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Lance Hoppen released his solo album Conjuring on January 6, 2017. The 15-track record brings together melodic pop-rock, roots rock and singer-songwriter influences, reflecting Hoppen’s work as a songwriter, vocalist, musician and producer. The album includes both newly recorded material and reworked songs from his earlier catalog, with contributions from musicians including Charlie Morgan, John Jorgenson and Catherine Marx.
Tracklist:
1. L
30 October 2026 For fans of Muse, Mammoth, Filter, Nothing But Thieves Mighty Music is proud to announce the release of “What Are We Waiting For”, the brand-new studio album from Danish rockers ELECTRIC GUITARS, due out on 30.10.2026.
The band’s sixth studio album marks a bold new creative direction, with drummer Morten Hellborn taking over production duties and leading Electric Guitars into fresh sonic territory.
“I’ve wanted to take Electric Guitars into the future for a long time, if that makes sense; to leave the usual clichés behind and approach the band as if it were a brand-new project, free of rules and dogmas”, Mortem declares. “Taking full responsibility for the album has been an incredible journey. Soren produces other ar
Genre: Rock
Artist (band) Country: USA
Year of release: 2026
Tracklist:
(03:34) 01. Fade Away
(02:38) 02. Loaded Gun and a Wedding Ring
(05:04) 03. Heavy Head
(04:28) 04. There’s No Way Out of Here
(04:42) 05. Ghost on the Corner
(00:47) 06. The Devil’s Cradle
(03:49) 07. Seems Like Yesterday
(03:33) 08. Leaving My Heart at Home
(03:47) 09. Pain
(03:48) 10. Without a Sound
(03:58) 11. Rise Like Fire
(04:39) 12. Heavy Head (Radio Edit)
Country: Sweden
Genre: Melodic Rock | AOR
Year of release: 2020-2026
2020 – Never Say Never – 00.46.18
2024 – Open Sea – 00.41.04
2026 – Phoenix And Stardust (Single) – 00.04.23
2026 – A Little Too Late (Single) – 00.05.34
Genre: Classic Rock
Country: United Kingdom (Hastings)
Year of publication: 2016-2026
2016 “Back In The Time Machine” (01:07:35)
2020 “Aiming High” (01:04:33)
2026 “High Time” (00:49:26)
Label:Andromeda Relix – AND 132
Country:Italy
Released:2026
Style:Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
CD1-01 Take Off
CD1-02 Secret Of The Holy Grave
CD1-03 Lord Of The Rings
CD1-04 The Riot Of The Young Guns
CD1-05 Brainstorm
CD1-06 Dirty War Of Bloody Angels
CD1-07 Lucille
CD1-08 Time Machine
CD1-09 Still Remember
CD1-10 Evil Empire
CD2-01 Prelude To A Hero
CD2-02 Fly High (Hero)
CD2-03 Snake 92
CD2-04 Big City
CD2-05 Pain
CD2-06 Magic Lamp
CD2-07 St. Valentine’s Day
CD2-08 A Man That Got No Heart
CD2-09 Back On The Road
CD2-10 Escape From The Rock
Founded in the early 80s in Helsingborg, Sweden, as BB2 (Better Be Together), all over the decade Melodic Hard Rock / AOR band ARKADO performed their own music influenced but the likes Toto, Europe, Survivor, etc. The group recorded some demos, but disbanded 1988.
30 years after band dissolved, all members re-united, due to an inquiry of playing at a local arrangement. The magic was still there… Although a few members chose not to continue, the rest of the band remained eager to create fresh music. BB2 embraced a new identity and a new name: ARKADO.
In 2018, Arkado was formed, with some new additional members, and the songwriting process, started to proceed in a very good speed. Arkado released a very strong debut CD in 2020 via
Country: Italy
Genre: Heavy, Thrash Metal
Year : 2026
Tracklist:
1. Bedlam Asylum (04:14)
2. 02 Madhour The Enemy Within (04:37)
3. 03 Madhour Outraged (03:32)
4. 04 Madhour Bound to my Cage (1) (03:56)
5. 05 Madhour Thousand Nights (03:56)
6. 06 Madhour Sweet Nightmare (04:56)
7. 07 Madhour The Preacher’s Prey (1) (04:37)
8. 08 Madhour Old Flame, New Fire (02:37)
9. 09 Madhour Hell Hotel (03:32)
10. 10 Madhour Earth’s Rage (04:49)
Stockton, NJ – Greene Street Vol. 2 brings together guitarist Will Sellenraad, bassist Elam Friedlander, and drummer Eric McPherson for a recording rooted in trust, spontaneity, and tradition. Recorded at GB’s Juke Joint in New York City on August 15, 2025, the album captures three musicians meeting with a shared commitment to honest interaction and creative discovery.
As a continuation of Greene Street vol.1, this recording reflects an ongoing exploration of the musical relationships, influences, and experiences that have shaped their work in and around New York City’s creative music community. Rather than functioning as a showcase for any single musician, Greene Street Vol. 2 presents a genuinely collaborative trio sound,
Los Angeles – Drummer, composer, producer and MVD Audio recording artist Bob Holz will release an album on November 6th, 2026 featuring Rolling Stones bassist Darry Jones, John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Larry Coryell, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke and Mike Stern.
The album is titled Next In Line and is engineered by Dennis Moody. It will be released on MVD Audio. The Executive Producer is Rob Stathis.
Next In Line is a “best of Bob Holz” compilation of ten remastered tracks selected from Bob’s eight previously released albums on MVD Audio.
Track List:
1.Jammin Man-5:04
2.Shooting Range-4:24
3.World Turned Upside Down-6:07
4.Eleven High-3:21
5.Larry’s Blues-6:33
6.Flat Out-6:31
Country: UK
Genre: Hard Rock, Progressive Rock
Year : 2026
Tracklist:
1. Lola (04:07)
2. Heartbeat (03:40)
3. Return To Sender (04:02)
4. Christine (04:06)
5. Breaking Out (03:52)
6. Rainbow Chasing (03:40)
7. Stairway (04:09)
8. Daddy’s In The Money (04:03)
9. What A Woman (03:41)
10. Darkness Over The Island (05:20)
11. It’s Alright With Me (04:19)
12. Hold Back The Night (04:28)
The French metal opera adventurers AVALAND reveal their new single “Face The Eternal” (out: August 28) from their upcoming album “Chemical Poetry” (coming: October 30).
The thrilling track thrusts the grand AVALAND lore into the next dramatic part of their fantasy story. Musically, the single balances heavy storytelling with classic features. Infused with mystical vibes and an ‘80s sound – including a blistering synth solo by Joost van den Broek as well as the band’s trademark choir arrangements– the track takes listeners straight into the heart of the legend.
1. Avaland – When The Night Comes Alive
2. Avaland – Destiny Calls
3. Avaland – Alchemy
4. Avaland – Beauties & Beasts
5. Aval
Features members from Mac Meda, Ratt, Phenomenon, Warrior, Xcalibur, Mickey
Release: Demos, 19XX
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Country: USA
Not really pre-Ratt, the only connection would be Robbin Crosby
Recorded sometime in early 80’s (band was formed 1981).
Some songs may have been recorded under the name Aircraft.
Ratt covered the Mac Meda songs ‘I’m Insane’ and ‘Scene of the Crime’ on their debut album ‘Out Of The Cellar’ (without giving credits to original songwriter Ronnie Jones which later settle
Genre :Heavy Metal
Country: Argentina
Year: 2026
Tracklist:
1. Capón celestial
2. Contra el viento
3. Incompleto despertar
4. Emisarias de la muerte
5. Punto de fusión
6. Las agujas del reloj
7. El corazón de la ciudad
8. Retrógrado
9. Frío letargo
10. Ganar o perder
Genre: Rock
Duration: 01:31:27
Year of Release: 2009
Label: Promo Only
Tracklist:
1 Theory Of A Deadman – By The Way
2 Framing Hanley – Hear Me Now
3 Tantric – Mind Control
4 Boys Like Girls – Love Drunk
5 Rev Theory – Far From Over
6 Dommin – My Heart, Your Hands
7 Modest Mouse – King Rat
8 Jack’s Mannequin – Swim
9 Owl City – Fireflies
10 Yo La Tengo – Periodically Double Or Triple
11 Bowling For Soup – My Wena
12 Since October – Guilty
13 Gossip – Heavy Cross
14 Anarbor – You And I
15 Cage The Elephant – Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked