Michael Romeo – War Of The Worlds / Pt. 1 (2018)

Internationally acclaimed guitar hero Michael Romeo has announced the release of his eagerly anticipated first official solo album, “War Of The Worlds / Pt. 1” through Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group. The wildly ambitious 10-song disc sees the founder, chief songwriter and prime mover of the progressive titans Symphony X furthering his reputation as one of the world’s pre-eminent axe slingers and composers of adventurous, multi-faceted orchestral metal.

1. Introduction
2. Fear Of The Unknown
3. Blac

Dark Sarah – The Golden Moth 2018


Finnish cinematic metal band Dark Sarah will release their new album “The Golden Moth” in Europe and North America via Inner Wound Recordings. “The Golden Moth” is the last part of the first Dark Sarah trilogy (The Chronicles).

1. Desert Rose
2. Trespasser
3. Wheel
4. My Beautiful Enemy
5. I Once Had Wings
6. Pirates
7. Sky Sailing
8. Wish
9. Gods Speak
10. Promise
11. Golden Moth
12. The Gate Of Time

Free From Sin – II (2018)


Per Englund and Patrik Lämborg met for the first time while doing the mandatory Swedish military service in 1985. At the time Per sang in a band called Blacksmith, that had just finished recording their second single, called “Tomorrow’s Mystery”. The first Blacksmith recording was an EP, called “Gypsy Queen”. Per got a demo that Patrik had made a few years earlier (this demo tape also placed Patrik in the highly renowned Guitar Player spotlight column).

1. Pandemonium
2. Faces Of Christ
3. Mr.

Mad Max – 35 (2018)


Mad Max musicians Michael Voss (vocals/guitar), Jürgen Breforth (guitar), Axel Kruse (drums) and Thomas “Hutch” Bauer (bass) doubtlessly have that unshakable idealism that ensures that the band still delivers optimum performance even after 35 years, without ever giving in to supposed restrictions dictated by the music industry.

1. The Hutch
2. Running To Paradise
3. Beat Of The Heart
4. D.A.M.N.
5. Snowdance
6. Thirty 5
7. Already Gone
8. False Freedom
9. Goodbye To You

Epica – Epica Vs Attack On Titan Songs 2018


As you might have heard, last December we released the “Epica vs. Attack On Titan” EP which was only available in Japan. The EP features metal versions of the theme songs from the awesome manga turned anime series “Attack On Titan”. We are excited to announce that the EP will be released outside of Japan by Nuclear Blast.

1. Crimson Bow And Arrow
2. Wings Of Freedom
3. If Inside These Walls Was A House
4. Dedicate Your Heart!
5. Crimson Bow And Arrow (instr.)
6. Wings Of Freedom (ins

Vixen – Live Fire 2018


Classic 80s rock veterans Vixen will release “Live Fire” on July 6 via Rat Pak Records. Mixed by Michael Wagener, “Live Fire” features 12 live tracks and was recorded at Chicago’s legendary Arcada Theater during the band’s successful 2017 tour.

1. Rev It Up
2. How Much Love
3. One Night Alone
4. Cryin’
5. Meet The Band
6. Rock Me
7. Streets In Paradise
8. I Don’t Need No Doctor
9. Love Is A Killer
10. Love Made Me
11. Big Brother<

The Sea Within – The Sea Within 2018


The Sea Within – the new art rock collective comprising of Roine Stolt (Transatlantic, The Flower Kings), Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain Of Salvation), Jonas Reingold (Steve Hackett, The Flower Kings, Karmakanic, The Tangent), Tom Brislin (Yes Symphonic, Renaissance, Spiraling, Deborah Harry) & Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, U.K., Joe Satriani) – have announced that their self-titled debut album will be released on June 22, 2018.

Disc 1
1. Ashes Of Dawn
2. They Know My Name
3. The Void
4. An E

Blueminded – When Lights Fade … 2018


Blueminded was a Dutch pop/rock band, founded in 2012 by guitarist and composer Jörgen Koenen. As he had been recording his own songs at home, he wanted to bring these compositions to life and record these songs in a professional studio.

1. In My Head
2. Can’t Beat The Time
3. Don’t Tell Me
4. Mercy
5. Let Me Go
6. Run Into My Arms
7. Native Ground
8. Walk On Water
9. Coming Back Again

Adrian Galysh – Venusian Sunrise: 20th Anniversary Edition 2018


Hailed by critics and fellow musicians alike, Los Angeles guitarist Adrian Galysh, showcases his guitar talents with anthem-like instrumentals, that put the focus squarely on catchy, memorable melodies.

1.Venusian Sunrise (2018)
2.What On Earth (2018)
3.The Blue Jungle (2018) 03:54
4.Lullaby of South Aiken St. (2018)
5.Drifting Memories (2018)
6.So Close… So Far (2018)
7.Lydian Dreams (2018)
8.Miss Fabina The Ballerina (2018)
9.In The End (2018)
10.Venusian Sunrise (1998 Remastered)
11.What On Earth (1998 Remastered)
12.The Blue J

Liverbox – Rock N’ Roll Salvation 2018


The Cult migh do, but with a darker feeling. All in all, for a modern interpretation of classic glam/sleaze hard rock, Liverbox’s Rock N Roll Salvation is the real deal. If you like the genre, you will dig this album. Recommended.

1. Falling Apart 3:57
2. Blackbird ’72 3:11
3. Now or Forever 4:03
4. Sick Love 4:18
5. Let’s Go (All the Way) 5:09
6. Shuffles It All 4:04
7. Saviour of Rock N’ Roll 4:02
8. Wet and Wild 3:06
9. Sweet Sister of Salvation 4:43
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SEVENTH ANGEL – The Torment [Retroactive Records] 2018


The 2018 Retroactive Records reissues have been digitally remastered by Rob Colwell at Bombworks Sound and with full band approval. CDs are packaged in a jewel case with a 12 page insert featuring amazing band pics, a write up to fans from Ian Arkley, and lyrics.

1. Tormented Forever
2. The Charmer
3. Forbidden Desires
4. I Of The Needle
5. Expletive Deleted
6. Dr. Hatchet
7. Locked Up In Chains
8. Acoustic Interlude
9. Katie
10. Epilogue

PRODIGAL – Electric Eye [Retroactive Records] 2018


The 2018 Retroactive Records Legends Remastered Series features the album remastered along with a second CD featuring their 30 minute Electric EyeRadio Special plus four additional bonus tracks, and break out those Commodore 64’s….you even get the code! For fans of Kansas, Yes, Saga, Foreigner, Styx, Supertramp, Mr. Mister and brilliant, life changing rock and roll!

TRACK LISTING – CD1:
1. Scene Of The Crime
2. Fast Forward
3. Masks
4. Just What I Need
5. Emerald City
6. Electric Eye
7. Bobby