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REPTILE SMILE, the Stockholm-born hard rock band that has been shaking the European scene since 1988, is back with their highly anticipated album ”Mark III”, released by Lions Pride Music.
Formed in the late ’80s by guitarist / songwriter Martin Karlegård and drummer Michel Maiden, REPTILE SMILE quickly rose to prominence after signing with CBS Records in 1989.
Their debut single “Shove ‘em Down” and the album Automatic Cool propelled them into the limelight, with the track “2000 Miles”
TONY CAREY is a musician whose career bears little resemblance to the rock-n-roll lifestyles of other artists. He belongs to that rare breed of artist who goes their own way. Not concerned with enhancing his own image, Carey focuses instead on keeping up with his own high standards.
His enduring success including numerous hits on the American and German charts, guest appearances with top acts such as Rainbow, and many impressive film soundtracks, proves that he always was on the right path.
“Retrospective 1982-1999” is a Best Of compilation spanning these years, the most busy and successful in Tony Carey’s career. The CD (now out of print and a collectible) features previously unreleased tracks
Croatia’s finest Folk Metal powerhouse, Manntra, bring roaring hymns and swelling horns, announcing their 8th studio album “Titans”, set for release on February 21st, 2025, via Napalm Records! Mysterious. Powerful. Magical.The new cracker album “Monster Mind Consuming” by the mystical folk-rock sensation Manntra is finally released. It is already the band’s second English-language album.
Even the first single “Ori Ori” is a real thunderstorm of sound. Croatian folk influences merge with metal and industrial to create a p
US Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, Prehistoria, will release “Cryptic Halo”, their debut full-length album, on February 11th, 2025, via StormSpell Records. The album follows the 2022 release of debut EP, “Cursed Lands”. Prehistoria had this to say about “Cryptic Halo”:
“We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, ‘Cryptic Halo’. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, ‘Cryptic Halo’ weaves in elements of power, thrash,
Swedish prog outfit Karmakanic have announced that they will release their brand new album, through Jonas Reingold’s own label, Reingold Records Transmutation, on March 7. “Transmutation, that means something transforms into a new state of being, the universe is in a constant flux so that goes for my music too. Bringing a seed that turns into a bright flower, hopefully not dying too quickly!”
The album features an array of stellar guests. Prog has previously reported that former The Who and Toto drummer Simon Phillips features on the album, along with fellow Ste
Genre: Hard Rock
Country of artist (group): USA
Year of publication: 2023 – 2024
2023 – Depths of Eternity (ft. Berzan Önen) (43:52)
2023 – Drops of Grace (01:28:38)
2024 – Maranatha (01:16:12)
Studio sessions from 1985, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the great group. The classic line-up of The Ventures and the characters of the glamorous 80s who grew up on the music of the magnificent team.
Don Wilson, Bob Bogle, Mel Taylor, Nokie Edwards With special guest stars: Max Weinberg, Jeff Baxter, Peter Frampton, Rick Derringer, Chris Spedding, The Raybeats, Robby Krieger, David Johansen, Josie Cotton
01. Introduction
02. Wipe Out
03. Tequila
04. Apache
05. Memphis
06. Telstar
07. Out of Limits
08. Perfidia
09. Slaughter on 10th Avenue
10. House of the Rising Sun
11. Sleep Walk
12. Bumble Bee Twist
13. Let’s Go
14. Secret Agent Man
15. Hawaii Five-O
The magazine is owned by Future Publishing, who publish many other magazines ranging from guitars and drums to video games, mountain bikes and health and fitness. The current editor of Total Guitar is Stephen Lawson.
Total Guitar regularly contains tablature for (Rock, Metal, Folk, country, Rhythm and Blues and Jazz) songs, alongside industry renowned reviews of guitar equipment. The magazine boasts many exclusive interviews with various bands and guitarists, securing the majority of ‘UK guitar exclusive’ covers and features for many artists in the magazine. The L
Country: USA
Genre: Thrash/Groove/Heavy Metal
Year : 2024
Tracklist:
1. Overture (04:19)
2. We Burn (The FireGod) (05:44)
3. In Our Veins (The Water God) (06:15)
4. Crush (The Earth God) (05:58)
5. Mortiferum Ventus (The Wind God) (05:12)
6. The Day To Decide (06:39)
7. Judgment Day (06:00)
8. Retrograde (05:29)
9. Sinister Joy (03:31)
10. The Alliance (05:28)
11. Begrudging Unity (03:28)
12. Bellum Aeternum (02:28)
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country of artist (band): Canada
Year of publication: 2019-2024
2019 – All in Time/29:14
2022 – Lost In Humanity’s Grip/46:17
2024 – Challenger/44:29
Year of release: 2024
Genre: Progressive Rock / Fusion / Funk
Country: USA
Tracklist:
01. Anastasi (01:32)
02. This Love Goes On (05:26)
03. A Simple Life (04:12)
04. The Art Thieves (04:46)
05. A Complication (04:01)
06. Two Cents (04:59)
07. Lost Art (02:06)
08. The Simple Things (04:00)
09. Redemption (03:39)
10. A Beautiful World (03:44)
11. With the Wind (04:06)
12. Wake Up Susan (06:11)
Line Up:
– Jeffrey Michael Foote / vocals, all instruments
With:
Year of release: 2024
Genre: Progressive Rock / Retro Prog / Symphonic Prog
Country: UK
Tracklist:
01. The Duel (11:08)
02. Beauty Came (06:46)
03. The Night Hawk (06:57)
04. We Are The Trees (05:52)
05. Interludes (07:57)
06. Glimpses (08:54)
07. Spirits (04:54)
Line Up:
– John Hodgson / vocals, all instruments
Year: 2006 – 2024
Style: Alternative Metal /Hard Rock
Country: USA
2006 – Vandura (VBR spectre)
2007 – Save You ∕ Save Me (VBR spectre)
2008 – Waiting On Rain (EP)
2009 – The Few Not Fleeting
2009 – The Few Not Fleeting (10 Year Anniversary Edition 2019)
2013 – Nothing More – 10th Anniversary (Remaster 2024)
2013 – Nothing More (Deluxe Edition)
2013 – Nothing More (Japanese Edition 2015) (VBR spectre)
2013 – Nothing More (Re-Release 2014)
2015 – J
Country:US
Released:Apr 20, 1995
Style:Nu Metal
1 Meatcake 3:49
2 Falling Down 4:30
3 No Rules (Witch Hold) 6:20
4 Whatever 4:30
5 Suck 3:56
6 Clueless 4:25
7 Moshmellow 4:10
8 Mary 4:05
9 Black-White Bullshit 3:57
10 Stick-N-Move 2:41
11 Byron’s Side 4:19
Black Thread Hearts is the melting pot where lights and shadows, winters and falling leaves, find heaven. Their powerful songs wear goth black dresses dancing over metal riffs. Give yourself a time off to enjoy their new album.
01 – Overture II.mp3
02 – Rebel.mp3
03 – Smiles Hopes and Tears.mp3
04 – Silence.mp3
05 – Ashes.mp3
06 – Same Old Movie.mp3
07 – Catch on Fire.mp3
08 – Is This The Way You Wanna Be.mp3
09 – Th
24 January 2025 UK guitarist and songwriter Neil Fraser previously