Exclusive reviews and promo records

Symphonic metal band Magistina Saga will release "BloodMossAgate", their first album in four years, on January 22nd.

More»


This female fronted symphonic progressive metal band from Switzerland and France invite you to take an emotional and spiritual journey into alchemical and esoteric wisdom with their powerful and captivating sound.

More»



Genre: Power Metal
Year: 20-12-2024
Country: Japan
More»


Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, titled “Thrill of the Bite” and set for release on February 14th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

More»



Shrike, a three-piece metal band from Preston, the “wettest” city in England, is set to reshape the underground modern metal landscape with their debut album release in 2025.
Titled “The Divine and the Serpentine”, this long player not only showcases their unique sound — a rich blend of ambient, cinematic, and orchestral textures — but also delves into deep thematic content through a “semi” concept album exploring the complexities of abusive relationships.
More»



Oversize have announced their stunning debut album “Vital Signs”, due out on February 28th, 2025, via SharpTone. To commemorate the news, the group have today unveiled the title track,
Of the single, the band comments: “While ‘Vital Signs’ is technically the title track of the album, it was originally written as an album closer and from start to finish was written comfortably in under an hour. More»


High flying Welsh rockers Those Damn Crows are thrilled to confirm their fourth studio album, “God Shaped Hole”, will be released on April, 11th, 2025, via long-time label home Earache Records.

More»


Infiltrating fans with infectious tunes since their foundation in 2017, Enemy Inside are set to add a fresh can load of fuel to their heavily rocking fire with their new studio album “Venom”, which is due out on February 28th, 2025, through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

More»


Power metal fans, get ready! Southern Germany’s powerhouse, Brainstorm, are gearing up to unleash their new studio album “Plague of Rats”, and it’s set to blow your minds and rock your ears!
Brainstorm to release new studio album “Plague of Rats” on February 28th 2025

More»



Two-time GRAMMY-nominated progressive heavy metal band Spiritbox are gearing up for their next chapter with the announcement of their second studio album, “Tsunami Sea”, set for release on March 7th, 2025, via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. The album was produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringer, mixed by Zakk Cervini and mastered by Ted Jensen.
More»



Formed in 2020 in Rome, Risen Crow stands out in the Italian metal scene with their distinct fusion of power metal and gothic elements. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot and Lacuna Coil, Risen Crow’s music blends powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and atmospheric soundscapes, creating an emotional journey for listeners. The single “Risen Crow” embodies the band’s artistic vision, showcasing their signature mix of powerful metal energy and dark, gothic atmospheres.
More»


Following their 40-year-anniversary tour through South America and Europe, German Thrash-Teutons Destruction strike again with their 16th studio album, “Birth of Malice”, out on March 7th, 2024, via Napalm Records!

More»


 

Symphonic power metal quartet Majestica have announced their brand new studio album “Power Train”, which will see the light of day on February 7th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

More»


E-MAIL TO CONTACT

admin@plotn08.org

Hot CDs Wish List

news archive
*********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************