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German Melodic Rock act HOTWIRE released very well received albums between 1995 – 2006 in a time when music from this genre was scarce. 17 years ago, despiter their very good reputation and fan-base, HOTWIRE parted ways.

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Some, many even, have suggested that HAWKWIND should be instated as a national treasure. They’re kinda accepted with a warm embrace now, cuddly uncles who are unlikely these days to be contrary enough to be playing a free gig in a field somewhere during the coronation of Charles III. More»



Legendary metal guitarist ROSS THE BOSS will release “Legacy Of Blood, Fire & Steel”, on April 28 via AFM Records. When the style-defining artists of the metal scene come up for discussion, one name cannot be missing: Ross “The Boss” Friedman made music history as co-founder of Manowar, but also of The Dictators – his influence in heavy metal and punk can still be felt today. More»



UK hard rockers THUNDER announced expanded reissues of their first 3 albums on both deluxe coloured vinyl and CD. Each contains rare, bonus, and unreleased live versions of tracks from these albums.

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Country: Germany
Genre: AOR Rock / Pop Rock
Year: 2023
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Release date: 2023
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Country: UK
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Country: Netherlands
Genre: Hard Blues Rock
Year: 2023
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PERFECT VIEW born at the beginning of 2008, with a sound close to bands like Toto, Whitesnake, Dokken, Winger, Journey, TNT, etc. They signed a deal with the German label Avenue Of Allies Music and the debut album ws called “Hold Your Dreams”, released worldwide in 2010. In 2012 a special edition of the album was released.

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In 2023 Scandinavian metallers HAMMERFALL celebrate the success of their fourth album ‘Crimson Thunder’ achieving Platinum status in Sweden, and continuing their retrospective series, the band will be releasing it’s very own 20-Year Anniversary Edition.
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Country: USA
Genre: Blues Rock
Year: 2023
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Country: United Kingdom
Genre: Extreme Gothic Metal
Year: 2023
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Country: UK
Genre: Progressive Rock
Year: 2023
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WHITESNAKE explores the group’s 2008 return with the upcoming retrospective, “Still… Good To Be Bad”. The music will be available in different configurations on April 28, a few days after the original album’s 15th anniversary.
This ”Still… Good To Be Bad [Box Set]” has 4 CD’s: two new versions of the original album (one remastered and the other remixed), and selection of rare & unreleased studio. The package also includes a Blu-ray.
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