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2017 release. It's been an impressive journey for Bloodbound: The Swedish power metal commando has become more and more popular in recent years. All this falls back on talent and hard work: Since 2005 Bloodbound has not only released six studio albums and a Live DVD/CD, they have also toured with giants such as Sabaton, HammerFall and U.D.O. - in the process winning over a very devoted and loyal fanbase of metalheads. War Of Dragons is basically a continuation of the successful Stormborn (2014), but offering more fast-paced tracks, without lacking the anthemic feel the band is known for. Bloodbound are masters in combining melody with power and War Of Dragons perfectly displays the evolution that the band has gone through since their debut Nosferatu was let loose.

Swedens modern, melodic metal outfit DYNAZTY return with their strongest effort so far. Firesign is the bands most creative, dynamic and inspired album yet. The Swedes add a pinch of hardness, but also have innovative influences and don´t loose sight to their catchy melodies. After „Titanic Mass“, which is a chunk of an album and is produced by Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN), therefore the successor "Firesign" is the only logical step in the evolution of DYNATZY, if the next goal is entering the Rockthrone. For Fans Of: Pretty Maids, H.E.A.T.

Physics, astronomy, numerology, philosophy, early history, mythology, and literature science, in one Form or another has always been through the albums by the Crüxshadows. After the American Electro-rockers have recently taken care of with the euphoric acclaimed first single Helios in the Scene for a true dance-floor eruptions, publish Mastermind Rogue and his loyal band of now with Astro-mythology you have been through the roof test, experimentellstes and also packendstes.

Finland has always been prime territory for great power metal bands going all the way back to Stratovarius. So it is no surprise that power metal quintet Force Majeure hails from there. Despite having been active since 2001, The Rise of Starlit Fires is only their third full-length album, and the first in six years.