Apocalyptica – Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 (2024)


This album will be the APOCALYPTICA’s final studio release with the band’s longtime member, drummer Mikko Sirén, who amicably departed after the new LP’s completion. “Plays Metallica Vol. 2”

was produced by longtime collaborator and studio supremo Joe Barresi (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, SOUNDGARDEN, NINE INCH NAILS, TOOL) and will be released via new label Throwdown Entertainment on June 7.

01. Ride The Lightning
02. St Anger
03. The Unforgiven II
04. Blackened
05. The Call Of Ktulu (in m

Remedy – Pleasure Beats The Pain 2024


Remedy, a dynamic and cutting-edge melodic rock metal band originating from the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, burst onto the music scene in 2022 with an unmistakable presence. Their debut album ‘Something That Your Eyes Won’t See’ charted in Sweden and had a massive impact, including truly incredible positive feedback from the Rock and Metal World.

Now it’s the time for the second album ‘Pleasure Beats the Pain’, co-produced with the Swedish S-Rock Music Production, a huge sound journey between catchy melodies, powerful riffs, huge sound and mesmerizing guitar solos. With these new song

Black Country Communion – V (2024)


Black Country Communion, the iconic rock supergroup featuring the talents of Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “V”, available worldwide on June 14th, 2024.

Black Country Communion is a powerhouse supergroup fusing the incredible talents of Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), Joe Bonamassa (Blues Rock Legend), Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Sammy Hagar and the Circle, Foreigner) and Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo). Their brand of earth-shattering rock is h

Ghost on Mars – Out of Time and Space 2024


Italian Progressive Metal quintet Ghost On Mars is set to release its full-length debut album, “Out of Time and Space”, on CD and digital formats on May 3rd, 2024, via Willowtip Records!Ghost On Mars combines dark and melancholic atmospheres with metal traditions, recreating their personal approach to prog metal..

The songs are inspired by films, books and stories belonging to the science fiction and horror cultures: The Mist, They Live, The Revenant, I Robot, Dylan Dog, Rec, Arrival…

1. Beyond the Mist
2. Quarantine

Rhapsody Of Fire – Challenge the Wind 2024


Following “Kreel’s Magic Staff”, a first single and album harbinger released in 2023, Rhapsody Of Fire have revealed full details about their brand new studio album, entitled “Challenge the Wind”, due out this 31 May!

01. Challenge the Wind
02. Whispers of Doom
03. The Bloody Pariah
04. Vanquished by Shadows
05. Kreel’s Magic Staff
06. Diamond Claws
07. Black Wizard
08. A Brave New Hope
09. Holy Downfall
10. Mastered by the Dark

Giacomo Voli – Vocals
Alex Staropoli – Keyboards

Nate Silva – The Chase 2024


Nate Silva to release new solo album “The Chase” on May 3rd 2024.Renowned Canadian guitarist and singer & songwriter Nate Silva, former frontman of the prog rock band and Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions The Slyde,

has set out on his own, in a new folky rock direction with his new solo album “The Chase” scheduled for release in May 2024. He already released the single “Burn!” in November 2023, and now there is a video to complement it along with more information on the upcoming album.

1. Best Damn Thing (3:12)
2. The Chase (feat. Dino Soares) (3.52)

Night Laser – Call Me What You Want 2024


No doubt about it: the great musical evolvement of Hamburg sleaze rockers Night Laser can be felt in every single note on their latest studio album, “Call Me What You Want”. The five-piece have combined the experience gained from their three previous albums, “Fight For The Night” (2014), “Laserhead” (2017)

and “Power To Power” (2020), and more than two hundred concerts. They have incorporated the result into their most varied and powerful studio production to date, a collaborative effort by band founders/brothers Benno (vocals) and Robert

P.O.D. – Veritas 2024


P.O.D. have been a band — and a vital one at that — for more than 30 years. But ask the members what still inspires them after all this time, and they’ll tell you they still operate as if they’re perpetual underdogs.

Yes, with every new album they release, with every show they play, these musical lifers still feel they have something to prove. “We’re still here and we’re still creating some of the best music we’ve ever made,” says Curiel. “When it comes to heart, grit and soul, P.O.D. is your band.” Adds Sandoval, “We’re always

Blind Channel – Exit Emotions 2024


Their new album “EXIT EMOTIONS” is set to be released on March 1st, 2024 and features already classics such as “FLATLINE”, “HAPPY DOOMSDAY” or “DEADZONE” which was partly co-written by contemporary rock producer Johnny Andrews (Motionless In White, Halestorm, Ice Nine Kills, Three Days Grace)

and mixed by the likes of Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, Blink-182, Machine Gun Kelly, Good Charlotte) among others.

1. Where’s The Exit
2. Deadzone
3. Wolves In California
4. Xoxo (feat. From Ashes To New)
5. Keeping It Surreal
6. Die Another Day

Lÿnx – Claws Out 2024

Lÿnx, Calgary, Canada’s ferocious force in hard rock/hair metal, is gearing up to drench crowds with their much-anticipated debut full-length album slated for release on May 9th, 2024.

Emerging from the ashes of the pandemic in 2020, Lÿnx quickly established themselves as a powerhouse quartet, fueled by a shared love for the iconic sounds of 80s rock.

1. Hell in High Heels (4:18)
2. Rock Machine (4:08)
3. Claws Out (4:24)
4. Can’t Get Enough (5:00)
5. Shake It Up (Remastered) (3:47)
6. Band of Brothers (5:31)
7. Nothing but Love (4:59)
8. H

Kryptos – Decimator 2024


Following the much-acclaimed, 2021-album “Force Of Danger”, India’s primo heavy metal might Kryptos strikes back with their devastating, forthcoming studio album! “Decimator” will be unleashed on July 5th, 2024, via powerhouse label AFM Records.

“Decimator” sees the band combine crushing riffs, barbwire vocals and powerful songwriting that grabs the 80s by the throat and drags it kicking and screaming into the modern age. If you’re a fan of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Accept and Kreator, this album will snap your neck in half and have you raging into the night like you’ve n

Symakya – Project 11: The Landing 2024


Hailing from France, symphonic progressive metal virtuosos Symakya has officially inked a deal with Wormholedeath for their astonishing new studio album “Project 11: The Landing”, scheduled for release on April 5th, 2024.

01. The Observer
02. The Height of Endymion
03. Phenomenon
04. Lunar Obsession
05. Eleven
06. Horses of Apollo
07. The Oath
08. Land
09. Full Moon
10. Sea of Silence

Kevin Alexandre Stanislas Kazek: Vocals
Matthieu Morand: Guitars, Keys & Orchestrations
Thomas Das Neves: Drums
Julien Kuh

Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light 2024

Blue Electric Light is the upcoming twelfth studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz. It will be released on May 24, 2024, by Roxie Records with distribution handled by BMG Rights Management…

1. It’s Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe of Love)
2. TK421
3. Honey
4. Paralyzed
5. Human
6. Let It Ride
7. Stuck in the Middle
8. Bundle of Joy
9. Love Is My Religion
10. Heaven
11. Spirit In My Heart
12. Blue Electric Light

Rik Emmett – Diamonds : The Best of the Hard Rock Years 1990-1995 (2024)


Canadian label Music In Motion Ent is releasing Diamonds – The Best of the Hard Rock Years 1990 – 1995, a brand new compilation featuring iconic guitarist Rik Emmett’s hand picked rock tracks from his three Duke Street releases, Absolutely, Ipso Facto and The Spiral Notebook plus two previously unheard songs.

Remastered with the most up to date technology at Iguana Studios in Toronto ON, Diamonds provides Rik Emmett fans with a new listening experience. The Diamonds cover art features the work of renowned photographer Andrew MacNaughtan. International retail date is set for March 1, 2024th