JOHN SYKES – Please Don’t Leave Me [Original Japanese CD pressing non remastered] (1992), MP3+APE


To complete the great JOHN SYKES releases solo or with his band SYKES, here’s ”Please Don’t Leave Me”, a Japan-only compilation including the 1982 single of the same title recorded with Phil Lynott and his Thin Lizzy bandmates – 3 versions of the songs – plus music from Tygers Of Pan Tang featurig John Sykes.
This album has been remastered some years ago, but it was requested in its original 1992 Japanese CD pressing non remastered, as sometimes these analog recordings are better preserved without touching ’em.

Composed by Sykes with Lynott, “Please Don’t Leave Me” was released as single under John’s full name in 1982. The song features Thin Lizzy band members Phil Lynott on vocal

John SYKES – Nuclear Cowboy [Japanese Edition] (2000), MP3+FLAC


Continuing with the late John Sykes albums, now it’s time for his band SYKES third effort, 2000’s ”Nuclear Cowboy”. As happened with previous Sykes music, “Nuclear Cowboy” is an entirely Mercury Records Japan production. The CD was released in Europe and America but years after but limited in distribution, so no many fans had the chance to hear this album yet.

This is the final SYKES the band album, and unfortunately the last John Sykes studio album as musician to date. The record saw Sykes experimenting with drum loops and programming on a few songs, however there’s real drums here with former Blue Murder drummer Carmine Appice contributing on 4 tracks. For this new album John

Andy Fairweather-Low – The Invisible Bluesman – 2025


Country: usa
Release date: 2025
Genre: Blues Rock

Tracklist:
01 – My Baby Left Me [00:02:33]
02 – Rollin’ & Tumblin’ [00:02:46]
03 – Got Love If You Want It [00:02:49]
04 – Gin House Blues [00:05:13]
05 – Baby What You Want Me To Do [00:03:24]
06 – When Things Go Wrong [00:02:34]
07 – Matchbox [00:01:35]
08 – Mystery Train [00:04:10]
09 – So Glad You’re Mine [00:04:59]

John Doe Trio – JD III – 2025


Genre: Blues Rock
Country: United Kingdom
Year of release: 2025

01. Prologue: Resurgence 01:50
02. First King Of Texas 04:11
03. Whose Blues? 03:41
04. Big Bad Ron 03:09
05. Tears In The Wind 05:16
06. Blues 1.0.1 03:44
07. Black Dog Calling 03:44
08. Little J 04:24
09. Never Again 03:23
10. Little Miss Everything 05:20
11. Laugh Or Cry 04:04
12. Tales Of The Modern-Day Curse 03:53

Phil Woollett – Guitars, Vocals
Cr

Nepenthe – Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt 1997


Country: USA
Genre: Progressive Rock / Neo Prog
Released: 1997

1. Skyrocketstereo (7:44)
2. Moses does not breathe (8:46)
3. The ugly and the brave (7:05)
4. Sorrow (5:04)
5. Beauty is a warm mind (3:43)
6. Brethren (one burning question) (7:18)
7. Moses does not breathe (single version)(4:20)

Total Time: 44:00

Line-up / Musicians
– Jamie Boruch/drums
– Eddie Konczal / keyboards
– Matt Mizenko / bass
– Todd Mizenko / guitars
Vocalist and lyrici

SABER – Without Warning [re-release] (2025)


We were so pleased with ‘Lost In Flames’, the second album by LA based classic metallers SABER released a few days ago, that we needed to check out the band’s debut effort “Without Warning“, re-released the same day, now via the band’s new recording label Roar! Records.

Produced by Trevor William Church (Haunt), originally, SABER’s “Without Warning” was originally independly released January 1st, 2021 via Church’s own label.

Shadow Condition – Balancing The Silent Circles (2025)


Country: USA
Genre: Heavy Metal
Year : 2025

Tracklist:
1. Reflections (feat. Craig Cairns) (01:20)
2. Judgment day (feat. Lex Thunder) (04:39)
3. Part of the machine (feat. Craig Cairns) (07:32)
4. Inside the silent circle (feat. Michel Hoogervorst) (03:15)
5. Mechanical sin (feat. Lex Thunder) (03:33)
6. Not Enough (feat. Craig Cairns) (04:42)
7. Never dream alone (feat. Michel Hoogervorst) (04:50)
8. Fear rules tomorrow (feat. Craig Cairns) (05:11)
9.Voice of denial (feat.

Claymorean – Eternal Curse 2025


The new album represents a full-band collaboration in songwriting, recording, and arranging, a milestone that brings a smile to the face of Vladimir Garčević, guitarist and band leader: “We tried to capture the very essence of our live performances, and Boris truly excelled in helping us achieve the sound we envisioned for this album. Every song on “Eternal Curse” feels like a triumphant battle hymn for 21st-century metal, created with conviction, honesty, and passion. It’s a celebration of heavy metal and a tribute to our heroes and fans of this undying genre.”

“Eternal Curse” was recorded and produced by Claymorean and Boris Šurlan (Midnight Studio, Lazarevac) between October 2024 and January 2025. The stunning artwork was

Living Tales – Hades 2025


Porto-based progressive symphonic metal bandLIVING TALES is excited to announce that its new effort, entitled “Hades,” will be released on April 3rd. The album will feature 10 brand-new tracks for over 48 minutes of duration and it will be available as CD and digital. The fans of Periphery, Epica, Dream Theater, Nightwish, Iron Maiden, Jinjer and Septic Flesh will be excited!

RELEASE: 03-04-2025

01. Overture: Ischyros Genos
02. Rising
03. The Crusade
04. Hades
05. River Styx
06. Interlude: Aidos
07. Labyrinth
08. Pers

Flight of Icarus – Terra Nova 2025


Den 13:e juni släpper det svenska bandet Flight of Icarus sitt tredje album ”Terra Nova” via bolaget Battlegod Productions. Så här går att läsa i ett pressmeddelande: Swedish melodic pop metal duo FLIGHT OF ICARUS is set to release their 3rd studio album ”Terra Nova” on June 13th via Battlegod Productions.

Oskar Frantzén, guitarist and songwriter: ”This album is a little bit different from our first two, in that we put a bit more emphasis on the metal side this time”, he says with a smile. ”That being said, we have not skimped out on our melodies or harmonies. If you

Chris Hicks Project – Unstoppable 2025


Chris Hicks is a virtuoso guitarist hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, and the creative force behind the highly promising instrumental rock band known as the Chris Hicks Project. With a significant and growing number of followers, the project gained momentum following the release of their self-titled album.

Having dedicated a lifetime to mastering the guitar, Chris’ journey led him through various cover bands and nationally touring tribute bands. However, it was the unwavering support of countless admirers and fans of his extraordinary guitar skills th

Heavylution – The Cycle 2025

 

The French Heavy Metal band HEAVYLUTION will release their new album, The Cycle, on April 11, 2025 via Brennus Music.

01. Exile – Foundation I
02. The Plan – Foundation II
03. The Sacrifice – Foundation III
04. Quest Or Burden – Foundation IV
05. Rain Of Lies
06. Deadly Science
07. The Earth Will Remain
08. Led To Ruin
09. Shepherds Of Fear
10. Travel For Life

Laurenne/Louhimo – Falling Through Stars 2025

Laurenne/Louhimo – the collaboration between powerhouse Finnish vocalists Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) and Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) – announce the release of their sophomore studio album “Falling Through Stars”, set for release on April 18th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

1. Falling Through Stars
2. Damned
3. To the Dark
4. All for Sale
5. The Cradle
6. Rotten Gold
7. FTS
8. Let The Light Be Free
9. Loud and Clear
10. Wait
11. David Bowie & Clyde

Netta Laurenne – Lead & Backing Vocals
N

Judicator – Concord 2025

American power metallers Judicator have announced their highly anticipated new studio album “Concord”, due to release on March 28th, 2025.

1. Call Us Out of Slumber (6:44)
2. Sawtooth (4:58)
3. Johannah’s Song (5:17)
4. A Miracle of Life (5:19)
5. Weeping Willow (4:22)
6. Imperial (5:14)
7. Hold Your Smile (6:30)
8. Concord (5:02)
9. Blood Meridian (8:14)