MANOWAR
"THE FINEL BATTLE I"
True/ Heavy Metal
Year:31.05.2019
(MAGIC CIRCLE ENTERTAINMENT)

MANOWAR finally released their brand new EP "The Final Battle I"
The first of three parts, and of course the new Tracks by Joey DeMaio and co. are orchestral, majestic and epic as hell.

The wait is over! MANOWAR have finally confirmed the impending release of , an EP comprised of eagerly awaited brand new material.
is guaranteed to blow your speakers and your heads off with a whirlwind of crushing sonic destruction, orchestral majesty and epic, pulverizing insanity.

TRACKLIST:

1. March Of The Heroes Into Valhalla
2. Blood And Steel
3. Sword Of The Highlands
4. You Shall Die Before I Die

VLTIMAS
"SOMETHING WICKED MARCHES IN"
Blackened Death Metal
Year:29.03.2019
(SEASON OF MIST)

First full length-album by the new cult death metal formation. The band is made of Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen (ex-MAYHEM, AURA NOIR, EARTH ELECTRIC), David Vincent (ex-MORBID ANGEL) and Flo Mounier (CRYPTOPSY). Mixed and mastered Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios (GHOST, PARADISE LOST, ULVER, SOLSTAFIR, PRIMORDIAL). Cover artwork by the renowned Zbigniew Bielak (MAYHEM, WATAIN, GHOST, DESTROYER 666, CRAFT and more).A behemoth of death metal extremity, this album sees these titans bring their prodigious talents to bear on a commanding synthesis of their storied histories. VLTIMAS is nothing short of extreme metal royalty, and 'Something Wicked Marches In' is a forceful statement of intent.TRACKLIST CD/ LP:1. Something Wicked Marches In (4...

ARCH/ MATHEOS
"WINTER ETHEREAL"
Progressive Metal
Year:10.05.2019
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

In progressive metal circles, the names of guitarist Jim Matheos and vocalist John Arch are spoken with due reverence. With the former having been a driving force in Fates Warning for thirty-five years, and the latter the original front-man of that band, they also have a single seminal work under the Arch / Matheos banner, 2011's Sympathetic Resonance . In 2019, they have reunited to follow that record up with Winter Ethereal , a more stylistically varied and perhaps deeper collection that explores a lot of sonic territory over the course of nine immersive tracks.Upon completion of Sympathetic Resonance , the duo neither declared it a one-off work nor planned on making a follow up, and rather than force anything, they waited for the right timing to present itself, openi...

JORDAN RUDESS
"WIRED FOR MADNESS"
Progressive Rock/ Metal
Year:19.04.2019
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

- Jordan Rudess is the highly acclaimed keyboardist of Dream Theater! Renowned guests include drummer Marco Minnemann, Dream Theater front man James LaBrie, guitarists Vinnie Moore, Guthrie Govan, Joe Bonamassa and John Petrucci among others [!]Wired For Madness is bursting and flowing forth with all of the drama, technique and melodicism that have become Jordan Rudess’ musical hallmarks. It’s a vibrant and pulsating tour de force that blends old-school prog and piano with a ferocious and typically ambitious oeuvre that’s as tasteful and classic as it is outrageously expansive. Renowned guests include drummer Marco Minnemann, Dream Theater front man James LaBrie, guitarists Vinnie Moore, Guthrie Govan, Joe Bonamassa and John Petrucci ...

ABBATH
"OUTSTRIDER DELUXE BOX (DIGI-BOX)"
Black Metal
Year:7.07.2019
(SEASON OF MIST)

The Norwegian giant returns, armed with a refined lineup and ready to strike with a sophomore effort that is sure to once again exceed the expectations of ABBATH’s loyal fanbase. ‘Outstrider’ sees a maturation in sound, delivering a tighter, well-rounded offering from the band as they come into their own identity. The album delivers a full-on aural assault from start to finish with massive riffage and a robust pocket that are layered with vocals from one of the most identifiable voices in black metal. If you thought ABBATH came in hot with their first record, just wait until you hear this!TRACKLIST CD/ LP:1. Calm in Ire (Of Hurricane) (04:32)2. Bridge of Spasms (03:49) 3. The Artifex (04:09)4. Harvest Pyre (04:12)5. Land ...

EXUMER
"HOSTILE DEFIANCE"
Thrash Metal
Year:05.04.2019
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

'Hostile Defiance' is exactly what its title suggests. A 42-minute full on attack, the thrash faction hold nothing back as they unleash hell as only they can, yet with more variety and dynamics than ever before. "We wanted to sonically progress, incorporating more melodic elements in the music as well as more rhythmic variety," states vocalist Mem Von Stein. "We are a lot braver trying to create an up to date and relevant sound that can easily stand alone in today's thrash landscape without sounding trite or a throwback, and we're challenging the listener not to get too comfortable with one specific feel, tempo or pace."'Hostile Defiance' marks EXUMER's third time working with producer Dennis Koehne (Sodom, Melechesh), tracking the album in...

BATTLE BEAST
"NO MORE HOLLYWOOD ENDINGS"
Heavy Metal
Year:22.03.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

“100% heavy metal - 0% bullshit!” - BATTLE BEAST’s formula is simple, but very effective; and with their enormously catchy, riff-laden songs coupled with Noora Louhimo’s unique voice, these young Finns have become a flagship of modern heavy metal over the past few years.With »No More Hollywood Endings«, the group cements their status as unstoppable force, showcasing their magic touch for writing endlessly catchy songs once again, without repeating themselves. This record includes everything the band needed to take the next step to conquer the big halls of the world. In the end, one thing’s for sure: Although BATTLE BEAST’s new record may not purely contain “100% heavy metal”, but definitely “0% bullshit”...

TYR
"HEL"
Epic/ Pagan/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:08.03.2019
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

With Hel, the Faroe Islands' Týr provide even more irrefutable evidence that they stand at the vanguard of Scandinavian metal. Their eighth full-length is a collection of ruthlessly melodic and irresistibly compelling progressive folk metal that will immediately resonate with any who have followed the band at any point over the two decades of their storied career.Conceptually, the album is informed by a combination of mythology, personal experience and observations of current international events, making for a multifaceted experience that can be processed and understood on many levels. Starting not with a specific story to tell but with an atmosphere in mind, Joensen prefers not to disclose too much detail when it comes to lyrics, keen for listeners to have a cha...

AXEL RUDI PELL
"XXX ANNIVERSARY LIVE"
Hard Rock/ AOR
Year:07.06.2019
(SPV)

“XXX Anniversary Live”, his 30th album release in as many years, will see the light of day on June 7th 2019. A milestone by all accounts and a stunning document of his most recent tour which he did not plan at all, but the recordings, from Bochum and Budapest among others, were so good that he felt he just couldn’t scrap them. They are a worthy follow-up to “Magic Moments”, his 3-hour anniversary show at the ‘Bang Your Head’ festival in 2014, where he celebrated 25 years as a solo artist. BTW: Pell is planning to bring out another studio effort in spring 2020. The Swiss clock from the Ruhr area is till ticking. CD1:1. The Medieval Overture (Intro) 1:482. The Wild And The Young 4:413. Wildest Dreams 6:124...

ELUVEITIE
"ATEGNATOS"
Epic/ Pagan/ Viking/ Folk Metal
Year:05.04.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

ATEGNATOS – THE NEW ELUVEITIE ALBUM HAS A DARK AND SEVERE ATMOSPHERE!We all wade through archetypes. We all ARE archetypes. Distant echoes of a life both primeval and noble. To embrace these archetypes, to accept them not only as a part of life but as life itself is what some may call enlightenment, some peace of mind. ELUVEITIE call it »Ategnatos«. And by using their longest gap between two Metal albums to gather momentum, they just forged their strongest album around it.A work based on archaic archetypes and the ancient concept of renewal, »Ategnatos« unfolds an elemental force to be reckoned with. No wonder the album follows a decidedly darker, monumental tone that suits them very well. Of course, ELUVEITIE have long found their v...

CELLAR DARLING
"THE SPELL"
Progressive Folk/ Metal
Year:22.03.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

- CELLAR DARLING FEED US WITH MORE EPIC & PROGRESSIVE STORYS!CELLAR DARLING’s second full-length »The Spell« weaves a dark fairytale for the modern era, told through heavy yet intricate, progressive folk rock, enchanting visual art and utterly immersive storytelling. The band began in 2016 after Anna Murphy (vocals, hurdy-gurdy), Merlin Sutter (drums) and Ivo Henzi (guitars and bass) left Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE, which they had all played in for over a decade. But they weren’t ready to end their musical journey together yet, and embarked on a new and different path.On »The Spell«, CELLAR DARLING have cemented their sound. Juxtaposing darkness and light, the album soars with melody, pummels with heavy...

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
"BLUE LIGHTNING"
Neo Classical Heavy Metal
Year:29.03.2019
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

- Limited edition box with 2 bonus tracks and Yngwie-themed coasters (2x), sticker, postcard and 4 guitar picks [!] - Amongst the Top 10 Electric Guitar players of all time by TIME Magazine! Released 20 studio albums in a career spanning 40 years [!]To call Yngwie Malmsteen a 'maestro' or 'virtuoso' is to state the obvious. But such terms don't do sufficient justice to either his talent or impact. There are innumerable guitarists who have copied a small part of the vast musical spectrum that defines him, but nobody comes close to achieving what he has over a period of nearly four decades.Now, with 'Blue Lightning', the man highlights not only his enduring dexterity and diversity, but also pays homage to those from the...

FALLUJAH
"UNDYING LIGHT"
Progressive Metal
Year:15.03.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

California progressive death metallers FALLUJAH are swinging upward and venturing outward on new album, »Undying Light«. With new vocalist in Antonio Palermo (also of UNDERLING fame) firmly in position and a no-filler, all-killer songwriting attack, »Undying Light« isn’t the follow-up to »Dreamless«, it’s a massive jump forward. Whereas »Dreamless« wandered intelligently and resonated lithely, new tracks such as 'Glass House,' 'Ultraviolet,' 'Eyes Like The Sun,' and closer 'Departure' find FALLUJAH stripped down, razor-sharp, and emotionally charged.“The songs on »Undying Light« are raw, confident, and new,” says guitarist/primary songwriter Scott Carst...

IMMINENCE
"TURN THE LIGHT ON"
Heavy Metal/ Metalcore
Year:26.04.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

The third and highly anticipated album »Turn The Light On« embodies the diver- Territory: World sity and vastness in IMMINENCE’s identity of heartrending emotion. A significant milestone in the group’s discography and an exceptional composition of sheer force and fragility that fears no boundaries or constraints.

TRACKLIST CD:

01. Erase
02. Paralyzed
03. Room To Breathe
04. Saturated Soul
05. Infectious
06. The Sickness
07. Death Of You
08. Scars
09. Disconnected
10. Wake Me Up
11. Don’t Tell A Soul
12. Lighthouse
13. Love & Grace

LINE-UP:

Eddie Berg | vocals/violin
Harald Barrett | guitars
Christian Höijer | bass
Peter Hanström | drums

ENFORCER
"ZENITH"
Heavy Metal
Year:26.04.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

ENFORCER GOING MORE EPIC!»Zenith« will, of course, bring joy to fans of fast-paced heavy metal hymns ('Searching For You', 'Thunder And Hell'), but the record offers way more: the band’s new more epic approach delivers gems like the opening stomper 'Die For The Devil'. 'Zenith Of The Black Sun' starts off quite laid-back before speeding up towards an enormously melodic, playful outro. Track 4, 'Regrets', surprises with its little short romantic piano intro turning into a mesmerizing, unforgettable stadium rock anthem. Up next is 'The End Of A Universe', another haunting, but definitely crushing piece, with the next stunner named 'Sail On' right around the corner, twisting the listener aro...