Ludor -777 – The New 666 (2013)

now/Sweden!

Mats Levén (Yngwie Malmsteen) and Jimmy Lagnefors constituting the Swedish metal band Ludor have now released their debut album “777 – The New 666” with songs specially commissioned by Ulf Malmros the film Mammas Boys. (more…)

KINGCROW – In Crescendo 2013

now!

Progressive metal fans in New Jersey, Sensory announced record pending release of a new album from KINGCROW Italy, The Crescendo.

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Access Denied – Intro 2013

now/like a NIGHTWISH or EDENBRIDGE

I was prepared for a neoclassical/goth Metal outfit here and I got some Heavy Metal style with a “dark” surrounding and some not-bad-female singing by Agnieszka Sulich. So, “Touch Of Evil” is the second album by ACCESS DENIED and was originally (and obscurely) released by some Metal Mundus label, now seeing an expanded pressing/distribution by Pitch Black Records. (more…)

Robert John Godfrey -The Art Of Melody 2013

now/uk

Presenting an album of romantic music for piano and orchestra accessible to all, yet wholly uncompromising in its content. Of the eight compositions, some are rooted in Robert John Godfrey’s past, containing themes and motifs to which he has often returned. Godfrey’s albums with The Enid have nearly always contained a ‘Robert John Godfrey’s Corner’ – a track which is romantic, (more…)

Stewartie Adams – Wounded By Love 2013

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DEFOX RECORDS and HEART OF STEEL RECORDS are proud to announce two Releases for a legendary guitarist from Scotland STEWARTIE ADAMS (well known for the experiences with NWOBHM’s Tytan and Lyin Rampant). (more…)

DARK NEW DAY – Hail Mary 2013

now/Bingo!/Supergroup From USA!

Sidewalk Entertainment acquired the rights to the “long-lost”, “Hail Mary” from the album Dark New Day – the group with Clint Lowery (guitar; SEVENDUST), Corey Lowery (bass, ex-Stereomud, Stuck Mojo), Brett Hestla (vocals, guitar, ex-creed, Virgos Merlot), Will Hunt (drums; EVANESCENCE, ex-SKRAPE, Tommy Lee) and Troy McLawhorn (guitar, EVANESCENCE). CD was to be the end of the group’s debut effort, “Twelve Year Silence”, but he did not was released.
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S.B.S. (Spicy Bits of Scandal) – Heaven Can Wait… 2013

NOW!DeFox Records presents: legendary eastern Europe band SBS (Spicy bits of Scandal)

I am really proud to announce that the album “Heaven Can Wait…” of the greatest Lithuanian Melodic/Progressive Metal band SBS (Spicy Bits of Scandal) in which I participated as keyboardist and arranger will be published soon by Defox Record (official press release) (more…)

MindMaze – Mask of Lies 2013

Mask of Lies was recorded March-September 2012 and Mixed October 2012 at Brian J. Anthony Studios in Catasaqua, PA. The album’s artwork was designed by Carl Andre Beckston/Monowasp (Seventh Wonder, Tomorrow’s Eve, Brazen Abbot, etc), and will feature bass from Sinister Realm’s John Gaffney and guest guitar work from LORD guitarist “Lord” Tim. (more…)

Jordan – Hands Untied 2013

now/new CD/Sweden/

The Swedish rock band Jordan released last week his new album “Hands United”. Jordan consists of members Niclas Lundin, Martin Fredriksson, Nick Or City and Magnus Sjölander (more…)

7 Days Dead – Beyond Within 2013 EP

now/Ireland

North Ireland’s 7 Days Dead was formed by guitarist Mark Johnston and drummer Stephen Brown when their previous band, Interrogate, dissolved. Shortly after beginning, the recruited former Sinocence bass player Chris ‘Kaxxx’ Cassidy and vocalist Ryan McManus. Now they’ve cut their debut EP Beyond Within.It’s probably best to characterize this short four song EP as modern, heavy, and dark rock or (more…)