Surma – The Light Within 2020


On November 6th Surma will release their debut longplayer The Light Within via Metal Blade Records. Moving, uplifting, dramatic: The Light Within presents Surma as one of the most moving symphonic metal bands in the current scene.
The 13 tracks of the 47-minute album sound as if they are one piece, while epic, confident stories unfold in music that is correspondingly expansive, but has been cast in relatively compact songs. “Our main message on this record is to give hope to all, no matter what he or she is struggling with” explains singer Viktorie Surmøvá, who is probably best known for her contribution to Bohemian Metal Rhapsody

1.Rendition
2.Reveal the Light Within 04:22
3.Like the River Flows
4.Fire and Wind
5.Desire
6.The City of Winds

Jaded Star – Realign 2020


After performing hundreds of shows across Europe and sharing the stage with bands like Epica, Moonspell and Delain, it was time to get back into the studio to record their second album. Moving into brand new territory, this album transcends from mesmerising verses to explosive choruses.It showcases Maxi’s electrifying vocals in combination with dynamic arrangements and unique songwriting that is reminiscent of old-school metal with a modern edge.

01 Female Fronted
02 Breathing Fire
03 A Pain All Mine
04 Maybe
05 Adrian
06 Children Of Chaos
07 Rise Up
08 We’re The Heroes (a Song For Us)
09 Vertigo
10 Higher Than Love

Ring Van Mobius – The Third Majesty 2020


The Norwegians seem to be slowly getting ready to challenge the Swedes’ position in Northern Europe with regard to retroprog. Analog purists Ring Van Möbius are known to be true to the original progressive rock philosophy by combining instruments from the 70s with the ancient art of tape recording. The Norwegian trio deliver their second album “The 3rd Majesty” – a progressive gem that could just as well have been released in 1971, with instruments such as tubular bells, theremin, a string quartet, timpani and a modular synthesizer, in addition to the raw power of the Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, drums and electric bass guitar. A very entertaining, nostalgic pleasure for fans of Van der Graaf Generator, King Crimson or Camel.

01 The Seven Movements Of T

Wytch Hazel – Iii: Pentecost 2020


The third album from Lancashire medieval metallers WYTCH HAZEL! For fans of Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, AC/DC and early Scorpions. Rich, sumptuous, anthemic late-night drivetime vibes, passionately embracing the most high-end smash-hit classic rock and metal circa late 1970s. Over the past near-decade, Lancashire’s medieval metal phenomenon Wytch Hazel have been honing an uncommonly wholesome, rustic and devotional brand of timewarped hard rock that’s all their own, with 2016’s Prelude and 2018’s II: Sojourn albums.

01 He Is The Fight
02 Spirit And Fire
03 I Am Redeemed
04 Archangel
05 Dry Bones
06 Sonata
07 I Will Not
08 Reap The Harvest
09 The Crown
10 Ancient Of Days

Solstafir – Endless Twilight of Codependent Love 2020


SÓLSTAFIR have always been an extraordinary band. This is not only because of their mystical Icelandic homeland in whose language they mainly write their lyrics or because they have developed from a Black Metal band to a very variable (post) Rock band, it is much more because of the overall concept that SÓLSTAFIR presents with every release, always surprising and slightly different from the previous one. For many, the band has something magical about it – an aura that is difficult to describe – for this you have to listen to and understand their music. In the musical cosmos of SÓLSTAFIR, artists as different as the Beatles, Kraftwerk, Darkthrone, Ennio Morricone and Billy Corgan whirl around and seep unmistakably into the songwriting. The cover for the new album, “Endless Twilight o

Fates Warning – Long Day Good Night 2020


On November 6th Fates Warning will release their new album Long Day Good Night via Metal Blade Records. The new single “Scars” offers a first taste of the album. Fates Warning have been a constant authority on progressive metal for over 35 years. The band has had a significant influence on the style and has developed it further without compromising its integrity or losing its significance.

Now, in 2020, they present the most extensive, longest album of their eventful career in the form of Long Day Good Night. “Stylistically, the music we’ve written for it is different from the rest of our repertoire,” explains vocalist Ray Alder. “Some songs contain electronic elements, others feel pleasantly weightless, and some groove relatively straightforward even by our s

Stormbringer – Stealer of Souls 2020


Originally recorded in 1993, Stormbringer’s “Stealer of Souls” is a cult epic power metal obscurity, previously available only in a limited edition 10-song tape. This is one of the most wanted underground US metal releases, available for the first time.

01 Vengeance
02 Stormbringer
03 Neurotic Emperor
04 Tanelorn
05 Evil Crusader
06 Silence
07 Temples Of The Slain
08 Ambush
09 Vanishing Tower
10 Pit Fiend
11 Escape
12 Sweet Dreams
13 Tales Of The White Wolf

Vandamne – The First Crimes (1988 -1991) LOST UK JEWELS” Collector’s Series Vol.21 [2020]


-Born on the ashes of the UK Metal band DEALER, VANDAMNE was put together in 1987 to play a more melodic and “classy” style, in the vein of bands like Dokken, Ratt and Motley Crue.With two incredible guitar-talents like Ashley Jon Limer and Pete Southern and the great vocalist Trev Short on board, the band played up and down the UK for 2-3 years, chasing that ever-elusive deal.Unfortunately, after some changes in the line-up, the band called it a day around 1992.

-Two years later, the band’s manager was asked from Zero Records/Japan toreunite the band to record an album, which the band -at the end -did it.The album called “Nightcrimes” was released in 1994 on Zero Records and later (with a bonus-track) on the German lab

Sateria – Cold Beer…& A Hat Full Of Fun (LOST MELODIC JEWELS” Collector’s Series Vol.2) 2020


-Formed in ’87, Denmark’s SATERIAstood out amongst that country’s metal militia, as acts like M.Fate and Pretty Maids ruled the roost. Put togetherby vocalist Martie Peters(Push, MPG)and guitarist René Shades (nowPretty Maidsbass-player), they quickly conquered the Danish Hard-Rock scene, headlining many clubs in Copenhagen and opening for various big acts, from Little Angels to Europe, to critical acclaim.

-A distillation of acts like Poison, Motley Crue and White Lion, Sateria were heavily influenced by LA’s Sunset Strip, then home to the burgeoning Hair Metal scene that had taken hold of the eighties, turning it into a decade of decadence.

-Tentatively signing to Polygram, they cut an album that would never see th

Sole Syndicate – Last Days Of Eden 2020


Formed in 2015 in Sweden, Sole Syndicate released their debut album ​‘Garden Of Eden’​ the following year and toured it extensively until 2018, while consolidating the strong line-up we can enjoy today. The band recorded their long-waited follow-up in 2019 and are now ready to release it after signing a new deal with Scarlet Records.

1.Wake Up
2.…And The Truth Will Set You Free
3.We All Fall Apart
4.Glory Days
5.We Came To Rock
6.Brothers 04:30
7.Pain Is Only An Illusion
8.Have You Heard It All Before
9.Bring Us A Hero
10.When Darkness Calls

ALIEN – INTO THE FUTURE 2020


Classic Alien with singer Jim Jidhed in the lead is back with the new album “Into The Future” and after listening to a number of laps on the record, I can state that this is not a funny story.

I got really worried when I heard the first taste of the introductory “You Still Burn” a while ago. Then I began to suspect mischief. From being mostly a happy AOR band, they now seem to have switched to a sadder and heavier sound. Melodic hard rock with quite a bit of touch of metal is a good description I think. Alien is now a trio and in addition to Jim Jidhed, the band consists of Tony Borg and Toby Tarrach.

1. You Still Burn
2. Night Of Fire
3. War Scars
4. Time Is Right
5. What Are We Fighting For
6. Into The Future
7. Freedom Wind

Massive Wagons – The Good The Bad And The Ugly 2020


Taking select tracks from our first two albums using both live & re-mastered studio versions, we put together a physical only disc titled ‘The Good The Bad And The Ugly’, originally released November 2015.

Here is the first digital release of that 2015 compilation album. We’ve added 2 unreleased recordings and a totally unseen video from the 2014 Hard Rock Hell show.

1.Rising Tides (live) 05:02
2.Dirty Little Secrets (live)
3.Buck (live)
4.Fight the System (live)
5.SWT (live)
6.Truth (live)
7.One For Me (live)
8.G String Boogie (live)
9.Blood Rain
10.Red Dress (Single Edit)
11.Ride On (2015 Remaster)
12.Heavy Metal Man (2015 Remaster)
13.Stranger (2015 Remaster)
14.Blackbird (2015

Uriah Heep Uriah Heep – 50 Years In Rock (Deluxe Box) 2020


The beautifully presented box set contains 23 CD albums including 4 CDs compiled by the original members. This set also includes The Magician’s Birthday LP, remastered by renowned engineer Andy Pearce of Lou Reed and Black Sabbath fame, with re-imagined artwork by Roger Dean, two art cards and a 64-page book featuring rarities from the band’s personal archives.

– 19 CDs including all the studio albums + Live 1973
– 4CDs curated by founding and original members
– 1LP The Magician’s Birthday including re-imagined artwork by Roger Dean
– Softback book of tour programmes and memorabilia
– New notes written by founding and original members
– Exclusi

Yes – The Roya Affair Tour (Live From Las Vegas) 2020


“The Royal Affair Tour – Live From Las Vegas” was recorded live on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. The artwork was specially created by legendary artist and long-time Yes collaborator Roger Dean.

01 No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed
02 Tempus Fugit
03 Going For The One
04 I’ve Seen All Good People
05 berian Khatru
06 Onward
07 America
08 Imagine
09 Roundabout
10 Starship Trooper

Scardust – Strangers 2020


Highly anticipated second record by Israel’s leading symphonic/progressive metal band. Mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Devin Townsend, BTBAM). “Strangers” is a unique concept album that features complementary song pairs.

01 Overture For The Estranged
02 Break The Ice
03 Tantibus Ii
04 Stranger
05 Concrete Cages
06 Over
07 Under
08 Huts
09 Gone
10 Addicted
11 Mist