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Country: Germany
Genre: Hard 'n' Heavy
Year: 2011
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Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has announced the official release date for his debut solo album, "Invisible Signs". Accompanying Mangini on the LP are Tony Dickinson on bass, Ivan Keller on guitar, Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) on lead guitar and former EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura on vocals. Release date: November 11, 2023 More»



Country: Belgium
Released: 21-12-2023
Style: Cinematic Metal / Symphonic Metal
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Front_1The German hair metal band hails from Munich.  Their sound is powerful and strong using snarling guitar solos and high end vocals.  The band was started by Oliver Monroe and his voice bringing in Alex Kah on guitar, Tom Schill on Bass, and Tom Wagner on drums.  The band is well aware of their 1980’s influences and bears no shame in that.
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After “Point Of No Return”, the stupendous debut album of vocalist Michael Catton featured yesterday, some of you asked for his former band TAINTED LADY. Titled “Sounds Like Freedom / Feels Like War“, this was the last recording of Catton with the group, and what an interesting platter it is.

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Dust & Bones release the cover and tracklist of their fifth studio album “Mission Back to the Forbidden Planet”, which will be released on January 26th, 2024.

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There’s a strong opener with Behind The Veil Of A Smile, with an elegant intro of guitar and keys that leads you on a willing journey into superb prog infused rock. The song really takes off when you hear Stu Nicholson’s distinctive vocals, especially on the ever so cool chorus. More»



D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings' appropriately titled 2nd album builds from where the group's debut left off, with more acoustic guitars and multi-layer vocal harmonies, but with an ever-adventurous musical palette. There is no shortage of catchy choruses, interesting melodies and superb songwriting throughout the 10-track collection
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ADD LINK!We are featuring in exclusive “The Fight In Me”, the highly anticipated debut album from IGNESCENT, a dynamic new hard rock band hailing from Chicago.To be released by Frontiers Music next November 10th, the recording include songs co-written with Sameer of Flyleaf, along with Jeremy Valentyne and Brandon Wolfe of New Years Day, among others.

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ADD LINK! 10th November via Frontiers - Temple Balls is an energetic hard rock band from Finland and "Avalanche" is the aptly titled fourth album from the quintet. It’s a rocking and energetic tour de force that sees the band members pushing their musical boundaries even further. Once again under the care of producer Jona Tee (H.e.a.t, Crowne, New Horizon), More»



The British Alternative band LONELY THE BRAVE will release a new album entitled 'What We Do To Feel' on November 10, 2023 via Easy Life Records.

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Featuring former Valentine and Open Skyz singer Hugo, New York based Hugo’s VOYAGE is a dynamic AOR rock band with soaring melodies and anthemic soundscapes. With their irresistible blend of powerful vocals, melodic keyboards, hard-hitting guitars and captivating lyrics, they evoke a nostalgic spirit reminiscent of the legendary band, Journey. More»



ADD LINK! Secret Sphere is considered as pioneers of the Italian power metal scene keeping the flag of the movement alongside the other famous acts of the same era, such as Labyrinth, Rhapsody Of Fire, etc. 10th November via Frontiers
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