FM – Old Habits Die Hard 2024


“Old Habits Die Hard” is the fourteenth studio album from the legendary British AOR rock band, FM. The album is released by Frontiers Records on Friday May 3rd, 2024.Released to coincide with the band’s 40th Anniversary (1984 – 2024), vocalist, guitarist and founding member Steve Overland says:

“the new album encompasses the best melodic elements of the band’s illustrious 40-year spanning career. We really looked at what made the most popular FM albums great and tried to focus on that”, says Steve about the new album “Old Habits Die Hard”&#8230

High Desert Queen – Palm Reader 2024


Texas desert rockers High Desert Queen release the video clip for “Ancient Aliens” as the first heavy single taken from their forthcoming sophomore studio album “Palm Reader”, which has been slated for release on May 31st, 2024, via Magnetic Eye Records.

1. Ancient Aliens
2. Death Perception
3. Head Honcho
4. Palm Reader
5. Time Waster
6. Tuesday Night Blues
7. Solar Rain

Ryan Garney – Vocals
Phil Hook – Drums
Morgan Miller – Bass
Rusty Miller – Guitar

Queen Laya – Queen Laya 2024 EP


Rising from the ruins of the past few years, Queen Laya is emerging into uncharted waters, defying expectations as she demonstrates a ferocious new sound. Today she has announced the forthcoming release of her debut self-titled EP which will be released on Friday 17th May 2024.

The announcement of her forthcoming debut EP comes after a busy 2023 for Queen Laya that started off by working with co-writer and producer Harry Acreman (Sun Arcana, Butterfly Hurricane), co-writer Jules Wildblood (Normandie) and mixing engineer Rhys May (Bring Me The Horizon, Muse, Don Broco). The year saw huge national

Ivanhoe – Healed by the Sun 2024


Ivanhoe to release new studio album “Healed by the Sun” on May 10th 2024. Ivanhoe Healed by the Sun coverProgressive metal act Ivanhoe has announced the release of their new studio album, “Healed by the Sun”, and introduces new band members Chris Lorey (guitars) and drummer Mathias Biehl!

1. Daybreak
2. Healed by the Sun
3. Headnut
4. Moments in Time
5. Goodbye
6. Small Path Home
7. Invictus
8. Picture in My Mind (Bonus Track)
9. One Ticket to Paradise
10. War of Ages
11. 10C
12. Broken Illusions
13. Awaiting Ju

Night Pleasure – Portraits 2024

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are glad to announce all the details of “Portraits”, the official debut album by Night Pleasure Hotel, the brand new, exciting AOR sensation, hailing from Italy.

The band was founded a decade ago under the name “Alex Mari & The Lovers”, with the aim of writing original material. Meanwhile, in order to create good chemistry between the members, the group began playing together on several live shows, performing cover songs of legendary international artists just like Queen, Toto, Police and AC/DC.

After few line-up changes, th

Khirki – Κυκεώνας 2024


After the success of their debut album “Κτηνωδία” in 2021, Athens heavy rock trio Khirki is back with their highly anticipated second studio album “Κυκεώνας”, which has been slated for release on April 12th, 2024, via Venerate Industries.

Drawing inspiration from the legendary sorceress Circe from Homer’s Odyssey, Khirki continues to captivate audiences with their unique blend of Rock‘n’Roll and seductive Greek Folk…

01. Featherless
02. Pumping the Vein
03. The Watchers of Enoch
04. Συμπληγάδες
05. Your Majesty

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