Herbst – Spiegel 2024

Berlin-based rock and metal upstarters Herbst have revealed new details about their sophomore studio album, entitled “Spiegel” (German for “Mirror”), that is slated for a release on September 20th, 2024, via Drakkar Entertainment!

01. Spiegel
02. Du kannst alles haben
03. Argumente
04. Du siehst mich an
05. Tausend Fragen
06. Hol mich raus
07. Keine Hoffnung
08. Nie wieder
09. Diese Tage
10. Spring

Brian Ray – My Town 2024


Acclaimed musician Brian Ray is set to release his highly anticipated solo album “My Town” on August 2nd, 2024, through Stevie Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records. Ray, renowned for his role as guitarist and bassist in Paul McCartney’s band since 2002,

and as the former guitarist and music director for Etta James, has established himself as a versatile and gifted musician. Beyond his impressive collaborations, Brian brings the same fervor and dedication to his solo endeavors…

1. When the Earth was Round
2. Here For You
3. Got a New Thing
4. Bad 4U
5. Pirate Radio

Jim Peterik & World Stage Roots & Shoots – Volume Two 2024


The JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE concept arose from the idea that the musical and spiritual collaboration of great artists and friends could be truly special. This idea created a string of records that followed the now close-to-legendary debut album released in the year 2000,

where PETERIK managed to present his collaboration with such rock luminaries as Dennis DeYoung (ex-Styx), Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon), Johnny Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Don Barnes (.38 Special), Tom Kiefer (Cinderella) and many more… Release date: August 9, 2024

Dampf – No Angels Alive 2024


Swedish genre-blending power rockers Dampf will release their second studio album, “No Angels Alive”, on August 23rd, 2024, via Silver Lining Music. Led by singer/songwriter A-TRON (Martin Erikson aka E-Type) and keyboardist & songwriter Beak, “No Angels Alive”

is an all-in ten-song storytelling experience blending expansive yet tightly bound stylistic ingredients incorporating hard rock, thrash, melodic power metal, and electronic edges. Recorded at Yard Street Studios (Solna, Sweden) and produced by Jona Tee, be gloriously warned: Dampf’s second studio

Kingcrow – Hopium 2024


Embark on a journey of resilience and reinvention with Kingcrow, as they unveil “Kintsurgi”, the first single off their highly anticipated new studio album, “Hopium”, set to release on August 23rd, 2024, via Season of Mist.

Kingcrow, a band renowned for their evocative lyricism and poignant melodies, once again captures the essence of human endurance through this powerful new track. Their upcoming album “Hopium”, echoes the band’s steadfast commitment to exploring the depths of emotion, a trait that has solidified their standing in the he

The Spiritual Machines – Lockhearted 2024


Drawing deeply from the rich ore of new wave (think Tears for Fears), and pop-prog (think Alan Parsons Project) Lockhearted builds on Evan Frankfort’s sizable legacy in record production, film/TV scoring, and electronic and experimental sound design.

Indeed, the big-eared Frankfort has turned in outstanding work with Liz Phair, Pete Yorn, Plain White T’s, the Wallflowers, Warren Zevon, and many other industry greats. Release date – 2024-08-16

Ignescent – Fight In Me (Deluxe Edition) 2024


“FIGHT IN ME” DELUXE EDITIONSET FOR RELEASE ON JULY 26TH. About the track, Jennifer Benson says: “Stoked to release our new song. It was awesome working with Jasen Moreno formerly of Drowning Pool, Lethal City, and Billy Grey of Fozzy.

Paul Lapinski at My Platinum Sound, who has worked with Columbia Records, Warner Brothers, and bands like The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, produced “Goodbye”. So grateful they were all a part of this.” Ignescent is a dynamic new hard rock band hailing from Chicago. “Fight In Me”, originally released on November 10th, 2023, includes songs co-writt

Paralydium – Universe Calls 2024


Paralydium, the progressive metal powerhouse hailing from Sweden, proudly announce the release of their upcoming studio album “Universe Calls”, out on August 23rd, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl.Progressive act Paralydium emerged under the guidance of John Berg, a visionary with a passion for blending powerful riffs, melodic landscapes, cinematic atmospheres and hypnotic grooves.

Paralydium’s music, influenced by metal, prog, and classical film scores, creates a unique sonic atmosphere — a journey that transcends the boundaries of space and time. Paralydium upcoming

My Darkest Red – Midnight Supremacy 2024


Sneakout Records and Burning Minds Music Group are pleased to reveal the details of My Darkest Red’s debut album, “Midnight Supremacy”. My Darkest Red is a new dark’n’roll band founded by musicians from two early 2000s bands, Poisonheart and Dreamhunter.

This new project features a powerful mix of classic hard’n’heavy, inspired by rock icons such as Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, and Iron Maiden. Add in the decadent, dark wave atmosphere of The Sisters of Mercy, HIM, and The 69 Eyes, and you have My Darkest Red. “Midnight Supremacy”

Flotsam And Jetsam – I Am the Weapon 2024

Iconic thrashers Flotsam And Jetsam have revealed a new track as well as more details alongside the cover artwork of their upcoming, new studio album “I Am the Weapon”, out on September 13th, 2024, via AFM Records.

01. A New Kind of Hero
02. Primal
03. I Am the Weapon
04. Burned My Bridges
05. The Head of the Snake
06. Beneath the Shadows
07. Gates of Hell
08. Cold Steel Lights
09. Kings of the Underworld
10. Running through the Fire
11. Black Wings

Dream Evil – Metal Gods 2024


Gothenburg’s DREAM EVIL return to the spotlight with 10 new songs of pure steel. Seven years after their latest album “SIX”, the authors of “The Book Of Heavy Metal” are finally back with their newest, seventh studio album effort, programatically entitled “Metal Gods”.

Featuring Swedish metal producer Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, At The Gates, HammerFall, Arch Enemy, Bring Me The Horizon, etc.) on guitars as well as recording/mixing duties via his legendary Studio Fredman. releases July 26, 2024

1. Metal Gods
2. Chosen Force
3. The Tyrant Dies At

Leprous – Melodies Of Atonement 2024


Norway’s LEPROUS return with a fearless and stunning new album, likely their most mesmerizing and impactful release yet.“Melodies Of Atonement”, the band’s 8th studio album, contains 10 songs / 51 minutes of contemporary rock at its best.

Recorded by David Castillo (Opeth, Katatonia, Soen, etc.) at Ghost Ward in Sweden, the material was mixed by Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, etc.) and mastered by Robin Schmidt (The 1975, Placebo, The Gaslight Anthem, etc.). releases August 30, 2024

1. Silently Walking Alone
2. Atonement
3. My Specte

Earth Lux – Earth Lux 2024


Earth Lux have set to release their self-titled debut album on August 23rd, 2024, via Metalville Records.
Earth Lux is a new band formed by French composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Steph Honde and Brazilian composer and drummer Fred Mika.

Both musicians had previously worked together in the band Sunroad. In early 2023, Steph and Fred decided to form a parallel band focusing on melodic hard rock, but also incorporating some 70s influences. Shortly after songwriting began, Fred contacted his German friend, singer, composer, producer and mu