Day: May 18, 2023

YES – Mirror to the Sky (Limited Edition) 2023, 2 CD, MP3+FLAC

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The pandemic offered a silver lining for YES fans: It’s the first time in decades the band has released two new albums less than two years apart. ”Mirror to the Sky”, the British quintet’s 23rd studio set, comes just 17 months after The Quest and is even better than its predecessor. The quintet, having adapted to the remote recording process, sounds even more assured and muscular throughout these six main album tracks (plus three bonuses), with the performances capably knitted together by guitarist Steve Howe, producing the band for a second time, and engineer Curtis Schwa

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Alcatrazz – Take No Prisoners 2023, MP3+FLAC

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Legendary hard rock outfit ALCATRAZZ is back determined to make up for lost time, roaring forwards at warp factor 10 to deliver ”Take No Prisoners”, their sixth studio album and the third in three years. Comprising of ten cracking, charismatic tracks, with each containing the unique fusion of classic American rock with the full grain hard-rocking attitude of British metal, ”Take No Prisoners” sees Alcatrazz energetically soaring and exploring melodic progression with road-warrior riffs.
Lead single “Don’t Get Mad…Get Even” sees the band collabo

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1st0 – 1st Chapter 2023

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A dramatic rock band that started in January 2023 and just released a music video. Formed around LEA (drum) of Japan’s leading heavy metal band GALNERYUS, high-tone vocalist YUHYA who has won the Mitsui Building Nodojiman Tournament, Shiver of Frontier’s guitarist Ryo, and guilder’s bassist.

Consists of four members of TAKAAKI. 1st0’s memorable 1st album “1st Chapter” is a full album that took more than 3 years to create. As the title “Dramatic Rock Band” suggests, there are many songs that are particular about the development and chord progression, and the entire album contains a wide range of songs that transcend the boundaries of various genres such as metal, pop/rock, ballads, and classical. ing. 9 out of 11 songs are compos

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