XTASY – The truth about the phoenix
Spanish melodic hard rock band XTASY is back and stronger than ever, with this their explosive new album Pheonix, out now via Art Of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Group. Read our review here!
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STAINLESS – Here is the astonishing Lady Of Lust & Steel
Emerging from Portland, Oregon, in 2022, Stainless blend hard rock grit with heavy metal muscle and a touch of glam flair. Their debut album Lady of Lust & Steel cements them as a band unafraid to embrace old-school swagger while keeping their sound razor-sharp and contemporary. read Dave’s review here!
MYSTFALL – The secrets of the embers of a dying world
Mystfall return with Embers of a Dying World — a breathtaking journey through Mediterranean symphonic metal grandeur. Guided by Marialena Trikoglou’s soaring soprano, the album blends operatic power, cinematic darkness, and Celtic elegance into ten epic tracks that will enchant fans of Nightwish and Epica alike.
SHATTERHEART – Floundering through this infernal symphony now
The symphonic metal scene may be crowded, but every so often a band emerges that completely captivates. Sweden’s Shatterheart does just that with their debut album Infernal Symphony — a powerful blend of melody, drama, and gothic grandeur. With production by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Architects), this thrilling release proves the genre still has fresh fire to offer.
BEYOND THE BLACK – What Happens When You Break the Silence Now
German symphonic metal band Beyond The Black have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal, and Break the Silence confirms it.
EDENBRIDGE – Set the Dark on Fire Right Now
With their 12th studio album Set The Dark On Fire due to be released on the 16th January and their return to the Steamhammer/SPV label, Edenbridge explores new soundscapes without abandoning their tried and tested trademarks.
CORONATUS – In this wonderful and dreadful waters
German symphonic metal collective CORONATUS proudly announce their upcoming studio album Dreadful Waters via Massacre Records, a dark and ambitious exploration of the mysteries, dangers and mythic forces of the sea.
HOLLOW PEAK – Empower your obsidian cult out
Norwegian melodic metal newcomers Hollow Peak and debut album Obsidian Cult marks the comeback of ex-Theatre of Tragedy, Ragnhild Westgaard. Discover more on our review here.
PTOLEMEA – Drowning in a lush and awesome travel through Kali
Luxembourgish/Portuguese atmospheric rock project Ptolemea is back with her second full-lenght Kali via Raging Planet Records.
BERGFRIED – Watch out for the beautiful Romantik III
The Austro-Hungarian duo Bergfied is back with”Romantik III ! Follow Anna’s journey through hell is your gateway to an 80s-fueled rock masterpiece.
BATTLE BEAST – The Truth about Steelbound
Few bands capture the spirit of modern power metal quite like Battle Beast. Fronted by the phenomenal Noora Louhimo, the Finnish outfit Battle Beast continues to blur the lines between metal, pop, and 80s rock excess—delivering an album that’s as explosive as it is infectious. Out now on Nuclear Blast Records
ELETTRA STORM – Welcome to the outstanding world of Evertale
Elettra Storm from Italy took the power metal scene by storm with the flawless 2024’s debut album Powerlords. Now, they are back with their second album Evertale album out of 24th October via Scarlet Records. Read Dave’s review here!
SECRET RULE – For more unconditional X year
Italy’s. melodic modern metallers celebrate 10 years of activity with the aptly named X via Rockshots Records. This release marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band
BLACK SATELLITE – Are you ready for the latest aftermath?
Hailing from NYC, Industrial/Alternative Metal Band Black Satellite, led by indomitable frontwoman Larissa Vale, is creating waves in the rock scene with a sound that’s dark, edgy, and distinctly their own.
ELEINE – Together we are better
While Swedish symphonic metal masters ELEINE are embarked on a massive European tour as special guests to their label mates PRIMAL FEAR. Their brand-new EP “We Stand United” is OUT NOW on Reigning Phoenix Music – a gift to their legions of fans!
DIE SPITZ – Epic and outstanding high octane punk
Austin, TX mayhem-inciting all-girl four-piece Die Spitz are set to unleash their debut Something to Consume — out Sept 12 via Third Man Records. Read our review here.
Our reviewer hails it “𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮”
BURNING WITCHES – Pioneering a new era
Following the classic heavy metal tones of their previous record, ‘The Dark Tower’ (2023), on this their sixth studio album (due 25th August 2025), Swiss metal merchants Burning Witches return…
THE VIOLENT HOUR – Surprisingly out of the comfort zone
Ex-Butcher Babies Carla Harvey is back with her new project The Violent Hour out now on Megaforce Records. Read our review from Dave “Ravenheart” Smith.