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Voice return with an album that will make every metal fan’s heart beat faster! After their successful comeback in 2017 with the album “The Storm”, they now return to their roots and present a multi-faceted new studio album, in which each song seamlessly flows into the next, while the arc of suspense is continuously maintained.

This work undoubtedly belongs in the collection of every metalhead who appreciates catchy hook-lines, a well thought-out musical concept and an impressive production! “Holy or Damned” will be unleashed on July 12th, 2024, via Massacre Records.

1. Nevermore
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Simone Simons Vermillion coverSimone Simons has been a pioneering force within the world of metal for over two decades as part of Epica. Now, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator, Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), she embarks on the journey of her debut solo album, “Vermillion”.

Arjen is no stranger to Simone’s soaring operatic voice, one that can stir even a gargoyle’s stone heart to tears. Together they have crafted a sonic universe that befits the influential figure she is. “Vermillion” emerges as a gargantuan go

Spirit of Unicorn Music are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of “Focus 12”, the brand new studio album from Focus, on July 5th 2024. Founded by Thijs van Leer, Focus have been at the forefront of the progressive music movement since 1969, yet they still continue to deliver engaging, innovative and skillfully crafted music.

“Focus 12” exemplifies this and proves why they are still a firm fan favourite, the world over. For Thijs van Leer (75) and Pierre van der Linden (78), age is nothing more than a number. Both continue to contribute to Focus with a passion. Thijs, who has written

New album to be released July 12th through Frontiers. PRESENTING ’Reckless Heart,’ the brainchild of Lithuanian-born Swedish artist Michael Palace and the fifth spellbinding chapter in the PALACE saga.

This explosive musical journey resurrects the essence of the 1980s, each track pulsating with the potential to score a classic action blockbuster or drive the adrenaline of a training montage.

Inspired by genre-defining icons such as AVIATOR, FM and DARE alongside contemporaries CHEZ KANE and CRAZY LIXX, Michael Palace meticulously rebuilt the PALACE sound from the ground up, returni

Since two decades, an unstoppable power of sound has emerged from the amplifiers of the internationally established hard rock band Human Zoo from Balingen. Founded in 2004, the band is certainly anything but ordinary with its line-up consisting of guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards and saxophone.

With an impressive discography ranging from powerful anthems to soft ballads, they have gained a loyal fan base around the world. Each of the band’s albums is an independent chapter in the band’s history, which is reflected in various awards, such as the audience vote from the rock m

Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of “The Crucible”, the debut album from Harpazo, a super-group formed by guitarist Marc Centanni and producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery, Ayreon).

Set for release on June 28th, 2024, this progressive metal rock opera is a thrilling journey through a dystopian future, merging elements of progressive and power metal with symphonic and Celtic influences.

“The Crucible” is a concept album that explores a world in turmoil where technology and prophecy collide. The story unfolds across vari

“Born Again,” recorded earlier this year at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, will see worldwide release on June 28th! Featuring 10 tracks of uncompromising metal, “Born Again” returns BRIDEAR to the group’s metal roots but also reflects the power and ambition of the current lineup.

Legendary producer Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, At the Gates, HammerFall, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Obscura, Opeth, Bring Me the Horizon) has brought out something special from the Japanese quintet.

01. Still Burning
02. Braver Words
03. Born Again
04. Cult

UFO singer Phil Mogg has finished recording a solo album with the working title Mogg’s Hotel, using members from British band Voodoo Six.

Release date – 2024-09-06

Deep Purple, one of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time, have set to release their highly anticipated new studio album “=1” on July 17th, 2024, via earMusic.

01. Show Me
02. A Bit On The Side
03. Sharp Shooter
04. Portable Door
05. Old-Fangled Thing
06. If I Were You
07. Pictures Of You
08. I’m Saying Nothin’
09. Lazy Sod
10. Now You’re Talkin’
11. No Money To Burn
12. I’ll Catch You
13. Bleeding Obvious

Finnish melodic hard rock / AOR band Wake The Nations is back! The previous album “Heartrock” was released in 2019 via German AOR Heaven. The upcoming third studio album “Heartageddon” will be released on September 13th, 2024, via Inverse Records.

The Finnish label also released the band’s sold-out debut album “Sign of Heart” back in 2015.

01. Alive
02. Don’t Call Me Tonight
03. Never Say
04. Bulletproof
05. Wheel of Fortune
06. Lifesaver
07. Seven
08. Crossroads of Love
09. I Can Take It All
10. The Shadow

Category 7, the new heavy metal outfit boasting the all-star lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), will release their self-titled debut album on July 26th, 2024, through Metal Blade Records.

1. In Stitches
2. Land I Used to Love
3. Apple of Discord
4. Exhausted
5. Runaway Truck
6. White Flags & Bayonets
7. Mousetrap
8. Waver at the Breaking Point
9. Through

Come and sink your teeth into the dazzling new era for alternative luminaries Yours Truly, with the Sydney trio today announcing their brand new studio album “Toxic”, set for release on August 16th, 2024, via UNFD.

With their name now cemented on a global scale, Yours Truly journey even further into their trademark versatility on their forthcoming sophomore album chapter, expanding beyond stylistic confines and expectations. Effusive and effervescent one moment, dark and damaging the next, “Toxic” runs the spectrum of human emotions across its 10 tracks.

01. Back 2 U
02. Sour

Yesterwynde is a fantastical voyage through time, memory, and the better angels of human nature. Three years in the making, we’re thrilled beyond words to share our tenth album with the world on September 20th!

01. Yesterwynde
02. An Ocean Of Strange Islands
03. The Antikythera Mechanism
04. The Day Of…
05. Perfume Of The Timeless
06. Sway
07. The Children Of ‘Ata
08. Something Whispered Follow Me
09. Spider Silk
10. Hiraeth
11. The Weave
12. Lanternlight

Floor Jansen (v)
Emppu Vuorinen (g)

Sonic Universe’s debut album ‘It Is What It Is’ arrives on May 10th. Combining the forces of the Grammy-award winning lead singer of Living Colour and Adrenaline Mob’s guitarist and founding member Mike Orlando…

1. I Am
2. It Is What It Is
3. Turn A Blind Eye
4. My Desire
5. Whisper To A Scream
6. Higher
7. Life
8. Come What May
9. I Want It All
10. Beautiful Disunity

The story of the Swedish rockband Velveteen Queen begins in 2021 when 4 guys meet at high school and decide to start a band, soon the singer Samuel Nilsson also joins who immediately moves to Gothenburg and then things are going fast for the band and a lot is happening in a short time.

Despite their youth, these talented individuals, all aged between 20 and 23, have accomplished more than most bands dream of. Already in March 2022, they released their debut single “Trauma” on Spotify and other digital services and with only four singles released, Velveteen Queen

Kaipa are back! In the summer of 1964 Hans Lundin’s musical career started when he became a member of his first band as organist and singer. He says that the following years were “the best education I could ever get”. Nine years later in 1973 he formed the group KAIPA.

Now 60 years into his career he and his current bandmates Per Nilsson, Jonas Reingold, Darby Todd, Patrik Lundström & Aleena Gibson are proud to announce the release of Kaipa’s 15th studio album Sommargryningsljus (Summer Dawn Light). ”A whispering dawn the sun’s on its way to open up a brand ne