BETH HART
"YOU STILL GOT ME"
Blues/ Classic Rock
Year:26.10.2024
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

    Beth Hart’s last 5 albums charted in over 10 countries and she sold over 2.5 million albums worldwide;    You Still Got Me features Slash and Eric Gales.Empathy can sometimes be a superhuman power; it can connect you so deeply with people, and that bond brings an acute level of trust and love that can sometimes be unparalleled. However, with the energy and emotion transferred into that moment, that feeling can come with a fragility that walks a tightrope. When you can majestically dance along that line, it looks mesmerising to all, but the falls can really hurt.So on the title track of Beth Hart's new album 'You Still Got Me,' when she sings, "He asked me if I need a hug,  I said I got nothin inside left to love and then he said, ...

OPETH
"THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT"
Progressive Metal
Year:11.10.2024
(Reigning Phoenix Music)

"The Last Will and Testament" is a kind of concept album. A restless musical journey that in a way reflects my own relationship to music as a consumer," says band leader Mikael Åkerfeldt. "I record something here and throw something away there. I love music and hate it at the same time. This ambivalence leads me down my own creative path, and suddenly a collection of songs emerges. At best, these songs are good enough to impress the band. Good enough for the "powers that be" in the industry. Good enough for "you"? I love this record. I have to say it (write it). Maybe I'm even proud of it? I suppose there are some familiar ingredients. Most of our music comes from the same source, so it's no surprise that it sounds like "us". I'm a bit impressed with what we&...

MASSACRE
"NECROLUTION"
Death Metal
Year:08.11.2024
(Agonia Records)

Fresh off a summer festival run, American death metal legends MASSACRE, spearheaded by growl forefather Kam Lee, announce details of their long-awaited fifth studio album, "Necrolution", set for release on November 8th via Agonia Records. "Necrolution" is a retrospective, nostalgic album, that turns back time to the late 80s and early 90s era of death metal. Recapturing the essence and style of death metal that was the original formula. Recreating the aesthetic feeling of something from the original style and sound to represent to these modern times. It’s purposefully meant to sound dated as it represents an era of early death metal music. It purposefully does not mimic the band's own original style but rather reflects the styles of many early era bands that influence...

VOODOO CIRCLE
"HAIL TO THE KING"
Hard Rock/ Melodic Metal
Year:15.11.2024
(AFM RECORDS)

- The seventh album by German Hard-Rockers, initiated by Alex Beyrodt, featuring Mat Sinner- The Band is very happy to welcome back David Readman on vocals (Pink Cream 69, Almanac)- For fans of: Whitesnake, Deep Purple, Rainbow und Yngwie Malmsteen.The German Hard Rock champions VOODOO CIRCLE release their 7th studio album. The highly anticipated album brings Hard Rock to life with its powerful guitar riffs. Highlighting the hard rock edge of "Hail to the King", this album once again the sophisticated arrangements and high-energy attitude. Record Release Tour through Germany with album release.CD/ 2LP:1. Lay Down Your Lovin'2. Let It Rock3. On The Edge4. Sweet Little Sister5. Castles Made Of Glas6. Stand Your Ground7. Black Country8. Billy's Song9. Strangers In The Night10. All F...

GAEREA
"COMA"
Black Metal
Year:25.10.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

When Gaerea emerged out of pandemic limbo, the masked band came branded with a vision of black metal that was guided not by myths or pagan beliefs but a purging of emotion. The world quickly came to share that vision, following them from the gates of Hellfest to tours through China and the U.S. But with Coma, Gaerea are no longer strictly black metal. Though once again produced by their trusted confidant Miguel Tereso, their fourth album broadens their signature sound by taking it in two seemingly opposed directions. There are more moments of intense beauty, but they only heighten the ensuing blows. “World Ablaze” ignited this new era of Gearea by holding a more conventional song structure over fiery tremolo picking. “Hope Shatters” upends even the loftiest of fan e...

BROTHERS OF METAL
"FIMBULVINTER"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:01.11.2024
(AFM RECORDS)

- The sensational power/heavy metal newcomers Brothers Of Metal with their third album- The unique band consists of 8 members and delivers the perfect fusion of melodic heavy metal with a pagan/viking and folk touch- Absolutely unique selling point: Brothers Of Metal consist of three vocalists (including singer Ylva Eriksson), three guitarists, bassist and drummer- Very popular and high-quality metal sound, with catchy choruses and great melodies- Second Album Emblas Saga (2020) reached several Albumcharts (DE #9, SE #52, CH #17, AT #56)Swedish power metal heavyweights BROTHERS OF METAL are back with their new album ‘Fimbulvinter’.4 years have passed since the release of ‘Emblas Saga’ and now the wait is finally over, as their latest work ‘Fimbulvinter&...

WEATHER SYSTEMS/ ANATHEMA
"OCEAN WITHOUT A SHORE"
Progressive Metal/ Doom
Year:27.09.2024
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

Weather Systems is the new band from Anathema mastermind and main songwriter Daniel Cavanagh In 2020 Anathema agree upon an indefinite hiatus, Ocean Without A Shore originated during those last Anathema sessions Weather Systems first track is released for ‘Do Angels Sing Like Rain?’ watch here! Weather Systems have announced a global release date of September 27 for their anticipated debut album titled Ocean Without A Shore, via Music Theories Recordings. The new band from former Anathema mastermind and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Cavanagh and former Anathema drummer and producer Daniel Cardoso. Music allows us to channel emotions, thoughts, and truths too transcendent for mere conversation. In essence, it breaks down barriers and enables discourse on a higher plane....

EISREGEN
"ABART"
Death Metal
Year:16.08.2024
(MASSACRE RECORDS)

It's started again...The Thuringian masters of the macabre are back with their new and meanwhile 17th studio album entitled "Abart" and continue to follow their very own path."Abart" picks up where "Grenzgänger" left off at the beginning of 2023, and presents the Thuringian legends in absolute top form: A diverse songwriting that incorporates almost all facets of various metal styles - ranging from death to black, gothic, dark and doom - is brought to life by mastermind M.Roth's distinctive vocals and in combination, creates frightening, monstrous soundscapes that only EISREGEN can bring to life.On "Abart", M.Roth and Yantit once again have an uncanny knack for melodies that stick to and will haunt the listener - songs like "Am Abgrund", "Im blutroten Raum" or "Schöner ...

KINGS OF MERCIA
"BATTLE SCARS"
Progressive Metal
Year:25.10.2024
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

KINGS OF MERCIA's 2022 approachable, world-class self-titled debut was termed "truly a hybrid: it's heavy, but not metal. It's got tones of melodic AOR hard rock but with an edge." Now, 2024 brings the band's sophomore album written and recorded throughout 2023, 'Battle Scars' sees the core writing team of Matheos and Overland expanding on their obvious chemistry."I think it was a bit easier this time around because we've established a good working rhythm," states Matheos, "I'll send Steve at least a few songs every couple of months, and I try to keep them varied. This allows him to work on whichever ones he feels strongly about."Those songs would become the self-titled debut album, which was released in 2022. Written during lockdown, bounc...

ARCTIS
"ARCTIS"
Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:01.11.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Nordic mystique takes a futuristic turn on this pop-infused modern metal debut!Finnish modern metal force ARCTIS will release their eponymous debut album, Arctis, on November 1, 2024 via Napalm Records! With ferocious talent and a groundbreaking sound, ARCTIS draws inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North, navigating their futuristic battleship through a treacherous ocean where metal crashes with reefs of rock and pop, resulting in a sonic assault of epic proportions. Produced by multi-platinum, award-winning Jimmy Westerlund (Sturm und Drang), mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein), and mastered by two-time Grammy-nominated Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein), their self-titled album promises to be a breath of fresh air in the metal scene. Following the release, ...

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION
"GALVANIZE"
Heavy Metal
Year:25.10.2024
(NAPALM RECORDS)

"to galvanize (verb, [ˈɡæl.və.naɪz])to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way.The time has come to galvanize! Modern metal force LEAGUE OF DISTORTION make a ferocious statement with their second album, Galvanize, set for release via Napalm Records on October 25, 2024. Two years ago, the band entered the scene with their bombastic self-titled debut album, delivering a fresh sound and unique style that interprets modern metal in a creative way. Their most successful song, ""Wolf or Lamb”, reached over 1 million streams and beyond this, they demonstrated their raging live performance at major festivals like Metalfest, Rock Harz, Baltic Open Air, Castle Rock and delivered an absolute kick-ass show at S...

NE OBLIVISCARIS
"CITADEL 10TH ANNIVERS. REMASTER"
Dark Progressive Metal
Year:11.10.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

From the darkened shores of Australia, NE OBLIVISCARIS has surged forth as titans of extreme progressive metal. Always creating complex soundscapes that push the boundaries of the genre - Their symphonies and conceptual artistry have earned them a place among the most respected bands in progressive metal.Dare to delve once more into the re-imagined realms of Citadel, remastered with painstaking precision to unveil depths previously uncharted. Released in 2014, the original Citadel was a masterpiece of fierce riffs, ethereal violin harmonies, and a dual-vocal onslaught that carved its mark into the hearts of metal aficionados worldwide. Split into three epic movements, the album’s landscape spans from the ferocious storms of "Painters of the Tempest", the scorching mid-section "Pyrrhi...

FUNERAL
"GOSPEL OF BONES"
Funeral Doom Metal
Year:18.10.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

•    Funeral's latest album marks a breathtaking journey through the depths of funeral doom-metal, showcasing the band's refined craftsmanship and intricate compositions, including highlights like My Own Grave and Yestertear.•    With a lineup of seasoned musicians including members from notable projects such as Fallen and Trollfest, this release is poised to captivate both long-time fans and new listeners.•    Recorded at the renowned Toproom Studio/Studio 42 by the distinguished Børge Finstad and Anders Langberg. The album benefits from the expertise of these iconic producers and sound engineers, ensuring each note resonates with the clarity and depth Funeral is known for.FUNERAL, hailing from the icy ...

IOTUNN
"KINSHIP"
Epic/ Folk Progressive Metal
Year:25.10.2024
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

IOTUNN’s Kinship is a massive album arising from the primeval sea. It’s a mythological journey through eight tracks that span immense spheres both musically and lyrically, exploring the deep roots of human nature, its connection and disconnection with everything and everyone, and how our choices have always defined ourselves and the lives lived.Notes guitarist Jesper Gräs, "The creation of Kinship has been the most extensive and wild journey we’ve ever been part of. Like trekking up the Galdhøpiggen mountain in Norway, we have crossed peak after peak and seen things continuously brighter and wider until we reached the top, the end. Never have we been prouder and more pleased, and we hope our fans - old and new - will take this album into their hearts...

THE CROWN
"CROWN OF THORNS"
Death Metal
Year:11.10.2024
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

Crown Of Thorns serves as the band’s twelfth studio album as THE CROWN and is the dynamic, groundbreaking followup to 2021’s Royal Destroyer. The band made distinctly different creative choices to ensure that the LP’s ten songs would stand as a unique collection. “For me, Cobra Speed Venom and Royal Destroyer are like siblings,” says guitarist Marko Tervonen. “[We wanted] to make sure that we would take a step forward, get a bit more out of our comfort zone on Crown Of Thorns. We really wanted this to sound like a new, fresh album and I believe we did it.”The approach was full circle and inventive. “I had the idea that we should work a bit backwards. I pushed to create the artwork very early in the process. We wanted the album cover to includ...