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Bad Wolves refuse to follow. Instead, the platinum-certified, 5x #1 Hard Rock radio- charting Los Angeles band circumvent convention by stretching the boundaries of hard rock with earthquaking heaviness, enigmatic experimentation, and enthralling melodies.
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THE PARADIGM SHIFT is just another superb AOR band from Scandinavia… err… wait, these guys are from India! Yes, believe it or not, on their debut album titled “For You“, this five-piece sound like a mix of Care Of Night and Alien, and add a touch of Canadians Boulevard too.

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The Brazilian Power Metal band ANGRA will release a new album entitled 'Cycles Of Pain' on November 03, 2023 via Atomic Fire Records."Cycles of Pain" brings different perspectives on human pain and the cycles that involve it. While pain is inevitable, it is also an part of growing and learning. More»


European melodic rock / AOR treasures FROZEN RAIN are finally back with their third album in 11 years, ”One Mile From Heartsville” to be released on Lions Pride Music November 3, 2023 – now featured in exclusive at PLOTN08.

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S.N.A.K.E, a formidable hard rock force hailing from Spain, was born out of the creative synergy between visionary musicians J.C. Moreno and Franco Troisi in 2008. With an unrelenting passion for music and an uncompromising dedication to their craft, S.N.A.K.E has forged a path of sonic excellence that has captured the hearts and souls of rock enthusiasts around the world. More»



Steve Overland is a legend in his own lifetime. Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with his name? He has a history that goes way back into the late seventies, his first major recording was with the band Wildlife in 1980. More»


Sky Empire are a UK based progressive metal band with a distinctive sound, redefining the entire genre.
Let yourself be guided by the music as Sky Empire take their listeners on a journey, interweaving emotive storytelling through the fabric of powerful and evocative music. Effortlessly and effectively blending the likes of Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Dream Theater and Symphony X, Sky Empire are preparing to take 2018 by storm in the launch their new album, The Dark Tower. More»


Swedish Hard Rockers BONAFIDE are finally back in business with their new album ”Are You Listening?”. This is the band’s first studio album since 2017´s Flames, and not only are they back, they are back with a vengeance. Every single one of the ten new tracks shows a band that once again are on fire.

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Year of manufacture: 2023
Genre: Progressive Rock / Crossover Prog
Country: Belgium
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ADD LINK! Behold! The long-awaited return of master metalsmiths’ trio from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. After four years, LEGENDRY are finally ready to present the sequel to “The Wizard and the Tower Keep”. More»



The Survival Code return with new studio album “Whispers of Woe” on January 26th, 2024. Anthemic guitar-drenched sonics, killer melodic hooks and soaring high voltage with an alternative twist, London rock band, The Survival Code, explore what it’s like to be human and navigate the challenges and opportunities of the music industry in the digital age on their forthcoming new album.
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The German Heavy Metal band GENERATION STEEL will release a new album entitled 'Lionheart' on October 27, 2023 via El Puerto Records.After their debut album, the new teutonic metal album by GENERATION STEEL follows now! "Lionheart" takes us into a world of self-liberation and inner strength. Produced by Uwe Lulis (Accept) you can expect 10 crushing metal songs. More»



RUFFYUNZ (Ruffians) is a partnership between bassist Randy Pratt (Cactus / The Lizards), Emmy winning engineer / guitarist JZ Barrell, and powerhouse singer Ed Terry (Slash, Keith Richards, David Lee Roth band) – plus a collection of drum, guitar and keyboard masters.
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