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With previously-released singles “Feel the Pain” and “Candy Cain Murder”, Sweden-based Curse Of Cain have already teased some first harbingers from their sophomore studio album and the follow-up to their notable, critically-acclaimed debut in 2023.
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The mighty Warkings return from Valhalla with a battle cry for the end times! Their new studio album, “Armageddon”, is set for release on July 4th, 2025, via Napalm Records.

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We all know that good music is always also a question of sound. To this end, the human factor is crucial – along with the right equipment, of course – after all it’s about authenticity and individual personality. With that in mind, German thrash metal band Sodom have come to a logical conclusion: To enable the most natural production possible, the drum parts on their new studio album “The Arsonist” were recorded using a 24-track analogue tape machine.
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French symphonic power metal band Fairyland are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album “The Story Remains”, scheduled for June 13th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

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Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, return with their new studio album “Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State”, set for release on June 6th, 2025, via Napalm Records.

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'Quo’ing In - The Best Of The Noughties' an era spanning compilation taking in their greatest hits from the band’s output thus far in the new millennium, which includes 5 Top Ten studio albums, and many fan favorites.

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Imaginaerium is an Epic, Progressive Rock project started in 2018 by the late talented French musician Eric Bouillette (Imaginaerium, Nine Skies, Solace Supplice), the British composer Clive Nolan (Imaginaerium, Arena, Pendragon, Shadowland, Caamora) and the Italian singer Laura Piazzai (Imaginaerium, Caamora, Chamber of Creation).
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Acclaimed British hard rock band Inglorious are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, “V”, out on June 6th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

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HANS AND VALTER are a Symphonic Power Metal band from Linkoping, Sweden. They were formed only last year and have already released a few singles for this very first album of theirs. Hans and Valter are our two main protagonists of the story of deep lore and fantasy, will our noble heroes be able to survive this quest? Let's see what happens next! First of all you have to watch those music videos they released for this album, they are downright funny and campy and fun! More»


копияRuckus - Swiss hard rock group originally from Bern, formed in the early nineties. The debut and only album was released in 1992 on the label Inline Music. By 1997, the group changed its name to Shakra, the backbone of which is accounted for, and three members of the original lineup Ruckus - Pete Wiedmer (Vocal), Tom Blunier (Lead Guitar) and Roger Badertscher (Bass).

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METAL FORTH is the upcoming fourth studio album by BABYMETAL, scheduled for release on June 13, 2025. This album marks a significant milestone in the band's 15-year career, showcasing collaborative tracks with artists the band has connected with from around the world.
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On August 29th, the melodic rock band Black Jack will release their new album ”XXI” via the company Lions Pride Music.

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Italian guitarist and songwriter Marco Mattei and 7D Media / Third Star Records have announced the release of his highly anticipated second solo album, “Age of Fragility”, an innovative fusion of worldbeat, progressive rock, and art rock on May 16th, 2025.
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