Blaze Bayley – Circle Of Stone 2024


Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley will release his new solo album, “Circle Of Stone”, on February 23. The official music video for the LP’s title track, featuring a guest appearance by Niklas Stålvind of the Swedish metal band WOLF, can be seen below…

01. Mind Reader
02. Tears In Rain
03. Rage
04. The Year Beyond This Year
05. Ghost In The Bottle
06. The Broken Man
07. The Call Of The Ancestors
08. Circle Of Stone (feat. Niklas Stålvind)
09. Absence
10. A Day Of Reckoning
11. The Path Of T

Cave – Out Of The Cave 2024


Cave stands for melodic hard rock with slightly progressive influences, which makes the hearts of Queensrÿche to Van Halen fans beat faster. The name comes from guitarist Chris, whose basement studio was often dubbed a cave, where music was created over the years in sprawling jam sessions. The sessions started with Chris and Simon (co-producer) and various musician friends.

At some point Roberto joined and after a few moments it was clear: The songs have to be recorded and published properly! For this none other than Steffen Theurer could be convinced to rec

North Sea Echoes – Really Good Terrible Things 2024


Fates Warning frontman Ray Alder and guitarist/main-songwriter Jim Matheos will release the debut album of their new project North Sea Echoes this February 23rd, via Metal Blade Records . On North Sea Echoes ’ debut album, “Really Good Terrible Things” , the duo embarks upon a fresh musical journey, a new chapter of intimate,

moody, and evocative songs highlighted by the singles “Open Book,” “Empty,” and “Throwing Stones.” “Throughout Really Good Terrible Things, Matheos and Alder serve up the kind of seductive melancholy Fates Warning fans will recog

Turbulence – B1nary Dream 2024


The band states: “Binary Dream is a narrative wrapped in layers of groovy, technical progressive metal, with nods to Djent and jazz fusion. It’s an exploration, a questioning, and an awakening. Dive into the journey of 8b+1, a robot at the centre of an experiment called Binary Dreaming.

Across nine tracks, we’re taken through a meticulously crafted story of consciousness awakening. From ‘Static Mind’ to ‘Ternary’, each piece is a blend of technical skill and emotive storytelling, reflecting the band’s growth and ambition”.Since its inception i

Lipz – Changing The Melody 2024


Lipz, the dynamic force in glam rock, is thrilled to announce the release of their much-anticipated single, “Bye Bye Beautiful”, and the upcoming launch of their sophomore studio album, “Changing the Melody” on March 15th, 2024.

1. I’m Going Under
2. Changing the Melody
3. Bang Bang
4. Stop Talk About…
5. Bye Bye Beautiful
6. I’m Alive
7. Freak
8. Secret Lover
9. I Would Die for You
10. Monsterz

Alex K Klintberg – Vocals, Guitar
Koffe K Klintberg – Drums
Conny Svärd – Guitar
Chris Young – Bass

Toxikull – Under The Southern Light 2024


Dying Victims Productions is proud to present Toxikull’s highly anticipated third album, “Under The Southern Light”. Born and raised under the hot & blinding southern light of Portugal’s capital Lisbon, Toxikull took off in 2016 and have backed down since: a tumult from the Atlantic, rising to take the world by storm.

With two full-lengths, an EP, and a collection of singles, full of incredible guests from bands such as Skull Fist and Crystal Viper under their belts, Toxikull’s taunting, fearless attitude has conquered the European heavy metal underground. Now,

D’Luna – Monster 2024


Escape Music has announced the release of the February 23rd album Of the Moon titled Monster, made with lead vocals by Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Axel Rudi Pell, Talisman, Sons Of Apollo) and special guest Dug Pinnick (King’s X, The Mob).

D’immuna is a musical entity born from the idea of guitarist and songiter riter David De Luna, whose songs represent an individual and personal journey, between powerful riffs, a real te groano groove and a high level of energy, as will be well audible already from the opening and title track, whic

Leah – The Glory And The Fallen 2024


“The Glory And The Fallen”, Leah’s upcoming sixth album, marks a new evolution for the singer-songwriter. Introducing new challenges and hitting new territories in the songwriting phase, this album not only promises to be her most epic and groundbreaking project yet, but is a monumental soundscape inspired by fantasy, history and personal journey.

The much-anticipated new release will feature appearances from renowned musicians Mark Jansen (Epica, MaYaN), Timo Somers (Arjen Lucassen, Ex Delain), Sander Zoer (Delain) and was produced by Oliver Philipps (Everon, Phantasma). The amazing artw

Alterium – Of War and Flames 2024

Alterium, the new Italian power metal quintet led by Nicoletta Rosellini (ex-Kalidia, Walk In Darkness), have set to release their debut album “Of War and Flames” on March 8th, 2024, via AFM Records.

Born in late 2022, Alterium consists of vocalist Nicoletta Rosellini and former bandmates Paolo Campitelli (guitars) and Dario Gozzi (drums) from Kalidia, soon joined by Alessandro Mammola (guitars, also in Draconicon) and Luca Scalabrin (bass, also in Altair).

1. Drag Me to Hell
2. Siren’s Call
3. Of War and Flames
4. Firebringer
5. Crossroads Inn

Bex Marshall – Fortuna 2024


“Fortuna” is the brand-new studio album from blues roots rock guitarist Bex Marshall. The album is released on CD and digital by Dixiefrog Records on March 1st, 2024. Bex was able to stand still for a moment and draw in local London talented friends including Richie Stevens on drums (Tina Turner, Simply Red, George Clinton),

Toby Baker on keyboards (BB King, Eric Clapton, Alexander O’Neil, Sinead O Connor), B.J Cole on Dobro (Elton John, Coldplay, Sting, Shania Twain, Robbie Williams), New York’s Robert Eugene Daniels on bass (RIP “Red Bass”) Aurora Mannola on bass, Lond

Hands of Goro – Hands of Goro 2024


Bay Area heavy metal trio Hands of Goro arises with their explosive self-titled debut album, confirming the album for release on March 1st, 2024. Hands of Goro formed in November 2016 with the shared desire to strike fear of the infamous half-man/half-dragon into the heart of humanity.

Hailing from opposite sides of the pond, founding guitarist Tom Draper (Spirit Adrift, ex-Carcass and Angel Witch-live) and bassist Adrian Maestas (Slough Feg) conspired to form a band that would spearhead a sound known as the Third Wave Of British Heavy Metal (TWOBHM). In 2020, the two recruited d

Ghost Work – Light a Candle for the Lonely 2024


Ghost Work (featuring members / ex-members of Seaweed, Snapcase, Milemarker, and Minus The Bear) will release the new 11-track LP “Light a Candle for the Lonely” on March 8th, 2024, via Spartan Records.

Vocalist Aaron Stauffer says: “What can I say… this is literally my best singing performance and recording I’ve completed EVER since I began home recording. I would put this song up at the same level of some of my Seaweed favorites. It reminds me of The Cure doing an AC/DC cover”…

1. Godspeed on the Trail
2. Earthquake
3. Erase the Morning

Zakk Sabbath – Doomed Forever Forever Doomed 2024


ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),bassist Robert “Blasko” Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEEN OF THE STONE AGE),will release a new double album, “Doomed Forever Forever Doomed”, on March 1, 2024.

The set will contain ZAKK SABBATH’s brilliant takes on the Birmingham Four’s classic heavy metal masterpieces “Paranoid” (1970) and “Master Of Reality” (1971).

Doomed Forever
01. War Pigs
02. Paranoid
03.

Timson – Forever’s Not Enough 2024


An AOR/Melodic Rock debut album by TIMSON. Taking you back to the 1980s.releases January 12, 2024 A band landing 40 years late!!Mark Timson with Lukky S have combined over the waters to bring a rather belated debut album. Reviving the classic 1980s Hard Rock, Power Ballad era we all love and miss. Songs with Melodic Riffs, Soaring Guitar Solos, Strings, Synths and plenty of memorable hooks.

1.Searching for myself
2.Gambler
3.Across all chaos
4.More than enough
5.Running for our love
6.Forever’s not enough
7.Love will find a way
8.Where the brave

Horrorgraphy – A Knight’s Tale 2024


Greek symphonic metal discovery HORRORGRAPHY has joined forces with Wormholedeath to unveil their forthcoming masterpiece, “A Knight’s Tale,” slated for release on January 19, 2024. Horrorgraphy’s labyrinthine melodies and haunting harmonies have found a new home with Wormholedeath,

a global music powerhouse. This partnership promises to usher in a new era of sonic enchantment that will leave audiences spellbound.

01. Reputation And Honour (Intro)
02. Prison (feat. Snowy Shaw)
03. Theseus
04. Palamon
05. Destiny
06. Fate
07. Under T