Atlantic – Another World 2024


Atlantic is the brainchild of guitarist and songwriter Simon Harrison. Following a successful ghost writing career and his bands Stranger and Wisht, Simon wanted to make an album in his favoured AOR/melodic rock genre. Heavily influenced by bands like Whitesnake, Journey, Bad English, FM and Dare he set about writing the songs that became the first album entitled “Power”.

Atlantic was never supposed to be a long term band and following its worldwide release Simon moved on to other writing, recording, production and mix projects. In the late nineties Simon met Mark Grimmett. He recor

Bird’s View – House of Commando 2024

German rock upstarters Bird’s View have announced the release of their sophomore studio album, entitled “House of Commando”, due out on September 20th, 2024, via Drakkar Entertainment!

01. Vienna
02. Stay Down
03. Pin Drop
04. Circus
05. Came Along
06. More to Come
07. White Barriers
08. Colorblind
09. Promise Everything
10. Come Back Home
11. What It’s Like

Niko Huber – Guitars, Lead Vocals
Alex Köper – Guitars
Jan Iser – Drums
Max Westenburger – Bass, Backing Vocals

Marco Glühmann – A Fragile Present 2024


Marco Glühmann, vocalist of Hamburg’s art rock band Sylvan, will release his first solo album “A Fragile Present” and will open the gate to a musical garden full of stirring songs, emotional melodies and heart-touching lyrics.

With his unique voice he knows how to capture and embrace the listener with each blossoming note and his compositions are the bedrock of sincere words about the fragility of what we should value most. Release date: June 14, 2024

Spektra – Hypnotized 2024


SPEKTRA is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated second album, ‘Hypnotized’, on July 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. SPEKTRA come back with their sophomore album, proving that they are more than just a band – they are an immersive experience.

Their sound resonates with the influences of rock masters like Journey, Foreigner, and Winger, delivering a symphony of stadium rock melodies and high-energy hard rock vibes. Speaking about the new single, vocalist BJ stated, “‘Freefall’ is a very powerful tune; it has all the elements that we love…. if you are a har

Falcon Trails – Coming Home 2024


Falcon Trails have set to release their debut album “Coming Home” will be released on July 19th, 2024, via Metalville Records. Falcon Trails is a Vintage classic Rock styled three piece band featuring Finnish composer / lyricist Mika Grönholm, UK based vocalist Lee Small, & Finnish drummer & percussionist Tom Rask.

Their music sails you deep into the seventies with a distinct vintage rock, soul and funk style. Lee and Mika share the same influences in music and in various bands from that period, building the foundation for Falcon Trails…

1. Fastla

Worshipper – One Way Trip 2024


With their third full-length, “One Way Trip”, Boston, MA psychedelic hard rockers WORSHIPPER have perfected their grand balancing act between classic hard rock and old school heavy metal that is empowered to soar high with the injection of a healthy dose of psychedelia.

Rock and metal are all about the hooks and riffs, and the American quartet serves out those catchy delicacies in more than generous helpings. Lyrically, WORSHIPPER take a kaleidoscopic view of the human condition through a psychedelic lens. The order of the tracks has been influenced by the psychological horror

Factory of Art – Back to Life 2024


Over twenty years have passed since the last work “The Tempter”, now it’s time for a new album! After a long break, which was more than filled with Factory Under Cover, Leipzig’s Factory of Art are now making an impressive return.

The new studio album “Back to Life” will be released on June 7th, 2024. The group will also show off their absolute strengths with a new line-up. Let’s look forward to artfully arranged and timeless rhythms and meaningful lyrics that will stay in your ear for a long time. Today the band presents the artwork designed by Massimo (Croctown-studio.com) and the tracklist. “Back to Life” was produced by the band themselves, with mixing and mastering done by Danish producer Jacob Hansen.

If there is a band that impresses

Axxis – Coming Home 2024

 

German melodic metallers AXXIS will release their new studio album “Coming Home” on July 12 on their own Phonotraxx label.

01. Blackest Vision
02. Coming Home
03. Atlantica
04. Moonlight Bay
05. Dark Angel
06. Love Will Shine For Everyone
07. Irish Way Of Life
08. Legends Of Phantasia
09. Lord Of Darkness
10. Ready To Burn
11. Tears Of A Clown
12. I Won’t Sell My Soul

Sunbomb – Light Up The Sky 2024


SUNBOMB, the musical alliance between two steadfast warriors of the U.S. hard rock/metal scene: Tracii Guns and Michael Sweet, have announced the release of their sophomore album out June 24th via Frontiers Records Srl. Developed as a tribute to the classic heavy metal of the 80s, SUNBOMB melds influences of classic metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, and Judas Priest…

1) Unbreakable
2) Steel Hearts
3) In Grace We’ll Find Our Name
4) Light Up the Skies
5) Rewind
6) Scream Out Loud
7) Winds of

Auro Control – The Harp 2024

“The Harp” represents a significant milestone for AuroControl, blending the greatness of Power Metal with the depth of Prog Metal and the vibrant rhythms of Bahia-Brazilian percussion. Recorded at Estúdio Fusão in São Paulo and produced by Thiago Bianchi (Noturnall, ex-Shaman), the album features an array of guest appearances from notable figures in the metal scene like Aquiles Priester (ex-Angra, W.A.S.P.), Felipe Andreoli (Angra) and Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Anarchy/Sons of Apollo/Solo/ Ex-Journey) to name a few.

Led by vocalist Lucas de Ouro, the band comprises a talented lineup i

Rockroad – It’s never too late 2024


RockRoad, hailing from the vibrant city of Bacolod in the Philippines, was born in 2010 from the collective dreams and aspirations of a group of “young” musicians who shared a passion for music that transcended genres. Their journey, which began as an inspired idea, has since evolved into a remarkable tale of musical prowess and unwavering dedication.

The genesis of RockRoad reads like a rock ‘n’ roll fairytale. The band’s inception was nothing short of serendipitous, as they quite literally started in a “draft.” This eclectic group of musicians, each w

Moon Shot – The Power 2024


Moon Shot’s `The Power’ warps me back to the days Gun set fire to the broiling clubs in the late 80s. The potent mix of melodic hard rock and modern pop rocking new wave from the likes of U2 and Simple Minds welded onto precision crafted rock songs from the power of that era.

It is exactly this that Finnish rockers Moon Shot manage to pull off, bestowing present (large) pop structures and uproar onto classic rock with high tech beats in the vein of Depeche Mode. In a world all is well that gels well, Moon Shot rous ,,Yes!” to the future of rock ‘n roll! Release: 26.04.2024

01.Life Is A Killer

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God 2024

 

The new Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds album ‘Wild God’ will be released on 30 August. The title track is available to stream now worldwide.

Nick Cave: “I hope the album has the effect on listeners that it’s had on me. It bursts out of the speaker, and I get swept up with it. It’s a complicated record, but it’s also deeply and joyously infectious. There is never a masterplan when we make a record. The records rather reflect back the emotional state of the writers and musicians who played them. Listening to this, I don’t know,

War Babies – Vault 2024


War Babies, the hard rock/metal band featuring members of TKO, Slaughter Haus 5, Sledgeback, Fastbacks, Suicide Squad and other Seattle-area bands, are finally releasing a second album after all these years! Slated for a July, 2024 drop date by Washington label NW Metalworx Music.

Formed in Seattle in late 1988 by core members Tom McMullin and Guy Lacey on guitars, and Richard Stuverud on drums, with frontman Brad Sinsel added the following year. The band quickly built a buzz locally and garnered label interest and by 1990 were signed to Columbia Records with a big record deal. They were managed by Kelly

Cats In Space – Fire in the Night 2024


Yes CAT fans, we are excited to reveal that our double live album is coming your way this May. ‘FIRE IN THE NIGHT-LIVE’ will be available in two colour double vinyl formats along with a deluxe double expanded CD version. The CATS WebStore will have an exclusive VERY limited ‘pre-order only’ vinyl version which will be announced soon so you can all set your clocks to rush into the store to grab one.

The album recorded on the 2023 ‘Kickstart the Sun’ Theatre tour, is a fitting end to our time with the Harmony Factory label, as we will be venturing into new territ