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

Bumblefoot – Bumblefoot… Returns! 2025


Renowned guitarist and composer Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal is back with a brand new instrumental album, “Bumblefoot… Returns!”, set for release on January 24th, 2025. Thirty years after his debut solo instrumental album, Bumblefoot revisits his roots with a 14-track masterpiece that spans genres from metal to orchestral to blues.

1.Simon in Space
2. Planetary Lockdown
3. Moonshine Hootenanny
4. Chopin Waltz Op64 No2
5. Monstrous (feat. Steve Vai)
6. Monstrous II – Departure
7. My Love
8. Once in Forever (feat. Brian May)

The Aurora Project – EVOS12 (2025)


Over 9 years since their previous studio album the Dutch progressive rock band The Aurora Project returns with a brand new studio album entitled “EVOS12” on February 21st, 2025.
“EVOS12” the first of a two album concept, which is not unusual as their previous albums always have been concept albums.

The synopsis of the “EVOS” story: “…After the Dronewars, humanity gathered in massive cities, losing its sense of purpose. The new world’s leaders seized control, deepening the divide between themselves and the pe

Elvenking – Reader of the Runes – Luna 2025

 

On April 11th, 2025, Italian pagan/folk metal masters Elvenking will release their new studio album, “Reader of the Runes – Luna”, via Reaper Entertainment.

 

1. Season of the Owl
2. Luna
3. Gone Epoch
4. Stormcarrier
5. Starbath
6. On These Haunted Shores
7. The Ghosting
8. Throes of Atonement
9. The Weeping
10. Reader of the Runes – Book II

Damna – Vocals
Aydan – Guitar
Headmatt – Guitar
Jakob – Bass
Lethien – Violin
Symohn – Drums

Joviac – Autofiction Pt. 1 – Shards 2025

Finnish progressive metal band Joviac released the first single “Shine” taken from the upcoming third studio album “Autofiction Pt. 1 – Shards”, which is set to be released via Inverse Records on May 16th, 2025.

1. Level 1
2. Haven
3. B.O.M.B.
4. Burn
5. Canvas
6. Shine
7. Level 7
8. Open Eyes And Mind
9. Once

Viljami Jupiter Wenttola – Vocals, guitar
Johannes Leipälä – Guitar
Tuomas Honkkila – Keys
Antti Varjanne – Bass
Rudy Fabritius – Drums

Bleed From Within – Zenith 2025


Metal powerhouse Bleed From Within have announced their new studio album “Zenith” that’s set to be released on April 4th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have revealed the video for new single “In Place of Your Halo”, a thunderous shot of modern metal fury that pays homage to their native Scotland with a bagpipe-backed refrain for the ages.

On the news of their new album the band comments: “‘In Place of Your Halo’ marks the beginning of the next chapter for Bleed From Within. It is an anthem for those that feel like life has passed them by, or those that have been held back by their own limitations. We are killing the older version of ourselves in order to grow. This develops our resilience, a topic that underpins this ba