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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.
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Hailing from the rugged West Coast of Scotland, The Breathing Method is a seasoned ensemble of musicians who fuse hard rock, grunge and a dash of punk rebellion to express the raw knocks of adulthood. With roots stretching back over 25 years this Scottish group hails from the historic county of Ayrshire, where a shared passion for gritty, authentic soundscapes has resulted in the band’s debut album, “After Everything Else”, which is set to be released on January 24th, 2025.
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This 8-tracks album takes you on a journey through themes of self-discovery and enlightenment, with intricate arrangements, heavy riffs and emotional depth.

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Scheduled for release on December 27th, 2024, through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), the new studio album, “Adrenalin”, promises fans of the self-proclaimed “loud and fast” band an exciting collection of 11 fresh tracks. Packed with energy and versatility, this multi-dimensional record once again showcases Rauhbein’s bold and unapologetic voice.

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The original line-up behind the G3 touring concept returns with “Reunion Live”, released on January 31st, 2025, worldwide on earMUSIC.

 

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Modern progressive leaders Jinjer have announced their powerful, long-awaited fifth studio album, “Duél”, set to be released on February 7th, 2025, via Napalm Records!

 

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Ciconia, the Progressive Instrumental Metal band, finally reveals the details of their new studio album “Synaesthetic Garbage”, which will be out on March 14th, 2025, through Art Gates Records!

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Ann Arbor’s hard rock powerhouse, Black Note Graffiti, is back with their highly anticipated album ‘Resist the Divide’, set to release on October 25. The record dives deep into the raw emotions and struggles of the human experience, blending heavy vocals, driving guitars, and pounding drums to deliver a message of personal transformation, addiction, and inner conflict.

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Maryland quartet Stone Horses will release its new album “Redemption Chronicles” digitally on Oct. 25, 2024, with the physical release following on Nov. 22. Stone Horses has shared stages with like-minded acts such as Slash, Brother Cane, Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons, and scored top honors at the 2024 Maryland Music Awards.

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German symphonic metal icons Xandria are about to chart new paths with their epic upcoming nine-track new EP, “Universal Tales”, out on November 22nd, 2024, via Napalm Records!

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Gothenburg’s rising stars, The Halo Effect, are back with a powerful new announcement – their highly anticipated second studio album, “March of the Unheard”, will be unleashed on January 10th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Returning like a phoenix from the ashes, French dark progressive metal band The Old Dead Tree unveil the harbinger of the upcoming studio album “Second Thoughts” on December 6th 2024

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It's rare that a debut album inspires such fervent anticipation, but the thrill surrounding a full-length from Sicksense is concrete. On 'Cross Me Twice', the band take their n?-metal influences and Frankenstein them into a hydra monster that sees the heads of metalcore, progressive metal and More»


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