Yes – In The Beginning Volume 2 ,2021


The history of Yes is marked by repeated reshuffles and sometimes significant stylistic changes.The creative and artistic peak of the band is considered to be the 1970s, in which some of the outstanding albums of progressive rock were recorded, while the greatest commercial success came in 1983.

The group, based in classic rock, was founded in 1968 by Jon Anderson and Chris Squire with theaccompanying musicians Peter Banks, Tony Kaye and Bill Bruford. These 15 songs, recorded in two different locations, date from the band’s early 1970s. They were recorded in TV sessions for WDR (Sporthalle Köln) and TV Brussels.

Elegant 4-panel CD digipak with 8-page booklet and informative liner notes.

Hello – Complete Singles Collection 2021, 2 CD


The detailed booklet contains sleeve notes by 70’s expert Phil Hendricks with input by original front man Bob Bradbury. As a bonus rare 45s by drummer Jeff Allen (both solo and as Local Boy Makes Good) are added. The booklet contains illustrations of collector’s item picture sleeves from around the globe.

DISC ONE
1. YOU MOVE ME
2. ASK YOUR MAMA
3. C’MON
4. THE WENCH
5. ANOTHER SCHOOL DAY
6. C’MON GET TOGETHER
7. TELL HIM
8. LIGHTNING
9. GAMES UP
10. DO IT ALL NIGHT
11. BEND ME SHAPE ME
12. WE GOTTA GO
13. NEW YORK GROOVE
14. LITTLE MISS MYSTERY
15. STAR STUDDED SHAM
16. JENNY DREAM
17. TEENAGE REVOLUTION
18. KEEP US OFF THE STREET

Georgia Satellites – Ultimate Georgia Satellites, 3CD 2021


This 3 CD, 53 track ultimate collection focuses on the band’s output whilst signed to Elektra Records. Spanning the years 1986 to 1990, the band.

The band always enjoyed a reputation for being excellent live and Rick Richards still leads the current line-up of the band on the road. For the latest news of tour dates visit thegeorgiasatellites.com

Track Listing:

DISC ONE:
GEORGIA SATELLITES
+ BONUS TRACKS

1. KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF
2. RAILROAD STEEL
3. BATTLESHIP CHAINS
4. RED LIGHT
5. THE MYTH OF LOVE
6. CAN’T STAND THE PAIN
7. GOLDEN LIGHT
8. OVER AND OVER
9. NIGHTS OF MYSTERY
10. EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY
BONUS TRACKS
11. THE MYTH OF

Slizard – Slizard 2021


Los Angeles, California, USA based rockers Slizard consisting of Liz Fawcett (lead vocals), Pat “Buzz” Belrose (guitars, bass, vocals) and Todd “Toad” Resmen (drums) will be releasing their debut self-titled album via Mega Metal Records on May 28, 2021.

Track List for Slizard:
01. Monsters
02. Mr Hyde
03. Gears
04. Crack The Whip
05. Skinwalker
06. Watch N’ Listen
07. Vampire Zombies
08. Running Towards The Zombies
09. Madness of The Queen
10. Neverland
11. Down By The River
12. Spooks In The Trees
13. Broken Dreams
14. Slow Motion Suicide
15. Will You Still Be There

Tygers of Pan – Majors & Minors 2021


On May 28, the classic Tygers of Pan Tang will release the “Majors & Minors” collection, which will feature the following material:

1. Only The Brave
2. Destiny
3. She
4. Never Give In
5. Worlds Apart
6. Glad Rags
7. Let It Burn
8. White Lines
9. The Devil You Know
10. Keeping Me Alive
11. Hot Blooded
12. Damn You!
13. Spoils Of War (Orchestral Mix)
14. What You Say
15. Plug Me In

Sonic Haven – Vagabond 2021


On Friday the 14th of May, the melodic hard rock band Sonic Haven will release their debut album “Vagabond” and here you can now check out its cover, song list and some other information.

1. Vagabond
2. Back To Mad
3. Nightmares
4. Keep The Flame Alive
5. End Of The World
6. The Darker Side
7. I Believe
8. Save The Best For Last
9. Blind The Enemy
10. From White To Black
11. Striking Back

Line-up:
Herbie Langhans – Vocals
Carsten Stepanowicz – Guitars
Dominik Stotzem – Bass
André Hilgers – Drums

MIXED BY: Sascha Paeth
MASTERED BY: Sascha Paeth

Mark Spiro – Traveling Cowboys 2021


On May 7, Mark Spiro releases his new album “Traveling Cowboys” and this is what can be read in a press release from the company Frontiers Records:

Mark Spiro’s new solo album “Traveling Cowboys” comes about one year after the career spanning “Best of” album which Frontiers released as a celebration of this great songwriter’s career. Once again, Mark Spiro continues a legacy of excellent songwriting, which he has always done in a very personal and heartfelt way.
On “Traveling Cowboys,” Mark once again writes and sings songs about life, love, sacrifice, heartbreak, and everything in between, while wrapping everything up in a smooth melodic rock blanket.
Mark was helped on the record by Tim Pierce and Gia Sky, but more notably,

Peter Hermansson (220 Volt, Talisman) – Second Glance 2021


On April 16, drummer / singer Peter Hermansson (220 Volt, Talisman) will release his new album “Second Glance” via the company GMR Music. With him on the album, he also has members from Europe, Electric Boys, 220 Volt, Treat, Blindstone and Overdrive.

01. A Revolution
02. Angel Eyes
03. Perfect World
04. Last Goodbye
05. Hero’s End
06. I don’t need no doctor
07. Send me an angel
08. Set me free
09. Movin’ on
10. Ain’t gonna crawl
11. Soldier of fortune

Silent Winter – Empire Of Sins 2021


Good old Power Metal from Greece based Silent Winter. Initially formed in the mid 90s, the band released only 2 demos and split. ” Empire Of Sins” is the follow up to the highly acclaimed debut album. Influenced by bands like Helloween, Stratovarius, Iron Maiden, Running Wild, Silent Winter is straight 90s Power Metal. One of the highlights is the Metal cover of Belinda Carlisle’s smash hit “Leave A Light On”.

01 Gates Of Fire
02 Wings Of Destiny
03 Shout
04 Mirror
05 Hunter’s Oath
06 Where The River Flows
07 Dragons Dance
08 Empire Of Sins
09 Leave A Light On

Stranger – Vision Poetica 2021


Stranger Vision from Italy is one of the most exciting new heavy Metal bands around. Their sound is based on powerful riffs, enriched with melodic and orchestral arrangements. Stranger Vision released sensational covers of Space Oddity ( Bowie ), Mad World (Tears For Fears) and Moonfield ( In Flames ) for free during the lockdown. A stunning attack in the vein of Blind Guardian, Savatage and In Flames.

01 Awakening Prelude
02 Gates Of Tomorrow
03 Human Change
04 Soul Redemption
05 Never Give Up
06 Memories Of You
07 The Dying Light
08 Rage
09 Over And Over
10 Before The Law
11 Wish
12 Defying Gravity
13 Hero Of The New World
14 Invictus
15 Soul Redemption (deep Version)

Imperia – Last Horizon 2021, 2 CD


The new album turned out to be the most epic IMPERIA album ever, and therefore it was chosen to be released as a double CD. The album features lot of different styles; from goth rock to metal songs, but you will also find beautiful ballads and more folkish songs. There even is a Viking-themed song, “The Last Horizon” also features IMPERIA’s new drummer Merijn Mol, who is hailing from the Netherlands.

01 Dream Away
02 Starlight
03 To Valhalla I Ride
04 Flower And The Sea
05 Blindfolded
06 While I Am Still Here
01 Only A Dream
02 Where Are You Now
03 I Still Remember
04 Dancing
05 My Other Half
06 One Day
07 I Send You My Love
08 Let Down (piano Version)

Winding Road – Winding Road 2021


In 2018 Magnus Kerlund (Blender) and Jan Hedlund (Coastline, Eagle Down) met in Magnus’ studio. Both had played in numerous bands and toured all over Sweden. However, their true love was melodic rock and AOR. Soon after, Winding Road was born.
Jan’s old friend Jonas Tyskhagen (Incardine, Soxity, Yo Motherfucker, Bitches Brew) with his soulful/bluesy voice became the singer. Fredrik Folare on guitar completed the line-up. Guitar-heavy melodic rock with lots of synths and a strong focus on the melodies is the sound of the self-titled debut album. For fans of: Perfect Plan, Creye, Art Nation, Wildness.

01 It’s A Matter Of Survival
02 Summertime
03 Call On Me
04 I Lost You
05 Out Of Control
06 Stranger In The Night
07 Take Me As I Am

Metalite – A Virtual World 2021


With a new album called the Swedish Power Metal quintet puts themselves back on the Metal dancefloor and set out to reinvent classic Melodic Metal – by unleashig a storm of power, monumentality and zeitgeist that you cannot escape. Spheric layers mix with flirring sequences and stoic beats fitting like a second skin for the massive, melodic and outrageously catchy wall of sound with which they continue to draw a picture of a modern “A Virtual World”.

01 A Virtual World
02 Cloud Connected
03 Talisman
04 Beyond The Horizon
05 Peacekeepers
06 The Vampire Song
07 We’re Like The Fire
08 Artificial Intelligence
09 Alone
10 Running
11 Synchronized