Chris Harms – 1980 (2025)


Chris Harms not only stands out as a musical chameleon with his band Lord Of The Lost, but also with his very first solo album, “1980”. The album, which is strongly reminiscent of synth-pop, will be released on January 31st, 2025, via Napalm Records and is the realization of a long-cherished dream that is finally coming to life.

“1980” delivers a very unique sound yet-untapped in Harms’ main band Instead, it dives into the uniquely atmospheric synthesizer sounds of the 80s, interweaving them with electronic, wave and goth elements and completely diverting

Dirkschneider – Balls to the Wall 2025


Marking the 40th anniversary of Accept’s iconic album, “Balls to the Wall”, founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider is reinterpreting this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominent artists across the global rock and metal scene, who frequently asked: “Are you planning anything special for the 40th anniversary of ‘Balls to the Wall’”?

These discussions sparked the idea to re-re

Lordi – Limited Deadition 2025

Finnish hard rock and metal legends Lordi are set to release their highly anticipated 19th studio album, “Limited Deadition”, on March 21st, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

01. SCG XIX The Hexecutioners
02. Legends Are Made of Clichés
03. Syntax Terror
04. Skelephant in the Room
05. SCGTV Saturday Night Main Event
06. Killharmonic Orchestra
07. Collectable
08. SCGTV Monstersquad Action Figures
09. Fangoria
10. Hellizabeth
11. SCGTV The Hexecutioners Seasion
12. Retropolis
13. Frighteousness
14. SCGT

Days Of Jupiter – The World Was Never Enough 2025

Swedish alternative metallers Days Of Jupiter are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited fifth studio album, “The World Was Never Enough”. After teasing fans with three singles over the course of this year, the full record will finally see the light of day on February 7th, 2025 via RPM.

01. Original Sin
02. The World Was Never Enough
03. Machine
04. Desolation
05. The Fix
06. Parazite
07. My Heaven My Hell
08. Denial
09. Ignite
10. Invincible

Janne Hilli – Vocals
Marcus Lindman – Guitars
Johnny Gren

Mantric Momentum – Alienized 2025

 

Melodic metallers Mantric Momentum are excited to announce the release of their new studio album, “Alienized”, set for release on February 14th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

1. Prelude to Take-Off
2. Resilience
3. Alienized
4. The Highest Mountain
5. The Light
6. Come Undone
7. Time is My Ally
8. Remember
9. Sirens’ Call
10. A Stronger Stance
11. Barricades

Line-up:
Terje Harøy – Vocals
Christer Harøy – Guitars, bass and drums

Guest appearances

Ray Of Light – Salute 2025


There’s a new star in the hard rock galaxy! Ray Of Light is a fresh line-up that should make some long-standing heavy rockers and AOR fans prick up their ears, as the promising name includes members of a gang that has already released several official records under the Frontline banner – eight to be precise – and has been on the verge of an international breakthrough several times.

Today the time has come and Ray Of Light show the world what’s possible under the new name with their video single “City of Angels”! This genuine rock gourmet treat follows the straight stomper “Falling to Pieces” and the radio gem “Stand Up”, which were released earlier this year. At the same time, the band announced their debut album – in their new form – “Salute

Chemicide – Violence Prevails 2025


With four full length albums and an ep under their belt, Chemicide have become one of the biggest neck breaking thrash metal acts in Latin America. New studio album of merciless Thrash Savagery, “Violence Prevails”, out on February 28th 2025, via Listenable Records, is a future undisputed classic for all Thrash Metal maniacs out there!

01. Do as I say, Not as I Do (4:21)
02. Red Giant (4:07)
03. Systemic Decay (4:50)
04. Parasite (4:04)
05. Violence Prevails (3:22)
06. Prey of Failure (3:59)
07. Chokehold (2:18)
08. Supremacy (4:5

Sacrosanct – Kidron 2025

Progressive metal titans Sacrosanct have inked a worldwide record deal with powerhouse label ROAR, who are proud to release the band’s forthcoming studio offering, entitled “Kidron”! Slated for a release on March 7th, 2025.

01. Marching Days
02. Avenging Angel
03. Prince of Clowns
04. Coming of the Scorpion
05. Gethsemane
06. Doorway of Dreams
07. Still Open Sore
08. Before It Ends
09. The Pain Still Lasts

Max Morton – Vocals, Bass
Randy Meinhard – Guitar
Gerrit Knol – Guitar

Jon Anderson – Live – Perpetual Change 2025

Following the worldwide acclaim for their debut album “True”, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks announce today the March 14th, 2025, release of the new live album, CD/DVD package, “Live – Perpetual Change”.

The band recorded and filmed the entire show at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois on their August 2023 summer tour. The concert will be available as a two CD/DVD package as well as a triple vinyl package. To celebrate today’s announcement, the band is pr

Robin McAuley – Soulbound 2025

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of legendary rock vocalist Robin McAuley’s new solo album, “Soulbound”, out οn February 28th, 2025.

1. ‘Til I Die
2. Soulbound
3. The Best of Me
4. Crazy
5. Let It Go
6. Wonders of the World
7. One Good Reason
8. Bloody Bruised and Beautiful
9. Paradise
10. Born to Die
11. There Was A Man

Niviane – Queen of Phantoms 2025


Niviane, the American power metal force, is proud to unveil their latest single, “12 BC: Legions”, a powerful track that marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for the band. Taken from their highly anticipated third studio album called “Queen of Phantoms”, the single showcases Niviane’s signature blend of heavy, melodic and dynamic metal.

The song transports listeners to the battlefields of Germania in 12 BC, narrating

The OddEven – Outer Space Outtakes 2025


The OddEven are an Alternative Metal Post Grunge band known for riff-oriented hard rock with a massive groove and hypnotic kick that will spin you around on your barstool and get you to your feet in a jam-packed arena.

The band just premiered a new music video for their arena-worthy power ballad entitled “Come Home”; the first single & music video taken from their upcoming studio album “Outer Space Outtakes”, which will be released on March 14th, 2025, via Eclipse Records.
1. First Encounter
2. Innocent
3. Come Home
4. We Gonna Go
5.

Karla Kvlt – Thunderhunter 2025


The Alternative music scene in the Nineties vibrantly questioned traditional listening approaches and came up with some of the most interesting concepts in that sense. While it was bands like MELVINS, UNSANE, SWANS or COP SHOOT COP on the other side of the pond, on this side one of the bands was EISENVATER and the guitar-based orchestra ROSSBURGER REPORT that evolved from it.

EISENVATERs live shows remain legendary transcending gatherings which among lovers of the extremes have a cult status and are of the kind that everybody claims to have been there. Exile On Mainstream is

ELYOSE – Évidence 2025

We are thrilled to present our upcoming album, “Évidence” (Obviousness). This 10-track opus captures the essence of ELYOSE, where the raw power of Metal(core) intertwines with classical and electronic elements.

“Évidence” is a profound exploration of themes that resonate deeply with us. The lyrics, primarily in French, delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence, the quest for independence, the clarity that comes with age, personal battles, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. These narratives are woven through our powerful compositions, creating

Blister Brigade – A Rioting New Breed 2025

 

Swedish Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band Blister Brigade is set to release their fourth studio album “A Rioting New Breed” on April 25th, 2025, via Inverse Records.

 

1. Let Thy Wheel Grind
2. Paradise Industrialized
3. Stampede
4. Disturbing Lights
5. Conceited Punks
6. The Duke
7. Bail Out
8. Before I Go
9. Small Town Tyrant
10. Smokescreen
11. Reborn a Better Man

Gustav Lund: Lead/Rythm Guitar, Vocals
Samuel Larsson: Lead/Rythm Guitar
Anders Gustavsson: Ba