JOE BONAMASSA
"ROYAL TEA"
Rock/ Blues
Year:23.10.2020
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

Royal Tea brings Bonamassa full-circle. These ten tracks reconnect the 43-year-old bandleader with the guitar-slinging kid from upstate New York, who stumbled across Jeff Beck Group’s Let Me Love You, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton and Cream’s Disraeli Gears in his dad’s vinyl collection – and promptly swore a lifelong blood oath to the British blues. “I would have been about twelve years old, and it was the sound I heard in my head. Like, ‘OK, I’m in. That’s what I want to be’. If I had a time machine, I’d have been born in ’46, turned twenty in ’66 – and come here, to London.”Co-writing Royal Tea with a cast of homegrown notables including former Whitesnake guitarist Be...

MAJESTICA
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:04.12.2020
(13TH PLANET)

MAJESTICA - you are familiar with them will release a new album in December a special album -
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - BASED ON THE STORY OF SCROOGE.

A perfect blend of pompous soundtrack orchestration meets a damn tight metal band meets the greatest Christmas story ever told: Charles Dickens wonderful „A Christmas Carol“.

CD:

01. A Christmas Carol
02. A Christmas Story
03. Ghost Of Marley
04. Ghost Of Christmas Past
05. The Joy Of Christmas
06. Ghost Of Christmas Present
07. Ghost Of Christmas To Come
08. A Christmas Has Come
09. A Majestic Christmas Theme

LINE-UP:

Tommy Johansson | guitars, vocals
Alex Oriz| guitars
Chris David| bass
Joel Kollberg| drums

MAGNUM
"DANCE OF THE BLACK TATOO"
Hard Rock/ AOR
Year:08.01.2021
(SPV)

It’s been three years since Magnum brought out The Valley Of Tears – The Ballads, a compilation that focused on the British rock act’s quiet, more otherworldly and dreamy side. Three years during which the idea matured to follow this successful release (top 100 of the German album charts) with a companion piece. Dance Of The Black Tattoo has turned into exactly that: a collection of songs that present Magnum exclusively as tough-as-nails rocking and extremely vibrant musicians. What makes this album, available from 8 January 2021 on Steamhammer/SPV on CD, double LP and for digital download, so special is the fact that Magnum have gone through their impressive archive, looking for rare live cuts and outstanding radio versions and have come up with spirited live recordin...

HAMMERFALL
"LIVE! AGAINST THE WORLD"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:23.10.2020
(NAPALM RECORDS)

HAMMERFALL live - An unforgettable experience of pure Swedish Heavy Metal with a stunning production, the band in top shape and an incredible crowd!The Swedish saviours of Heavy Metal are back: the undisputed masters of ground-breaking anthems and unforgettable live shows, HAMMERFALL, will release their new live epos Live! Against The World via Napalm Records on October 23, 2020. With an absolutely impressive, grand live production, huge arenas and overwhelming pyro shows, HAMMERFALL took over the world in 2019/2020 with their World Dominion tour. Now, they make their splendor available to every Templar around the globe. Recorded on February 15th at the MHP Arena in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Live! Against The World contains songs fresh off their latest album Dominion, mixed with...

METAL CHURCH
"CLASSIC LIVE"
Heavy Metal
Year:16.10.2020
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Born out of the West Coast metal scene of the 80’s, METAL CHURCH quickly became one of the standout talents of the genre. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this special edition release features nine classic Metal Church songs recorded live on their 2016 tour. Comments guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof; "This album not only commemorates the reunion between Mike and the band, but it also pays tribute to some of the more popular songs of that era. It's really cool to see so many old fans and new fans of all ages enjoying these classics as we perform them live, so it only made sense to release this". Mike Howe adds "It's an honor to be back and it makes me very happy to see that almost three decades later, fans are still enjoying these songs!" This unique collec...

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
"STRAIGHT TO YOU LIVE "
Blues/ Rock
Year:27.11.2020
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

    Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a five-time GRAMMY® nominated artist who sold millions of albums worldwide    First live album in 10 years and the second live album ever    Recorded at Leverkusener Jazztage, November 2019 for Rockpalast, the long running German TV show specialized in music concerts.It has been a decade since the Grammy-nominated Live in Chicago, when the ferocity of Shepherd and his band was last captured live. Since then the multi-platinum selling Shepherd has gone from strength to strength, releasing four studio albums and touring the world over several times - from Brazil to Europe, India to Canada and US to Australia and beyond.The band were only weeks into 'The Traveler World Tour...

BLIND GUARDIAN
"IMAGINATIONS FROM THE OTHER SIDE 25 ANNIVERSARY EDIT."
Power Heavy Metal
Year:11.12.2020
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

CD1/  Live in Oberhausen 2016 :01. Imaginations From The Other Side (Live)02. I’m Alive (Live)03. A Past And Future Secret (Live)04. The Script For My Requiem (Live)05. Mordred’s Song (Live)06. Born In A Mourning Hall (Live)07. Bright Eyes (Live)08. Another Holy War (Live)09. And The Story Ends (Live)CD2/ Album 2012 Remix and Remastered :01. Imaginations From The Other Side(2012 Remix and Remaster)02. I’m Alive (2012 Remix and Remaster)03. A Past And Future Secret(2012 Remix and Remaster)04. The Script For My Requiem(2012 Remix and Remaster)05. Mordred’s Song(2012 Remix and Remaster)06. Born In A Mourning Hall(2012 R...

SKALMOLD
"10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY – LIVE IN REYKJAVIK"
Viking Metal
Year:29.09.2020
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Viking Metal ice giants SKÁLMÖLD will release their new live album, 10 Year Anniversary - Live In Reykjavík, on September 25, 2020. The album was recorded during their three consecutive sold-out shows at the Gamla Bíó, Reykjavík, Iceland and transports the mythical atmosphere directly into the listener’s home. SKÁLMÖLD celebrated their 10th anniversary together with their devotees in their hometown, right where it all began.Starting off with their chant-worthy song “Heima”, SKÁLMÖLD had concert-goers screaming along from the first second. Quickly transforming into “Árás”, fans almost immediately got to see the wild side of the band which manifests in menacing vocals, f...

GEORGE BENSON
"WEEKEND IN LONDON"
Jazz Funk Blues
Year:13.11.2020
(AFM RECORDS)

George Benson has won 10 grammy awards and sold over 100 million albums worldwide!On November 13, GRAMMY-winning jazz icon George Benson will release ‘Weekend In London,’ an electrifying new live album capturing his 2019 performance at London’s intimate 250-seat Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Only a handful of lucky fans were present as the lights went down that magical night in 2019. But now, Kevin Shirley’s dynamic production is your invitation to slide onto Ronnie Scott’s red velvet banquette, call for a scotch on the rocks and catch the sparks as Benson’s honeyed vocal and fluid licks drive the finest live outfit in modern jazz.“We captured a lot of the atmosphere on ‘Weekend In London,’” says Shirl...

COMMUNIC
"HIDDING FROM THE WORLD"
Progressive Metal
Year:20.11.2020
(AFM RECORDS)

Communic are one of the household names in the European Metal scene and have been so from the beginning! Their eagerly-awaited sixth album "Hiding From The World" will be released on November 20, 2020.The musical style of COMMUNIC is rich in both emotional depth and musical broadness and includes many elements from various metal genres. Catchy vocal melodies, thrilling bass and guitar lines colliding with power, thrash, progressive and a bit of doom and groovy metal. The music has a progressive touch in some experimental form, yet easy to listen to, quite moody, mellow and emotional.For Fans Of: Katatonia, Opeth, Riverside, Dream Theater, Sons Of ApolloCD:01. Plunder Of Thoughts02. Hiding From The World03. My Temple Of Pr...

HATEBREED
"WEIGHT OF THE FALSE SELF"
Death Metal
Year:27.11.2020
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

HATEBREED GOES ONE STEP FURTHER WITH “WEIGHT OF THE FALSE SELF”.With unflinching tenacity, the impenetrable heavy metal hardcore factory that is HATEBREED has brought forth yet another iron cast, sonic weaponwith Weight Of The False Self. It comes as no surprise that their eighth, full length album is the result of the usual sweat and blood that have cemented HATEBREED’s unique niche in the world of music for over two decades. Renowned for their ability to provide an intense and cathartic release for their fans, HATEBREED challenged their writing style through this album cycle in order to produce material that is exceptionally relatable in a contemporary world flooded with overstimulation, emotional dampening, and lack of social patience. “Weigh...

JACK SLAMER
"KEEP YOUR LOVE LOUD"
Hard Rock/ AOR
Year:27.11.2020
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Flying high like an eagle in the sky – JACK SLAMER are back with a bang! «Keep Your Love Loud» marks the band’s third release - and it surely packs a punch. This time around, walls of guitars, endless riffs and high soaring vocals are joined by disco drums and Darbukas. Once the needle touches the vinyl, you can almost hear your feet shout out “Holy Moly” in ecstasy! You’ll be blasted with fresh and almost frivolous soundscapes, yet they continue to be grounded in a deeply rooted taste for tradition. The first grade production value is one of the album’s major features and it is instantly recognizable: Punchy drums, a gnarly bass sound and intricate guitar lines weave into a dense sonic fabric that can easily keep up with the great r...

CADAVER
"EDDER & BILE"
Death Metal
Year:27.11.2020
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

True legends never die. Only death is real. Hail the return of CADAVER!Back with a vengeance and hell-bent on destruction, CADAVER are back in business and ready to reign. Edder & Bile – the first full length from this band’s new incarnation of Anders Odden’s original, extreme metal vision. Brimming with the same primal, primitive spirit that drove the band’s early works, the likes of Morgue Ritual and Let Me Burn are also full of fresh perversity and evidence of the same contrary instincts that always set Cadaver apart from their supposed peers. Vocal cameos from death metal icons Kam Lee (MASSACRE) and Jeff Becerra (POSSESSED) ensure that this crushing rebirth has underground credentials to spare.Darker, nastier and more pulverising ...

AMARANTHE
"MANIFEST"
Symphonic Female Metal
Year:02.10.2020
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Music has become more important than ever in recent times. As a result, the triumphant return of AMARANTHE feels particularly timely. The Swedish six-piece have spent the last decade establishing themselves as a formidable, positive and fervently melodic force for metallic good. From their explosive self-titled debut in 2011 to the more sophisticated, streamlined likes of 2014’s Massive Addictive and its immaculate follow-up Maximalism (2016), AMARANTHE have masterfully blurred the lines between melodic metal, crushing brutality, cinematic sweep and futuristic sparkle. Led by the endlessly ingenious songwriting of guitarist Olof Mörck and powerhouse vocalist Elize Ryd, their rise to prominence has been a joy to behold.Recorded in Denmark with long-time collaborato...

SIX FEET UNDER
"NIGHTMARES OF THE DECOMPOSED"
Death Metal
Year:02.10.2020
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

Comprised of twelve tracks, Nightmares Of The Decomposed is a defining statement, making it very clear that more than twenty-five years into their career, Six Feet Under remain at the forefront of the genre. Dynamic, heavy as hell, catchy, and uncompromising, it is everything that the band's longtime faithful have come to expect from the deadly unit, and is clearly the product of a lot of hard work by vocalist Chris Barnes, guitarists Jack Owen and Ray Suhy, bassist Jeff Hughell and drummer Marco Pitruzzella.Tracked at various studios including Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, which over the years has played host to the likes of AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and Aerosmith amongst others, it was produced, engineered and mixed by Chris Carroll, who has given it a full and chun...