Timo Tolkki – Classical Variations and Themes 2​:​Ultima Thule 2024

Timo Tolkki to release new solo album “Classical Variations and Themes 2: Ultima Thule” on October 1st 2024. “Classical Variations and Themes 2: Ultima Thule” is the fifth solo album by Timo Tolkki, the renowned guitarist and mastermind behind the legendary power metal band Stratovarius.
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Voyager – The Early Years 2024

4CD set from Perth‘s premier power prog outfit VOYAGER! Includes the band‘s first four studio albums ‘Element V‘ (2003), ‘UniVers‘ (2007), ‘I Am the Revolution‘ (2009) and ‘The Meaning of I‘ (2011). •If there is one word to describe VOYAGER’s current form, it is colourful. (more…)

Eyes (SE) – Auto-Magic 2024

Swedish-based classic and melodic hard rock band Eyes (SE), introduces its second single ’Mysterious Ways’ from the forthcoming album titled ’AUTO-MAGIC’ (September 6). The band follows up its strong debut album from 2021 (’Perfect Vision 20/20’) with music carrying from British tradition to American melodic arena and FM radio. (more…)

Crimson Sun – Sorrowbreaker 2024

Hailing from Kotka of southern Finland, Crimson Sun is one of the most interesting new metal artists around here. Known for their gripping live performances, catchy sounds and melodies, the band has reached a point where they are a cutting-edge example of what modern melodic metal means.
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Holy Shire – Invincible 2024

On June 28, 2024 the metalband from Milan (Italy) HOLY SHiRE will release their third album named “Invincible”, distributed on digital platforms by Ghost Record Label. The album follows the second work “The Legendary Shepheds of the Forest”, after 6 years. (more…)

Ritual – The Story Of Mr. Bogd Part 1 (2024)

One of the most legendary bands from the 90’s Swedish progressive scene is finally back with a new album, 17 years since the last full-length. Ritual has often been a band with a concept, and their music has often been inspired by Tove Jansson’s novels about the Moomins. (more…)

Entering Polaris – Myths In Motion / Songs Of Ivory And Obsidian 2024

The second of the 2-albums releases of Entering Polaris. It contains “Myths In Motion”, electric, energetic, heavy and progressive metal based on 7-string guitar and “Songs Of Ivory And Obsidian” which is acoustic, haunting and melancholic, with piano, (real) string sections, choirs and classical percussion. (more…)

Timeless Fairytale – A Story to Tell 2024

The international Melodic Heavy Metal Band Timeless Fairytale has signed a record deal with Swedish record label ViciSolum Productions. The band’s debut album “A Story to Tell” is set for release on September 13th, 2024, (more…)

Herbst – Spiegel 2024

Berlin-based rock and metal upstarters Herbst have revealed new details about their sophomore studio album, entitled “Spiegel” (German for “Mirror”), that is slated for a release on September 20th, 2024, via Drakkar Entertainment!

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Brian Ray – My Town 2024

Acclaimed musician Brian Ray is set to release his highly anticipated solo album “My Town” on August 2nd, 2024, through Stevie Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records. Ray, renowned for his role as guitarist and bassist in Paul McCartney’s band since 2002, (more…)