Symphony Of Sweden – Haunted 2024


The Swedish pop rock band Symphony Of Sweden is the missing link between pop and metal! Meet powerful guitars, huge arrangements and the extra ordinary voice of Mr Lee! Welcome to the musical world of Symphony Of Sweden. Release date: February 7, 2024

1. Haunted
2. EXIT – When There’s Nowhere Else To Run
3. Get Out Of My Mind
4. Bad Thoughts
5. Even If Solo
6. Lay Them Down
7. Show Me Love
8. Down And Counting
9. Just Let It Bleed
10. That Night
11. Black Painted Heart
12. Goodbye<

Thornbridge – Daydream Illusion 2024


In contrast to the two previous albums that were more on the heavy side, “Daydream Illusion” is a bit more melancholic and magical, which is also reflected in the vocals that are less aggressive and cleaner on this album.

Special attention was paid to catchy melodies and lyrics, and for the first time a ballad made it onto an Thornbridge album. The concept album tells the story of a boy who tries to save his dream world and its characters from the destruction and violence he is confronted with in his real life in the form of questionable and inhumane ‘healing m

Lucassen & Soeterboek’s Plan Nine – The Long-Lost Songs 2024


17th May will see the release of Lucassen & Soeterboek’s Plan Nine album ‘The Long-Lost Songs’ via Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group. Music Theories Recordings and Mascot Label Group are proud to announce the new project from Arjen Lucassen and Robert Soeterboek entitled, Plan Nine.

Originally formed 30 years ago by Lucassen and Soeterboek for experimentation, Plan Nine eventually grew into a band of its own, attracting attention from producers and labels alike. However, as other projects such as Ayreon took center stage, Plan Nine was placed on pause. Now, returning to f

Feuerschwanz – Warriors 2024


To celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary in 2024, Germany’s hottest band, Feuerschwanz, will release the special album, “Warriors”, with all lyrics in English, on April 19th, 2024. It features the brand new song “The Unholy Grail”, a cover of the Assassin’s Creed classic “Valhalla Calling” by Miracle Of Sound, as well as ten of the band’s greatest hits in English.

The band around founding member and singer Hauptmann Feuerschwanz, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist Hodi, as well as Johanna on the violin are welcoming top-class names as guests on “Warriors”, such as C

Ivory Tower – Heavy Rain 2024


The album “Heavy Rain” by Ivory Tower is a captivating and powerful release that showcases the band’s exceptional talent and musical prowess. Released by Massacre, this digipak edition is a must-have for fans of progressive metal and melodic rock.

Ivory Tower’s “Heavy Rain” is an album that seamlessly blends heavy riffs, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. The band’s unique sound combines elements of progressive metal with catchy hooks and memorable choruses, creating a truly immersive listening experience. From the opening track to the closing

Gothminister – Pandemonium II: The Battle of the Underworlds 2024


Norwegian GOTHMINISTER is an indescribable phenomenon. One factor of this fascinosum is the unique blend of modern Gothic Industrial Metal, danceable EDM parts and a pinch of retro charm. Other factors surely are the impressive theatrical live stage shows or the sophisticated music videos which received more than 30 international film awards so far.

The new album “Pandemonium II: The Battle of the Underworlds” continues the narrative of “Pandemonium I”. The music is faster and catchier than ever before while beeing more complex and modern at the same time. &#

Onlap – Waves 2024


Finally, Paris-based alternative rock and metal act Onlap has revealed new details about their forthcoming, hotly-anticpated studio album! “Waves” is slated for a release on June 14th, 2024, via AFM Records. For Fans Of: Nickelback, Lansdowne, No Resolve, 3 Doors Down, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin…

For more than 15 years, alternative metal sensation ONLAP from France released powerful and motivational music, winning hearts from fans around the globe. Now, they are releasing their long anticipated album “Waves”. After a streak of hit singles and artful music videos, this is n

Lost In Grey – Odyssey into the Grey 2024


Lost In Grey, the theatrical metal pioneers and one of the most promising and inspiring acts coming from the Finnish metal scene release the cover and the tracklist of their new studio album “Odyssey into the Grey”, which will be released on April 5th, 2024.

01. The Entourage
02. The Bottomless Pit
03. Time
04. Two Wolves
05. A New Dawn
06. Vem Kan Segla Förutan Vind
07. Hailuoto
08. Odyssey into the Grey

Harri Koskela – Keyboards, vocals and composer
Anne Lill Rajala – Vocals and lyric

Big Wolf Band – Rebel’s Journey 2024


Big Wolf Band are delighted to announce their studio new album “Rebel’s Journey” due for release on Friday 19 April 2024. This is their biggest and boldest release to date, and the second instalment of the Rebel’s trilogy of albums.

Joining forces once more with esteemed producer Mark Stuart and studio engineer maestro Sheena Sear at M2 Studios for their 3rd studio album.

01. Empire and a Prayer (3:57)
02. Valley of the Fallen Kings (5:58)
03. Lay it on the Line (3:48)
04. Rise Together (4:06)
05. Six Strings Loaded (4:19)
06. Black

Holler – Reborn 2024


Brooklyn-born singer and songwriter Terence Holler went solo in 2022, leaving the band he co-founded 31 years ago: international acclaimed prog metal titans Eldritch.Growing up with a steady diet of Billy Joel, Elton John, Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Monkees, Bay City Rollers, Journey, Boston, Toto, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss and Bon Jovi, these are the main influences he brought in his new project simply called Holler.

When a man loves a woman, and when the woman loves him too… but they can’t be together: a story you have already heard, but you have never heard this one yet. Holler sings

The Quill – Wheel of Illusion 2024


The Quill have set to release their new studio album “Wheel of Illusion” on March 29th, 2024, via Metalville Records. The iconic Swedish hard rock band, unveils their musical prowess in their highly anticipated 11th album, “Wheel of Illusion”.

With a storied history dating back to the early 90s, The Quill has consistently pushed boundaries, blending powerful riffs and soulful melodies…

1. Wheel of Illusion
2. We Burn
3. Rainmaker
4. Elephant Head
5. Hawks & Hounds
6. Liber
7. Sweet Mass Confusion
8. Th

Korpiklaani – Rankarumpu 2024

Finnish folk metal superstars Korpiklaani have released a brand new single called “Saunaan”, the first song to whet your appetite for their upcoming new studio album, “Rankarumpu”, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024.

1. Kotomaa
2. Tapa sen kun kerkeet
3. Aita
4. Saunaan
5. Mettään
6. Kalmisto
7. Rankarumpu
8. No perkele
9. Viikatelintu
10. Nouse
11. Oraakkelit
12. Harhainen höyhen

ETHERMEDIA – Framauro 2024


Genre: Prog Rock
Year : 2024
Country : Poland

Studio Album, released in 2024

Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Visionary for Heaven (6:38)
2. Brainwashed by Mass Media (4:47)
3. The Fairly Tales of a Stranger (7:09)
4. Welcome to My Channel (6:20)
5. Etna (3:42)
6. All These Paparazzis (5:47)
7. Please Stop the Time (5:58)
8. The Technology Trap (4:45)
9. The Cycle (5:02)
10. We Know Nothing (8:05)

Total Time 58:13

Line-up / Musicians
– Ryszard Kramarski / vocals, keyboards, acoustic & electric guitars
– Krzysztof Wyrwa / bass, fretless bass
– Grzegorz Fieber / drums
– Marcin Kruczek / guitars

Oz Hawe Petersson’s Rendezvous – Oz Hawe Petersson’s Rendezvous 2024


Pride & Joy Music is excited to announce the worldwide release of Swedish AOR project Oz Hawe Petersson’s Rendezvous self-titled debut album on March 22nd 2024. Oz Hawe Petersson’s Rendezvous sees the union between OSUKARU guitarist Oz Hawe Petersson and his former Eye (Sweden) keyboard player Mathias Rosén doing what they do best.

Despite the name, it is not a guitar-centric solo album but most definitely a project with both artists in the front seat. The self-titled debut album is an authentic collection of melodic gems and new instant rock classics that not only sounds like but also feels lik

Lords Of Black – Mechanics Of Predacity 2024

Renowned for their mastery of prog-power, Lords of Black are set to captivate audiences once again with their sixth studio album, “Mechanics of Predacity”, slated for a global release by Frontiers Music on March 15th, 2024.

This monumental release marks a pinnacle in the band’s evolution, seamlessly fusing power, epic grandeur, and intense musicality with a profound narrative woven through evocative lyricism. Tony Hernando’s exceptional musical composition, Ronnie Romero’s emotive vocals, and the formidable rhythm section of bassist Dani Criado and drummer J