Invasion – Invasion II (2024)


Norwegian melodic hard rock / heavy band formed in 2022 in Oslo.Invasion impressed many with their debut self-titled album in 2023.The totally independent band formed not long before that in 2022 and are based in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Now they are preparing to unveil their sophomore release with Invasion II on August 23, 2024.

Norwegian melodic hard rock band Invasion impressed many with their debut self-titled album in 2023. The totally independent band formed not long before that in 2022 and are based in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Now they are preparing to unveil their sophomore release with

Never Obey Again – Trust 2024


NEVER OBEY AGAIN will release the new album “Trust” on the 18th of October through Scarlet Records.
Never Obey Again is a female fronted alternative unit that blends heavy sounds and modern electronic elements to create captivating, emotional sound scenarios.

They did it effortlessly on the 2023 debut album “The End Of An Era”; they did it better and with an even stronger personal touch on their brand new record, where extraordinary singer Carol shines throughout the entire work. On one hand, “Trust” has been conceived as ‘music for everyone’ regardless of gender or age as its lyri

Von Hertzen Brothers – In Murmuration 2024

 

Finnish prog rock trio Von Hertzen Brothers have announced the release of a brand new studio album, In Murmuration, through their DoingBeingMusic label on October 25.

1. The Relapse
2. A Good Life
3. Starlings
4. Ascension Day
5. Beneath The Silver Stars
6. Tightrope Walker
7. The Change
8. Separation
9. Snowstorm
10. Wait For Me

Mikko von Hertzen (lv, g)
Kie von Hertzen (g, v)
Jonne von Hertzen (b, v)
Markus Pajakkala (s, ww, v)
Sami Kuoppamäki (d)

Carmeria – Tragédie D’Amour 2024


From the eerie mists of the Blue Mountains, Australia – Carmeria combines the haunting sounds of dark symphonic metal with the lovelorn energy of gothic rock. Carmeria is preparing to return to the international gothic scene with its sophomore album, Tragédie D’amour, set for release on 23 August.

“A Thousand Winter Rains” offers a first taste of what’s to come…

01. Call Forth My Sorrow
02. A Thousand Winter Rains
03. Thorns
04. Leading the Lyre
05. Whispers of Forgiveness
06. Shadow’s Throne
07. Immortal

Mystery Moon – Shine 2024


Sometime in november, the melodic hard rock band Mystery Moon releases the debut album” Shine ” via the company Pride & Joy Music. The band consists of vocalist Rob Lundgren (Mentalist) and guitarist Markus Pfeffer (Lazarus Dream/Barnabas Sky).

Release date: November 22, 2024

Rob Lundgren (v, bv)
Markus Pfeffer (g, b, sy, bv)
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Thomas Rieder (d, p)
Thomas Nitschke (k)
Jorris Guilbaud (pi)
Sabrina Roth (fl, bv)
Stephan Hugo (bv)
Jürgen Walzer (bv)

Skillet – Revolution 2024


Christian rockers SKILLET will release their first independent album, “Revolution”, on November 1 via their Hear It Loud imprint. “Revolution” is expected to only extend SKILLET’s formidable legacy. As of 2024, the band have received two Grammy Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200.

Selling over 22 million units worldwide with over 24 billion global streams to date, SKILLET have notched multi-platinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles

Frost* – Life In The Wires 2024


The album is Frost* at its most ambitious, offering nearly 90 minutes of music over 14 exquisite tracks. The album is the brainchild of Godfrey who was inspired to create the conceptual world for the album based on the group’s previous release Day and Age (2021).

Fans of the band’s masterful debut album Milliontown (2006) will enjoy the band revisiting the style that made that debut album one of the most successful prog rock albums of the last 20 years, a fact that was not lost on Godfrey as he was writing this new record. “With Day and Age, we made it a very specific point: we’re not

Kosmodome – Ad Undas 2024


“AD UNDAS” is the follow up of Kosmodome’s self titled debut album which was well received by critics and fans across Europe. Musically the record shows what else lives inside the progressive universe Kosmodome are building, where one/the goal is to avoid being stuck in genre expectations.

Seeking a more dynamic and melodious sound than earlier, the songwriters (brothers Sturle and Severin Sandvik) still deliver an album with heavy riffs, aggressiveness and many surprises.

Lyrically it delves into personal struggles with self-doubt, the pressures of societal expectat

Frank Boxberger – Perfect Vision 2024


Brilliant Progressive Melodic Rock with John Elefante Vocals (on 6 songs).If you love Progressing Melodic Rock in the vein of Kansas and John Elefante, then PERFECT VISION is your must have bucket list album for 2024.

This album could have been called The Amazing Grace “Part 2” as it was written by Frank Boxberger who was the man behind John Elefante – The Amazing Grace album that dropped just over a year ago. Well, Frank and John are at it again on this 12 song progressive melodic rock album in which John Elefante sings on on 6 of the 12 songs. Keep r

Champlin Williams Friestedt – III (2024)


TOTO singer Joseph Williams teams up with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist/Producer Peter Friestedt for a new remarkable AOR release following the success with thet their first studio album and the ”Live In Concert” DVD that made it all the way to the top on the Swedish Chart! Releases September 27, 2024

1.Brighter Day
2.Sure
3.Wings of Tomorrow
4.Find the Love
5.Carrie
6.I Will Find You There
7.Stay With Me
8.Almost Had Me There
9.Fly Away Now
10.Moments of Joy
11.The Last Unbroken Heart

The Dead Daisies – Light ‘Em Up 2024


The full-length disc will follow on September 6 via Germany’s SPV and Japan’s Ward Records. THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi said: “Hey, gang. We are releasing our first single ‘Light ‘Em Up’, from our new record, aptly titled ‘Light ‘Em Up’ as well! It’s a kick-ass, straight-ahead rock and roll tune, just how we like it!!!

Turn it up, and get ready to bang your head and break shit!!! Hope ya like it!!! Love you guys!!” Produced by Marti Frederiksen in Nashville, the “Light ‘Em Up” a

Steve Cropper – Friendlytown 2024


News of a new and welcome Brian May collaboration with Steve Cropper !! ‘Too Much Stress’ is the first single released released today, 27 June 2024, from Steve Cropper and The Midnight Hour’s forthcoming “Friendlytown” album.

‘Too Much Stress’ features Queen’s Brian May on guitar and vocals. The “Friendlytown” album be out everywhere on 23 August

01.Friendlytown
02.Too Much Stress
03.Hurry Up Sundown
04.Let’s Get Started
05.Talkin’ Bout Politics
06.I’ll Take Tomorrow
07.Lay It On Down
08.You Can’t Refuse

Lions in the Street – Moving Along 2024


“Moving Along” is taken from the band’s new studio album “Moving Along” released on November 8th, 2024. Comprising the Brothers Kinnon (Chris on vocals and guitar; Jeff on drums), riff-master Sean Casey (guitar), and classically educated bass player Enzo Figliuzzi, the Canadian/California-based band has played with everybody from garage legends like the Dirtbombs to arena stars Kings of Leon,

making SXSW best-of lists numerous times, and in between hanging out with the Rolling Stones’ legendary manager Andrew Loog Oldham. But putting integrity first had a cost: obscurity.

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Triskelyon – Shattered Elysium 2024


Canadian thrash metal Gods Triskelyon have returned, delivering stainless steel fury on their highly anticipated third studio album, “Shattered Elysium” on September 27th, 2024, via Moribund Records. Triskelyon is again back to enthralling the metal world with “Shattered Elysium”.

With their lethal third strike, Triskelyon’s band leader Geoff Waye once again drafted some of the finest emissaries of the Canadian metal scene. Enlisting the vocal talents of guests Amanda Kiernan (Into Eternity, The Order of Chaos), Eric Forrest (E-Force, ex-VoiVod), Tiina Teal

Tony Levin – Bringing It Down to the Bass 2024


Tony Levin and Flatiron Recordings have announced a September 13th, 2024, global release date for a new studio album titled “Bringing It Down to the Bass”. Over the past half century, Tony Levin has been a prolific session player and one of the most active live performers on the planet.

He’s contributed his talents to over five hundred albums amongst which include 15 with Peter Gabriel and 18 with King Crimson (counting live, studio, and compilations). Alongside contributions to the work of John Lennon, Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Herbie Mann, Paul Simon and many others.

On tour,

Fellowship – The Skies Above Eternity 2024


The English symphonic power metallers FELLOWSHIP they still maintain high levels of interest, through new releases, and 2024 will bring their second full length album, entitled “The Skies Above Eternity”. The new album will be released on November 22nd via Scarlet Records, digitally and on CD and vinyl.

“The Skies Above Eternity” will, according to the announcement, be darker and more dynamic, exploring a new aspect of the sound of FELLOWSHIP. Although more melancholic and influenced by Japanese power metal among others, it remains a characteristic album of the band. The re