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
3.

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)
5.

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

Fatal Vision – Twice 2023


The Canadian Melodic Rock/Metal band FATAL VISION will release a new album entitled ‘Twice’ on June 23, 2023 via PRIDE & JOY Music. Featuring lead singer Simon Marwood, who co-founded the band in 1988, guitarist Juan Miguel Gomez Montant, keyboard player Scottie Irving,

drummer Alex Wickham and bassist Andrew Burns, Twice shows Fatal Vision continuing to delve into a rich tapestry of sounds both familiar and modern. The thirteen tracks nod to Fatal Vision’s key influences, including Survivor, Bad English, Loverboy, Night Ranger and REO Speedwagon.

1. Dominoe

Withering Scorn – Prophets Of Demise 2023


The Canadian Heavy Metal band WITHERING SCORN will release a new album entitled ‘Prophets Of Demise’ on July 07, 2023 via FRONTIERS Records. Withering Scorn is a monstrous new heavy metal machine featuring guitarist Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth, King Diamond), drummer Shawn Drover (Act Of Defiance, ex-Megadeth), bassist Joe DiBiase (ex-Fates Warning), and vocalist Henning Basse (Metalium).

1. Prophets Of Demise
2. The Vision
3. Pick Up The Pieces
4. Ancient Desire
5. Dark Reflection
6. Dethroned
7. Never Again
8. Eter

Great Master – Montecristo 2023


The Italian Power Metal band GREAT MASTER will release a new album entitled ‘Montecristo’ on September 21, 2023 via Underground Symphony. The disc is a concept album made up of 13 songs that will take the listener through the epic story of the protagonist of the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas “The Count of Monte Cristo”.

1. Le Pharaon
2. Back Home
3. The Left Hand Joke
4. Where The Shame Lives
5. I Am The Master
6. Your Fall Will Come
7. Nest Of Stone
8. My Name
9. Man From The East
10. The Weak Poi

Edge Of Paradise – Hologram 2023


The American Symphonic Metal band EDGE OF PARADISE will release a new album entitled ‘Hologram’ on July 14, 2023 via FRONTIERS Records. “Hologram” builds upon where their two previous releases, “The Unknown” and “Universe” left off, seeing Edge Of Paradise’s sound take a huge leap in songwriting prowess and defining their sonic combination of symphonic and industrial metal tinged with electro-metal influences.

Gigantic hooks paired with monolithic riffs in a spacious sea of melodies will immediately entice listeners and whisk them aw

Winterage – Nekyia 2023

 

The Italian Symphonic Metal band WINTERAGE will release a new album entitled ‘Nekyia’ on July 7, 2023 via SCARLET Records.

1. Apertio Ad Profundum
2. Simurgh The Firebird
3. The Cult Of Hecate
4. Numen
5. Nekyia
6. La Fonte d’Essenza
7. Dark Enchantment
8. White Leviathan
9. Metamorphosis, A Macabre Ritual
10. Resurrectio Ad Mundum

Tony Mitchell – Radio Heartbeat 2023

 

Tony Mitchell releases his 4th official solo album “Radio Heartbeat” via Pride & Joy Music! Release date: July 21, 2023.

1. Blue Lightning
2. Keep The Love Alive
3. Radio Heartbeat
4. Rockin’ In A Hard Place
5. Top Of The World
6. Another Beat Of My Heart
7. Darkness Remains
8. This Side Of Midnight
9. Borderline
10. Sunflower Girl
11. Find A Way
12. Phoenix Rising

Tony Mitchell (lv, g, k)

Miles Meakin (lg, bv)
Nigel Bailey (b, bv)
Eddy Antony (d, bv)

AVKRVST – The Approbation 2023


Norwegian progressive rock group AVKRVST are pleased to reveal details on their debut album titled “The Approbation”, set to be released on June 16th, 2023. At the young age of 7 years old, Martin and Simon made a pact that they would form a band when they got older.

Now, 22 years later they’ve done just that. An album is ready – 55 minutes of music inspired by everything they grew up listening to – everything from Mew, Anekdoten and Porcupine Tree to Opeth, Neal Morse and King Crimson. All the music has been written at a small cabin, deep into the Norwegian forests (Alvdal, Norway). Sim

PETRA – FIFTY (ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION) 3-DISC SET 2023


Petra, the legendary Christian rock band, is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the release of this special 3-disc collection featuring 50 career-spanning remastered tracks, chosen by the band’s founder and guitarist, Bob Hartman, showcasing the band’s incredible talent and enduring influence on Christian music.

The 50th anniversary marks a significant milestone for Petra, who have been at the forefront of Christian rock since their inception in 1972. Over the y

Leathürbitch – Shattered Vanity 2023


The glam / speed metal band LEATHÜRBITCH has announced a new album with “Shattered Vanity”. It is the second album by the US-Americans from Portland after “Into the Night” (2019) and will be released on June 22, 2023 via Shadow Kingdom Records.

LEATHÜRBITCH are singer Joel Starr, guitarists Patrick Sandiford and Alex Ponder, bassist Stephen Weber and drummer David Brownett.

01. The Dark Mirror
02. Shattered Vanity
03. Betrayal
04. Shadow Mistress
05. Graveyard Eyes
06. The Invitation
07. Nasty Reputation
08. Morphina
09. Horr