Valkeat – Fireborn 2023

Valkeat is the new star in the Finnish metal sky. The six-piece, which features two kantele players, was formed in 2014 in Espoo, the hometown of the almighty Children Of Bodom, (more…)

James Rivera’s Metalwave – New Wave Gone Metal 2023

The American Heavy Metal band JAMES RIVERA’S METAL WAVE will release a new album entitled ‘New Wave Gone Metal’ on July 28, 2023 via MASSACRE Records. James Rivera’s love for metal is undeniable, but his heart is also beating for the darker side of music, (more…)

Devin Townsend – Devolution Series #3 – Empath Live in America 2023

The Canadian Progressive band DEVIN TOWNSEND will release a new album entitled ‘Devolution Series #3 – Empath Live in America’ on August 04, 2023 via INSIDE OUT Music. The third in the Devolution series, ‘Empath Live In America’ is a document of the tour that was cut short in early 2020. As Devin explains: “this tour marked a ‘free form’ version of the material. (more…)

KAJ POUSAR – Nine Lives 2023

On Friday the 4th of August, the Swedish singer/songwriter Kaj Pousar will release the new album “Nine Lives”, which is his first in English. On the upcoming record, Kaj has worked together with Andreas Habo Johansson (drums), Mats Valentin (guitar), Thomas Blindberg (bass), Tommy Denander (guitar) and Johan Fransson (drums).
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Warmen – Here For None 2023

The Finnish Power Metal band WARMEN will release a new album entitled ‘Here For None’ on August 18, 2023 via Reaper Entertainment. Warmen is back! The new album from the Finnish powerhouse featuring Janne Wirman (Children Of Bodom), “Here For None”.
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Nuclear Power Trio – Wet Ass Plutonium 2023

The American Progressive band NUCLEAR POWER TRIO will release a new album entitled ‘Wet Ass Plutonium’ on July 28, 2023 via METAL BLADE Records. “Donny, Vladi P, and I had a little tiff at the end of the aggressive touring cycle for the last record. We made up though, and decided to spend some time in the supreme U.S. city of Miami, Florida. (more…)

Empire State Bastard – Rivers Of Heresy 2023

The British Progressive band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD will release a new album entitled ‘Rivers Of Heresy’ on September 01, 2023 via ROADRUNNER Records

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Freedom Call – The M.E.T.A.L. Fest 2023

The German Power Metal band FREEDOM CALL will release a new album entitled ‘The M.E.T.A.L. Fest’ (CD + Blu-ray Disc) on July 14, 2023 via STEAMHAMMER

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Turkish Delight – Volume 2 (2023)

Turkish Delight’s “Volume 2” celebrates the absolute joy that Escape Music co-owner Khalil Turk has for the kind of music he loves so much and has spent the last thirty and then some years championing. Indeed, his enthusiasm for a new band or a new song today is no different from when I first met him in the mid-80s. (more…)

AOR – Bewitched In L.A. 2023

The French Hard FM & AOR band AOR will release a new album entitled ‘Bewitched In L.A.’ on August 18, 2023 via Perris Records. The most consistent and Melodic of all Frédéric Slama’s albums !!! This time with only one singer aboard, the fantastic Paul Sabu (Only Child, Kidd Glove, Silent Rage, John Waite) and Tommy Denander, the sound is closer to a real band. (more…)