Angra – Cycles Of Pain 2023


The Brazilian Power Metal band ANGRA will release a new album entitled ‘Cycles Of Pain’ on November 03, 2023 via Atomic Fire Records.”Cycles of Pain” brings different perspectives on human pain and the cycles that involve it. While pain is inevitable, it is also an part of growing and learning.

By recognizing and facing these cycles, we can discover our inner strength and find a path to healing and transformation. It is an invitation to reflect on the complexities of human pain, addressing topics such as loss, disillusionment, loneliness and despair, but also bringing a message o

Never Obey Again – The End of an Era 2023


The Italian Alternative Rock/Metal band NEVER OBEY AGAIN will release a new album entitled ‘The End of an Era’ on September 22, 2023 via SCARLET Records.Never Obey Again is an Italian project of 5 musicians with female voices that mixes heavy sounds and modern electronic elements to create fascinating soundscapes.

‘The End Of An Era’ combines dramatic and introspective melodies, heavy and precise riffs and layers of electronic landscapes that create the perfect scenario to welcome the powerful voice of th

Grymheart – Hellish Hunt 2023


Grymheart will release the debut album, Hellish Hunt, on September 22 via Scarlet Records. Engineered, produced and mastered by Gábor Kovács; recorded and mixed at Blacksmith Studio (Budapest); majestically illustrated by Gyula Havancsák (Accept, Stratovarius, Burning Witches)

GRYMHEART is a new heavy metal band founded in 2022 by Gabriel Blacksmith (Gábor Kovács), former leader of acclaimed Hungarian power metal band Wisdom. The band’s sound combines the energy of power metal, the harmonies of folk metal, the epicness of symphonic metal and the screaming vocals of death met

Atomic Symphony – Nemesis (2023)


Originally founded in 2009 as a symphonic metal band, Atomic Symphony was brought into life. After a turbulent time of members joining and leaving the band, it has now finally found the perfect constellation as a band of five members.

However, with a growing interest for bands like Dream Theater and Meshuggah, the band’s interests soon shifted from symphonic metal to progressive metal. With the aim to gain musical quality, the will to take up a musical challenge and the joy of creating gripping songs, the band has eagerly followe

Breforth – Metal in My Heart 2023


The German Heavy Metal band BREFORTH will release a new album entitled ‘Metal in My Heart’ on August 25, 2023 via Metalapolis Records. Jürgen Breforth has been an integral part of the metal scene for more than 40 years. Enthusiastic and inspired by the “New Wave Of British Heavy Metal” with bands such as IRON MAIDEN, SAXON and JUDAS PRIEST, he founded his band MAD MAX in 1982.

With the exception of a short break, the band is still releasing records successfully and is touring all over the world. Since MAD MAX has taken a more melodic path over the years, it was time for

Kruk – Live At Rock Pogoria 2023


The Polish Hard Rock band KRUK will release a new album entitled ‘Live At Rock Pogoria’ on August 4, 2023 via Metal Mind Productions. A new live album by the best Polish hard rock band – Kruk. Features a recording of the band’s extraordinary concert at the Rock Pogoria festival in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland in 2022.

At that time, the band presented material from their latest studio album, “Be There” and several songs from the repertoire of the legendary band Deep Purple. Kruk’s music certainly draws inspiration from classic hard rock from Deep Purple or Rainbow, bu

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