Now some two decades and seven albums into their career – with eighth “Jake Leg Boogie”, set to drop late this June on Small Stone – Five Horse Johnson has dug out a niche of their own, a genuine love and respect for traditional blues and classic rock leading them to likewise become one of the most loved and respected bands in the heavy rock underground. Always a freight train live, they’ve toured the US (with Clutch and Halfway To Gone) and Europe extensively (including the festival circuit), gathering fans, friends, and drinki
Month: May 2017
Walpyrgus – Walpyrgus Nights 2017
Walpyrgus – a supergroup of US metal – will release its debut album “Walpyrgus Nights” on June 9th, 2017, via Cruz Del Sur.
When these veterans of Twisted Tower Dire, While Heaven Wept, Daylight Dies, and Viper (amongst a long list of many others) broached this subject, it actually came to fruition with a very real mutual ambition and respect for both each others’ talents and the musical influences that made them who they are. When you hear those passages recalling the aforementioned Maiden, Lizzy, Priest, Fate, etc
Prospekt – The Illuminated Sky 2017
Laser’s Edge division Sensory Records announces the re-emergence of UK-based Prospekt, as the band completes their textured second album, “The Illuminated Sky”.
Closing a four-year void since the release of their lauded “The Colourless Sunrise” debut, the follow-up will see release this July.
1. Ex Nihilo
2. The Illuminated Sky
3. Titan
4. Distant Anamnesis
5. Beneath Enriya
6. In The Shadows of the Earth
7. Alien Makers of Discord
8. Cosmic Emissary
9. Akaibara
10. W
Rage – Seasons of the Black 2017
“Seasons of the Black” was recorded in February / March 2017 at Megafon Studios (Burscheid, Germany) and at Soundchaser Studios (Zandhoven, Belgium). Its production was handled by Rage, whilst the renowned Dan Swanö (Marduk, Opeth, Katatonia, etc.) took care of the mix and mastering at Unisound Studios (Grefrath, Germany).
Ape Shifter – Ape Shifter (2017)
Ape Shifter is a new instrumental rock band that was formed by the US born guitarist Jeff Aug, who has released several albums so far but mostly instrumental acoustic guitar ones. Jeff has toured with the legendary Allan Holdsworth (R.I.P.), Soft Machine, Johnny A. and Albert Lee among others. He also holds the Guinness™ world record for the “most concerts performed in different countries in 24 hours” twice (2009, 2012).
01. Uhluhtc
02. Revolution Summer
03. Desert Rock
04. Dopamatic
05. Hot Rod
06. Verdammt
Fenix – Odisea (2017)
Our music is power, melody and modernity, unique identity in the metal genre. Odisea reflects a unique identity in Chilean heavy metal, with ingredients of different musical styles.
1. Prisión
2. Sobrevivir
3. Legión
4. Una Vez Más
5. Caer
6. Karma
7. Paradigmas
8. Terremoto
9. Libertad
Modern Farmer (Reeves Gabrels) – Hard Row To Hoe 1994, FLAC
Reeves Gabrels (born June 4, 1956) is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. A member of British band The Cure since 2012, Gabrels also worked with David Bowie from 1987 to 1999, and was a member of the band Tin Machine. He has lived in New York, Boston, London and Los Angeles, and since 2006 he has been based in Nashville, Tennessee.
As a guitarist, Reeves Gabrels is recognized for his virtuosity and versatility, able to “explore sonic extremes with a great, adaptive intuition for what each song needs most.” He has also
One In The Chamber – The Boston Session- Bootleg Demos 2017 EP , FLAC
With such a wide amount of individual influences and experiences, ranging from classic rock legends of the likes of Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, to jazz icons such as Coltrane and Bill Evans, to alternative hard rock musicians including Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, One In The Chamber is a unique modern hard rock band with eyes on the future and a foot in the past.
01. Stage Lights 03:13
02. My Catastrophe 03:37
03. Lost Control 03:45
04. Just For Tonight 04:08
05. Crooked Step 03:28
WINERY DOGS – LIVE FROM BRASIL (2013)
The Winery Dogs were an American rock supergroup formed in New York City, New York, United States, in 2012 by Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen.
In April 2017, it was announced by Kotzen that Winery Dogs were taking a break. Kotzen was quoted as saying the band were ‘still friends’, however, and it’s likely there will be more releases from them in the future.[9]
1. Elevate-We Are One.mp3
2.Criminal.mp3
3.One More Time.mp3
4.Time Machine.mp3
5.Damaged.mp3
6.Six Feet Deeper.mp3
7. Drum Solo.mp3
8.The Other Side.mp3
9.Bass Solo.mp3
10.You
State Cows – Stealing the Show 2017 EP,FLAC
Swedish westcoast/AOR band in the style of Steely Dan, Toto, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Pages, Airplay and Maxus.
1.Stuck on a Train 04:48
2.Holly Mole 06:22
3.Stealing the Show 06:27
4.Scofflaws (Demo) 04:21
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Peterson’s Powertrip – 8 Tales Of Love, Hate, Fear And Dispair 2017
Artist: Peterson’s Powertrip
Album: 8 Tales Of Love, Hate, Fear And Dispair
Country: Denmark
Genre: Heavy Metal
1. Make Me Whole Again 04:42
2. An Angels Kiss 04:48
3. Your Undead Enemy 04:15
4. Brainwashed…with Lies 05:30
5. Fighting with My Shadow 04:45
6. In Pursuit of Happiness 05:45
7. Infidels 04:34
8. The End of a Dream 04:43 (instrumental)