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melodies that have never been heard on any of my albums before and are more than impressive. It’s amazing. The spherical intro for the 8.5-minute closing epic “Heroes” (which is about our musical heroes who have sadly already passed away) in particular offers some goosebump moments.

My well-known namesake Markus Kullmann (Glenn Hughes, VOODOO CIRCLE etc.) is on drums. Last but not least, vocal legend Mark Boals from the USA is featured on (very impressive!) vocals. Mark sang on Official Yngwie Malmsteen’s “Trilogy” album in the eighties (and

An orchestral majesty of the latest album, Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 2! Releases April 5, 2024

1.Daruma (Orchestral Version)
2.Glorious (Orchestral Version)
3.A Hero Reborn (Orchestral Version)
4.Welcome to Hermitage (Orchestral Version)
5.No Return (Orchestral Version)
6.In Search of Gold (Orchestral Version)
7.Join Me (Orchestral Version)
8.Trust no one but You (Orchestral Version)
9.Darkness is just a Drawing (Orchestral Version)
10.Into the Void (Orchestral Version)
11.Bran

MelodicRock Classics is thrilled to reunite with an old friend – Swedish singer/songwriter CHRIS ANTBLAD – for a 6CD Box Set ‘Collected Works, Volume 1’, a Limited Edition (500 Units) set, which takes in 6 of Chris’ studio albums from recent years, all previously only available via streaming and digital outlets.

This is Chris Antblad’s first physical CD release since ‘A New Dawn’ in 2012.
Chris first worked with MRC’s Andrew McNeice for the release of his debut solo album ‘Century’, back in 2011. This limited box set captures 6 acclaimed albums, plus s

Pain announce their highly anticipated new studio album “I Am”, which will be released on May 17th, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records…

1. I Just Dropped By (to Say Goodbye)
2. Don’t Wake the Dead
3. Go With the Flow
4. Not for Sale
5. Party in My Head
6. I Am
7. Push the Pusher
8. The New Norm
9. Revolution
10. My Angel
11. Fair Game

STORMBORN Announce New Album “Zenith”, Out April 26th. Stormborn is a melodic heavy metal band from Kent in the UK. While drawing inspiration from the titans of metal – Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Dio, and the rest, Stormborn blazes a unique trail,

adopting influences from across the metal spectrum. Their sound is a fusion of classic elements and bold, modern innovation. Stormborn isn’t just walking in the footsteps of giants; they’re crafting a new path in heavy metal, dominated by great riffs, a strong melodic backbone, and powerful vocals that you can’t help but sing along to&#

2024 is the year of Nightmare, unbowed, unbreakable and inspired, ready to take their music to a whole new level, they return.When powerhouse vocalist Barbara Mogore joined after 2 years, it marked a new era for Nightmare. Barbara helped Nightmare transcend into new dimensions and refine their sound.

Nightmare are now ready to unleash their brand new and fourteenth studio album, “Encrypted”, with the brilliant voice of Barbara unto the world. The band’s continued desire and passion to take their music to the next level is still alive! As the band states: “We have deci

To Follow Polaris’ is a new “full on” Progressive Rock album by The Tangent. That’s not necessarily a surprise…that’s what the band are known for. But at the same time, it’s something else too. In a year when members of The Tangent could be seen onstage all over the world with Steve Hackett, Soft Machine, Karnataka, David Cross, It Bites, Cyan and others,

it became clear that there was not going to be time to get together for anything more than one gig in April 2023. So the band agreed that leader/main writer Andy Tillison would keep the material comin

Seven Spires will release their fourth studio album, titled “A Fortress Called Home”, on June 21st, 2024, via Frontiers Music srl. The highly-anticipated follow-up to “Gods of Debauchery” (2021) takes their signature blend of symphonic, power and extreme metal to new heights, and drags the listener to the deepest abysses in the process.

“A Fortress Called Home” was produced, mixed, and mastered by guitarist Jack Kosto. Frontwoman Adrienne Cowan comments: “I visited the void twice while writing this al

“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

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

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 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

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

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

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, 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