Four years after their last effort, symphonic metal combo LEAVES’ EYES are gearing up for the release of their new album “Myths Of Fate”, to celebrate their 20th year of existence. With their ninth studio album, the Germany-based artists consolidate their leading position in the symphonic metal universe. More»

For the final time as a collective, Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 have announced their upcoming double album, “Heaven :x: Hell”, expected for release on March 29th, 2024, via Rise Records. “Heaven :x: Hell” is the most ambitious album from Sum 41 yet More»

Dave is putting the finishing touches on his first full-length album, Rock City, to be released summer of 2019. Dave handles all vocal duties along with guitar, bass and keyboards on the recording.
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Guitarist Billy Loosigian of The Joneses had established a reputation for himself with seventies outfit The Boom Boom Band. The band was rooted in the antecedent act, the David Finnerty fronted The Jackals, having issued the single ‘Hold On’ for local imprint Deli Platters during 1980. More»

Grammy-nominated melodic power metal pioneers DRAGONFORCE will release their new album and Napalm Records debut, “Warp Speed Warriors”, on March 15, 2024. The iconic unit is known for their masterful, unparalleled and lightning-fast signature guitar solos and anthemic catchy choruses that influenced a whole genre.

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Ohpen Ahrms to release debut album “Lying Beside You” on March 15th 2024.Chicago’s Ohpen Ahrms worships at the altar of heavy progressive rock and 1980s/’90s album-oriented rock romanticisms. More»

Unfortunately stupendous act Sons Of Apollo disbanded – but don’t worry, now you have WHOM GODS DESTROY. Part of the melodic core of that group remains the same, with Derek Sherinian (Planet X, ex-Dream Theater) and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Art of Anarchy, ex-Guns n’ Roses) returning on flamboyant keys and virtuosic fretted and fretless guitar madness, respectively, to helm the adventures of Whom Gods Destroy.

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Cave stands for melodic hard rock with slightly progressive influences, which makes the hearts of Queensrÿche to Van Halen fans beat faster. The name comes from guitarist Chris, whose basement studio was often dubbed a cave, where music was created over the years in sprawling jam sessions. The sessions started with Chris and Simon (co-producer) and various musician friends. More»

The LIPZ saga, steered by the visionary Klintberg brothers, Alexander (vocals, guitar) and Koffe (drums), alongside guitarist Conny Svärd, has entered a new chapter. Originating in 2011, the band’s evolution took an unexpected twist when Alexander assumed the role of frontman, becoming the catalyst for their distinctive glamorous sound.

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Renowned for their mastery of prog-power, Lords of Black are set to captivate audiences once again with their sixth studio album, “Mechanics of Predacity”, slated for a global release by Frontiers Music on March 15th, 2024.
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Grammy winning, platinum-certified artist Scott Stapp will release his fourth solo album, “Higher Power” on March 15th, 2024, via Napalm Records, before the iconic frontman returns to the stage with Creed for the first time in ten years. More»

After a couple of rounds with “Playing With Thunder”, I almost rocked like a hurricane, but not quite in the way SCORPIONS would have wanted. Other than “Hold On”, which didn’t present the band in such a good light especially with the cheap BON JOVI direction, there have been more wonders.
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MelodicRock Classics is thrilled to reunite with an old friend – Swedish singer/songwriter CHRIS ANTBLAD – for a 6CD Box Set ‘Collected Works, Volume 1’, a Limited Edition (500 Units) set, which takes in 6 of Chris’ studio albums from recent years, all previously only available via streaming and digital outlets. More»