MC5 – Heavy Lifting 2024


Emerging from the gritty streets of Detroit in the mid-1960s, MC5 revolutionized rock and roll with their blistering fusion of garage rock, blues, soul, free jazz, and proto-punk. Infamous for incendiary live performances and a radical left-wing stance, their status as pioneers of punk and protest rock has

inspired many musicians like RAMONES, THE CLASH, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, THE WHITE STRIPES, Slash and countless others and continues to shape the sound of punk and alternative rock for generations to come.

earMUSIC will release the first new music from MC5

Within Silence – The Eclipse Of Worlds 2024


Since their inception, Within Silence has established a formidable presence in the power metal scene with the release of their debut album, “Gallery of Life” (2015) and its follow-up, “Return from the Shadows” (2017), both released on the Swedish label Ulterium Records. The two albums received enthusiastic feedback from fans worldwide, contributing to the band’s steadily growing following.

Over the years, the band has played many shows in Slovakia and around Europe, including festivals in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and Switzerland. In 2016 they supported Theocracy

Ricky Warwick – Blood Ties 2025


The journey from Belfast to Los Angeles, entwined with a lifetime spent at the coalface of bona fide rock n’ roll, has made for a heady cocktail of creativity and popularity. Ricky Warwick, founder of The Almighty, Black Star Riders, The Fighting Hearts,

acclaimed and respectful frontman of Thin Lizzy since 2011, remains unstoppable. This time he’s on a solo run with the release of his new solo album “Blood Ties” out on March 14th, 2025, via Earache Records.

1. Angels of Desolation
2. Rise and Grind (feat. Charlie Starr)
3. Don’t Leave Me in the Dark (feat. Lita Ford)

Dream Theater – Parasomnia 2025

Dream Theater Parasomnia coverAn album announcement that is fifteen years in the making, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater return with their sixteenth studio album, “Parasomnia”.

The album marks the first album featuring the iconic lineup of vocalist James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and drummer Mike Portnoy since 2009’s “Black Clouds & Silver Linings”. The news on this latest album comes hot on the heels of the recent announcement of the tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band, which kicks off in

Powell-Payne – Voilà 2024


Welsh melodic rock band Powell-Payne are excited to announce the release of their debut album “Voilà”, out on December 6th, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl. Vocalist Adam Payne describes the album as “a collection of powerful tracks mixed with some good old fashioned melodic rock with a tip of the hat to 80s giants”.

Discussing the track “Better Days”, Payne adds: “With this single we tried to capture a new AOR sound whilst keeping true to our writing methods and influences”. Formed in 2022 by Mark “Penfold” Powell (ex-drummer of Psycho Kiss) and Adam Payne (former vocalist of

Vipërwitch – Witch Hunt: Road To Vengeance 2024

 

New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal. Post-apocolyptic roadwarrior music out of Denver, Colorado. Set to release their new album “Witch Hunt – Road to Vengeance” on October 31, 2024

01. Road To Vengence: Descendents Of The Gods
02. Legend Of The Midnight Rider: Saxon Killer
03. Hellbound (feat. Devin Reiche & Nick Daggers)
04. The Ritual: Infinite Nocturn Rises
05. The Viperwitch
06. Bathory
07. Vapor City: Blood & Steel Upon The Silver Tower
08. The Huntress
09. Blood Moon
10. She Wolves Of The Wast

Nine Stones Close – Adventures In Anhedonia 2024


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

Dominum – The Dead Don’t Die 2024


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

Ad Infinitum – Abyss 2024 Digi WEB


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

Dug Pinnick – Thingamajigger 2024


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

Lacuna Coil – Sleepless Empire 2025


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

Mystery Blue – Night Demon 2024


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

Hirsh Gardner – Third Time’s A Charm 2024


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

Self Deception – Destroy The Art 2024


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 – Ain’t No Saint 2024

 

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)

Ken Stringfellow – Circuit Breaker 2024


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