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GHOST MACHINERY: Out For Blood |
| GHOST MACHINERY
Out For Blood
"Out For Blood" is a technically complex, finely interpreted Melodic Power metal album. From start to finish, the eleven songs impress the listener with the explosive guitar work and hugely powerful choruses with great unforgetability factors, which not even the Scandinavian kings of metal were able to write in their heyday. It's positive metal power in every note!
- Pete Ahonen, Burning Point singer & guitar player, with the sophomore album of his second band
- Fantastic Neo-Classical Power Metal with unforgettable, powerful choruses!
- All band members can look back on extensive musical experience in various Finnish bands.
- For fans of Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, Thunderstone, Altaria, etc&
- Worldwide tremendous reviews for their debut album "Haunting Remains".
- Cover artwork by Rainer Kalwitz (Metal Church, Shadow Gallery, Praying Mantis, etc.)
Release: Out Now!
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JUVALIANT: Inhuman Nature |
| JUVALIANT
Inhuman Nature
On "Inhuman Nature" JUVALIANT present nine tracks of the highest quality in both composition and musicianship. The sheer variety of the tracks on which neither heaviness, melody or bombastic choruses are ignored, high recognizability has been programmed by default. Whichever way you look at it, JUVALIANT and their debut album have come up with a very impressive statement of their musical visions.
- Debut album of Austria's most versatile Prog Metal Band.
- Musically a balanced mixture of elements of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Threshold, Kamelot, Angra and Epica.
- Great artwork by the Columbian artist Felipe Machado Franco who has worked in the past for Iced Earth, Ayreon and Axel Rudi Pell
Release: Out Now!
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BLACK MAJESTY: In Your Honour |
| BLACK MAJESTY
In Your Honour
The songs on "In Your Honour" reflect elements of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Queensyrche and even Hammerfall without trying to copy them, topped by the BLACK MAJESTY trademarks in the form of brilliant lead guitars and highly melodic vocals. Produced and mixed by Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween)
Also available as limited digipak incl. 2 bonus tracks, sticker, poster and liner notes.
- Diversified mixture of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Hammerfall, Helloween and Pegazus.
- Great reviews of their three previous releases.
- Album produced and mixed by Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween).
- Live shows with Edguy, Hammerfall, Dragonforce, Saxon, Nevermore, Paul DiAnno, etc&. including performance at the Wacken Open-Air Festival.
- Limited edition incl. bonustracks, liner notes and poster.
- European tour in June 2010
Release: Out Now!
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SAVAGE GRACE: After The Fall From Grace / Ride Into The Night |
| SAVAGE GRACE
After The Fall From Grace / Ride Into The Night
The double package "After The Fall From Grace"/"Ride Into The Night" is the second essential re-release of the Speed Metal legends SAVAGE GRACE. This release, too, was completely remastered and enhanced with quality bonus material.
- Milestones of early US Speed Metal.
- Official re-release of the US Metal classics in new sound form (remastered by Uwe Lulis).
- With three rare bonus tracks.
Release: Out Now!
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SAVAGE GRACE: Master Of Disguise / The Dominatress |
| SAVAGE GRACE
Master Of Disguise / The Dominatress
In 2010 these thought after musical masterpieces are re-appearing in high class form. "Master Of Disguise" and "The Dominatress" have been completely remixed and remastered, making the old material sound truly heavy and as clear as a bell.
- Official re-release of the US Metal classics in new sound form (remixed and remastered by Uwe Lulis).
- With four rare bonus tracks from early demo tapes.
- SAVAGE GRACE are performing at the 13th "Keep It True" Festival. They are one of the most requested bands for the event.
Release: Out Now!
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ANCIENT BARDS: The Alliance Of The Kings |
| ANCIENT BARDS
The Alliance Of The Kings
"The Alliance Of The Kings" will make those very happy who love epic-melodic, classic arrangements, and appreciate a sound hovering between Nightwish, Rhapsody, Epica, and Delain. ANCIENT BARDS easily tackle that task with their versatile mix of Power Metal elements and old-school classic style, their songs brimming with zest and classy guitars.
- For fans of Nightwish, Rhapsody und Epica, Delain.
- Live performances with Turisas, White Skull, Almah, Domine, etc.
- Epic, melodic, classical arrangements delivered with excellent sound.
Release: Out Now!
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EXCALION: High Time |
| EXCALION
High Time
"High Time" contains a versatile mixture of classic Progressive Metal elements, intoxicating melodies plus a decent heaviness and not just a collection of stereotype song structures. Stylistically, the band hovers between Sonata Arctica, Nocturnal Rites, Stratovarius, Thunderstone and Lovex, without losing any of its own musical identity. "High Time" won't disappoint any fan digging classy melodic songs with some progressive elements.
- Excellent timeless mixture of Melodic, Power, and Progressive Metal.
- For fans of Sonata Arctica, Nocturnal Rites, Stratovarius, Thunderstone, and Lovex.
- The second album "Waterlines" got extremely positive reviews by international media.
Release: Out Now!
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BURNING BLACK: MechanicHell |
| BURNING BLACK
MechanicHell
This Power Metal output bristles with Metal power, emotion and energy! - "MechanicHell" consists of brilliantly arranged Power Metal with the necessary melodies - without being too kitschy. The sharp yet smooth style somehow reminds you of US West Coast Metal in its heyday: a perfect combination of aggressive riffing and those trademark vocals parts.
- Excellent, timeless, very melodious Power Metal.
- For fans of Judas Priest, Hammerfall, Brainstorm, Malice.
- A lot of live experience gained during shows with U.D.O, Circle II Circle, Primal Fear, Rage, etc...
Release: Out Now!
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SANDSTONE: Purging The Past |
| SANDSTONE
Purging The Past
With a mixture of Power, Progressive and Melodic Metal as well as various NWOBHM influences, the 12 songs
on the album are catchy and impress you with classy songwriting and remind you a bit of Fates Warning,
Iron Maiden and Queensryche. But SANDSTONE manages the almost impossible, creating a versatile,
exciting and unique style.
Remastered by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion).
- Young Irish band enjoying an excellent reputation in the underground scene.
- Versatile mixture of Power, Progressive, and Melodic Metal and various NWOBHM influences.
- For fans of Queensryche, Iron Maiden, old Fates Warning, NWOBHM maniacs.
- Album remastered by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion, ex-Grave Digger).
Release: Out Now!
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RED CIRCUIT: Homeland |
| RED CIRCUIT
Homeland
RED CIRCUIT is a musically creative
monster, serving up a magical blend
of Progressive Rock elements and
high quality Power Metal. Consisting
of Chity Somapala (Civilization One,
ex-Firewind) and Markus Teske (pro-
ducer of Vanden Plas, Symphony X).
A pure Prog-Power ass-kicker: ener-
getic, multi-faceted and interestingly
arranged. Produced by Markus Teske
& Andy Kuntz (Vanden Plas, Abydos).
- Second album of one of Germany's best Prog-Metal bands.
- iProduced by Markus Teske who has already produced Symphony X, Neal Morse, Ian Parry`s Consortium Project, Saga, Vanden Plas and others.
- Band includes ex-members of Firewind, Sheela and Avalon.
- 70-voice choir (www.surprising2002.de) sings on "You Can Sleep While You're Dead".
- Andy Kuntz (VANDEN PLAS, ABYDOS), singer of the Pfalz Theater Kaiserslautern, musical composer, and producer is an important, creative factor of the RED CIRCUIT sound.
- The band's debut album was hugely welcomed by the press and fans.
- The debut album was recorded with Patrick Rondat (Elegy, Jean Michel Jarre.....) and Stephan Forte (Adagio)
Release: Out Now!
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SILENT MEMORIAL: Cosmic Handball |
| SILENT MEMORIAL
Cosmic Handball
Originally released in Asia in 1998 by Toshiba-EMI, now remixed and re-mastered with a much fresher and more dynamic sound than the original mix. A balanced mixture of complex and catchy parts which go hand in hand with each other. Feat. Thomas Vikström (Stormwind, Brazen Abbot, Candlemass, Therion) on vocals. The Swiss band unite all their strengths and deliver utterly brilliant Prog Metal.
- essential re-release of the Swiss Prog band's first album
- in 2009 the old tapes were digitalised and remixed and remastered by Chris Haenggi
- Thomas Vikström (Therion, Brazen Abbot, Candlemass, Stromwind) sings on the Swiss band's debut album
- for fans of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Pagan's Mind, Porcupine Tree, Ark
Release: Out Now!
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ILLUSION SUITE: Final Hour |
| ILLUSION SUITE
Final Hour
ILLUSION SUITE belong to the leaders
of the Norwegian Prog Metal scene
beside PAGAN'S MIND and CIRCUS
MAXIMUS. "Final Hour" is a musical
masterpiece without any weaknesses
whatsoever - one of the finest, most
intensive, expressive and exceptional
albums of this genre. The balance
between ass-kicking riffs and unfor-
gettable multi-part vocals is pleasant
and compatible to a mass audience.
- for fans of early DREAM THEATER
- ILLUSION SUITE belong to the leaders of the Norwegian Prog Metal scene beside PAGAN'S MIND and CIRCUS MAXIMUS
- Album mixed and mastered by Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SYMPHONY X, DOMINICI....) in the Bazement Studio
- Innovative cover artwork by Josh Sommers
- Musik video for "Scarlet Skies" produced by the Norwegian TV filmcrew who are also responsible for the successful TV series, "Heia Tufte"
Release: Out Now!
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SILENT MEMORIAL: Retrospective |
| SILENT MEMORIAL
Retrospective
The seven songs of "Retrospective" are a true celebration party for demanding progressive metal fans, those who do not want to sacrifice driving melodies for quality, but who want to see, or hear both together. With this album SILENT MEMORIAL have broken through the traditional structure of the Swiss music scene, which just plods along with little innovation as musicians in the Alpine Confederation like to base themselves on traditional styles and bands such as Krokus and Gotthard dominate the market. "Retrospective" is a well-rounded, versatile album, covering the many faces of progressive metal, shining with excellent songs and never losing contact with great melodies.
- Second album of Switzerland's best Progressive Metal band.
- For fans of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Pagan's Mind, Porcupine Tree, Ark
- Singer Mike Andersson and his great voice is known from Cloudscape and Planet Alliance
- Album was mixed in Roastinghouse Recording Studio in Sweden by Pontus Lindmark (Nostradameus, Cloudscape, Pain Of Salvation, etc...).
Release: Out Now!
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ROXXCALIBUR: NWOBHM For Muthas |
| ROXXCALIBUR
NWOBHM For Muthas
ROXXCALIBUR, feat. members from Viron and Abandoned, present a rollercoaster ride through the subgenre of Heavy Metal, which later became known as NWOBHM. ROXXCALIBUR enjoyed the full support of the British bands from the first moment onwards and the booklet of "NWOBHM For Muthas" includes liner notes from members of the original bands. The presentation of the CD is rounded off by cover artwork by Rodney Matthews who worked not only for NWOBHM bands such as Diamond Head, Praying Mantis and Tygers of Pan Tang, but even for such megabands Scorpions, Magnum, Nazareth and Thin Lizzy. Produced by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion, Sieges Even, etc.)
- Members of two of the best German Metal Bands, Viron and Abandoned, combined in ROXXCALIBUR to pay tribute to NWOBHM.
- Produced by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion, Sieges Even, V8 Wankers etc.).
- Liner notes from members of the original bands.
- Cover artwork by Rodney Matthews, (Diamond Head, Praying Mantis, Tygers of Pan Tang,
Scorpions, Magnum, Nazareth, Thin Lizzy etc.).
- Performance at the legendary Headbangers Open-Air Festival 2008.
- Special "30 Years of NWOBHM Anniversary Show" at the Keep It True Festival at the end of April 2009 with famous guests such as Dave Hill (Demon), Steve Grimmet (Grim Reaper), Brian Ross (Blitzkrieg/Satan), Jess Cox (Tygers of Pan Tang), Graham Shaw (Bleak House).
- The best NWOBHM Tribute Band on the metal scene.
- Video clip production of "Running For The Line"
Release: Out Now!
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FLASHBACK OF ANGER: Splinters Of Life |
| FLASHBACK OF ANGER
Splinters Of Life
On their debut album, the Italian sextet delivers songs full of passion, creativity, stylish melodies and just the right heaviness factor. FLASHBACK OF ANGER are so far above others from their local scene in that the six lads have an incredibly good feeling for high quality, emotional songs and, in addition, play these at a technical level which make the rest of the neighborhood bands pale in comparison. One can ignore all the clichés generally applied to Italian bands, looking instead to a higher niveau of groups such as Shadow Gallery, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Pain of Salvation and Sonata Arctica.
- Melodic progressive debut album from one of Italy's most exciting Newcomers.
- Produced in the High Gain Recording Studios Hamburg by Dirk Schlächter (Gamma Ray).
- Singer and Keyboarder Alessio Gori was the official Gamma Ray Keyboarder on their "Hellish Rock" world tour.
- Successful festival appearances with Nevermore, Kamelot, Fates Warning etc.
- For fans of Shadow Gallery, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Pain of Salvation and Sonata Arctica.
Release: Out Now!
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DOMAIN: The Chronicles Of Love, Hate And Sorrow |
| DOMAIN
The Chronicles Of Love, Hate And Sorrow
DOMAIN's ninth studio album is a ten-chapter drama, based on the legendary book, "The Sorrows of Young Werther" by J. W. von Goethe and the band has forged the drama into carefully prepared songs between hard and hymn-like metal. The focal point of the majority of the new songs is set to the very edge of powerful melodic Power Metal without neglecting the epic or symphonic aspects. The DOMAIN trademark of multivocal parts adds to the overall atmosphere. One could certainly define the album as a Metal Opera and it clearly shows, that it is still possible to give a breath of new life to epic Melodic Metal.
- With their ninth studio album, one of the European cornerstones of Melodic Metal presents its most verstatile and musically perfected work to date. A milestone of the genre.
- Produced by guitar wizard Axel Ritt in Meadow Studios.
- DOMAIN have a tremendous following in Asia and performed e.g. in 2005 at the Korean Busan Festival in front of 25,000 fans.
- Epic-melodic Metal with a high quality progressive part, which will appeal to fans of cross-genre music.
- DOMAIN are one of the most established Melodic Metal Bands in Germany and, in the person of Axel Ritt, have one of Germany's most renowned guitarists in their midst.
Release: Out Now!
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