Οι Mob Rules είναι από τις πλέον συμπαθητικές περιπτώσεις στον χώρο που κινούνται (μελωδικό heavy / power metal). Υπάρχουν από το 1994 και δισκογραφούν ανελλιπώς από το 1996. Δηλώνουν ως επιρροές συγκροτήματα όπως οι: Iron Maiden, DIO, Accept, Metal Church, Kamelot, Edguy.
Οι Γερμανοί melodic power metallers έχουν κυκλοφορήσει οκτώ "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους (συν τα EPs, singles, live, συλλογές). Το τελευταίο τους δισκογραφικό πόνημα τιτλοφορείται "Tales from Beyond" και "βγήκε" προ διετίας. Ο διάδοχός του φέρει τον τίτλο "Beast Reborn" κι αναμένεται σε λίγες ημέρες...
Band: Mob Rules Country of origin: Germany Location: Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony Formed in: 1994 Genre: Melodic Power Metal Lyrical themes: Fantasy, Life Years active: 1994-present
Lyric video: "Children's Crusade" Album: "Beast Reborn" Type: Full length Release date: August 24th, 2018 Label: Steamhammer Format: CD
Track listing:
01. Beast Reborn 01:00 02. Ghost of a Chance 04:45
03. Shores Ahead 05:30 04. Sinister Light 04:24
05. Traveller in Time 06:14
06. Children's Crusade 04:45
07. War of Currents 08:17
08. The Explorer 05:01
09. Revenant of the Sea 07:15
10. Way Back Home 04:32
11. My Sobriety Mind (For Those Who Left) 05:49 Band members:
Klaus Dirks - Vocals
Markus Brinkmann - Bass
Sven Lüdke - Guitars
Nikolas Fritz - Drums
Jan Christian Halfbrodt - Keyboards
Sönke Janssen - Guitars
Guest/Session: Sebastian Levermann - Choir
Miscellaneous staff:
Jens Bogren - Mastering
Markus Teske - Mixing
Ο νέος δίσκος των Gama Bomb είναι προ των πυλών. Ο διάδοχος του album "Untouchable Glory" (2013) και έκτος συνολικά full length δίσκος των Ιρλανδών thrashers τιτλοφορείται "Speed Between the Lines" κι αναμένεται στην καρδιά του φθινοπώρου...
Δελτίο τύπου: «Gama Bomb are Ireland's premier speed thrash band. Through five albums and sixteen years, they've proven themselves to be one of the bands of the thrash metal genre. And no, that's not a typo. They like movies and drinking.»
Band: Gama Bomb Country of origin: United Kingdom Location: Newry, Northern Ireland Formed in: 2002 Genre: Thrash Metal Lyrical themes: Zombies, Monsters, War, Humor, Video Games Years active: 2002-present
Lyric video: "666teen" Album: "Speed Between the Lines" Type: Full length Release date: October 12th, 2018 Label: AFM Records Format: CD, 12" vinyl
Track listing:
01. Give Me Leather 03:50
02. A Hanging 02:43
03. 666teen 02:56
04. Bring Out the Monster 03:45
05. R.I.P. U 03:10
06. Motorgeist 03:08
07. Alt-Reich 02:18
08. Stay Rotten 02:14
09. We R Going 2 Eat U 02:23
10. Kurt Russell 02:59
11. World Gone to Hell 02:24
12. Faceblaster 03:06
Band members:
Joe McGuigan - Bass, Vocals
Philly Byrne - Vocals
Paul Caffrey - Drums
Domo Dixon - Guitars (lead)
John Roche - Guitars (rhythm)
Behind the bars the world is closing in
The body's lying and coming up again
My brain is bricked with thousand little swords
Let me go my way to the cross...
Οι Diabolos Dust μας έρχονται από την Γερμανία. Δημιουργήθηκαν προ δωδεκαετίας κι έχουν κυκλοφορήσει δύο "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους (συν δύο demos κι ένα ep). Ο τρίτος είναι προ των πυλών. Τιτλοφορείται "The Reaper Returns" κι αναμένεται σε λίγες ημέρες...
Band: Diabolos Dust Country of origin: Germany Location: Landshut, Bavaria Formed in: 2006 Genre: Heavy Metal Years active: 2003-2006 (as Erased), 2006-present
Audio: "Sanity" Album: "The Reaper Returns" Type: Full length Release date: August 24th, 2018 Label: Massacre Records Format: CD
Track listing:
1. The Reaper Returns (instr) 01:18
2. Roll Your Dice 03:30
3. Sanity 04:41
4. Fall of the Gods 05:20
5. Blood and Fire 04:42 6. Dust 05:45
7. Warmachine 03:58
8. Hold on the Flame 07:26
Band members:
Stefan Fesser - Drums
Thoni Lini - Guitars
Peter Lohwasser - Vocals
Mane - Bass
Stefan Peyerl (Steve) - Guitars
Miscellaneous staff:
Stefan Peyerl (Steve) - Mixing, Mastering
József Tari - Cover art
«Οι Βάνδαλοι ήταν μία ανατολικογερμανική φυλή ή ομάδα φυλών, η οποία συναντάται για πρώτη φορά στη νότια Πολωνία, αλλά αργότερα μετακινήθηκε σε όλη την Ευρώπη ιδρύοντας βασίλεια στην Ισπανία και αργότερα στη Βόρεια Αφρική κατά τον 5ο αιώνα.
Πιστεύεται ότι κατά τη διάρκεια του 2ου αιώνα π.Χ. οι Βάνδαλοι μετανάστευσαν από τη νότια Σκανδιναβία στην περιοχή μεταξύ των ποταμών Όντερ και Βιστούλα και γύρω στο 120 π.Χ. εγκαταστάθηκαν στη Σιλεσία. Γύρω στο 330 μ.Χ. περιορίστηκαν από τους Γότθους στην Παννονία, όπου έλαβαν την άδεια να εγκατασταθούν από τον Μέγα Κωνσταντίνο.
Περίπου το 400 οι Βάνδαλοι εκδιώθηκαν και πάλι προς τα δυτικά, αυτή τη φορά από τους Ούννους, διασχίζοντας τον Ρήνο προς τη Γαλατία, μαζί με άλλες φυλές το 406», μας πληροφορεί η wikipedia. Vandallus ονομάζεται κι ένα συγκρότημα. Μας έρχονται από τις ΗΠΑ, δημιουργήθηκαν προ τριετίας κι αρέσκονται στο 80ies heavy metal.
Τα τέσσερα από τα πέντε μέλη της μπάντας είναι και στους Eternal Legacy, ενώ το πέμπτο (ο κιθαρίστας είναι Tyler J. Harveyκαι στους Deadiron). Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει έναν δίσκο, το album "On the High Side", προ διετίας. Το δεύτερο είναι προ των πυλών. Τιτλοφορείται "Bad Disease" κι αναμένεται στα τελειώματα του Σεπτέμβρη...
Δελτίο τύπου: «"Heart Attacker" (live video) is taken from the album "Bad Disease" - release date: September 28, 2018 @ Pure Steel Records. The album will be available as CD, DL and lim. Vinyledition. With Shaun Vanek (guitars and vocals), aka Vanik, and Steve Dukuslow (drums) Vandallus from Cleveland in Ohio do indeed feature the core of the mighty Midnight in their ranks.
The current line-up is completed by Jason Vanek (vocals, guitar), with Tyler Harvey (Deadiron) on guitar and Tim Frederick (Wretch, Eternal Legacy, Destructor) on bass respectively. Although the band is Jason’s baby, Midnight boss Jamie Walters also contributed a few songs to Vandallus' debut effort "On The High Side", which saw the light of day on High Roller Records in 2016.
“Vandallus is a totally different project from Midnight,” states Jason Vanek, “basically the idea came about of recording material in the vein of late 1970s/early 1980s hard rock. I've always wanted to do a project like this, so it came together very quickly.” “We just wanted to write another batch of great hard rock songs!”, comments Vanek on the second full-length Vandallus album "Bad Disease".
With songs like the uplifting “Heart Attacker”, the infectious speedster “Infected” (sounding very much like 1979 Dokken) and “Trash Talk'n”, a groovy rocker carried by a strong vocal performance, the new album carries on where the critically acclaimed »On The High Side« has left off. Make no mistake. These guys do mean business. It's a bad, bad disease.»
Vandallus: «Vandallus is an experienced group of musicians spawned out of the pure passion of 80’s rock and metal. We write great songs in the vein of late 70’s to mid 80’s. Mastered by Grammy winner Arnie Acosta (The Who, Frank Zappa, U2, Peter Frampton, Giant), On The High Side takes you back to late 70’s to early 80’s in terms of the songwriting, feel, and production. Our main goal is to spread the art and sound of an era that won’t be forgotten by providing the same high energy music and performance, without cutting any corners.»
Band: Vandallus Country of origin: United States Location: Cleveland, Ohio Formed in: 2015 Genre: Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Years active: 2015-present
Video: "Heart Attacker" Album: "Bad Disease" Type: Full length Release date: September 28th, 2018 Label: High Roller Records Format: CD, Vinyl (limited)
Single κυκλοφόρησαν προ ημερών οι Warbringer. Τιτλοφορείται "Power Unsurpassed" και "βγήκε" ψηφιακά. Σε βινύλιο (μόλις 300 κόπιες) θα κυκλοφορήσει τον Σεπτέμβριο με ένα επιπλέον τραγούδι (την live εκτέλεση του τραγουδιού "Descending Blade"). Οι Αμερικάνοι thrashers δημιουργήθηκαν προ δεκατετραετίας κι έχουν κυκλοφορήσει πέντε full length δίσκους, ένα demo, ένα ep και τρία singles, ενώ συμμετείχαν και στην συλλογή "Speed Kills... Again" μαζί με τους Toxic Holocaust, Avenger of Blood, Hatred, Merciless Death, Enforcer...
Band: Warbringer Country of origin: United States Location: Ventura, California Formed in: 2004 Genre: Thrash Metal Lyrical themes: War, Violence, Death Years active: 2004 (as Onslaught), 2004-present
Lyric video: "Power Unsurpassed" Directed by: Shadow Born Group Album: "Power Unsurpassed" Type: Single
Release date: August 17th, 2018 Label: Napalm Records Format: Digital
Release date: September 7th, 2018 Label: Napalm Records Format: 7" vinyl Limitation: 300 copies
Track listing: Side A: 1. Power Unsurpassed Side B: 2. Descending Blade (live)
Band members:
Adam Carroll - Guitars
John Kevill - Vocals
Carlos Cruz - Drums
Jessie Sanchez - Bass
Chase Becker - Guitars
Miscellaneous staff:
Mike Plotnikoff - Producer, Mixing
Hatch Inagaki - Recording
Hugo Juarez - Cover art
Howie Weinberg - Mastering
Bob Briessinck - Producer (track 2)
Band: Black Mirrors Country of origin: Belgium Location: Brussels Genre: Garage Rock
Audio: "Burning Warriors" Album: "Look Into The Black Mirror" Type: Full length Label: Napalm Records Release date: August 31, 2018 Format: CD, Vinyl
Track listing:
01. Shoes For Booze 02. Funky Queen
03. Lay My Burden Down
04. Inner Reality 05. Moonstone 06. Günther Kimmich
07. Cold Midnight Drum
08. Mind Shape
09. Till The Land Wind Blows
10. Burning Warriors
11. Whispering Ghost (Bonus Track)
Δελτίο τύπου: «Funky Queen, the 2017 debut EP by rock newcomers Black Mirrors melted speakers everywhere: and yet the Belgian fourpiece was simply warming up for bigger things to come. Look Into The Black Mirror is a prime example of all the wonderful stuff that can happen when you sell your soul to snotty garage rock, blues, psychedelia and stoner rock!
The beautifully unchained Marcella Di Troia sings, screams, croons and whispers on otherworldy ballads like "Moonstone" and over the danceable grooves of "Lay My Burden Down" - and the band keeps the hypnotic beats and thunderous riff walls coming.
The Belgian crew succeeds at crisp Josh Homme-style stompers like ‘Günther Kimmich‘ as easily as they pull off a monolithic jam like album closer "Burning Warriors". These guys and gal will be HUGE!»
Δισκογραφική επιστροφή για τους Uriah Heep μετά από τέσσερα χρόνια. Ο διάδοχος του album "Outsider" (2014) και 25ος στουντιακός full length συνολικά του θρυλικού συγκροτήματος τιτλοφορείται "Living the Dream" κι αναμένεται τον επόμενο μήνα...
Δελτίο τύπου: «Uriah Heep are releasing their anticipated brand new studio album - the 25th in their storied career - which will be titled, appropriately enough, "Living The Dream"."We have been together for 47 years and we have seen many bands come and go, so in effect we are 'Still Living The Dream,' so it was the perfect title for the new album," says Uriah Heep guitarist and founding member Mick Box.
Famed Canadian engineer, Jay Ruston has been called in to produce the album. Mick continues: "We chose Jay because we admire his work with The Winery Dogs, Stone Sour, Black Star Riders, Paul Gilbert, and Europe. Jay has either produced, mixed orboth for these bands, and he brought a fresh approach to Heep.
He has been marvellous to work with."The band is beyond excited with the material written for the new album, which will include some epic additions to the band's huge catalog of rock staples and looks forward to sharing it with their fans around the world.
Uriah Heep debuted in 1970 with the release of one of hard rock's milestones, Very 'eavy... Very 'umble, and have since sold in excess of 30 million albums worldwide. They constantly tour the world, playing up to 125 shows a year to 500,000+ fans.
The band's live set features the classic tracks from the '70s and is a musical journey from the band's beginnings to the present day. FOR FANS OF: Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, The Who, UFO, Nazareth, W.A.S.P.»
Band: Uriah Heep Country of origin: England Location: London Formed in: 1969 Genre: Hard rock Years active: 1969-present
Video: The making of "Living The Dream" Album: "Living The Dream" Type: Full length Release date: September 14th, 2018 Recorded: January 2018 Label: Frontiers Records Producer: Jay Ruston
Track listing: 01. Grazed by Heaven
02. Living the Dream
03. Take Away My Soul
04. Knocking at My Door
05. Rocks in the Road
06. Waters Flowin’
07. It’s All Been Said
08. Goodbye to Innocence
09. Falling Under Your Spell
10. Dreams of Yesteryear
11. Take Away My Soul (alternate version / Bonus Track - CD/DVD Deluxe Edition)
Bonus DVD:
01. Grazed By Heaven Music Video
02. Take Away My Soul Music Video
03. Making The Dream Documentary
Band members:
Mick Box - Guitars, Vocals
Phil Lanzon - Keyboards, Vocals
Bernie Shaw - Lead Vocals
Russell Gilbrook - Drums, Vocals
Dave Rimmer - Bass, Vocals
So you think it's fair to say
A life alone ain't worth the pain
Count the days, the endless nights
Will this woman change your life
Once you know what you're looking for
Be yourself you gotta stand tall
Οι Tygers of Pan Tang κυκλοφόρησαν πρόπερσι τον ομώνυμο δίσκο τους τέσσερα χρόνια μετά το album "Ambush" (2012). Όσον αφορά την σύνθεση της μπάντας, ο μόνος "παλιός" είναι ο κιθαρίστας Robb Weir (από τα ιδρυτικά στελέχη). Όλοι οι υπόλοιποι είναι... φρέσκοι (μπήκαν στο συγκρότημα τον 21ο αιώνα)! Το τραγούδι "The Devil You Know" είναι το τέταρτο video clip που βγάζει...
Band: Tygers of Pan Tang Country of origin: United Kingdom Location: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England Formed in: 1978 Genre: NWOBHM Years active: 1978-1984, 1985-1987, 1999-present
Video: "The Devil You Know" Album: "Tygers of Pan Tang" Type: Full length Release date: October 21st, 2016 Label: Mighty Music Format: CD, Vinyl
Track listing: 01. Only the Brave
02. Dust 03. Glad Rags
04. The Reason Why 05. Never Give in
06. Do It Again
07. I Got the Music in Me
08. Praying for a Miracle
09. Blood Red Sky
10. Angel in Disguise
11. The Devil You Know
Ασταμάτητοι οι Grave Digger καθώς ο 19ος full length δίσκος τους είναι προ των πυλών. Ο διάδοχος του album "Healed by Metal" (Ιανουάριος 2017) του Γερμανικού συγκροτήματος τιτλοφορείται "The Living Dead" κι αναμένεται τον πρώτο φθινοπωρινό μήνα...
Δελτίο τύπου: «Almost four decades of Grave Digger - almost four decades of True German Heavy Metal! When you think of pure and unadulterated traditional metal, you will at some point stumble over these German veterans that gave the scene such loveable milestones as Witch Hunter and Tunes Of War.
The fivepiece survived trends, ups and downs and simply continued to deliver solid material. The latest example is called The Living Dead and marks the 20th studio longplayer by these old schoolers who once more chose to record at Principal Studios.
The Living Dead is a varied and rather catchy affair that reminds of the band`s most brilliant output in the 90s. Grave Digger have incorporated a lot of timeless melodies and even cooperated with Austrian labelmates Russkaja for the rather exotic ‘Zombie Dance‘.»
Chris Boltendahl on “Zombie Dance”:«Polka and Metal 0 is that fitting? With “Zombie Dance” we are opening the gate to hell for every incarnate, true metalhead and GRAVE DIGGER fan. But to be honest … the symbiosis between Metal and Polka turns out to be perfect and calls on everyone to dance and headbang. You wanted PARTY 0 you’ve got it !!! With “Zombie Dance” and its video we give you a late summer hit in 2018. Whoever stands still or remains seated while this song is played is already dead or not born yet!!!»
Band: Grave Digger Country of origin: Germany Location: Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia Formed in: 1980 Genre: Heavy / Power Metal Lyrical themes: Horror, War, Mythology, History, Metal Current label: Napalm Records Years active: 1980-1986, 1986-1987 (as Digger), 1988-1991 (as Hawaii), 1991-present
Video: "Zombie Dance" Album: "The Living Dead" Type: Full length Release date: September 14th, 2018 Label: Napalm Records Format: CD
Track listing: 01. Fear of the Living Dead
02. Blade of the Immortal
03. When Death Passes By
04. Shadow of the Warrior
05. The Power of Metal
06. Hymn of the Damned
07. What War Left Behind
08. Fist in Your Face
09. Insane Pain
10. Zombie Dance
11. Glory or Grave
Band members:
Chris Boltendahl - Vocals
Stefan Arnold - Drums
Jens Becker - Bass
Axel Ritt - Guitars
Marcus Kniep - Keyboards
Το 1991 τα αδέρφια Gioeli (ο Johnny και ο Joey) δημιούργησαν το συγκρότημα Hardline. Στο ντεμπούτο τους, που κυκλοφόρησε έναν χρόνο αργότερα, τύμπανα έπαιζε ο Deen Castronovo. Ο Johnny και ο Deen επανενώνουν τις καλλιτεχνικές τους δυνάμεις μετά από 26 χρόνια! Αποτέλεσμα της σύμπραξης το album "Set The World On Fire" που κυκλοφόρησε στα μέσα Ιουλίου...
Ο Johnny Gioeli ξεκίνησε την καριέρα του με τους Hardline, αλλά έγινε γνωστός (κυρίως) ως ο τραγουδιστής του Axel Rudi Pell από το 1998 (μέχρι και τις ημέρες μας). Όσο για τον Deen Castronovo τι να πούμε και τι να πρωταναφέρουμε από τους δίσκους που έχει συμμετάσχει; Για τους τύπους θα αναφερθούμε στις συνεργασίες του με Ozzy (1995-2008), Journey, Wild Dogs, Marty Friedman, Bad English, Cacophony, Dr. Mastermind, Steve Vai, Hawaii, James Murphy, Malice, Joey Tafolla κλπ.
Δελτίο τύπου: «Johnny Gioeli and Deen Castronovo first played together on the debut Hardline album, "Double Eclipse", which was released in 1992. 25 years later, the two were reunited in Italy to commence work on the debut Gioeli-Castronovo album, "Set The World On Fire".
Both men have continued on their musical paths since they last saw one another, with Gioeli continuing to lead Hardline, while Castronovo spent time with Ozzy Osbourne and had an extended tour of duty with the legendary Journey. Castronovo is currently active with The Dead Daisies and Revolution Saints in addition to Gioeli - Castronovo.
Gioeli’s vocal talents combined with Deen’s superb drumming abilities (and whom is also a fine vocalist in his own right) has made for a stunning album that is driving a driving hard rock record, while also chock full of uplifting melodies and poignant lyrical messages.
We’d tell you to sit back and enjoy this album, but you’ll be on your feet the second it starts, so stand up and take notice of this display of two immense talents doing what they do best!»
Castronovo: «It was so great to work with Johnny again, I’ve always loved his voice and it was a pleasure to be a part of this collaboration! It was like we’d never left each other.»
Gioeli: «It was like the first day he tried to hold my hand and kiss me in 1992. Ha Ha!!! KIDDING! Seriously, I never left Deen. Deen never left me, so reuniting was easy. Counting our blessings were plentiful. Singing together was magical.»
Artist / Band: Gioeli - Castronovo Video: "Who I Am" Album: "Set The World On Fire" Type: Full length Release date: July 13th, 2018 Label: Frontiers Music srl Format: CD, LP, Digital
Track listing: 01. Set The World On Fire 02. Through
03. Who I Am
04. Fall Like An Angel
05. It’s All About You 06. Need You Now
07. Ride Of Your Life
08. Mother
09. Walk With Me
10. Run For Your Life
11. Remember Me
12. Let Me Out
Produced by: Alessandro Del Vecchio Studio: Ivorytears Music Works Studios, Somma Lombardo, VA, Italy Recorded by: Alessandro Del Vecchio Mixed by: Alessandro Del Vecchio Mastered by: Alessandro Del Vecchio
Band members:
Johnny Gioeli - vocals
Deen Castronovo - vocals, drums
Alessandro Del Vecchio - keyboards, backing vocals
Mario Percudani - guitars
Nik Mazzucconi - bass
Οι Pounder μας έρχονται από το Los Angeles. Δημιουργήθηκαν προ διετίας, αγαπούν το 80ies heavy metal και δηλώνουν ως επιρροές μπάντες όπως οι: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Manowar. Αυτοπαρουσιάζονται κάπως έτσι:
«Pounder specialize in dealing out classic heavy metal tunes, expertly crafted and executed, drawing from their NWOBHM influences with hints of early '80s speed metal, Sunset Strip flash, and AOR accessibility. The band was borne out of the members' long-standing love for classic NWOBHM and traditional metal in general.»
Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει ένα single, ένα demo κι ένα ep τριών τραγουδιών. Τιτλοφορείται "Faster Than Fire" και "βγήκε" στα τέλη Μαΐου στην Ευρώπη - αρχές Ιουνίου στην Αμερική. Στην παρούσα ανάρτηση μπορείτε να το ακούσετε..
Band: Pounder Country of origin: United States Location: Los Angeles, California Formed in: 2016 Genre: Heavy Metal Years active: 2016-present
Album: "Faster Than Fire" Type: EP Release date: May 25th, 2018 (Europe) Release date: June 8th, 2018 (North America) Label: Shadow Kingdom Records Format: 7" vinyl, Digital
Band members:
Alejandro Corredor - Bass Guitar
Matt Harvey - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Tom Draper - Lead Guitar
Carlos Donegan - Drums (session)
Νέο video clip διαθέσιμο από τον τελευταίο δίσκο των Kadavar, "Rough Times", που κυκλοφόρησε πέρυσι. Αφορά στην οπτικοποίηση του τραγουδιού "You Found The Best In Me". Οι Γερμανοί rockers σχηματίσθηκαν το 2010 κι έχουν κυκλοφορήσει τέσσερα "ολοκληρωμένα" albums, ένα live ("Live in Antwerp" 2014) και κάποια singles - EPs...
Band: Kadavar Origin: Berlin, Germany Genres: Hard rock, psychedelic rock Years active: 2010-present
Video: "You Found The Best In Me" Camera: Tiberio Sorvillo, Rosa Merino Claros Cut / edit: Lupus Lindemann
Album: "Rough Times" Type: Full length Release date: September 29th, 2017 Total Length: 44:53 Label: Nuclear Blast Records
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