Vandenberg – Sin 2023


The Dutch Hard Rock band VANDENBERG will release a new album entitled ‘Sin’ on August 14, 2023 via MASCOT Records.Every album paints a picture. Instead of utilizing a brush and canvas, Vandenberg paints with towering vocals, earthquaking rhythms, and the iconic and instantly recognizable fretwork of guitarist and namesake Adrian Vandenberg.

Three years after “2020”, Vandenberg returns with a new album and an invigorated line-up. Joined by vocalist Mats Levén, drummer Koen Herfst, and bassist Randy van der Elsen, the influential axe-slinger delivers a vibran

Lancer – Tempest 2023


The Swedish Heavy Metal band LANCER will release a new album entitled ‘Tempest’ on August 11, 2023 via Fireflash Records. “Tempest” was recorded by the band and Anders Backelin (LORD BELIAL a.o.) at “Armageddon Recordings Studio”, who also mixed and mastered the album along with guitarist Per-Owe Solvelius, who was the main producer of “Tempest”.

“It is heavy, it is dramatic and it is a new direction for Lancer’, reveals new vocalist Jack L. Stroem.
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Corey Taylor – CMF2 (2023)


The American Hard Rock band COREY TAYLOR will release a new album entitled ‘CMF2’ on September 15, 2023 via Bmg.CMF2 follows up Taylor’s 2020 solo debut CMFT, which featured the #1 Billboard mainstream rock single “Black Eyes Blue” and streaming sensation “CMFT Must Be Stopped” (feat. Tech N9ne and Kid Bookie).

The LP hit #6 on Billboard’s US Top Rock Albums charts. “My first solo album was kind of where I was coming from. This album is more where we’re going,” Taylor adds. CMF2 – where Taylor sings and plays lead and rhythm guitar, piano, and man

Wings of Steel – Gates Of Twilight 2023


Wings of Steel is a Los Angeles based hard rock/heavy metal band formed by vocalist Leo Unnermark and guitarist Parker Halub in 2019. New album “Gates of Twilight” is set to be released on May 19th and available for presale now!

1. Liar In Love
2. Fall In Line
3. Garden Of Eden
4. Cry Of The Damned
5. She Cries
6. Lady Of The Lost
7. Leather And Lace
8. Slave Of Sorrows
9. Gates Of Twilight
10. Into The Sun

Vocals – Leo Unnermark
Guitars & Bass – Parker Halub
Drums – Mike Mayhem

Tesla – Full Throttle Live 2023


The American Hard Rock band TESLA will release a new album entitled Full Throttle Live on May 26, 2023 via Tesla Electric Co.TESLA is a notorious band for one thing; being a high-energy, 100% live, kick-ass rock and roll band in concert!

FULL THROTTLE LIVE captures this essence from a stop at the Sturgis Bike rally in the year 2022 at the infamous saloon that hosts many motorcycle rock and roll parties, and this inspired the band to put on even more of a heavy show. Independently recorded, mixed, and produced by guitarist Frank Hannon and bassist Brian Wheat, this new live album truly captures TESLA in

Queens Of The Stone Age – In Times New Roman… 2023


The American Stoner band QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will release a new album entitled ‘In Times New Roman …’ on June 16, 2023 via Matador Records.’In Times New Roman…’, the 8th studio album

from Queens of the Stone Age is raw, brutal & rough around the edges but with a refinement that reveals itself further with each successive listen – and QOTSA founder Joshua Homme’s lyrics are as witty and withering than ever. The results are instantly identifiable; QOTSA’s sonic signature, expanded and embellished wi

The Mystical Hot Chocolate Endeavors – A Clock Without A Craftsman 2023


The American Alternative band THE MYSTICAL HOT CHOCOLATE ENDEAVORS will release a new album entitled ‘A Clock Without A Craftsman’ on July 07, 2023 via MASSACRE Records. The Mystical Hot Chocolate Endeavors, an Alternative Rock Band, release a 98-minute double concept album,

bringing together many sounds and styles for a truly unique listening experience for fans of Alternative, Progressive and Metal music. From the heaviest of heavy, to the most atmospheric ambience, everyone will find something to enjoy on this musical journey.

CD 1:
1. The Clock
2. Come Hell Or High

Tailgunner – Guns For Hire 2023


The British Heavy Metal band TAILGUNNER will release a new album entitled ‘Guns For Hire’ on July 14, 2023 via Fireflash Records.Recording the debut album “Guns Fore Hire”, TAILGUNNER moved themselves and all the equipment into an old Victorian chapel from the 1800’s,

in the dead of winter in early 2021, surrounded by a graveyard. “We recorded mostly in the middle of the night, upon the altar, using only candles for lighting.“ The ten tracks were mixed and mastered by Olof Wikstrand of ENFORCER, another perfect match for TAILGUNNER.

1. Shadows Of War
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Nita Strauss – The Call Of The Void 2023

 

The American Guitar Hero band NITA STRAUSS will release a new album entitled ‘The Call Of The Void’ on July 7, 2023 via Sumerian Records.

1. Summer Storm
2. The Wolf You Feed (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)
3. Digital Bullets (feat. Chris Motionless)
4. Through the Noise (feat. Lzzy Hale)
5. Consume the Fire
6. Dead Inside (feat. David Draiman)
7. Victorious (feat. Dorothy)
8. Scorched
9. Momentum
10. The Golden Trail (feat. Anders Friden)
11. Winner Takes All (

The Neal Morse Band – An Evening Of Innocence & Danger: Live in Hamburg 2023


The American Progressive band THE NEAL MORSE BAND will release a new album entitled ‘An Evening Of Innocence & Danger: Live in Hamburg’ on July 14, 2023 via INSIDE OUT Music. The Neal Morse Band present ‘An Evening Of Innocence & Danger: Live in Hamburg’, an audio document of their 2022 tour in support of their most recent studio album.

Recorded live in Germany, this 3-disc release captures the band in fine form, presenting ‘Innocence & Danger’, as well as ‘The Great Similitude Medley’ which includes tracks from the band’s p

Conquer Divide – Slow Burn 2023


The American Hard Rock band CONQUER DIVIDE will release a new album entitled ‘Slow Burn’ on August 08, 2023 via MASCOT Records. CONQUER DIVIDE makes hard rock destined for triumph and victory.

The five women of the band (who hail from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada) combat personal demons and outside obstacles with massive, soaring, instantly memorable songs, ready-made for all who struggle. Their blend of anthemic arena rock and blistering metalcore is the sound of perseverance incarnate…

1. Atonement
2. N E W H E A V E N
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Mystfall – Celestial Vision 2023


The Greek Symphonic Metal band MYSTFALL will release a new album entitled ‘Celestial Vision’ on July 21, 2023 via SCARLET Records.‘Celestial Vision’ is the Mystfall introduction to the international metal scene, combining the traditional symphonic metal sound and atmospheres with an enthralling melodramatic approach.

All the songs features catchy melodies, captivating choirs and some very tasteful orchestral arrangements; the whole record is influenced from battle, cinematic, celtic and classic music too.

The superb and touching voice of frontwoman Marialena Trikog

Edward Reekers – The Liberty Project 2023


Dutch progressive-rock artist Edward Reekers (formerly of Kayak) will be releasing his first solo album in 15 Years! The Liberty Project will be released on 4 August via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group and features contributions from Steve Hackett (Genesis), Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), Damian Wilson (Threshold), John’ Jaycee’ Cuijpers (Praying Mantis), Koen Herfst (Vandenberg), Cindy Oudshoorn (Kayak) and more…

1. Out Of The Past… (Prologue)
2. The Present Day
3. Two Lifetimes
4. The D

H.E.A.T – Extra Force 2023


The Swedish Hard FM & AOR band H.E.A.T will release a new album entitled ‘Extra Force’ on September 1, 2023 via EAR Music.The band came up with the idea of celebrating their bond with their fans and creating a strictly limited collector’s item: “Extra Force” contains new studio tracks,

unreleased live recordings and H.E.A.T classics previously sung by Erik Grönwall – now for the first time with original frontman Kenny Leckremo on vocals!

1. Freedom
2. Will You Be
3. Rise (with Kenny)
4. One By One (with Kenny)
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Voyager – Fearless In Love 2023


The Australian Progressive band VOYAGER will release a new album entitled ‘Fearless In Love’ on July 14, 2023 via SEASON OF MIST.The intrepid Aussies VOYAGER drop their most epic electro progressive power pop metal to date with their brand-new album ‘Fearless in Love’.

An exhilarating mix of 80’s synthpop meets modern progressive metal, the album features their most infectious and anthemic work yet. Featuring the Eurovision favorites “Promise” and “Dreamer”, the heavy pulse of “Prince of Fire”, the upbeat “Submarine” and