Hollywood Vampires – Live in Rio 2023


The American Hard Rock band HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES will release a new album entitled ‘Live in Rio’ (CD + DVD) on June 2, 2023 via EAR Music. In 2015, American supergroup Hollywood Vampires played probably their biggest and one of their most legendary concerts in front of over 100,000 fans. Rock in Rio is not only one of the most famous festivals, but also the origin of the Hollywood Vampires’ first live album.

With Alice Cooper as frontman, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp, Aerosmith legend Joe Perry and producer and songwriter Tommy Henriksen, this band already has a top-cl

Def Leppard – Drastic Symphonies 2023


The British Heavy Metal band DEF LEPPARD will release a new album entitled ‘Drastic Symphonies’ on May 19, 2023 via Mercury. Rock and classical royalty unite on brand new euphoric album Drastic Symphonies – Def Leppard’s greatest produced tracks dramatically reimagined and sounding larger and more exhilarating than ever before, teamed with London’s iconic The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

This bold new approach to the orchestral hits formula sees new vocal and guitar recordings from the band.

1. Turn To Dust
2. Paper Sun
3. Animal
4. Pour Some Sugar on Me (Stripp

Michael Thompson Band – The Love Goes On 2023


The American Hard Rock band MICHAEL THOMPSON BAND will release a new album entitled ‘The Love Goes On’ on May 12, 2023 via FRONTIERS Records. The Michael Thompson Band is back with a brand new album, “The Love Goes On”.

A new MTB album is, of course, always cause for celebration among AOR fans, but “The Love Goes On” is a particularly exciting entry as it sees the return of original vocalist Moon Calhoun (The Strand, Moon Over Paris, Western Front ft. Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy) to the fold. Calhoun sang on the band’s leg

BOYS FROM HEAVEN – The Descendant 2023


On Friday the 9th of June, the Danish AOR band Boys From Heaven will release their new studio album “The Descendant” via the company Target Records. Here’s what you can read in a press release:

A strong debut demands a strong follow-up. The pop/rock sextet BOYS FROM HEAVEN are now ready with their sophomore album, “The Descendant”.

The group, though still faithful to the 80’s AOR universe, has found greater inspiration in a more atmospheric sound, where dreamy pads, punchy synthesizers and drum machines are blended with the band’s organic and authentic sound.

All musical elements have been meticulously crafted in this incredibly detailed production, which is mixed and mastered by Erik Martensson

GloryHammer – Return To The Kingdom Of Fife 2023

 

The British Power Metal band GLORYHAMMER will release a new album entitled ‘Return To The Kingdom Of Fife’ on June 2, 2023 via NAPALM Records.

1. Incoming Transmission
2. Holy Flaming Hammer of Unholy Cosmic Frost
3. Imperium Dundaxia
4. Wasteland Warrior Hoots Patrol
5. Brothers of Crail
6. Fife Eternal
7. Sword Lord of the Goblin Horde
8. Vorpal Laserblaster of Pittenweem
9. Keeper of the Celestial Flame of Abernethy
10. Maleficus Geminus (Colossus Matrix 38B &

Avenged Sevenfold – Life Is But a Dream … 2023


The American Heavy Metal band AVENGED SEVENFOLD will release a new album entitled ‘Life Is But a Dream …’ on June 2, 2023 via WARNER MUSIC. Avenged Sevenfold’s new album, Life Is But A Dream, is best served as a whole and consumed en masse to truly appreciate its musical breadth and sonic depth.

Written and recorded over the span of 4 years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and Avenged Sevenfold in Los Angeles and mixed by Andy Wallace in the Poconos, PA. The album is a journey through an existential crisis; a very personal exploration into the meaning, purpose and value of h

Sweet & Lynch – Heart & Sacrifice 2023

 

The American Hard Rock band SWEET & LYNCH will release a new album entitled ‘Heart & Sacrifice’ on May 19, 2023 via FRONTIERS Records.

1. Heart & Sacrifice
2. Where I Have To Go
3. Miracle
4. Leave It All Behind
5. You’ll Never Be Alone
6. After All Is Said And Done
7. Give Up The Night
8. Will It Ever Change
9. It’s Time To Believe
10. Every Day
11. It Rains Again
12. World Full Of Lies

The Silent Rage – Nuances Of Life 2023

 

The Greek Power Metal band THE SILENT RAGE will release a new album entitled ‘Nuances Of Life’ (CD) on May 26, 2023 via SCARLET Records.

1. The Serpent Lord
2. Code Of Destruction
3. Carve Your Rage
4. Crows Fly Back
5. Another Fallen Dreamland (feat. Stu Block/Into Eternity & ex Iced Earth)
6. Scarlet Dawn (feat. Harry “The Tyrant” Conklin/Jag Panzer)
7. The Man In The Mirror
8. Exhaling Fear
9. Ghost Of A Wayward God
10. Black Monday (feat. Bob Katsionis/Stray Gods &am

Screamachine – Church Of The Scream 2023


The Italian Heavy Metal band SCREAMACHINE will release a new album entitled ‘Church Of The Scream’ on May 12, 2023 via FRONTIERS Records.Their new album, “Church Of The Scream” further cements ScreaMachine’s status as enduring metal warriors.

The sound of the band has developed, yet remains loyal to their roots. Ten brand new hymns of loud, including the crushing heavy metal music like the majestic “The Epic of Defeat” featuring Davide “Damna” Moras (Elvenking) on guest vocals, the furiously energetic title track, and the

YES – Mirror to the Sky (Limited Edition) 2023


The British Progressive band YES will release a new album entitled ‘Mirror to the Sky (Limited Edition)’ on May 19, 2023 via INSIDE OUT Music. “This is a very important album for the band,” says Steve Howe, Yes’ longest serving member, master guitarist, and producer of Mirror to the Sky, the bands 23rd studio album.

“We kept the continuity in the approach we established on The Quest, but we haven’t repeated ourselves. That was the main thing. As Yes did in the seventies from one album to another, we’re growing and moving forward. In later years, Yes often got going but then didn’t do

Buckcherry – Vol.10 (2023)


The American Hard Rock band BUCKCHERRY will release a new album entitled ‘Vol.10’ on June 2, 2023 via EARACHE. 24 years since the debut self-titled record, Grammy-nominated Buckcherry keep the party going with 10th record Vol 10.

With previous platinum and gold records alongside a million wide fanbase across the world, the explosive five piece return once again to light that all so catchy rock n roll flame. Cranked right up to 11 as per usual, the 11 track album is pure Rock N Roll, refined to its finest form after a glittering career.

1. This and That [Explicit]
2. Good Time
3.

Trespass – Wolf At The Door 2023


The British Heavy Metal band TRESPASS will release a new album entitled ‘Wolf At The Door’ on May 26, 2023 via From The Vaults Records. Five years after “Footprints In The Rock”, NWOBHM unsung heroes TRESPASS are back with a superb new album entitled “Wolf At The Door”.

Encompassing issues and subjects close to their hearts – especially environmental themes – the album were written by founding member, guitar player and vocalist at his home studio, being later recorded at Crooks Hall Studios, all in the wilds of Suffolk. Nigel Palmer (Raging Speedhorn, Satan’s Empire) t

The Bites – Squeeze 2023

The American Hard Rock band THE BITES will release a new album entitled ‘Squeeze’ on July 14, 2023 via EARACHE. The new album from Hollywood’s new princes of raw rock’n’roll, The Bites.

Primed to drop jaws with their monster hybrid of breathtaking garage rock rhythms, gargantuan choruses, unashamedly retro style and, above all, their dedication to making every live show an undeniable excuse to party, ‘Squeeze’ will be ready for rock fans.

1. Knockin’ on the Door
2. Pretty Boys
3. Love Affair
4. Heather Leather<