FORTUNATO – Liberty 2012

now/fr/very good melodic

Markus Fortunato is a bassist-singer Lyon and self involved in the underground metal since the late 80s.
The concept album presented here follows his former band “MZ” which he was the leader and he had formed in 1999. Before splitting, the group had released seven albums.
On “Liberty,” his new project, the singer is surrounded bassist Jimmy Cerrullo the battery and Eliad Florea on guitar and violin. And to give one side more “open” to the music, many musicians and singers were invited on this album.

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Transplant Research – Transplant Research 2012

now/uk

Transplant Research is a three piece metal band from the North East of England. They smash together aggressive guitars with punishing vocals, backed by a truly unholy drumming style. This leaves no doubt about the passion behind this savage assault on the senses. A vicious metal band that suits well the darkness that lives deep within all of us. (more…)

Jon Durant & Colin Edwin – Burnt Belief 2012

now/ Porcupine Tree bassist Colin Edwin

Joint project between Porcupine Tree bassist Colin Edwin and guitarist Jon Durant. The pair first worked together on Durant’s 2011 CD, Dance of the Shadow Planets, and were so enthused by the project that they undertook a new collaboration in 2012 which features Edwin’s liquid bass and compelling rhythm programming alongside Durant’s unique guitar melodies and textures, as well (more…)

Scythia – Of Santa 2012

now/like a Blind Guardian Dream Theater Iron Maiden/canada

Formed in late 2008, Scythia is a mosaic of many influences that combines storytelling, costumes, and heavy music. But this isn’t just grindcore in medieval garb… Scythia weaves folklore with double kick, detuned guitars with neo-classical melodies and catchy riffs with classical oboe playing. It is a musical experience that stands apart from all others. (more…)

Hemi – The Chosen Ones: Live in the Fire 2012

now/like a Iron Maiden Judas Priest Metallica/USA

The long-awaited LIVE album that captures the raw power, aggression, and intensity of the HEMI concert experience.

After nearly a decade on the road, countless setbacks, lineup changes and lots of blood, sweat and tears along the way HEMI finally arrived at it’s rightful place. Armed with their strongest lineup yet the band that never said die decided that it was the right time to release a live album for it’s fans to show how the battles of the last 10 years only made them stronger and took them even further in their fight to keep heavy metal alive. (more…)

The Black Saints – Hellbent & Heartless 2012

now/like a AC/DC Buckcherry Guns N’ Roses

Hellbent & Heartless is The Black Saints much awaited follow-up EP to their debut record, All Sinners Welcome. In this EP, you hear the band make huge steps forward with their writing process, but still keeping the same unique flavor that grabbed so many people from the beginning. With fast paced rock (more…)

Seven Dirty Words – Blood Highway 2012

now/like a Fu Manchu Motorhead Zeke/LA

Debut album from the So Cal heavy rockers. A piercing hard boiled & dirty story, currently corrupting today’s youth!

“Blood Highway” is the debut album of the rock punk/metal outfit Seven Dirty Words based out of Southern California, following up the bands previously released EP’s “Seven Dirty Words” and “Hard Boiled & Dirty”. The album was recorded and mixed at D.O’B. Studios in Santa Fe Springs, CA between the months of March and October. Produced and mixed by Larry Ramirez & Seven Dirty Words, Engineered by Larry Ramirez & Craig Tully (more…)

Vangough – Acoustic Scars 2012

now/usa

Provocative and entertaining Oklahoma progressive metal act Vangough takes a turn to the acoustic with their new EP Acoustic Scars. According to principal songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Clay Withrow, this set was born out of their round trip to the most recent ProgPower event in Atlanta. The EP revisits the last two albums covering the themes and stories of the Rabbit Kingdom. (more…)

REQUINOX – Through the Eyes of the Dead 2012

now/norway

Requinox is a smashing metalband with the most powerful riffs you could possibly imagine. This is edgy, melodic hardrock at its best.
The band has brought their energetic metalshow to several cities in Norway, Sweden, Austria and Latvia. 21.12.12 – Requinox will unleash their first full-lengt album. They released the EP «Fall of an Empire» earlier that year.  (more…)

Prassein Aloga – Midas Touch 2012

now/ singer Paul DiAnno

Labels DeFox and Heart Of Steel released a new album of Greek heavy metal PRASSEIN ALOGA called “Midas Touch”. Recorded two songs disc attended by former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul DiAnno (Paul Di’Anno).
PRASSEIN ALOGA were founded in 1995 and immediately achieved success at home, using the hard sound and writing texts in Greek. (more…)