via this link. 
(France)
"Erol Sora is really inspired, and I'm not even talking about the his instrument (guitar) which he masters perfectly" (Translated from French) Overall Rating: 8/10 
(France)
"I am completely under the charm of this album. Erol Sora delivers one of all the best rock'n'roll albums of 2005...I see in him, perhaps, as the successor to Gary Moore!" (Translated from French) Read the full review in French via this link. 
(France)Rating: 89/100 
(France)
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(Norway)"This is a highlight among releases in this genre this year, so take your time and check out Erol Sora’s first solo album, ‘Demented Honour’!” Read the full review via this link. 
(Scotland)"Emotive ballads, full on hard rock blasters and the occasional excursion into primetime melodic rock/aor all leave you in no doubt that the man indeed knows how to pen a decent tune, whatever the genre of music. I hear Thunder, Bad Company, Gary Moore, I even detect a little Bon Jovi, but above all I smell talent...in spades." 
(Netherlands)
"Definitely one to check out if you’re one of those fans of classic melodic hardrock the British way.” Rating: 8.2/10 Read the full review via this link. (Scroll down to read the review. It's the 14th review from the top.)
(Greece)
a classic rock album - that takes the musical seeds that UFO, Deep Purple and Zeppelin planted back then and sows their harvest. Sora himself takes on Vocal and guitar duties and scores exceptionally well on both accounts. Rating: 4.5/6 Read the full review via this link. 
(Greece)
"Erol Sora delivers to us pure hard rock music, straight and in your face with some really great guitar riffs and solos.” Rating: 7.5/10 
(Italy)"...an excellent guitarist...able to write good songs...‘Demented Honour’ is rooted in 70’s hard rock but enriched by influences of 80’s rock” (Translated from Italian) Rating: 4/5
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(Italy)"‘Demented Honour’ is a most classic energetic album of old-style guitar oriented hard rock. Ten songs in which Erol shows his love for Deep Purple, Kiss and etc.” (Translated from Italian) Read the full review in Italian via this link. 
(Germany)1st Review "There are no limits to his creativity, not only was Erol Sora responsible for the guitar works, but also the vocal parts of all 10 songs. The voice of Erol Sora has a certain something to it, and the range and quality reminds one somewhat of Y&T. (Translated from German) Rating: 11/13 2nd
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(Germany)"Even though he is a great guitarist the main focus is still on the songs, which probably is the main factor why this album is successful." "Put Erol Sora on the upcoming Deep Purple European tour as a special guest." Read the full review via this link. 
(Germany)1st Review "...reminds me of seventies UFO with Michael Schenker at his Best. ‘Demented Honour’ – A strong piece of Rock! First class league!” (Translated from German) Read the full review in German via this link. 2nd
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(Germany)"His vocals are just as strong as his instrumental performance.” (Translated from German) Read the full review in German via this link. Rocktip.de
(Germany)
"What he delivers here is first class classic rock and fans of bands like Deep Purple or Thin Lizzy will have their hearts beating faster!” (Translated from German) Read the full review in German via this link. 
(Germany)
"Time for some good old classic Hardrock!" Rating: 3.5/5 Read the full review in German via this link.  (Germany)
(France)
"without a doubt, you're going to get a great moment of Rock'n' Roll!" (Translated from French) Read the full review in French via this link. 
(Serbia)Rating: 9.5/10 
(Switzerland)
Rating: 9.2/10 Read the full review in German via this link. (Scroll down to the 16th review from the top.) 
(Netherlands)
"His solo and rhythm guitars are really something else; he really knows how to play his instrument" Read the full review via this link. 
(Australia)
"It's well executed, has plenty of style and covers both up tempo and ballad styled hard rock tunes to perfection." 
(Canada)Rating: 9.0/10 #1 in "Top Ten Indie Albums of 2005" 
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