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Nocturna will release their new album, Of Sorcery And Darkness, on April 19 via Scarlet Records. The sophomore record of the band founded by the formidable frontwomen Grace Darkling and Rehn Stillnight - featuring the Frozen Crown/Volturian/Be The Wolf mastermind Federico Mondelli as songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist...
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As requested, here’s Kai HANSEN solo album “XXX – Three Decades In Metal“, featuring the collaboration from some renowned stars from the metal / hard rock genres. Hansen first made his name with the ground-breaking ’80s act Hellowen (of which he is one of the founding members) and later with Gamma Ray.

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Amalgama's music is Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, a little Glam, a little Power, but always energy and show, explosions and fire! At the moment, the band with more than 20 years of history is one of the most touring Russian bands in Europe! More»



Rossometile, an Italian gothic/symphonic metal band, captivates audiences with their haunting melodies, operatic vocals, and ancestral influences. Led by Ilaria Hela Bernardini and guitarist Rosario Runes Reina, they blend symphonic grandeur with raw metal power. More»



Kevin Agosta, drummer for LYPSWITCH, “It is great to see these recordings released 35 years after the band moved to Hollywood to follow a crazy childhood dream. We are all very happy with this final product, including remasters and 3 newly recorded songs, with 17 tracks altogether. More»


One of modern hard rock’s most exciting breakouts in recent years, Kris Barras Band are bringing all-new, arena-sized grit to 2024 with their new studio album “Halo Effect”, set for release on April 12th, 2024.

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April 12 Rydholm/Säfsund is the brainchild of the two Swedish AOR/westcoast musicians Anders Rydholm (bass, rhythm guitars, keyboards; Art Of Illusion & Grand Illusion) and Lars Säfsund (vocals; Work Of Art, Art Of Illusion)! More»


 

Valhalla new album “MEMORIES OF YGGDRASIL” will be released at 2024/05/15. Country: Japan

 

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Airbag is hailed as one of the most important bands to emerge from the Norwegian progressive scene over the past decades. Their five critically acclaimed albums reveal a band that masterfully blends diverse musical styles and sounds, with a strong narrative listening experience.

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1466315518_1Punky Meadows is best known for being the iconic lead guitarist of the 70's band ANGEL on Casablanca records. ANGEL, like label mates KISS, were a huge theatrical band that while also being a headlining act in the US were also one of the biggest rock bands in Japan. More»


1473898547_189ff437659113558c7b8b7937d29271Artist: Methadol
Album: Welcome To My World
Country: France
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal

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Scottish rock heroes Gun are delighted to announce their ninth studio album, “Hombres”, is set for release on April 12th, 2024, via a new label deal with Cooking Vinyl.
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ADD LINK! On April 12, Frontiers Music will issue Ghost Stories. In this set, there will be a collection of recorded music that span from 1978 through 1983, with one exception being a tune previously recorded in 2016 (“If I Fell”). More»


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