Jun 21, 2013 08:12
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Progressive Rock
When I first heard that the Mountain King was going to do a “solo” record, my initial thought was honestly to question whether it would be that big of a difference from his JOP [Jon Oliva's Pain] releases. After listening to his new disc, I now understand the BIG difference. Whether you agree or not, JOP is more of an extension of Savatage to a certain extent. “Raise the Curtain” is not JOP.
"Alight A New Tomorrow", the new video clip of symphonic metallers Edenbridge, has been published and you can see it below:
The issue is part of their new LP "The Bounting" to be published via SPV / Steamhammer in Germany next June 21, in Europe on June 24, and the USA / Canada on July 2, ecological limited edition book with different title pages including bonus CD, LP, Dual color, standard More»
Edenbridge -The Bonding 2013
Jun 20, 2013 18:00
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
It has been over ten years since the Austrian symphonic metallers EDENBRIDGE first created a stir with the launch of their debut album "Sunrise In Eden", in 2000. That has positioned itself as a young but very talented group has become one of the most independent acts of the genre. Their latest album, "bonding", sees a group to emphasize its exceptional status in the melodic metal and puts an end to their creative break in nearly three difficult years. More»
Nektar – Time Machine 2013
Jun 18, 2013 13:44
Progressive Rock
Country: UK
Sub Genre: Symphonic
Label: Cleopatra Records
Release date: June 18, 2013
Kenny “Rhino” Earl is involved in two projects this year (so far). One is the new metal super group Death Dealer with Sean Peck, Stu Marshall, and Ross the Boss, offering their debut War Master. The other is this album Thundergod, the second appearance of his band Angels of Babylon. More»
Infinita Symphonia – Infinita Symphonia 2013
Jun 17, 2013 22:45
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Prog Metal
Guest Vocals: Michael Kiske
There's nothing subtle about Infinita Symphonia and their approach to power metal; after all they are from Italy. Their sophomore effort, simply self-titled, finds the band stirring up more bombastic arrangements with big riffage to grand orchestral layers to large vocal arrangements. More»
John Waite – Live All Access 2013
Jun 17, 2013 12:26
Coming Soon
Singer John Waite (The Babys, Bad English) released on June 12 a new album called "Live All Access" and is available through including Itunes. The album contains the following eight tracks: More»
Frozen By Fire – The Quickening (2013)
Jun 16, 2013 10:36
All Exclusive Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
The 2nd album from Las Vegas based melodic heavy metal rockers Frozen By Fire.The songs on The Quickening range from hard and fast, to mid tempo rocking songs, to powerful ballads, to some progressive influenced rockers. The songs contain great guitar riffs, with catchy sing along choruses, and memorable melodies. The guitar solos on this CD are incredible, featuring everything from full out shred, to sweep picking, to tasteful melodic solos. The vocals range from in your face hard rock wailing, to tender singing, with a few metal screams More»
Death Dealer – War Master 2013
Jun 16, 2013 10:31
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Promising not to be a one-off project is Death Dealer a 'virtual' heavy metal super group. The line up includes Sean Peck (Cage) on vocals, Stu Marshall (Dungeon, Empires of Eden) and Ross the Boss (Manowar, Ross the Boss, New Metal Leader) on the guitars, Mike Davis (Halford, Lizzy Borden) on bass and Rhino (Manowar, Holy Hell, Angels of Babylon) on drums. The band is 'virtual' because it does not exist in any one physical location, since the members are international and collaborated via the Internet. More»
Mockingbird -Live Cuts 2013
Jun 15, 2013 14:37
Coming Soon
Some may question their strategy, calling it interesting, quizzical, or bold. But Ireland's Mockingbird has chosen to release a live album, Live Cuts, following the similarly titled EP Fresh Cuts, before debuting a full-length album. Yet most rock bands are invigorated and propelled by their live performance, or broken by it. More»
Mean Streak – Trial By Fire (2013)
Jun 14, 2013 22:25
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Prog Metal
Mean Streaks debut album "Metal Slave" caused a big stir in the world of metal with their 80´s influenced heavy metal. The band now declared war: The band´s latest album "Declaration Of War" is the first one to feature new lead guitarists Patrik Gardberg (Solution 45, Ammotrack, Divinefire) & David Andersson (Soilwork, Night-Flight Orchestra). This time no efforts were spared in achieving the perfect heavy metal album. With state-of-the-art songwriting and an exceptional musical craftsmanship, this is by far the strongest album Mean More»
Country: Israel
It has been over ten years since the Austrian symphonic metallers EDENBRIDGE first created a stir with the launch of their debut album "Sunrise In Eden", in 2000. That has positioned itself as a young but very talented group has become one of the most independent acts of the genre. Their latest album, "bonding", sees a group to emphasize its exceptional status in the melodic metal and puts an end to their creative break in nearly three difficult years. 
Country: UK
Country: Poland
Kenny “Rhino” Earl is involved in two projects this year (so far). One is the new metal super group Death Dealer with Sean Peck, Stu Marshall, and Ross the Boss, offering their debut War Master. The other is this album Thundergod, the second appearance of his band Angels of Babylon. 
Guest Vocals: Michael Kiske
Singer John Waite (The Babys, Bad English) released on June 12 a new album called "Live All Access" and is available through including Itunes. The album contains the following eight tracks: 
Promising not to be a one-off project is Death Dealer a 'virtual' heavy metal super group. The line up includes Sean Peck (Cage) on vocals, Stu Marshall (Dungeon, Empires of Eden) and Ross the Boss (Manowar, Ross the Boss, New Metal Leader) on the guitars, Mike Davis (Halford, Lizzy Borden) on bass and Rhino (Manowar, Holy Hell, Angels of Babylon) on drums. The band is 'virtual' because it does not exist in any one physical location, since the members are international and collaborated via the Internet. 
Some may question their strategy, calling it interesting, quizzical, or bold. But Ireland's Mockingbird has chosen to release a live album, Live Cuts, following the similarly titled EP Fresh Cuts, before debuting a full-length album. Yet most rock bands are invigorated and propelled by their live performance, or broken by it. 
