Crossbone Skully – Evil World Machine 2024

Crossbone Skully is a band that features Tommy Henriksen. Tommy is a guitarist and Musical Director for Alice Cooper, and an active member of Hollywood Vampires with Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Alice Cooper.

“Evil World Machine” is an album with an impressive list of associated names: Mutt Lange as Executive Producer, and features from Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Phil Collen (Def Leppard), and Joe Perry (Aerosmith). Henriksen enlisted a sterling group of supporting musicians for the album including guitarist Tommy Denander, keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac (My Che

Asterise – Tale Of A Wandering Soul 2024

Asterise is a multinational power metal “opera” project. The project started in 2018 when Bartlomiej Mezynski and Dionysis Maniatakos joined forces to create something fresh and new, however which will also refer to the classic bands like Stratovarius, Gamma Ray or Avantasia.

Release date: December 6, 2024

1. Intro (instrumental)
2. Twisted Ferryman
3. Into Fantasy
4. Raven
5. Wicked Dream
6. Drifting Into Darkness
7. Tale Of A Wandering Soul
8. Golden Land
9. Call Of Whispers
10. Awaken
11. Farewell

Bartlomiej Mezynsk

Marilyn Manson – One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 (2024)

 

“One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1”, the 12th studio album by Marilyn Manson will be released worldwide on November 22nd, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records.

1. One Assassination Under God
2. No Funeral Without Applause
3. Nod If You Understand
4. As Sick as the Secrets Within
5. Sacrilegious
6. Death is Not a Costume
7. Meet Me in Purgatory
8. Raise the Red Flag
9. Sacrifice of the Mass

Synthwailer – Cruciform 2024


Synthwailer, the eclectic music duo, is set to release their second full-length album, “Cruciform,” on November 15, 2024. Known for their innovative blend of heavy metal and electronic elements, Synthwailer’s new album once again features the ethereal vocals of Morgane Matteuzzi across nine compelling tracks.

With “Cruciform,” Synthwailer takes a deeper, darker dive into thematic and sonic complexity, crafting an atmosphere that is both brooding and engaging. The release is poised to captivate fans of both metal and electronic music, offering a powe

The Effect – The Effect 2024


Short presentation: Initially in quartet format with Trev Lukather (Steve’s son) on guitar, Nic Collins (Phil’s son) on drums, Emmett Stang on vocals and Steve Maggiora (Toto, RJTW) on keyboards, the band from Los Angeles has become a trio,

because Maggiora announced just before the European tour that he was unfortunately forced to leave the adventure because of his many other activities. Release date: November 15, 2024

1. Toxic Envy
2. Unwanted
3. TIND
4. World Between Us
5. Sadistic Love
6. High Life
7. Could Have Been You
8. Sight Unseen

Empires of Eden – Guardians of Time 2024

After years of anticipation, Empires Of Eden is set to release its fifth studio album on November 15th, 2024 – “Guardians of Time”, proudly released by Massacre Records!This upcoming release promises even more electrifying collaborations,

with such as Jonas Heidgert (Dragonland), Louie Gorgievski (Night Legion), Tony Webster (Archetype) or John Gallagher (Raven) to name just a few, and continues Stu Marshall’s legacy of delivering high-octane metal with both precision and passion.

1. The Dawn March
2. Guardians of Time
3. When Will It End
4. Mortal Rites
5.

Nordic Twilight – Nordic Twilight 2024


Nordic Twilight is a symphonic power metal project from Finland formed by singer-songwriter Minna Tuusa and multi- instrumentalist Ville Koskinen (Psychework, Silentium, etc.). The first two singles were released on 2023.

The debut album is coming on November 1st 2024 and the single ‘Don’t Kill Their Dreams’ will be out on August 30th. Stay tuned!

01. Nordic Twilight
02. Edge Of Frozen Hearts
03. Sleeping Beauty
04. Free Me
05. Ice Castle
06. The Night When Winter Came
07. Tears From The Darkness
08. Winds Of Your Fate
09

The Halo Effect – March of the Unheard 2025

Gothenburg’s rising stars, The Halo Effect, are back with a powerful new announcement – their highly anticipated second studio album, “March of the Unheard”, will be unleashed on January 10th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

01. Conspire to Deceive
02. Detonate
03. Our Channel to the Darkness
04. Cruel Perception
05. What We Become
06. This Curse of Silence
07. March of the Unheard
08. Forever Astray
09. Between Directions
10. A Death That Becomes Us
11. The Burning Point
12.

WarlocK A.D. – Book II: The Valley of Vâgené 2024 Digi Web


WarlocK A.D. have signed a two album international record deal with Rockshots Records! The time has come! WarlocK A.D.’s sophomore studio album “Book II: The Valley of Vâgené” is to be released on September 27th, 2024!

Over two years in the making, this entry into the WarlocK A.D. saga is bigger, thicker and more powerful than anything they have brought you before!

Cal Whittaker (As Whiteacre the Nomad) – Lead Vocals, Orchestral Composition/Programming
Michael Farmer (As Quinn Eilianther the Elven Prince) – Vocals, Bass Guitars
John Smith (As Horatus the Mushr

Todd Michael Hall – Off The Rails 2024


Riot V vocalist Todd Michael Hall will release his highly-anticipated sophomore rock album “Off the Rails” via Rat Pak Records on October 18, 2024. Aligning himself once again with Metal Church founding member and guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, Todd offers the listener 10 new studio tracks and two bonus tracks of straight-forward classic-rock-inspired music.

As to the inspiration for the album, Todd explains, “Some crazy things have happened over the last few years, so “Off The Rails” seemed like a great title for a new album. No matter how crazy

The Old Dead – Second Thoughts 2024

 

Returning like a phoenix from the ashes, French dark progressive metal band The Old Dead Tree unveil the harbinger of the upcoming studio album “Second Thoughts” on December 6th 2024

1. Unpredictable
2. Don’t Waste Your Time
3. The Lightest Straw
4. Better Off Dead
5. Without a Second Thought
6. Luke
7. Story of My Life
8. Fresh Start
9. I Wish I Could
10. The Trap
11. Solastalgia
12. OK
13. The Worst is Yet to Come
14. Terrified (Box Set Bonus Track)

Manuel Munoz – Vo

Electric Temple – High Voltage Salvation 2024


Electric Temple was formed in 2024 and features Andrew Freeman (Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Offspring) on vocals, Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, KIX) on drums and
guitarist/songwriter/producer Tony Childs (Shanghai).

Their combined forces deliver a sonic experience beckoning flavours from modern rock, post-grunge and that magic era when bands like Sabbath, Dio and Judas Priest established themselves as the Godfathers of the “hard rock/metal” genre. In their quest to keep the flames of rock burning bright, Electric Temple champions the

Violet – Mysteria 2024

Violet is the new colour Of AOR & melodic rock! Their outstanding debut album “Illusions” was the number #1 time machine for 80’s AOR fans in 2022/2023 and shook the AOR world to its foundations! Now it’s time for the next step.

December 13th the successor “Mysteria” will see the light of day and continues the path taken by the band!

1. Sex In Harmony
2. Angelina (Talk To Me)
3. Bad Dream
4. That Night
5. Only You
6. Arms Around
7. I Don’t Want To Fall In Love
8. Mysteria
9. Eighteen In Love
10. If

Injector – Endless Scorn 2024

Injector Endless Scorn coverThrash and heavy metal band, Injector is thrilled to unveil details about their upcoming studio album, titled “Endless Scorn”, the album is set for release via Art Gates Records on December 13th 2024.

1. Engelante
2. Path of the Wrathgod
3. Warning Blast
4. Resetting Time
5. The Executioner’s Song
6. Never Enter the Core
7. Crawling One
8. Drag Me to the Void
9. The End of Eternity
10. Mindcrusher

Seven Kingdoms – The Square 2024 EP


Florida’s own power metal force, Seven Kingdoms, are thrilled to announce their signing with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). This exciting partnership marks a new chapter for the band, kicking off with the highly anticipated release of their upcoming EP, “The Square”, on November 8th, 2024.

01. The Square
02. Through These Waves
03. Wilted Pieces
04. The Serpent and The Lotus
05. Kyrie

Sabrina Cruz – Vocals
Camden Cruz – Guitars
Kevin Byrd – Guitars
Keith Byrd – Drums

Tak Matsumoto Group – TMG II (2024)


The album opener “CRASH DOWN LOVE” has an impressive and catchy melody that seems to symbolize the new TMG sound, while “GUITAR HERO’”, whose lyrics were written by Jack Blades with Tak in mind, may be the best example of the new sound for the international markets.

“I was able to create a truly exciting and convincing piece of work with my wonderful band members” says Tak. The Japanese metal stars BABYMETAL, appear as special guest in a killer and groovy Dance-Metal song “Eternal Flames” and their duet with Eric Martin is really unique and pleasant. Release date: December 6, 2024