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The second album to be released by Nine Stones Close in 2024 is ‘Adventures In Anhedonia’. It is a very personal album, lyrically, and reflects on the mental state and wellbeing of us all, based on the personal experiences and traumas of Adrian Jones’ recent past.

Adrian says, “…it really reflects what’s been happening to me over the past years, the effect it’s had on me and how I have tried to deal with some of it…” The music is very distinct from that of the Diurnal album, reflecting the lyrical themes and feelings that inspired the songs, while still retaining the unique Nine Stones Close sound.

From the soaring opening track ‘Beach Walker’ to the epic finale of ‘Plastic Animals’ the album takes you on a ride t

Zombie metal sensation DOMINUM is set to unleash the undead on their second album, entitled The Dead Don’t Die, out December 27, 2024 via Napalm Records! DOMINUM entered the scene in 2023 with a blast and hit the top 20 of the Official German Album Charts immediately with their debut album, Hey Living People, while gaining a slew of fans with their horror-inspired lyrics, powerful compositions and theatrical performances.

On the new offering, mastermind Felix Held aka Dr Dead and his Zombies introduce heavier metal influences, contributing to an even more bombastic and darker sound than on the

Band from: Switzerland
Genre: symphonic metal, power metal, heavy metal
Year: 2024

1. My Halo
2. Follow me Down
3. Outer Space
4. Aftermath
5. Euphoria
6. Surrender
7. Anthem for the Broken
8. The one you’ll hold on to
9. Parasite
10. Dead End
11. My Halo (Orchestral Version)*
* (Earbook only)

Melissa Bonny – Vocals
Adrian Thessenvitz – Guitars
Korbinian Benedict – Bass
Niklas Müller – Drums

Acclaimed KING’S X bassist, songwriter and co-vocalist Doug “dUg” Pinnick will release a new solo album, “Thingamajigger”, on October 25 via Rat Pak Records. The LP features 11 brand new songs and follows his successful 2021 release “Joy Bomb”.

From the opening chords of “Climbing Up the Mountain”, it is clear that Pinnick’s trademark tone lays the bedrock for his latest solo release “Thingamijigger”. Doug tackles a wide array of emotions and topics with layered harmonies, hooky rhythmic sensibilities, and t

Italian goth metal legends Lacuna Coil return with their 10th studio album, “Sleepless Empire”. The 11 new tracks come with a modern twist to Lacuna Coil’s signature sound with heavy metalcore riffs and catchy, epic choruses.

releases February 14, 2025

01. The Siege
02. Oxygen
03. Scarecrow
04. Gravity
05. I Wish You Were Dead
06. Hosting The Shadow
07. In Nomine Patris
08. Sleepless Empire
09. Sleep Paralysis
10. In The Mean Time
11. Never Dawn

Cristina Scabbia – vocals
Andrea Ferro – vocals, screams

French heavy metal act Mystery Blue has announced their brand new studio album, “Night Demon”, for a release on December 6th, 2024, via Massacre Records! Mystery Blue’s forthcoming rager “Night Demon” offers 12 new and pure heavy metal tracks as well as a cover version of Accept’s classic “Restless and Wild”.

The band’s ninth studio offering was mixed and mastered by Vince Koehler at V.I.P. Studios, the cover art was designed by Jean Linhoff. Alongside a guest feature from Andreas “Buschi” Babuschkin of label mates Paragon, Mystery Blue, who formed back in the 80’s, invites you to t

Let us introduce you to the legendary drummer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and New England Hall of Famer Hirsh Gardner. In the late 70’s/early 80’s his band New England dazzled record buyers and audiences alike with their own innovative mix of supreme AOR/Melodic Rock.

Supporting KISS on the 1979 Dynasty Tour, New England’s first release “Don’t Ever Wanna Lose Ya” broke into the Billboard Top 40. Their debut album was produced by Paul Stanley and Mike Stone (Queen, Asia). His new album Three Times A Charm is split into two very diffe

This track marks the sixth glimpse into their eagerly awaited album Destroy The Art, scheduled for release on October 25. “Dead Water” explores the theme of communication breakdown in relationships, highlighting the emotional turmoil when connection fades.

As intimacy diminishes and emotional distance grows, the relationship becomes burdensome, often leading to mutual blame. Inspired by their own experiences, Self Deception members have seen many long-term couples parting ways due to changes, shifting dreams, and the pressures of parenting, anxiety, and depression. This inspired them to create music

Austin Gold to release new studio album “Ain’t No Saint” on October 18th 2024.

1. Ain’t No Saint (5:04)
2. The Wire Defines (3:29)
3. Hell or High Water (4:09)
4. Not Enough (3:36)
5. Down & Outs (5:03)
6. End of Our Song (05:09)
7. Hang Fire (4:07)
8. Hold the Anchors (3:32)
9. Callin’ Time (4:52)
10. Return (5:30)

Bonus Tracks:
11. Walking in Half Light (2:57)
12. Death Boulevard (4:04)
13. Canyons (4:22)

CIRCUIT BREAKER is the emotional journey of a period both enlightening and challenging. After stepping away from music for months, these songs started to appear in my dreams. As I re-approached life with new eyes, I reached into a creative well that was rich, raw, real.

Circuit Breaker is about the voyage from deconstruction to reconstruction, from death to rebirth. It is about betrayal and how to move forward from it. It is about how to overcome any obstacle, no matter how high. Ultimately, it is an album about how we heal. releases October 18, 2024

1.Trust

Danish math-stadium rock group Isbjörg have released their new single ‘Inure’ on October 26th 2023.
‘Inure’ is the fourth single from Isbjörg’s upcoming second full-length album which is expected to be released in the spring of 2024.

With its calm and atmospheric pace, ‘Inure’ showcases a more fragile and mellow side of Isbjörg. The song is a duet between lead singer Jonathan Kjærulff Skovlund and guest vocalist Margrethe Christine Wellejus and portrays a failing relationship that neither of them has the strength to e

After the surprise drop of their latest single “Dream Stealer” on July 31st, extreme metal legends Arch Enemy are back with more exciting news. The Swedes are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, “Blood Dynasty”, a long player with 11 new tracks chock-full of Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar riffs, guttural force, and clean vocal surprises.

“Blood Dynasty” will be released on March 28th, 2025, via Century Media Records. Arch Enemy founder and guitarist Michael Amott confides: “This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before – it’s

Maltese born-Swiss musician Marc Storace started his exceptional musical career in 1970, with the Swiss cult progressive band “TEA”. TEA released 5 LP’s, becoming a very successful band and Marc gained attention for his abilities and his high-pitched raunchy vocal tone.

In 1979 Marc became the voice KROKUS, the most successful Hard Rock Band from Switzerland, selling over 15 million copies, touring the world collecting over 2000 shows, winning several Gold and Platinum awards! At the beginning of 2021 Marc started working on his solo career as STORACE, releasing the first solo CD “Live an

The Spanish progressive and melodic metal band AFTER LAPSE will release their new album, Pathways, on December 13, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. Below, in preview, the video clip for the title Clones. The Spanish progressive metalheads After Lapse are back with their new album “Pathways”,

scheduled for release on December 13, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl. After Lapse was formed in 2018 by drummer Roberto Cappa, keyboardist Pablo Sancha and guitarist Arturo Rodríguez, who had previously played together in the band “Delyriüm”. After some changes of members in the

German symphonic metal icons Xandria are about to chart new paths with their epic upcoming nine-track new EP, “Universal Tales”, out on November 22nd, 2024, via Napalm Records!

1. No Time to Live Forever
2. Universal
3. 200 Years (feat. Ally Storch)
4. Live the Tale
5. The Wonders Still Awaiting (Acoustic Film Score Version)
6. No Time to Live Forever (Orchestral Version)
7. Universal (Orchestral Version)
8. 200 Years (Orchestral Version / feat. Ally Storch)
9. Live the Tale (Orchestral Version)

Ambre Vourvahis – V

Grave Digger Bone Collector coverIn the year 2025 the German metal institution celebrates its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck/Germany, they moved out to conquer the world. Who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany.

With the release of the album “Heavy Metal Breakdown” in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation with their new studio album “Bone Collector”, on January 17th, 2025.

01. Bone Collector
02. The R