Mean Mistreater – Do Or Die 2025

Formed in 2023, out of Austin, TX. Mean Mistreater has emerged as a formidable force, captivating audiences with their electrifying sound and fierce performances, drawing inspiration from iconic acts such as W.A.S.P., Chastain, and Warlock. With their uncompromising attitude and undeniable skill, they stand out in a crowded genre, ready to carve out their own place in the heavy metal landscape.
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Alien – When Yesterday Comes Around 2025

Alien is a Swedish rock band that has been a cornerstone of the hard rock scene since 1986, known for their melodic hooks, powerful guitar riffs, and the unmistakable voice of Jim Jidhed. Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, the band quickly gained recognition both domestically and internationally, building a legacy of powerful albums and unforgettable live shows.
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Belle Morte – Pearl Hunting 2025

Emerging as one of symphonic metal’s most innovative acts, Belle Morte returns with their highly anticipated album, ‘Pearl Hunting‘, set for release on January 24, 2025, through Wormholedeath Records. Known for their dark, gothic edge and symphonic depth, Belle Morte ventures into bold new territory with ‘Pearl Hunting‘, merging symphonic metal with a global array of traditional instruments that beckon listeners on a unique sonic journey…
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Shereign – Black Halo 2025

Year: 28-02-2025
Style: Melodic Alternative Metal
Country: Finland
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Perfect Plan – Heart Of A Lion 2025

Perfect Plan’s fourth studio album, “Heart of a Lion” marks the culmination of the band’s musical production to date. Over the course of their first trilogy of albums, “All Rise” and “Time For A Miracle” and “Brace for Impact” the Swedes have quickly established themselves as a new gold standard in not only the Scandinavian melodic rock genre, but the melodic rock genre as a whole.
“Heart of a Lion” is a powerful statement from the band offering the absolute best songwriting and production ever a: strong offering, with roots very well planted in the 80’s AOR sound.
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Pattern-Seeking Animals – Friend Of All Creatures 2025

The Americans of PATTERN-SEEKING ANIMALS (Progressive Rock) will release their new and fifth album, entitled Friend Of All Creatures, on February 14, 2025 via G.E.P Records. The album was produced by John Boegehold, and mixed and mastered by Frank Rosato at Woodcliff Studio, in Los Angeles.

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The 7th Guild – Triumviro 2025

The Italian super opera metal band THE 7TH GUILD will release their first album, entitled Triumviro, on February 21, 2025 via Scarlet Records.

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Ghost Of The Machine – Empires Must Fall 2025

Five former members of This Winter Machine joined forces with vocalist Charlie Bramald and became Ghost Of The Machine. Based in Yorkshire, England, the band is renowned on the contemporary progressive rock circuit for its irresistible melodic hooks, huge six-piece sound, and spectacular, high-energy stage shows, In 2022, they released their award winning debut album Scissorgames and were voted the #2 Unsigned Band by Prog Magazine readers. The band will release its second album Empires Must Fall in early 2025.
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Arion – The Light That Burns The Sky 2025

Reigning Phoenix Music has listed the upcoming release of ARION’s latest album, “The Light That Burns The Sky,” in their official webshop for February 28, 2025.
Showcasing a new level of artistic maturity, the album combines raw energy, precise production, and some of the band’s most memorable melodies to date. ARION’s songwriting continues to evolve, delivering catchy hooks and intricate melodies that captivate from the very first note.
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Everon – Shells 2025

Great news for fans of German prog band Everon, who could have been forgiven for thinking the quartet had consigned themselves to the history books, given it’s been a whopping sixteen years since the band last graced us with an album, 2008’s North.
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