Simone Simons Vermillion coverSimone Simons has been a pioneering force within the world of metal for over two decades as part of Epica. Now, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator, Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), she embarks on the journey of her debut solo album, “Vermillion”.
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First On Plotn08! During Jon Anderson’s 39-year Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career as the lead vocalist of YES, he was seen as one of the leading proponents of the Progressive Rock movement. During his tenure with YES, he recorded 19 studio albums and multiple live albums, many of which have been certified gold and platinum. More»

First SEE on Plotn08! Paralydium, the progressive metal powerhouse hailing from Sweden, proudly announce the release of their upcoming studio album “Universe Calls”, out on August 23rd, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl.

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Italian cult progressive five-piece Athena XIX, led by Fabio Lione (Angra, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire, a.o.), will release their fourth studio album “Everflow Part 1: Frames οf Humanity” on October 25th, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
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KINGCROW emerges once more from Italy’s progressive metal rock forge with a legacy etched in eclectic sounds and emotional narrative. Their evolution is meticulously woven progressive rock, alternative ambiance, and metal, transcending mere genre labels.
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First SEE on Plotn08! Respected vocalist and guitarist Mike Tramp returns with “Songs of White Lion – Vol. II”, which will drop on August 23rd, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl. The album’s ten tracks once again see Tramp re-imagining select cuts from his former band White Lion. More»

Remastered by lead singer Corky Gunn, who also came up with the new cover concept, 20th Century Music is releasing for the first time on CD 1985’s SWEET PAIN only album, the self-tiled “Sweet Pain“, including bonus tracks.

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Hailing from High Wycombe, U.K., THE WILD LIES is a new, young, intense melodious Hard Rock quartet fusing intricate grinding riffage colliding with stadium-rock choruses and melodies to die for. The Wild Lies should be in everyone’s faces and ears very soon. With brand new EP ‘Jacks Out The Box’, the band are excited to unleash the five tracks onto the public.

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Norwegian melodic hard rock / heavy band formed in 2022 in Oslo.Invasion impressed many with their debut self-titled album in 2023.The totally independent band formed not long before that in 2022 and are based in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Now they are preparing to unveil their sophomore release with Invasion II on August 23, 2024.
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NEVER OBEY AGAIN will release the new album “Trust” on the 18th of October through Scarlet Records.
Never Obey Again is a female fronted alternative unit that blends heavy sounds and modern electronic elements to create captivating, emotional sound scenarios. More»

Devon Allman is set to release his first solo album in eight years, Miami Moon, on August 16. The album is produced by Grammy winner Tom Hambridge and was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida. Miami Moon is being released on Allman’s own label, Create Records. More»

"AD UNDAS" is the follow up of Kosmodome's self titled debut album which was well received by critics and fans across Europe. Musically the record shows what else lives inside the progressive universe Kosmodome are building, where one/the goal is to avoid being stuck in genre expectations. More»

Brilliant Progressive Melodic Rock with John Elefante Vocals (on 6 songs).If you love Progressing Melodic Rock in the vein of Kansas and John Elefante, then PERFECT VISION is your must have bucket list album for 2024.
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