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Italian Progressive Metal quintet Ghost On Mars is set to release its full-length debut album, “Out of Time and Space”, on CD and digital formats on May 3rd, 2024, via Willowtip Records!Ghost On Mars combines dark and melancholic atmospheres with metal traditions, recreating their personal approach to prog metal..
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The new symphonic power metal sensation bears the name Pirate Queen. The songs on Ghosts are created with the masterful blend of noble power metal with pirate, fantasy, symphonic and fantasy elements. The beautiful guitar melodies and enchanting vocals of Her Majesty Maria Aurea More»



Hall Aflame, the rock band which features Metal Church founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release their long-awaited sophomore album "Amplifire" via Rat Pak Records. Originally formed in 1989, the band garnered commercial success with their debut album "Guaranteed Forever", More»


"The Harp" represents a significant milestone for AuroControl, blending the greatness of Power Metal with the depth of Prog Metal and the vibrant rhythms of Bahia-Brazilian percussion. Recorded at Estúdio Fusão in São Paulo and produced by Thiago Bianchi (Noturnall, ex-Shaman), the album features an array of guest appearances from notable figures in the metal scene like Aquiles Priester (ex-Angra, W.A.S.P.), Felipe Andreoli (Angra) and Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Anarchy/Sons of Apollo/Solo/ Ex-Journey) to name a few.
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CONCERTO MOON's long-awaited 14th full-length album! CONCERTO MOON, led by Norifumi Shima (Gt), has released its long-awaited 14th full-length album, the first full-length album in 3 years since the last mini album "WAITING FOR YOU" and the first full-length album in 3.5 years since "RAIN FIRE" released in 2020! More»



P.O.D. have been a band — and a vital one at that — for more than 30 years. But ask the members what still inspires them after all this time, and they'll tell you they still operate as if they're perpetual underdogs. More»


11FrontEXCELLENT MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL FROM CHICAGO FINALLY ISSUED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD. 12 TRACKS OF HI-OCTANE 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL AND PASSIONATE POWER BALLADS. More»



RockRoad, hailing from the vibrant city of Bacolod in the Philippines, was born in 2010 from the collective dreams and aspirations of a group of "young" musicians who shared a passion for music that transcended genres. Their journey, which began as an inspired idea, has since evolved into a remarkable tale of musical prowess and unwavering dedication. More»


CoverOrpheus Blade, a prog metal project written, composed and led by female vocalist Adi Bitran, announces first details about the debut album. The official press release reads: “We’re excited to finally reveal that the amazing Henning Basse (Metalium, Epysode, Sons of Seasons, MaYan) will take a part in the upcoming album Wolf’s Cry as a lead vocalist. More»



Marco Glühmann, vocalist of Hamburg's art rock band Sylvan, will release his first solo album "A Fragile Present" and will open the gate to a musical garden full of stirring songs, emotional melodies and heart-touching lyrics. More»


FrontIT'S FINALLY HERE!! The entire Mata Hari 25-song catalog on a 2-Disc set featuring all their studio recordings from 1989~1993 on Disc 1 and a raw live show from 1993 on Disc 2 -- all digitally remastered. Mata Hari are a fantastic melodic metal band from the midwest with one foot in prog metal and the other in classic power metal!!
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Canadian rocker Lee Aaron returns with a new album, Tattoo Me, due on 26th April through Metalville Records.18 Albums into her career, Aaron has written, recorded and produced music achieving gold and multi-platinum sales. More»



Moon Shot’s `The Power’ warps me back to the days Gun set fire to the broiling clubs in the late 80s. The potent mix of melodic hard rock and modern pop rocking new wave from the likes of U2 and Simple Minds welded onto precision crafted rock songs from the power of that era. More»


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