Lars Fredrik Frøislie – Gamle Mester 2025


On his second solo album, “Gamle Mester” (Old Master), Lars Fredrik Frøislie pays homage to the greats of the past. Drawing inspiration not only from the pioneers of progressive rock but also from art, literature, and mythology, the album reflects on timeless acts of creativity that still resonate today.

The title is derived from the ancient oak tree “Den Gamle Mester,” found at Krødsherad Prestegård, which also inspired a poem of the same name by Jørgen Moe. This symbolic tree serves as a unifying theme throughout the album, representing wisdom, en

Gary Moore Live – From Baloise Session 2025


Provogue are thrilled to announce the release of “Gary Moore Live – From Baloise Session” on May 23rd, 2025. The new live album will be released on CD/Blu-Ray, 2LP blue and also marble yellow flame (web exclusive) as well as being available digitally. Check out the live video for “Since I Met You Baby” below…

1. Oh, Pretty Woman
2. Since I Met You Baby
3. Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)
4. I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know
5. Don’t Believe a Word
6. Still Got the Blues
7. Walking by Myself
8. The Blues is Alright

Teaser Sweet – Night Stalker 2025

 

Swedish hard rockers Teaser Sweet announce new album »Night Stalker« which will be released on April 25th, 2025 via High Roller Records.

01. Intro
02. Night Stalker
03. Deep In The Woods
04. Living In Sin
05. Blue Sky
06. Eat You Alive
07. Turn Me On
08. Killer Machine
09. Cold Is The Fire

THERESE DAMBERG: Vocals
MARCUS DAMBERG: Lead Guitar
HAMPUS STEENBERG: Bass / Backing Vocals
KENT SVENSSON: Drums

Witchrot – Soul Cellar 2025

 

Canadian evil doom metallers Witchrot return with »Throat Cutter« video; new album out May 23rd on Fuzzed & Buzzed and Majestic Mountain Records!

01. Possession Deepens
02. Tombstoned
03. Throat Cutter
04. Die Alone
05. Green River
06. Spineless
07. Soul Cellar

LEA ALYSSANDRA RETO: Vocals
PETER TURIK: Guitar
NICK DOLPHIN: Bass
PATRICK SHERRARD: Keyboards
MYLES DECK: Drums

Paul Di’Anno – In Memory Of 2025


The new Paul Di’Anno compilation “In Memory Of” will be released on May 16th 2025, via Metalville Records. On 17 May this year, the frontman of the groundbreaking first two Iron Maiden albums should have celebrated his 67th birthday. Unfortunately, we received the bitter news last October that the charismatic singer had passed away unexpectedly at his home in Salisbury.

The compilation “In Memory Of” has now been released in memory of Paul Di’anno. The album is a selection of the best songs that Paul recorded during his time at Metalville Records.

In add

Savaged – Rising 2025


The Spanish heavy metal band Saved will release their new album, Rising, on May 30, 2025 via the label No Remorse Records. The album was recorded and mixed by Javi Félez at Moontower Studios, and mastered by Jaime Gomez at Orgon Studios. The artwork was made by OldSchool Crew.

1. Ascension
2. Fire It Up
3. Queen of My Salvation
4. The Long Walk
5. Across the Burning Fields
6. The Conqueror
7. Stars Are Falling
8. Texas Bloody Texas
9. Rising

Cristian Blade Drums, vocals (backing vocals)
Aleix Coll Bass
Jamie Killhead

Ronnie Romero – Live at Rock Imperium Festival 2025


Legendary singer Ronnie Romero is thrilled to announce the release of his new live album, “Live at Rock Imperium Festival”, set for release on May 23rd, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. “Live at Rock Imperium Festival” sees Romero delivering an impressive musical performance in front of a huge passionate audience, in one of the biggest European festivals, the Spanish Rock Imperium Festival, including songs from the first solo and some other highlights like the Dio cover “Rainbow in the Dark”, available now.

1. Castaway on the Moon
2. I’ve Been Losin

Animalize – Verminateur 2025


DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to (finally!) present the unexpected second album of the ANIMALIZE frenchies, Verminateur, on CD and vinyl LP formats. At last, the second wind of youth is blowing for “French Heavy Metal” – and, to be honest, not a moment too soon. It took just over 40 years for France to finally have its own heavy shock-rock band, ANIMALIZE: a name you may already have seen on some French and German lineup events over the last four years.

“Who do these extroverts think they are, sporting outrageous outfits with harnesses and chain

Magic Pie – Maestro 2025

Magic Pie has become a household name for prog fans around the world with their blend of classic prog and 70’s hard rock inspired by bands such as Dream Theater, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Kansas, Deep Purple, Yes, etc.

“Music was his passion. His life, his love… his all.”Book-ended by the two parts that make up the album’s centrepiece, “Opus Imperfectus”,Maestro is Magic Pie’s long-awaited 6th studio album, years in the making.“Maestro! Where did you go? People ask and I need to know.” Does life imitate art, or is it the other way around? Magic Pie is a Norwegian progressiv

Giant – Stand And Deliver 2025

 

Melodic rockers Giant are excited to announce the upcoming release of their new studio album “Stand And Deliver”, out on May 16th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

1. It’s Not Right
2. A Night to Remember
3. Hold the Night
4. I Will Believe
5. Beggars Can’t Be Choosers
6. It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over
7. Stand And Deliver
8. Time to Call It Love
9. Holdin’ on for Dear Life
10. Paradise Found
11. Pleasure Dome

Kent Hilli – Lead Vocals
Jimmy Westerlund – Lead Guitar
Mike Brignardello

Quadvium – Tetradōm 2025


Half California, half the Netherlands-based instrumental progressive metal-fusion quartet, Quadvium, formed by American bass player Steve Di Giorgio (Testament, Death) and Dutch bass player Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Obscura, Pestilence), reveals details of its much anticipated debut studio album, “Tetradōm”, set for release on May 30th, 2025, via Agonia Records.

“Tetradōm” was recorded and produced by Eve and co-produced by Yuma van Eekelen. The album was mastered by Dereck Blackburn at Quiethouse Recording. Travis Smith (Amorphi

Teramaze – The Harmony Machine 2025


A new world has risen, the morphing of humans with technology knows no limits, and will continue until there is no way to tell where we begin and technology ends. TERAMAZE explore the possibilities of a dystopian existence and more in this brand new double album ‘The Harmony Machine’.

With hard hitting singles, massive riffs and choruses along side thought provoking lyrics. ‘The Harmony Machine’ stands tall along side the rest of the TERAMAZE collection taking us into uncharted territory, reminding us that this band has no limitations to their styles and tastes. Continuing

Revengin – Dark Dogma Embrace 2025


The renowned Brazilian Symphonic Metal band Revengin, hailing from Rio de Janeiro, has just unveiled their latest single, ‘Decadent Feeling‘. With a powerful, cinematic flair, this song teases the highly anticipated album “Dark Dogma Embrace”, set for release in early 2025 under the Italian label Wormholedeath Records.

RELEASE: 11-04-2025

01. Circle Of Mistakes
02. Decadent Feeling
03. Wish You The Same But Worse
04. Hall Of Mirrors
05. Huntress Of Shadows
06. No Saints In Glory
07. Caught In Dark
08. Rising Sun
09. Sub

Holler – Next In Line 2025

Holler will release the new album “Next In Line” on May 23 through Scarlet Records. After the successful 2024’s debut album “Reborn”, Terence Holler keeps digging into his 70s and 80s hard rock/AOR DNA and releases ten refreshing new songs that once again celebrate the absolute mystery of love.

Backed by a sensational band of technical masters, the Italian American singer is finally free to fully express his storytelling vein. “Next In Line” is a precious collection of memories and feelings: at times cocky and sensual, at times t

Mad Invasion – Crack In The Sky 2025

Swedish band MAD INVASION combines classic 70’s/80’s hard rock influences with a modern approach and soundscape. The vast experience of the band members as musicians, songwriters and performing artists − includes numerous album releases and tours over the years.

With a musical foundation deeply rooted in classic hard rock combined with a contemporary approach, MAD INVASION (feat. Mikkey Dee, Scorpions) deliver a distinctive sound where heavy guitars and a solid rhythm section merge with melodic harmonies and modern soundscapes forming a unique listening experience.  Release date: April 25, 2025

1. Welcome To My Show
2. Crack In The Sky
3. Heat Of The Night
4. Crucifixion
5. Voodoo Queen
6. Flesh & Blood
7. Blackness Cal