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If you consider the songs on Voodoo Circle’s new album Raised On Rock to be an indicator of the current emotional condition their most important protagonists find themselves in, there seems to be no reason to worry about band founder, guitarist and main composer Alex Beyrodt in particular. Thanks to Beyrodt’s excellent songwriting – as usual inspired by renowned sources such as Whitesnake, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix – and his outstanding guitar performance which brings to mind icons from Ritchie Blackmore through Jimmy Page to John Sykes, this recording oozes pure, unadulterated fervour.

Magnus Karlsson is well known as the mastermind behind several Frontiers Music Srl productions, including the successful initial ALLEN/LANDE trilogy, STARBREAKER, BOB CATLEY, KISKE/SOMERVILLE and many more. In 2008, he joined the German Heavy Metal icons PRIMAL FEAR and with them has toured the world and recorded two successful albums that climbed high on the charts in several countries. For this new album – aptly titled “Kingdom of Rock” - Magnus enlisted a dream team featuring some of the strongest melodic singers in metal and hard rock!

Italian orchestral death metal masters FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have released a new single titled "No," produced by Jacob Hansen (EPICA, VOLBEAT), and an accompanying music video directed by Marina L. McLean (Sanda Movies). The standalone single's cover was created by Travis Smith (OPETH, KATATONIA) who also provided the art for the band's recent acoustic rendition of "The Day We'll Be Gone." Commenting on the single, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE frontman Francesco Paoli states: "We live in a world where people are searching for easy answers to complex questions. Self-styled gurus, fake news and miracle pills show up on screen as the silver bullet that may cast out all your fears and troubles. If you need shortcuts to dominate the intricate reality we live in, be aware that the outcome might not be what you expect. Will you find a way to save this world on Google? No. Will things change if we don't act? No. Will self-delusions lead us somewhere? No. Can music, and art in general, help us cope with this chaos? Absolutely yes." Francesco Paoli adds: "This release marks another milestone for our line-up, featuring Veronica, Fabio and Eugene as official band members."

2015 debut album by the Swedish rock band. Art Nation was formed 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden, after lead singer Alexander Strandell's departure from his former band Diamond Dawn. Strandell, already well known for his strong voice and energetic stage presence, decided to raise the bar, and gathered some of the best musicians available - bassist Simon Gudmundsson being the first, shortly followed by Theodor Hedström and Christoffer Borg. Art Nation spent 2014 playing shows, as well as guesting national TV and radio shows, further building their fan base and reputation. The band got its final line-up when adding second guitarist Johan Gustavsson, together with drummer Carl Tudén, who was recruited just after winning the Swedish Drum Championships…

The Metallica Blacklist celebrates the 30th anniversary and enduring influence of the iconic Black Album, with one of the most ambitious projects ever conceived by the Metallica team: An unprecedented 50+ artists spanning an unbelievably vast range of genres, generations, cultures, continents and more, each contributing a unique interpretation of their favorite Black Album song. All profits from The Metallica Blacklist will be split evenly between the All Within My Hands Foundation and 50+ charities chosen by the artists who play on the album. All music overseen by executive producer Giles Martin.

The heavy metal world has produced quite a few legends. But none is like Mat Sinner. So much conviction, lifeblood and self‐sacrifice, so much pure heavy metal spirit, so much dedication is usually not found bundled in a single person. Since 1982 he fronts the band named after him, with which he now triumphantly returns in the form of "Brotherhood": a massive album, whose title is as self‐explanatory as the mission of its creator. Self‐produced and mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, among others), it is a record that carries the band's internal brotherhood under its heart as much as the brotherhood of the worldwide heavy metal following. "We belong together ‐ and this album is meant to express that", says Sinner. That following is also brought into the spotlight in particular by the numerous guests represented on the album, such as Ralf Scheepers (PRIMAL FEAR), Tom Englund (EVERGREY) and Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW). With hooks, riffs and precise hardness Mat Sinner revitalizes virtues that he co‐invented four decades ago. The force and hardness represented on "Brotherhood" as well as the razor‐sharp riffs will make even members of the innermost SINNER fan circle topple off their feet.

Xandria define the essence of modern symphonic metal and return with refreshing intensity on Universal Tales. Universal Tales presents four brand new majestic songs, underlining the band’s new defined versatility and impressive intensity.
Each of the songs highlight a different facet of Xandria’s musical range, alongside a new recording and beautifully re-arranged version of the title track from their recent album, The Wonders Still Awaiting. From bombastic film score atmospheres, choir-and-orchestra-driven anthems to real Celtic atmospheres and instruments like fiddle and whistles, the songs blend both classic and modern metal influences. Universal Tales offers a wealth of discoveries, while singer Ambre Vourhavis explores new heights and depths in her voice, making her even stronger than on the last album…

After releasing their vibrant fifth studio album,Viridian in 2020, TEMPERANCE – maestros of modern melodic/symphonic metal delight their devotees with the persuasivnew offering Diamanti, to be released on November 19, 2021 via Napalm Records. With Diamanti, the exceptionally skilled Italian outfit once again showcases their extraordinary ability to merge brilliant vocal melodies, hefty power metal guitar riffing and symphonic soundscapes in perfect harmony – all dressed in modern surroundings. This an offering fans of bands like Amaranthe will fall in love with immediately!