SOIL – Restoration 2023


The American Alternative Rock/Metal band SOIL will release a new album entitled ‘Restoration’ on July 21, 2023 via Cleopatra Records.Chicago’s hard rock kings come roaring back to prove they are still as potent and provocative as ever, now well into their 3rd decade of blowing speakers and minds!

These brand new studio recordings revisit the band’s greatest moments including their smash hit singles “Halo” and “Breaking Down” from their 2001 breakthrough album Scars PLUS “Pride” and “Redefine” from their 2004 debut album and so much more! Soil vocalist Ryan McCombs has

Downes Braide Association – DBA V: Celestial Songs 2023


Geoff Downes is a legendary British keyboard player known the world over for being a member of supergroups The Buggles, Asia and Yes. He has been the powerhouse behind some of the most memorable keyboard driven pop-rock-prog songs of the last 40 years.

He has worked with an exceptional calibre of musician from Kate Bush and Mike Oldfield to Billy Idol and Agnetha Faltskog.Chris Braide is one of the greatest songwriters the UK has ever known, having worked with Sia, Hans Zimmer, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Paloma Faith, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue and Lana

KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again 2023


The British Heavy Metal band KK’S PRIEST will release a new album entitled ‘The Sinner Rides Again’ on September 29, 2023 via NAPALM Records.On the blazing heels of their highly-lauded 2021 debut album, Sermons Of The Sinner – which debuted within the Top 20 on charts in the United States, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland and more

– KK’S PRIEST return to sin again with their savage sophomore offering, The Sinner Rides Again, out September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records. The powerhouse heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winni

Firewind – Still Raging – 20th Anniversary Show 2023

 

The Greek Power Metal band FIREWIND will release a new album entitled ‘Still Raging – 20th Anniversary Show’ (CD + Blu-ray Disc) on September 1, 2023 via AFM Records.


Blu-Ray:
1. Welcome to the Empire
2. I am the Anger
3. Head Up High
4. Devour
5. Destination Forever
6. Orbitual Sunrise
7. World on Fire
8. Drum solo
9. The Fire & the Fury
10. Ode to Leonidas
11. Overdrive
12. Mercenary Man
13. Lady of 1000 sorrows
14. Break away
15. Betwee

Electric Boys – Grand Explosivos 2023


The Swedish Hard Rock band ELECTRIC BOYS will release a new album entitled ‘Grand Explosivos’ on September 15, 2023 via MIGHTY Music.Palma Music Studios, October 2022. The funky four from Sweden are spotted drinking margaritas and Estrella Damms during the sunny days but after siesta they are layin’ down the loud foundation of what will be the eighth Electric Boys album.

“The pandemic inspired to some more serious subjects so “Ups!de Down” released in 2021, was a slightly darker album, even though hope was always present”, says Conny B

Marc Hudson – Starbound Stories 2023


The British Power Metal band MARC HUDSON will release a new album entitled ‘Starbound Stories’ on August 25, 2023 via NAPALM Records. After 12 years with DragonForce, vocalist Marc Hudson presents his first solo album, entitled “Starbound Stories”.

“Starbound Stories” is a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a horde of notable guests…

1. As the Twilight met the Sea (feat. Ryoji Shinomoto (Gyze))
2. Freedom Heart (feat. Ryoji Shinomoto

Steel Rhino – In Rhino We Trust 2023


The brand-new songs on “In Rhino We Trust” continue the identifiable Steel Rhino sound that served the band so well and appealed to all people who love classic hard rock. Founder Mikael Rosengren: “We could not leave the fans with just one album, so we continued the saga of Steel Rhino.

I think this album is more raw and powerful. We have taken our arena rock sound to the next level and the songs have been maturing to become our best material to date.” Once again Jacob Hansen (Dynazty, Volbeat, Evergrey, Amaranthe) has been in

Romeo’s Daughter – Slipstream 2023


“Romeo’s Daughter is thrilled to announce the release of 6th studio album “Slipstream”. It is an album filled with songs that are synonymous with the RD sound that you know and love with a few surprises along the way!

It has been made with love and the deep respect we have for our wonderful fans and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it!” Release date: August 31, 2023.

Atlas – Built To Last 2023

 

The British Melodic Rock/Metal band ATLAS will release a new album entitled ‘Built To Last’ (CD) on October 20, 2023 via Metalapolis Records.

1. All or Nothing
2. You’re Not Alone
3. One More Night
4. Another Heartbreak
5. Tears
6. Unfamiliar Love
7. Just Like That
8. Chasing Portraits I – Lonely Hearts
9. Chasing Portraits II – Closer to The Picture
10. Chasing Portraits III – Painted Memories
11. Bury a Lie
12. Best is Yet to Come

Skull & Crossbones – Sungazer 2023


The German Heavy Metal band SKULL & CROSSBONES will release a new album entitled ‘Sungazer’ on September 8, 2023 via MASSACRE Records. The four ex-Stormwitch members

Volker Schmietow, Tobi Kipp, Jürgen “Wanschi” Wannenwetsch and Marc Opppold, completed by vocalist Tobi Hübner, pick up where they left off. SKULL & CROSSBONES have dedicated themselves to traditional heavy metal.

1. Midnight Fyre
2. Sungazer
3. Manhunter
4. The Invisible Man
5. Tyrant’s Rule
6. Nature’s Legacy
7. Inner Self

Heimdall – Hephaestus 2023


The Italian Power Metal band HEIMDALL will release a new album entitled ‘Hephaestus’ on August 25, 2023 via PRIDE & JOY Music. Heimdall’s story began in 1994 when Fabio Calluori (guitar) and Nicolas Calluori (drums) decided to form a heavy metal band.

Following some lineup changes, bassist Giovanni Canu, guitarist Carmelo Claps and vocalist Claudio Gallo joined Heimdall, who launched intense live activity and released their debut album “Lord Of The Sky” in 1998. Live shows followed with Sentenced, Labyrinth, 69 Eyes, Domine and Athena.

Schattenmann – Día De Muertos 2023


‘Día de Muertos’ will be released on June 30, 2023 via AFM Records. The Schattenmann style of 2023 sounds powerful and dynamic, the guitars once again prove to be true riff monsters, drums and bass as a relentlessly driving groove machine.

The rock-solid sound conglomerate is refined by expressive lead vocals and subtle, cleverly woven synth sounds.

1. Dia De Muertos
2. Jeder ist schlecht
3. Hände hoch
4. Menschenhasser
5. Dämonen
6. Meer aus Licht
7. Haters Gonna Hate
8. Dickpic
9. In deinem Schatten
10. Ew

Rozario – To The Gods We Swear 2023


Rozario, the new Norwegian hard rock band, is ready to show the world what they’ve been working on for the last couple of years.They’re all brought up with the classic hard rock and heavy metal music from the 70’s, 80’s.The result is a list of songs inspired by this, but with a clear, modern sound with their own distinctive character based around vocalist David Rosario and his lyrical universe.

Rozario’s songs are best described as solid, hard-hitting, yet melodical and catchy with verses always leading up to choruses that makes you wanna throw your fists in the air a