Siska – Romantic Dark & Violent (2018)


Siska is a hard rock band born in October, 2015.The band was formed by Mattia Sisca the guitarist, who played as a supporting act for Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden, he was lead guitarist for his tour too), Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Dennis Stratton (Iron Maiden), Michael Angelo Batio and many others! He did shows across Europe and South America as a Headliner and supporting band with Lunar Explosion and International Artists.

1. Prelude
2. Nothing Left to Say
3. Waiting Now
4. Heart of Gold
5. No One
6. My Own Cage
7. Demons
8. Fly Again
9. From the G

The Protest – Legacy (2018)


Even though they hail from rural Indiana, known more for cornfields than as a “Hot Bed” for Hard Rock and Metal music – the members of The Protest have embraced that American heartland work ethic and used their talent, drive and determination to take their music to a global audience. Positive energy is abundant in the band’s live shows and is showcased in their new album “Legacy”

01. Valor
02. What Else You Got?
03. Knockout
04. Strai

Armory – The Search (2018)


Sweden Armory was formed in the late summer of 2012. We released our first demo Open Fire in November 2013 and in February 2015 our second demo “S.M.I” (Speed Metal Island) was released, dedicated to the metalscene in Hisingen, Gothenburg.

01. The Search
02. Hyperion
03. Rise Above
04. Star Voyage
05. Vault Seven
06. Bringer of Light
07. Heavy Metal Impact
08. The Twin Suns of Solaris
09. Utomjordisk dominans
10. Polymorphic Intruders
11. Hisingen Warriors

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Elvenstorm – The Conjuring (2018)


Elvenstorm features vocalist Laura Ferreux, guitarist Michaël Hellström, drummer Antoine Bussiere and bassist Benoit Lecuona. The cover artwork for The Conjuring can be seen below. It was created by the Russian artist Andrey Vasilchenko.

01. The Conjuring
02. Bloodlust
03. Ritual of Summoning
04. Into the Night
05. Devil Within’
06. Chaos from Beyond
07. Stellar Descension
08. Evil’s Dawn
09. Cross of Damnation
10. Dawn of Destruction

Line Up:
Michael Hellström – Guitars (Lonewolf, ex-Sacral Night)

Graham Bonnet – Voice of Hard Rock (2018)


Cult British vocalist and author, Rainbow member, Michael Schenker Group, Impellitteri, Alcatrazz, Anthem, Forcefield, Blackthorne and other teams. I can not believe that he is already over 70. He is also full of strength, touring and releasing solo albums.

01. God Blessed
02. I’m A Lover
03. Jet To Jet
04. Breaking The Chains
05. Slow Kill
06. Stripper
07. Cryin’ Heart
08. I’ts All Over Now, Baby Blue
09. Gypsy Ways
10. Lost In The Rain
11. Perfect Crime
12. Hiroshima Mon Amour
13. She’s A Nighttime Lover
14. Ca

Ted Poley – Modern Art 2018


“Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley is back with a solo album effort on a Sleaze Roxx readers’ year end list after an 11 year absence! Danger Danger fans will apparently get their fix with Poley‘s solo record, The Defiants and Tokyo Motor Fist — Poley‘s new joint venture with Trixter guitarist Steve Brown.”

01 – New World
02 – Bury Me
03 – Out Of Control
04 – Gypsy At Heart
05 – Running For The Light
06 – What Kind Of Love
07 – Time
08 – Devil To My Angel
09 – Find Another Man
10 – I Know A Liar
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Sick N’ Beautiful – Element Of Sex (2018)


SICK N’ BEAUTIFUL is a gang of rockin’ freakshow pirates from outer space! Industrial hard rock with a jolt of metal and electropop zap! Influences ranging from Rob Zombie to Katy Perry, Nine Inch Nails to Lady Gaga, Kiss to No Doubt, Garbage to Alice Cooper.

01. Fire True
02. Megalomaniacal
03. All Wanna Go To Heaven
04. Hellawake
05. Slam!
06. HeXxX (The Element Of Sex)
07. Cryptid
08. New Witch 666 (The Rising)
09. Heart December (Gates II)
10. C-mmunion

The East Side Gamblers – The Big Machine 2018 EP


I learned that Tom Keifer solo band lead guitarist Tony Higbee had his own group titled The East Side Gamblers. I never really pictured Higbee as a frontman given that he has been playing second fiddle to Keifer for what seems like an eternity (in fact only five years or so) but in hindsight, it makes sense as he did have good presence during the various times that I saw Keifer play with his solo band and the guitarist does have a tall blond lanky frame with some good looks to boot.

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The Unity – Rise 2018


On September 14th, The Unity releases his second studio album “Rise” via the company SPV / Steamhammer. The album will consist of the following songs:

1. Revenge
2. Last Betrayal
3. You Got Me Wrong
4. The Storm
5. Road To Nowhere
6. Welcome Home
7. All That Is Real
8. No Hero
9. The Willow Tree
10. Above Everything
11. Children Of The Light
12. Better Day
13. L.I.F.E.

In The Midst 777 – Let It Shine (2018)


n The Midst 777 Drops Long-Awaited Album, ‘Let It Shine’ on 7.7.18 Christian Rock band, In The Midst 777, drops their highly anticipated third album presenting Jason Truby (formerly P.O.D.), Roni Lee (formerly Venus and the Razorblades) and D.J Drue Mitchell. Lead vocalist and award-winning songwriter, Gary Lee Ernst promises not to disappoint loyal fans.offering a diverse compilation of acoustic and rock sounds featuring his familiar raw and passionate lyrics.

The forthcoming album, ‘Let It Shine,’ is the follow-up to their most popular acoustic collection, “Solid Ground

Cat O’ Nine Tails – Dark Waters (2018)


Cat O’ Nine Tails – the first Christian pirate metal band – rises from the coasts of Finland. The birth of this four-piece pirate crew dates back to 2012 when bassist Tuomas Kannisto (also known for the band HB) and guitarist Samuel Savander started to write music with this very unique twist. The crew needed a captain and thus a versatile vocalist Janne Heiskanen joined the band. The rhythm section was flogged by Lauri Tuomenoksa who then abandoned the ship and was replaced by Eetu Pesu in 2016.

1.Dark Waters
2.Rekindle The Flame
3.Ship Damage
4.Black Sails
5.Davy Jone

Bulletmen – There’s Always Light At The End Of The Tunnel (2018)


The best Hard Rock band in Spain. Four guys that will leave you open-mouthed. Influences Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, The Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Deep Purple, The Rolling Stones.

1.Tunnel Of Love
2.Nothing Better
3.Mr. Tragic Time
4.Drowning In This World
5.Hard Working Man
6.My Heart Got Cold
7.Take A Breath
8.Afraid Of The Night
9.A Secret That May Kill
10.Judgment Day

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Everything Joseph – Conflict Origin (2018)


This second instrumental metal album of 13 new original tracks follows on from the first “Human Prophecy” album with better production, riffs, shredding and playing. Available on all major music platforms. Search “Everything Joseph” or “Conflict Origin”01. Conflict Origin

02. Volatility Enigma
03. Thunder Knows No Names
04. Epoch
05. Dance of Valhalla
06. Brutal
07. Burning Sword
08. Scream Bleed
09. Arrival of You
10. Virtual Samurai
11. In Pain We Trust
12. Someone Must Go
13. Home to None

Valentine – The Alliance (2018) Japanese Edition,MP3+FLAC


Robby Valentine is someone that should be very familiar to every serious melodic rock lover and is name that is synonymous with melodic/pomp rock of the very highest order. In the years between this his latest album and his previous outing ‘Bizarro World’ Robby has had to overcome a number of potential career ending obstacles.

01. The Alliance Theme
02. Judgement Day
03. Black Dog
04. Sons Of America
05. Running On Empty
06. High As A Kite (Japanese Bonus Track)
07. Eleanor Robyn
08. Soldiers Of Light
09. The Bitter End
10. Masters Of Our Minds
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Devious Mine – Exilium (2018)


Underground Symphony is proud to announce the signing of Devious Mine, power metal band from Italy for the release of their debut full-lenght CD titled “Exilium”.The album has been recorded, mixed and mastered by Manuele Pesaresi at Dying Engine Studios .“Exilium” will surely be a pleasant surprise for fans of bands like Sonata Arctica and Stratovarius.

01. Lux Primo DIe
02. Queen of Superbia
03. Beyond the Darkness
04. Soldier of the Noble War
05. One Way Love
06. Struggle of Hope
07. The Last Hope
08. Shine
09. Love Keep us Together

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