Oversize – Vital Signs 2025


Oversize have announced their stunning debut album “Vital Signs”, due out on February 28th, 2025, via SharpTone. To commemorate the news, the group have today unveiled the title track,
Of the single, the band comments: “While ‘Vital Signs’ is technically the title track of the album, it was originally written as an album closer and from start to finish was written comfortably in under an hour.

I think the simplicity of the song and the free-flowing structure combined with extra production elements – drum loops and super saturated and effect heavy guitars – give this so

Wildness – Avenger 2025

 

Swedish rockers Wildness are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “Avenger”, out on January 24th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

 

1. Wings of Fire
2. Crucified
3. Broken Heart
4. Caught Up in a Moment
5. Wasted Time
6. Avenger
7. Poison Ivy
8. I’ll Be Over You
9. Stand Your Ground
10. Eye of the Storm
11. Walk Through the Fire

Erik Modin – Drums
Adam Holmström – Guitar
Pontus Sköld – Guitar
Erik Forsberg – Vocals
Marcus Sjösu

Löanshark – No Sins to Confess 2025


You want it true, heavy and loud? You love the 80s and you would die for pure fuckin’ Heavy Metal? Then Löanshark is your band! You will find everything your metal heart is beating for within their traditional sound, that takes no prisoners! Löanshark was founded as a power-trio in 2017, in the heart of Barcelona and is currently taking the scene by storm as an uprising star on the NWOTHM heaven, just alongside Spanish fellow acts such as Hitten, Savaged, Witchtower or Iron Curtan. Following their 2018 debut EP “The Warning Session” and two singles – including their Underground hit “Fast, He

Landfall – Wide Open Sky 2025

 

Brazilian melodic rockers Landfall announce the release of their new studio album, “Wide Open Sky”, set for release on January 17th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

1. Tree of Life
2. SOS
3. When the Curtain Falls
4. Running in Circles
5. No Tomorrow
6. A Letter to You
7. Coming Home
8. Intoxicated
9. Hourglass
10. Higher Than the Moon
11. Wide Open

Airforce – Acts of Madness 2025

Five years since their latest studio offering, “Strike Hard”, London/UK-based NWOBHM pioneers Airforce, featuring Doug Sampson (ex-Iron Maiden), will return with their much-awaited new studio album, entitled “Acts of Madness”, that is slated for a release on February 21st, 2025, via ROAR!

01. Among the Shadows
02. Life Turns to Dust
03. The Fury
04. Cursed Moon
05. Sniper
06. Lost Forever
07. Westworld
08. Heroes
09. Obliterated
10. Hacksaw Ridge
11. Strange World (Iron Maiden cover)

Lino – Vocals

Enemy Inside – Venom 2025

Infiltrating fans with infectious tunes since their foundation in 2017, Enemy Inside are set to add a fresh can load of fuel to their heavily rocking fire with their new studio album “Venom”, which is due out on February 28th, 2025, through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

01. Venom
02. Should Have Known Better
03. Sayonara
04. What We Used to Be
05. Fuck That Party [feat. Zak Tell]
06. Dirt on My Mind [feat. Mirza Radonjica]
07. Don’t Call Me an Angel
08. Innocent *
09. Unburn
10. I’d Rather Be Dead [feat. Da

Brainstorm – Plague of Rats 2025

Power metal fans, get ready! Southern Germany’s powerhouse, Brainstorm, are gearing up to unleash their new studio album “Plague of Rats”, and it’s set to blow your minds and rock your ears!
Brainstorm to release new studio album “Plague of Rats” on February 28th 2025

01. Beyond Enemy Lines
02. Garuda (Eater of Snakes)
03. Fale Memories
04. The Shepherd Girl (Gitavoginda)
05. Your Soul That Lingers in Me (feat. Elina Siirala)
06. Masquerade Conspiracy
07. From Hell (feat. Alex Krull)
08. The Dark of Night
09.

Spiritbox – Tsunami Sea 2025


Two-time GRAMMY-nominated progressive heavy metal band Spiritbox are gearing up for their next chapter with the announcement of their second studio album, “Tsunami Sea”, set for release on March 7th, 2025, via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. The album was produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringer, mixed by Zakk Cervini and mastered by Ted Jensen.

1. Fata Morgana
2. Black Rainbow
3. Perfect Soul
4. Keep Sweet
5. Soft Spine
6. Tsunami Sea
7. A Haven With Two Faces
8. No Loss, No Love
9. Crystal Roses
10. Rid

The Hellacopters – Overdriver 2025


The high-energy rock‘n’roll royalty, The Hellacopters, have graced us with the first single from their upcoming brand new studio album “Overdriver”, which will see the light of day on January 31st, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.The aptly titled track “Leave a Mark” unites two styles that The Hellacopters have become known for over the course of their 30-year career – the full-blown guitar assault reminiscent of The Stooges and MC5 as well as the anthemic, hook-laden approach to rock‘n’roll, which is topped with a hint of melancholy…

Risen Crow – Requiem for a Damned Love 2025


Formed in 2020 in Rome, Risen Crow stands out in the Italian metal scene with their distinct fusion of power metal and gothic elements. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot and Lacuna Coil, Risen Crow’s music blends powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and atmospheric soundscapes, creating an emotional journey for listeners. The single “Risen Crow” embodies the band’s artistic vision, showcasing their signature mix of powerful metal energy and dark, gothic atmospheres.

The upcoming debut album, “Requiem for a Damne

Destruction – Birth Of Malice 2025

Following their 40-year-anniversary tour through South America and Europe, German Thrash-Teutons Destruction strike again with their 16th studio album, “Birth of Malice”, out on March 7th, 2024, via Napalm Records!

1. Birth of Malice
2. Destruction
3. Cyber Warfare
4. No Kings – No Masters
5. Scumbag Human Race
6. God of Gore
7. A.N.G.S.T.
8. Dealer of Death
9. Evil Never Sleeps
10. Chains of Sorrow
11. Greed
12. Fast as a Shark

Schmier – Bass, Vocals
Martin Furia – Guitars
Randy Black – Drums
Damir Eskić – Guitars

Last Temptation – Heart Starter 2024


Last Temptation are ready to ignite the stage with their highly anticipated third album “Heart Starter” Last Temptation is a hard rock band founded by guitarist Peter Scheithauer. After the success of their two albums and tours alongside legendary groups, the band returns to the forefront with their promising third album.

After two successful albums acclaimed by fans and media alike, as well as appearances at such renowned festivals as Hellfest, the band founded by guitarist Peter Scheithauer (Killing Machine, Belladonna, Temple of Brutality) is ready to embark on the next phase of their

Illusion Force – Halfana 2024


Japanese power metal band Illusion Force are thrilled to announce the release of their new album “Halfana”, out on December 13th, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Discussing about the album, the band says: “After and exhilarating experience of performing and recording around Japan for the last 5 years, we can finally announce our first worldwide album release! It was a great challenge to properly utilize the elegance and versatility of Japanese music, but we think the end result will be a great listen! Please, check it out!”

Hailing from Japan, Illusion Forc

Kilmara – Journey to the Sun 2025


Kilmara sounds more current, more powerful and heavier than ever, thanks to an excellent and careful production. With the aim set on finding the best and most fresh sound possible, Kilmara put the recording of their new studio album in the hands of Carles Salse in his Sureau Studio, and the also teamed up with world-renowned and award-winning producer Seeb Levermann (Orden Ogan, Angus MCSIX, Rhapsody Of Fire, Riot V).

Conceptually, “Journey to the Sun” is set in the Arcade halls of the late 80’s, where first loves, unbreakable friendships, rivalries, defeats and victory celebrations t

Majestica – Power Train 2025

 

Symphonic power metal quartet Majestica have announced their brand new studio album “Power Train”, which will see the light of day on February 7th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

1. Power Train
2. No Pain, No Gain
3. Battle Cry
4. Megatrue
5. My Epic Dragon
6. Thunder Power
7. A Story in yhe Night
8. Go Higher
9. Victorious
10. Alliance Anthem