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Following the widespread success of their debut album ‘Forever’s Not Enough’, AOR/Melodic Rock duo Timson AOR returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Next Level’. Known for their nostalgic yet forward-looking take on AOR and melodic rock, Timson AOR has crafted an album that pays homage to the genre’s 1980s heyday while setting new standards for modern Melodic Rock. ‘The Next Level’ will be available worldwide on February 28th 2025. More»


frontI completely agree with cyclope59 this is 80's style hard rock/metal played at its best.I haven't been as excited about a new band since Skid Rows first 2 albums and I have to say Dynazty's 2 albums are better than Skid's first 2, no contest!

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“Tragicomedy of existence” from the Polish hope of prog metal. What do we already know? Operating since 2020 ATAN was hailed as one of the greatest hopes of the Polish prog metal scene. The leader of the band is a guitarist and composer Andrzej Czaplewskiaccompanied by a singer and songwriter from Bolivia Claudia Moscoso. The composition is supplemented Jarosław Sadowski (drums) i Marcin Pallider (bass).
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the UK symphonic metal band Tales of Time for "The Journey" taken from their forthcoming 2025 debut EP of RELEASE: 30-04-2025

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Of The Muses’ sophomore studio album, very evocatively titled “Underheavens — Of Blood, Ghosts and Saltwater”, begins to take shape in its most complete and intimate essence. Cristina Rombi, mind and soul of the project, has recorded this second creature at Opus Magnum Studio, ran by famed producer and musician Déhà (Slow, Silver Knife, Wolvennest, former Dropdead Chaos among others). His skill impressively shaped the sound of the Italian artist’s newest endeavor. More»


 

Progressive metal band from Perth, Western Australia. releases February 28, 2025

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Flordian pop-rock trio Arrows in Action are thrilled to announce part one of their new studio album, “I Think I’ve Been Here Before”, out on May 16th, 2025, via Nettwerk, with part two to follow.

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multi genre rockers Black Map are excited to announce the release of their upcoming studio album “Hex”, out on May 9th, 2025, via Spinefarm marking their first album release under the label.

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FrontThe chill that runs up your spine,the hair that stands up on your arm. This is Scary Hairy. Delivering a mouthful of intense melodies & crunching riffs, the debut release from Scary Hairy fills the void between over- the -head progressive & song- oriented metal. More»



Chapter IV is nothing less than a pure heavy metal album - an alive and kickin' one, indeed! Twins Crew are back with their sane dose of melodic power metal characterized by powerful guitar riffs and soaring vocals, and a record written in the age of pandemic, inflation, global warming and war. In times like these it's very important to stand up and choose your side: More»



'Desolation Highway' out February 21. From Escape Music: Craig was born and raised in New Jersey. His love of music was sparked after watching the Beatles’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964. Being struck like so many others at the time with how exciting and new sounding it all was, Craig began thinking of taking up a musical instrument, and so he started guitar lessons.
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Five years since their latest studio offering, “Strike Hard”, London/UK-based NWOBHM pioneers Airforce, featuring Doug Sampson (ex-Iron Maiden), will return with their much-awaited new studio album, entitled “Acts of Madness”, that is slated for a release on February 21st, 2025, via ROAR!
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Over 9 years since their previous studio album the Dutch progressive rock band The Aurora Project returns with a brand new studio album entitled “EVOS12” on February 21st, 2025.
“EVOS12” the first of a two album concept, which is not unusual as their previous albums always have been concept albums.
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