Edguy – Monuments 2017


The July 16 release Edguy Tobias Sammet (Avantasia) spearheaded the album “Monuments”, which will include both new and old material. To be read in a press release:

Folks, this is our 25th anniversary this year. TWENTYFIVE YEARS OF EDGUY! And right now we’re working on a big release 3-disc ainniversary release, containing new stuff, old stuff, the best stuff we have, embracing our history, unveiling unreleased material of long forgotten times and as if that was not enough – as a

Dream Evil – Six 2017


Swedish metallers Dream Evil will release their sixth album, aptly titled “Six”, on May 26 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2010’s “In The Night” was once again produced by guitarist Fredrik Nordström at his own Studio Fredman facilities, which is the birthplace of many modern metal masterpieces by such bands as I, Arch Enemy, HammerFall, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir, Powerwolf and more.

Arthemis – Blood – Fury – Domination 2017


Acclaimed metal band Arthemis has signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the release of their new album “Blood – Fury – Domination”.

Widely recognized as a ground-breaking live band, Arthemis’ career is marked by several amazing shows full of energy and true passion. The band performed at some of the biggest metal festivals in the world (Download, Hellfest Open Air, Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock Open Air, Gods Of Metal, Hard Rock Hell, Hammerfest and many more) and toured relentlessly since day.

1. Undead

Pinnacle Point – Winds Of Change 2017


The March 31 is expected the new project band Pinnacle Point, among others, Torben Enevoldsen (Fate, Acacia Avenue) release their debut album “Winds Of Change” via the company Perris Records. The song list looks as follows:

1. Prelude
2. Homeward Bound
3. Damage Is Done
4. All We Need To Know
5. Changes
6. Winds Of Change
7. Part Of Me
8. Never Let Go
9. What Will It Take
10. Sail Away
11. With You

Shanghai – Take Another Bite 2017


Shanghai, featuring Jayde on vocals and Tony Childs on guitar, are working on new material and will be playing their first gig in 24 years at Club Roxx in North Kingston, Rhode Island, USA on June 24, 2017.New album Take Another Bite.

01. Please Me Tease Me (remastered)
02. Hot to the Touch (remastered)
03. Big & Sleazy (remastered)
04. Without Love (remastered)
05. Love Under Fire (remastered)
06. Caught In The Act (remastered)
07. Push It In (remastered)
08. Don’t Hide Your Heart (remastere

RIGHTEOUS VENDETTA – Cursed 2017


Yes, one can argue about whether the new Doro album »Raise Your Fist« is an anniversary album or not, for the singer from Düsseldorf, Germany won’t celebrate her 30th on-stage jubilee before 2013. Then again, her 17th record that’s set to be released on the 19th of October 2012 will be in the focus of the subsequent world tour that’ll go over into the next year.

However, there’s nothing to argue about the quality of the new record – that’s certain at least since the release of the 4-track-EP »Raise Your Fist In The Air«: All songs are strong beyond any doubt and keep up the musical legacy of the Warlock cl

EMERALD – Reckoning Day 2017


Limited Edition incl. bonus track. First album after vocalist Thomas Winkler (GLORYHAMMER) left the band. Pure Swiss Heavy Metal

1.Only The Reaper Wins
2. Black Pyramid
3. Evolution In Reverse
4. Horns Up
5. Beyond Forever
6. Through The Storm
7. Ridden By Fear
8. Mist Of The Past
9. Trees Full Of Tears
10. Lament Of The Fallen
11. Reckoning Day
12. Reign Of Steel
13. Signum Dei
14. Fading History
15. End Of The World (Bonus Track)

TRANCE – The Loser Strikes Back 2017


Trance are presenting their newest album ‘The Loser Strikes Back’ .with the original band members Markus Berger (songwriter, guitarist) and Thomas Klein (bass) in 2017. Together with Andreas “Neudi” Neuderth of Manilla Road on drums, Joe Strubel (ex-AC/ID) takes over the vocals with Eddie St. James on the second guitar.

1 Thunderbird Rising
2 I Want To Live
3 Star Invaders
4 Loser
5 Live And Heavy
6 The Loser Strikes Back
7 Open Skies
8 Trust And Glory
9 Finding You

MASTODON – Emperor Of Sand 2017


Emperor of Sand is the seventh studio album from American metal band Mastodon. The album was recorded at the Quarry in Kennesaw, Georgia and mixed at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The band worked with record producer Brendan O’Brien, who they collaborated with on their 2009 album Crack the Skye.The songs were recorded as originally arranged, then they revisited each track to edit and refine the sound.

1. Sultan’s Curse
2. Show Yourself
3. Precious Stones
4. Steambreather
5. Roots Remain
6. Word to the Wise
7. Ancient Kingdom
8. Clandestiny
9. Andro