Velcrocranes – What If I Die (2023)


Year of manufacture: 2023
Genre: Alternative / Progressive Rock / Progressive Metal
Country: Russia

Tracklist:
01.Step Aside
02. When I Was One And Twenty
03.Hold Your Breath
04. Afterlife Pt. 1
05. Afterlife Pt. 2
06. If It Keeps On Rainin’
07.Four
08.Mountains
09. A Fleeting Glimpse

Line Up:
– Efim Kolitinov / vocals
– Liza Kotova / guitars, backing vocals on 8
– Alexander Papsuev / guitars, keyboards on 9
– Nikita Sarukhanov / drums, percussion

Residuos Mentales – A Temporary State of Bliss (2023)


Year of manufacture: 2023
Genre: Progressive Rock/Instrumental
Country: Greece

Tracklist:
01. The Stuff of Dreams
02. The Missing Part
03. A Series of Self-Correcting Errors
04. Impending Catastrophe

Line Up:
Stratos Morianos / Keyboards
Alexandros Mantas / Guitars, Bass, Flute

With:
Dimitris Radis / Guitars and Bass
Yiannis Iliakis / Drums and Percussion
George Karaiannis/2nd Guitar Solo (3)
Leonidas Sarantopoulos / Sax and Flute (3)
Vaggelis Katsarelis / Trumpet (2)

Violet Blend – Live and True (2023)


Country: UK
Genre: hard rock, alternative metal
Year: 2023

Tracklist:
01. Rock DJ (Live) (03:38)
02. Funeral of Love (Live) (02:56)
03. You, Me and the Alcohol (Live) (02:47)
04. He Said He Was Pregnant (Live) (03:10)
05. Among All These Fools (Live) (03:02)
06. Venus Mask (Live) (03:03)
07. I’m Only Happy When I’m Drunk (Live) (03:54)
08. Need (Live) (03:17)
09. Smell Like the Hospitals (Live) (02:55)
10. A Part of Me (Live) (03:07)
11.

Lucifer – Lucifer V (2024)


Stockholm based heavy rock megalith Lucifer have announced the release date of their magnificent new studio album, “Lucifer V”, which is due out on January 26th, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records.

Consisting of nine unholy hymns, Lucifer’s fifth offering can easily be regarded as their magnum opus and sees the band channeling all their strengths from previous records into one monumental mass of electrifying heavy rock and roll.

1. Fallen Angel
2. At the Mortuary
3. Riding Reaper
4. Slow Dance in a Crypt
5. A Coffin Has No Silver Lining
6. Maculate

The Survival Code – Whispers of Woe 2024


The Survival Code return with new studio album “Whispers of Woe” on January 26th, 2024. Anthemic guitar-drenched sonics, killer melodic hooks and soaring high voltage with an alternative twist, London rock band, The Survival Code, explore what it’s like to be human and navigate the challenges and opportunities of the music industry in the digital age on their forthcoming new album.

Recorded and produced with Matt Hyde (Gallows, Ash, Slipknot) “Whispers of Woe” delves deep into the rollercoaster of modern age creativity that’s filled with moments of

Dominum – Hey Living People 2023


Emerging theatrical power metal unit Dominum will release their debut album, “Hey Living People”, on December 29th, 2023, via Napalm Records! Lead by songwriter and producer Felix Heldt (Feuerschwanz, Visions Of Atlantis and more)

on vocals in the character of Dr. Dead, the band takes the living into the world of the undead – telling stories of zombies, survival and insatiable hunger for more, creating their own intense and captivating reality. Today, the band has unleashed the catchy opening track from the upcoming album, entitled “Immortalis Dominum”!

1. Immortalis Dominum

Alta Reign – Upon The Horizon 2023


Alta Reign, the band featuring TSO drummer Jeff Plate and TSO keyboardist Jane Mangini will release their sophomore effort, “Upon The Horizon”, via Rat Pak Records. Coming off the heels of their successful 2021 release, “Mother’s Day”, the band’s latest prog-rock opus features 10 new studio tracks,

including the bonus track “Beneath The Rose”, which is a tribute to the late Paul O’Neill and sees fellow TSO bandmates Chris Caffery and Al Pitrelli on guitars.Regarding the album Jeff Plate states: “With the positive reception of our

Icarus Witch – No Devil Lived On (2023)


Country: United States
Genre: Heavy Metal
Year: 2023

Tracklist:
01. Heaven’s Ghetto (04:31)
02. Stranger Than Angels (04:46)
03. Last Night On Earth (06:29)
04. 10,000 Light Years From Home (04:40)
05. No Devil Lived On (05:04)
06. A Heartbeat Away (05:43)
07. Rise Of The Witches (05:48)
08. Shadow Chaser (04:30)
09. Starseed Trilogy: I. The Emerald Tablet II. Ruler Of Arcana III. And I Am You (10:17)

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