StillSkin – Through Time 2023


On March 31st, the melodious rock band StillSkin will release their debut album “Through Time” via the company Lions Pride Music. This is what can be read in a press release:

StillSkin is a Danish Rock band based in the south of Denmark. The band formed in 2017, and released their self-titled debut EP in 2018, followed by a string of concerts around the country (and a lot of interest from radio stations in countries like Australia, UK, Holland). With an energetic mix of rock styles and influences in the bag Whitesnake, Halestorm, Rush, Evanesc

Gatekeeper – From Western Shores 2023


New release: March 24, 2023.The first full-length album in five years from Canadian melodic metal heroes Gatekeeper! Vancouver, British Columbia’s Gatekeeper returns with From Western Shores – a captivating eight-song journey that redefines epic, melodic heavy metal!

1. From Western Shores
2. Death on Black Wings
3. Shadow and Stone
4. Exiled King
5. Nomads
6. Twisted Towers
7. Desert Winds
8. Keepers of the Gate

Frozen Crown – Call Of The North 2023


Date released 10 March 2023. This fourth album is going to sound 100% Frozen Crown, melding together elements from our previous three albums, and purposely featuring no guest appearances, to consolidate the band sound while bringing at the same time unseen features (like acoustic ballads and epic choirs) on the table.

Be ready for memorable refrains, heavy downtuned guitar riffs, intricate symphonic parts, and a tense and epic battlefield atmosphere.

1. Call of the North
2. Fire in the Sky
3. Black Heart
4. Victorious

Lovebites – Judgement Day 2023


release date: 24 February 2023. JUDGEMENT DAY, the fittingly titled album will be the first to feature the band’s new line-up, which includes bassist Fami, who was selected after an audition process and is just 20 years of age. The fast, melodic, and heavy metal sound that LOVEBITES has excelled at since their debut is still burning strong but has been sublimated further.

Newcomer Fami also brings an added charm to the quintet, including her signature slap technique. The album contains ten completely new songs, mixed and mastered by Finnish masterminds Mikko Karmila and Mika Jussila, who h

Ad Infinitum – Chapter III – Downfall 2023

Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum will release its third studio album, “Chapter III: Downfall,” on March 31, 2023, via Napalm Records. Produced by Ad Infinitum and Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, “Chapter III: Downfall” explores concepts of Ancient Egyptian history and mythology.

1. Eternal Rains
2. Upside Down
3. Seth
4. From The Ashes
5. Somewhere Better
6. The Underworld
7. Ravenous
8. Under The Burning Skies
9. Architect Of Paradise
10. The Serpent’s Downfall
11. New Dawn
12. Legends (Featur

NATIVE SONS – SHADOW HEAD 2023


As I listen back to Shadow Head, Blake’s soulful, emotive wail also brings to mind a very well-known bluesy, hard rock band of the late ‘80s / early ‘90s – Lynch Mob.
As a long-time fan of both bands and having caught them in concert several times, I can’t help but think that he would be a cosmic fit to front that veteran band. If and when he decides to expand his resume (or an opportunity would arise), Blake’s vocals and stage presence would be an optimal fit for George Lynch’s long-running outfit. Just my two cents, but I stand behi

Redemption – I Am The Storm 2023


Four years after their latest studio album, now finally “I Am The Storm” arrives – an intense slice of heavy music, evoking the presence of one’s inner strength. Like a force of nature, every lover of sophisticated metal music with depth will fall in love with Englund’s inspired vocals, the sheer power and exquisite arrangements.

The masters of song-oriented progressive metal are back! Los Angeles-based band REDEMPTION, fronted by charismatic vocalist Tom S. Englund (also Evergrey) are one of the most respected and critically acclaimed bands, highly praised i

Elvenking – Reader Of The Runes: Rapture 2023


Eleventh studio album by Italian folk/power metal institution ELVENKING – “Reader Of The Runes: Rapture” is the second part of an extensive story concept that will span three albums Already twenty years ELVENKING set the tone when it comes to Folk Power Metal.

From April 28th 2023 and with their eleventh album “Reader Of The Runes: Rapture” the Italian band will continue their popular “Reader Of The Runes” series and defend the justified cult status. Another foundation for mystical, enchanted and brute power metal.

1.Rapture

Avaland – The Legend Of The Storyteller 2023


Released: 31.03.2023. Avaland is back with a brand new epic record, one hour of symphonic and theatrical music! “The Legend Of The Storyteller” is the prequel of the first album “Theater Of Sorcery”. Starring the soulful voices of Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/TSO),

Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony), Pierre “Cara” Carabalona (Eltharia), Ivan Castelli (Lionsoul), Angèle Macabiès, and mighty guitarists Jens Ludwig (Edguy) and Bruno Ramos (Sortilège/ex-Manigance), this new opus is showing a heavier and darker atmosphere of Avaland’s theatrical universe. Avaland w

Manigance – The Shadows Ball 2023


Released, 2023/03/10. First album in English and with a female singer for the French symphonic metal band MANIGANCE. The band wanted to broaden the audience and propose, after the French version, a new artistic proposal more accessible to foreign audiences.

“The Shadows Ball” is an album with current and contemporary subjects. A universe to discover between freedom and anger, betrayal and isolation, lack and injustice. An album that both denounces and draws a window of hope. A committed and impactful album.

1. Odyssey
2. Cold Blood
3. All Your Excesses
4. End Of

Delain – Dark Waters 2023


Dutch symphonic metal pioneers DELAIN break into new realms with their eagerly awaited, brand new full-length, Dark Waters, out February 10, 2023 via Napalm Records. The pristine record marks a game-changing chapter in the band’s history and presents the brainchild of keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt with a new lineup.

Rejoining the fold and bolstering DELAIN’s continuity are original guitarist Ronald Landa and original drummer Sander Zoer, while new members – terrific vocalist Diana Leah and bassist Ludovico Cioffi –

Rolling Stones – Grrr Live! 2023, 2CD+blu-ray


The Rolling Stones celebrated their golden anniversary in 2012 and 2013 by embarking on the 50 & Counting Tour, a 30-show tour of North America and Europe. On December 15, 2012, the band took the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for the finale of 4 New York area shows. Featuring guest appearances from The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr., Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Taylor, the concert proved to be one of the most memorable shows in the band’s history.

01 Blu Ray: Get Off Of My Cloud
02 The Last Time

Eye – Anthology 2023 Box-Set 3 CD


Pride & Joy Music pull out a three pack here from US band EYE titled “Anthology” which makes sense given that the album is included on CD 2, was hard to obtain and sometimes changed hands for a big chunk of Euros. “Anthology” comes with rare artwork, 24-page booklet and liner notes in a limited edition of 500 pieces.

CD 1:

01. Back Up Slow Down
02. Broadway Hollywood
03. Taylor Made
04. Lost And Confused
05. Romance (Version 3)
06. Just a Game
07. You’ve Got Nerve
08. Don’t Wait
09. Back Up (Alternative