RIOT V
"LIVE IN JAPAN 2018"
Heavy Metal
Year:02.08.2019
(AFM RECORDS)

- High quality live recording & footage of one of the pioneering bands of US Heavy and Power Metal. DVD/BluRay and 2-CD have a combined playing time of nearly four hours. The cult classic album "Thundersteel" is played in its entirety! Throughout their four decade spanning career Riot V have performed in front of Millions of thrilled Heavy Metal fans. For fans of: Virgin Steele, Judas Priest, Vicious Rumors, Jag Panzer [!]AFM Records is proud to bring this live concert to the screen (and stereo) of heavy metal fans around the world. Riot (now named Riot V) have been a household name in the scene for over four decades and without a doubt left their mark, inspired countless emerging bands and artists worldwide and are still hungry for more....

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 ...

THE RODS
"BROTHERHOOD OF METAL"
Heavy Metal
Year:07.06.2019
(SPV)

- The first album since 8 years – the fans are waiting for that!!!!! 11 brandnew songs – US Heavy Rock at it’s best!! Artwork by Eric Phillipe (TNT, King Kobra, Mob Rules). Original Line-Up since 1980! THE RODS are a classic heavy metal trio that rocked their way through the 80's with classic albums like "The Rods", "Wild Dogs" and "In The Raw" [!]
Some statements are so unambiguous that they require no further explanation: “If you like the first song, then the odds are you’ll like the whole album. It’s balls-to-the-wall heavy metal, song after song. No ballads and nothing your mom will be humming,” promises Carl Canedy, drummer of legendary US metal act The Rods. Canedy is referring to the album’s...

FREEDOM CALL
"M.E.T.A.L."
Melodic Heavy Metal
Year:23.08.2019
(SPV)

Two excellent reasons to party for the Freedom Call camp: first, the band surrounding vocalist/guitarist Chris Bay are set to celebrate their 20th anniversary this summer; then, on 23 August 2019 they’re also scheduled to release their tenth studio album, featuring the promising title M.E.T.A.L. Since their 1999 debut Stairway To Fairyland, the act from southern Germany has been synonymous with anthemnic melodic metal, driving grooves and atmospheric messages as well as optimistic lyrics. M.E.T.A.L., a unanimously impressive offering with an unusual title, is marked by these familiar characteristics but also by lots of other features. According to Bay, the unconventional title is “tongue in cheek. After all, everybody knows that we don’t exactly play extremely raw deat...

GAAHLS WYRD
"GASTI R – GHOSTS INVITED"
Black Metal
Year:31.05.2019
(SEASON OF MIST)

- Long awaited first studio album. The band is led by Gaahl (ex-GORGOROTH, ex-GOD SEED, WARDRUNA) along with the renowned musicians Ole Walaunet (THE BATALLION, GOD SEED, GRIMFIST), Frode Kilvik (KRAKOW, AETERNUS) and Kevin Kvåle (HORIZON ABLAZE). Produced by Iver Sandøy (ENSLAVED, EMMERHOFF & THE MELANCHOLY BABIES) [!]Gaahls WYRD, led by the infamous Gaahl (ex-GORGOROTH, WARDRUNA), is a full-strength assault of pure Norwegian black metal malevolence and majesty. In mid 2018 the band teamed up with producer Iver Sandøy (ENSLAVED, EMMERHOFF & THE MELANCHOLY BABIES) to record their first full-length album 'GastiR – Ghosts Invited'. The highly anticipated debut album from Gaahls WYRD will see the band chart terr...

ENTHRONED
"COLD BLACK SUNS"
Black Metal
Year:07.06.2019
(SEASON OF MIST)

- Long awaited eleventh studio album by the cult black metal quintet. Artwork by guitarist and artist Neraath (ENTHRONED, EMPTINESS). Mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone studio (SOLSTAFIR, PRIMORDIAL, PARADISE LOST, GHOST).ENTHRONED is a name black metal fans are no strangers to. Over the course of the last 25 years, they have pushed the boundaries of black metal and the depth of the Left Hand Path philosophy further within. The quintet has channelled that dedication into their newest record: ‘Cold Black Suns’ is a dark and crushing black metal album where cold riffing, blood chilling atmospheres, and ritualistic drumming are keys to forging their most mature and accomplished opus to date.Recommended if you like: MARDUK, GORGOR...

TURILLI/ LIONE RHAPSODY
"ZERO GRAVITY - REBIRTH AND EVOLUTION"
Symphonic Melodic Power Metal
Year:17.07.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

- LUCA TURILLI & FABIO LIONE REUNITE FOR A NEW ALBUM! - Digi & 2LP incl. bonus track!When it comes down to genre-defining albums, there is no denying that it is often an iconic duo weaving its inexplicable and extraordinary magic. And when it comes to symphonic metal, there is no way around the creative chemistry of Luca Turilli and Fabio Lione. Whenever and wherever guitarist, keyboardist and composer Turilli and vocalist Lione have been working together, the result has been something extraordinary. Something both metal and rock lovers around the globe loved, cherished and remembered forever.Now, after eight long years, the two brothers in arms are finally back together again. Not to warm up old stories, mind you. But to start...

MEMORIAM
"REQUIEM FOR MANKIND"
Old-School Death Metal
Year:21.06.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Since the early days of February this year, the smoke started to spread over Northampton, around 70 miles north-west of London. The machinery is well-oiled, the plan excellent – MEMORIAM are back in the studio! The speed that these Brits have been working at since their inception is incredible. In 2016, the band formed by front man Karl Willetts (ex-BOLT THROWER), Frank Healy (bass, ex-BENEDICTION), guitarist Scott Fairfax (live BENEDICTION guitarist) and drummer Andrew Whale (ex-BOLT THROWER) informed the public about their existence. And since 2016 the machines have never stopped ticking over. MEMORIAM write new songs, record them, hit the stage and then start the process all over again. They are tireless and ever advancing. Shortly after the first rumors about their existence h...

ALTER BRIDGE
"WALK THE SKY"
Hard Rock/ Alternative
Year:18.10.2019
(NAPALM RECORDS)

For over 15 years, Alter Bridge has been a band known for blurring the line between hard rock and heavy metal. Building upon the sound that has won the band worldwide critical acclaim and a devoted global fan base, the band returns with their sixth studio album, Walk The Sky. The fourteen-track opus marks a creative highpoint for the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums. Walk The Sky is a complete career retrospective drawing upon elements from each of the band’s previous releases to create something new from the band. Recorded in a way never done before, the album was born from complete song ideas created by Kennedy and Tremonti. These songs would then be worked on by the en...

THE DEAD DAISIES
"LOCKED AND LOADED"
Hard Rock/ AOR
Year:23.08.2019
(SPV)

The album contains 10 great cover versions from bands like Alex Harvey, CCR or The Rolling Stones. This collection brings together those tunes, done Daisies style, with big guitars, big vocals and always a bit of dirt under our collective fingernails.

A lot of great musicians have been part of The Dead Daisies over the years. The following can be heard on this album:

Doug Aldrich
Jackie Barnes
Deen Castronovo
John Corabi
Richard Fortus
David Lowy
Marco Mendoza
Dizzy Reed
Jon Stevens
Brian Tichy


TRACKLISTING Digipak:

1. Midnight Moses 4:28
2. Evil 3.13
3. Fortunate Son 3:23
4. Join Together 4:13
5. Helter Skelter 4:16
6. Bitch 3:55
7. American Band (live) 3:26
8. Revolution 3:56
9. Rockin’ In The Free World (live) 6:01
10. Highway Star (live) 6:23

SACRED REICH
"AWAKENING"
Thrash Metal
Year:23.08.2019
(METAL BLADE RECORDS)

23 years after their last studio album, Sacred Reich loudly return with an outstanding new work. On Awakening they seemingly effortlessly demonstrate that they are still a metal instance. The album offers everything fans have come to expect from the Phoenix troupe in Arizona, and is a timeless collection of energetic thrash songs, overwhelming grooves, killer solos and socio-critical lyrics that testify to a deep understanding of what's happening around the world right now.The return of Dave McClain, who played drums from 1991 to 1997, and the addition of guitarist Joey Radziwill to original six-string Wiley Arnett was tremendously important for the album. The recordings took place at Studio Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona under producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, C...

BLACK STAR RIDERS
"ANOTHER STATE OF GRACE"
Hard Rock/ AOR
Year:06.09.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

BLACK STAR RIDERS are back – with a new album, a new line-up, and what frontman Ricky Warwick calls “a new energy and chemistry”.In the seven years since Warwick and legendary guitarist Scott Gorham put BLACK STAR RIDERS together, they have made three of the finest hard rock albums of modern times. In 2013 came the debut »All Hell Breaks Loose«, praised by AllMusic for its “aggressive attack, melodic sensibility, and deep groove consciousness”. In 2015 came »The Killer Instinct«, of which Classic Rock stated: “All ten tracks here would sound glorious blasting from a jukebox in the best spit ’n’ sawdust bar in town.” And in 2017 there was »Heavy Fire«, a top 10 hit in the UK,...

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

MAJESTICA
"ABOVE THE SKY"
Symphonic Melodic Power Metal
Year:07.06.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

- Straight, fast and melodic Power Metal from the heart of Sweden, feat. Tommy Johansson (SABATON) on guitar and vocals! If you are into HELLOWEEN; GAMMA RAY and STRATOVARIUS, you will love MAJESTICA!Tommy Johansson is well-known as the guitar player of the Swedish metallers SABATON. But before he joined the Swedish “war machine”, he was already busy playing in his own band named REINXEED, currently completed by bassist Chris David and guitarist Alex Oriz. Of course, his touring activities with SABATON has since slowed down the creative process for REINXEED. The group has now returned - seemingly out of nowhere - with a new 10-track album entitled »Above The Sky« and a brand new name, MAJESTICA. On the new record, Tommy presents not o...

DEATH ANGEL
"HUMANICIDE"
Thrash Metal
Year:31.05.2019
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Ascending from the depths, the almighty DEATH ANGEL return to offer their latest, energy fueled masterpiece: »Humanicide.« A return to the wolves alongside a survivalist pack mentality are what fuel the powerful themes erupting from these fresh metal anthems. In a modern capitalist society where selfishness reigns and communal help and survival are things of the past, DEATH ANGEL produces sounds and symbols that point out the truths of attempting to exist safely in the present day. The title itself describes a plain in which humans, after generations of violence, regression, and hate, have finally extinguished themselves into dust. The wasteland they left behind is populated only by those creatures that passionately depend on their pack for survival: the wolves. Gnashing the...