Rage – The Devil Strikes Again (2016)

1464523527_12728851_980544231992275_5386974473316599518_n“The Devil Strikes Again” is already the 22nd studio album by ‘Rage’. After a radical change in line-up last year they made a stylistic return to the old days. The previously released EP “My Way” already makes this clear. Hardness and speed characterize the entire work, it is clear that ‘Rage’ want to continue in the style of “Trapped” and “Back In Mind” – with this disc they

Paradox – Pangea (2016)

1464456624_paradoxpangeacdFinally the seventh studio album of the German thrash metal legend hits the shelves – just in time for their 30th band anniversary. “Pangea” has a running time of 60 minutes making it by far the longest album by the band. The album has been produced by ‘Paradox’ mastermind Charly Steinhauer while the fantastic cover artwork was again designed by Claudio Bergamin. The central topic of the album is the last super continent “Pangea”.


Perfect for fans of Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Exodus and Kreator!

Adx – Non Serviam (2016)

1464523641_81dnnt1bkl._sl1254_The French speed and thrash metal band ‘ADX’ returns with its new album “Non Serviam”. As always, sound and song writing are flawless. Fans of bands like Savage Grace, Blaspeme and Destructor should check this out.

01. L’aube Noire
02. La Mort En Face
03. La Complainte Du Demeter
04. B-17 Phantom
05. Non Serviam
06. Les Oubliés
07. L’irlandaise
08. L’egnime Sacrée
09. Cosaques
10. La Furie
11. Theâtre De Sang

Aisles – Hawaii (2016)

image-778871The Chilean prog rock sextet returns with their new studio effort, “Hawaii”, a two-disc concept album that will be available starting in July.  Chilean prog rockers Aisles have just announced the title and release date of “Hawaii”, their highly anticipated fourth studio album. The LP will be released on July 29, 2016 via Presagio Records on CD and digitally, while the vinyl edition will be available in November.

“Hawaii” is a two-disc concept album about human colonies established in space after the destruction of the Earth. Its twelve tracks explore the dilemmas an

PSYCHOPRISM – CREATION 2016

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Pure Steel Records are proud to finally be able to present a US metal band in the classical sense again.
The guitars shred like in their best times late 80s and the music is more than just a wet dream for anyone who has viewed the crowning of US Metals in such glorious groups like CRIMSON GLORY, LORDBANE and QUEENSRYCHE. From the first note to the last, a non stop musical adventure. Absolutely glorious.

Finally there is a glimmer of hope in the starving territory of the most beautiful music that gave us the last over thirty years of Heav

THE EMBODIED – RAVENGOD 2016

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Back in 2011, THE EMBODIED, from Sweden, released its self-titled debut album through Pure Legend Records. Now they are back with the brand new title Ravengod.

Here is what the guitarist, Jon Mortensen, had to say regarding this new album: “THE EMBODIED returns with a second album of fast riffing guitars and thundering drums. Following the well-received debut album and intensive touring, the new opus will reveal the band’s potential even more. It’s more of everything – heavy riffs, melodies and fast-paced drums. These eleven tracks

Shagging Ponies – GREATEST TITS 2016

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The long awaited Shagging Ponies debut album is finally here! Are you too lazy to get your ass to one of our shows? No problem! Buy a CD in our webshop! Are you too cheap to spend the money on some real rock ‘n fuckin’ roll? No problem!

laying Rock ‘n Roll in its purest form, Shagging Ponies shows the world that music is entertainment, not business. Having started out as a coverband, all those years ago, they built a name for themselves in the Glamrock community. Origina

STONE TRIGGER – Black Venom 2015 EP

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As far as the 80s hair Metal genre goes, Ireland completely missed the boat. While the likes of Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore flew the flag for blues and hard rock, the eye watering spandex and dangerously teased hair look never caught on.

Show Your Hands
Black Venom
Forever
I Declare War
Rattle Your Bones

Tommy Rockit – Lead Vocals
Ronnie Velvet – Guitar/Keyboards
Niall McDermott – Drums
Peter Jordan – Bass
Andii Andrews – Lead Guitar

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Southern Fried Rock Boogie 2016

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On June 17 released a live album with the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd known as the “Southern Fried Rock Boogie”. This is a recording from 1975, when the band visited The Winterland in San Francisco.

1. Whiskey Rock-A-Roller / I Ain’t The One
2. The Needle And The Spoon
3. I’m A Country Boy
4. Gimme Three Steps
5. Don’t Ask Me No Questions
6. Saturday Night Special
7. Railroad Song
8. Call Me

The Answer – Sola 2016

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The October 14 release The Answer his new album “Sola” by the company Napalm Records. Here you can read on the band’s Facebook page:

So Folks, we’re excited to announce that we’ve got this brand new record which we’ve been working on for the last six months and it’s just about ready to go. It’s called “Solas” which is the Gaelic (Irish Language) word for “Light” and also the title of the lead track on the album. All I will say about this record is that it’s a journey and one we’ve never really taken before so prepare yourselves for a few surprises. But don’t worry they are ridiculously good surprises…well I think so anyway. Oh and we’ll be giving you a few tasters of what&