Day: August 22, 2024

Black Sun is an Ecuadorian-Finnish melodic heavy metal band that was originally formed in Ecuador by Nicolas Estrada (drums), Christopher Grünberg (guitar), and Santiago Salem (bass). The band collaborated with Finnish producer/mixing engineer and Thunderstone guitarist Nino Laurenne (known for his work with Amorphis, Lost Society, The Rasmus) on their previous release, “Silent Enemy.”

This collaboration sparked discussions about making music together, leading to a significant lineup change for Black Sun. “After working with the guys as their producer, we became really good friends, w

Italian cult progressive five-piece Athena XIX, led by Fabio Lione (Angra, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire, a.o.), will release their fourth studio album “Everflow Part 1: Frames οf Humanity” on October 25th, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

The new record is the first part of a concept inspired by the sci-fi and dystopian visions of such cinematic masterpieces such as “Strange Days”, “The Matrix”, “Transcendence” and “Sunshine”. It tells a story which blends ecological consciousness and moral ethics, control of the masses and indiscriminate technological progress&#

Formed by Celso Alves (vocals), Junior Oliveira (guitars), Edley Winderson (bass) and Wallace Ryan (drums), Allos is a name of strong presence on the national scene, having collected openings for names such as Angra, Stryper, Narnia, Waymaker and Petra, in addition to its members having participated in recordings with bands such as Dynasty of Metal, Onnírica and Ecthirion (ING).

Aiming for qualitative excellence, the quartet recorded their “Strong Delusion”, their new album, in the renowned Sonasterio studio (Angra, Skank, Supercombo among others) with Bruno Barros sharing the production wit

Ice cold Finnish modern metal band Arctis have announced their self-titled debut album, set for release via Napalm Records on November 1st, 2024. Drawing inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North,

the Finnish metal minds of talented misfits Arctis fearlessly navigate their futuristic battleship through a treacherous ocean where ferocious waves of Metal clash against reefs of Rock and Pop, birthing a sonic assault of epic proportions…

1. I’ll Give You Hell
2. Bimbo
3. Remedy
4. Tell Me Why
5. Frozen Swan
6. WWM
7. Fire