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The Alternative music scene in the Nineties vibrantly questioned traditional listening approaches and came up with some of the most interesting concepts in that sense. While it was bands like MELVINS, UNSANE, SWANS or COP SHOOT COP on the other side of the pond, on this side one of the bands was EISENVATER and the guitar-based orchestra ROSSBURGER REPORT that evolved from it.
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Buffalo quartet Until I Wake — new vocalist Justin Smith, alongside bassist Ryan Ridley, guitarists August Geitner and Niko Karras, and drummer Alex Curtin — are pleased to announce their new studio album “Renovate”. It arrives on December 6th, 2024, via Fearless Records.
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We Are Bodies are Robin Foster & Dave Pen. A collaboration of two minds expressing the light and dark in thoughts and reflection of the modern world and the unknown future. Their music expresses thoughtful lyrics, soundscape guitars and electronic emelents of the past and present.

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Beyond Unbroken hails from Los Angeles, CA. The band was founded by Monte Money and Michael Money, co-founders/members of Escape the Fate. releases November 15, 2024

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One of Rock's most iconic voices, Mickey Thomas, presents "A Classic Christmas". Filled with all of your favorite Christmas songs including: "Silver Bells" and "White Christmas", this album is sure to leave you feeling nostalgic and is best enjoyed next to a warm fire with glass of brandy.
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Danish/Faroese progressive metal outfit Iotunn will unleash their second full-length studio album, “Kinship”, on October 25th, 2024, via Metal Blade Records. “Kinship” is a massive album arising from the primeval sea. More»



ADD LINK! Japanese power metal band Illusion Force are thrilled to announce the release of their new album “Halfana”, out on December 13th, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl.
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AFTER LAPSE from Spain are about to release their new opus “Pathways” via Frontiers Music. Expanding to a sextet through the addition of guitarists Miguel Angel Rueda and Ivan Marin, these musicians explore the vast playbook that melodic progressive metal offers. More»



A dark, symphonic/gothic metal band, formed in the winter of 2023 by Gio Smet & Mariel Gimeno. In the shadowy realm where the boundaries between melody and melancholy blur, there emerges a symphonic gothic metal band of profound darkness and haunting beauty. More»


We are thrilled to present our upcoming album, "Évidence" (Obviousness). This 10-track opus captures the essence of ELYOSE, where the raw power of Metal(core) intertwines with classical and electronic elements.

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Alternative Metal from Germany since 2014! New Album "The Secret Door" in 11/24! Meet Vanessa / AEVERIUM

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After seeing a few of their live videos, I can say that I'll be avoiding this one. I'm not a fan of live stuff to begin with, but I AM a fan of this band. They are truly a band with their own sound, but it seems as if it's a lot of studio polish, because they sound completely different live.

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Cosky & the Affliction brings Loud, Heavy Guitar driven music back to the forefront, blending modern and classic Hard Rock, Metal and Blues sounds for an electrifying listening experience.

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