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To celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary in 2024, Germany’s hottest band, Feuerschwanz, will release the special album, “Warriors”, with all lyrics in English, on April 19th, 2024. It features the brand new song “The Unholy Grail”, a cover of the Assassin’s Creed classic “Valhalla Calling” by Miracle Of Sound, as well as ten of the band’s greatest hits in English.
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Come and sink your teeth into the dazzling new era for alternative luminaries Yours Truly, with the Sydney trio today announcing their brand new studio album “Toxic”, set for release on August 16th, 2024, via UNFD.
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With all the members collected, and music being written, the band was ready to hit the studio and decided to team up with producer Dennis Ward (Angra, Helloween) for their debut album “Reload the Violet”, which will be released on May 3rd, 2024, via Rockshots Records. More»



The story of the Swedish rockband Velveteen Queen begins in 2021 when 4 guys meet at high school and decide to start a band, soon the singer Samuel Nilsson also joins who immediately moves to Gothenburg and then things are going fast for the band and a lot is happening in a short time. More»



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»


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