SNOWY WHITE
"UNFINISHED BUSINESS"
Blues/ Classic Rock
Year:14.06.2024
(SOULFOOD MUSIC)

The British guitar legend SNOWY WHITE releases a brand new album with "Unfinished Business". In 2022 he achieved the first German chart position in his career with "Driving on the 44" (#27 in the official German album charts). With his previous albums, 'The Situation' and 'Driving On The 44', the former Thin Lizzy guitarist and Pink Floyd and Roger Waters touring guitarist has shown that he is one of the greats when it comes to soulful, nuanced Blues Rock. On the nine tracks of his new album we once again experience the blues master in great shape. The lively opener and namesake of the album offers a promising invitation, and also makes it clear that Snowy White has once again done a great job - contrary to what the title suggests. In his inimitably reserved "understate...

SETH
"LA FRANCE DES MAUDITS"
Black Metal
Year:12.07.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

Hailing from the heart of French black metal, SETH presents a grim and haunting narrative with their relentless musical fury. Glazed with elements from the French Revolution, their opus takes inspiration from the very streets that bled under the guillotine’s kiss.Experience the auditory uprising in their latest album, La France des Maudits. Here, SETH carves out the anthem for those rising from the ruins, the unyielding, the eternal rebels. This black metal revival offers a narrative of relentless fury, invoking the spirit of insurrection, liberation, and defiance against divine oppression. With tracks such as Paris des Maléfices and Et Que Vive le Diable ! they weave a dark tapestry of sound, showcasing their unique niche in atmospheric black metal. Anthems of resistance that...

WITHIN TEMPTATION
"WORLDS COLLIDE TOUR - LIVE IN AMSTERDAM"
Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:21.06.2024
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

In 2022 the highly anticipated and long awaited Worlds Collide Tour kicked off. Few collaborations in Within Temptation’s career have ignited as much anticipation as their co-headlining tour with Evanescence, after it being postponed four times due to COVID.As soon as the world reopened, the Worlds Collide Tour finally took place. Over the course of over four weeks, the tour traversed 17 cities across Europe and the UK, delivering a total of 19 performances. For this tour, Within Temptation and Evanescence saw an amazing amount of over 200,000 tickets sold, 7703 km’s traveled, 8 tour buses serving as mobile homes for the artists and crew, twelve trailers loaded with the gear to fuel the spectacle, and a dedicated team of over 80 experienced individuals whose tireless efforts en...

ILLDISPOSED
"IN CHAMBERS OF SONIC DISGUST"
Death Metal
Year:28.06.2024
(MASSACRE RECORDS)

- Recorded and produced by Illdisposed- Mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio- Synth by Jonas Friis Andersen, additional synth by Rasmus Schmidt- Cover artwork by Timon Kokott, layout by CobraILLDISPOSED's new album "In Chambers Of Sonic Disgust" is full of anger and frustration, making it the band's most ambitious and creative album to date!Sandie The Lilith of Defacing God has contributed guest vocals to two songs on this album. "In Chambers Of Sonic Disgust", the new album from ILLDISPOSED, is full of anger and frustration, making it the band's most ambitious and creative album to date!Sandie The Lilith from Defacing God has contributed guest vocals to two songs on the album.Guest-Musicians:Sandie The Lilith (Defacing God): Guest vocals on "Lay Low" and "I Su...

ALCEST
"LES CHANTS DE L AURORE"
Black Metal
Year:21.06.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Five years after their last album, Alcest have reconvened with a refreshed perspective on their epoch-altering musical endeavours. Les Chants de l’Aurore arrives at a tumultuous point in human history, laden with gentle charm and ferocious conviction, and doggedly determined to push Neige’s musical identity ever further into an expansive future. More importantly, perhaps, Les Chants de l’Aurore gives Neige a fresh opportunity to connect with his adoring fan base, armed with some of the most beautiful and mesmerising music that he has ever written.

CD/ LP/ 2LP:

01. Komorebi
02. L'Envol
03. Améthyste
04. Flamme Jumelle
05. Réminiscence

06. L'Enfant de la Lune
07. L'Adieu

EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY
"ORIGINS OF THE DEFORMED"
Death Metal
Year:14.06.2024
(MASSACRE RECORDS)

"Origins Of The Deformed" by EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY is an album for fans of brutal death metal the way it is meant to be: Sick, heavy, and relentless! Guest musicians on the album include James Murphy (ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Testament), Jack Owen (Six Feet Under, ex-Cannibal Corpse, ex-Deicide), and Terrance Hobbs (Suffocation).Guest-musicians:- James Murphy (ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Testament): Guest guitar solos on "Orgies Of The Inseminated", "Cleopatra's Spawn" and "Carnivorous Abortion"- Jack Owen (Six Feet Under, ex-Cannibal Corpse, ex-Deicide): Guest guitar solos on "Dissolving In Acidic Afterbirth" and "Dripping In The Vaginal Nectar"- Terrance Hobbs (Suffocation): Guest guitar solo on "Carnivorous Abortion".CD/ LP:1. Dripping In The Vaginal Nectar2. Orgies Of The Inseminated3....

WORMED
"OMEGON"
Sci-Fi Tech Death Metal
Year:05.07.2024
(SEASON OF MIST)

Plunge into the boundless universe of WORMED, the ensemble hailing from the deep space of Sci-Fi Tech Death Metal. Masters of cosmic dissonance, they have triumphed in sculpting soundscapes that channel the infinite stretches of the galaxy.Omegon emerges as WORMED's latest masterpiece, a sonic voyage set against the backdrop of an ancient cosmic conflict where civilizations vie for the omnipotence of a substance beyond the mortal coil. Through the narrative of Krighsu, a hacker of timelines embroiled in cosmic manipulations, the album unfolds across nine tracks of technical precision and brutal elegance. Recorded at BlackStorm Studios and mastered by the adept hands of Colin Marston, Omegon is an auditory spectacle, weaving together the fabric of reality through layers of t...

SIMONE SIMONS
"VERMILLION"
Symphonic Female Heavy Metal
Year:23.08.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

SIMONE SIMONS has been a pioneering force within the world of metal for over two decades as part of EPICA. Now, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator, ARJEN LUCASSEN (AYREON), she embarks on the journey of her debut solo record, Vermillion.ARJEN is no stranger to SIMONE's soaring operatic voice, one that can stir even a gargoyle’s stone heart to tears. Together they have crafted a sonic universe that befits the influential figure she is. Vermillion emerges as a gargantuan goose-bump generator, a universally touching, stellar tour de force. Vermillion will be released on the 23rd August via Nuclear Blast Records.CD/ LP:01. Aeterna02. In Love We Rust03. Cradle To The Grave (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)04. Fight or Flight05. The Weight of My World06. Vermillion Dreams...

NAILS
"EVERY BRIDGE BURNING"
Death Metal
Year:30.08.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

For the first time in over 8 years, the blistering assault on our nervous system that can only be described as the sound of NAILS, has reemerged. With Carlos Cruz on drums, Andrew Solis on Bass, Shelby Lermo on Guitars, and Todd Jones on guitar & vocals, the upcoming studio album, EVERY BRIDGE BURNING, will be revealed August 30th, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.For this 4th full length album, NAILS have channeled raw emotion into tracks like “Imposing Will”, a seismic event in the realm of sonic aggression; igniting the pulse, and fueling a fire of hostility. “[This track is] special to the record in that I knew we wanted it to be the opener,” explains founder Todd Jones. “We wanted it to have the effect of an urgency; an immediacy in the music itself. Wh...

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE
"OPERA"
Symphonic Death Metal
Year:23.08.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

Formed in 2007, Italian Symphonic Death Metal maestros FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are finally back with their fifth and brand new album titled Opera, a gut-wrenching musical journey inspired by the tragic mountain climbing accident that occurred to their frontman and mastermind Francesco Paoli, in 2021.“The best stories always come from pain, it's a bitter truth yet undeniable,” says Francesco. “That's why human struggles have always been an unending source of inspiration for artists throughout history. But one thing is creating art that gives voice to someone else’s tribulations, another is accepting to bare your soul to the world and reveal your weaknesses and frailties, while attempting to turn them into new resources for your own creativity. It's a dange...

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION
"V"
Hard Rock
Year:14.06.2024
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian come together to release new music for the first time in 7 years!    'V' is a milestone that celebrates the journey, talent, and vision of Black Country Communion.    "Stay Free," the lead single, is a powerhouse track that blends hard rock's raw energy is released on March 1, 2024.    The 2LP comes with a bonus side D with 3 live recordings from the 2018 UK tour.Black Country Communion, the iconic rock supergroup is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, V, available worldwide on June 14.Black Country Communion is a powerhouse supergroup fusing the incredible talents of Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze...

JOE BONAMASSA
"LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL WITH ORCHESTRA"
Blues/ Classic Rock
Year:17.05.2024
(MASCOT LABEL GROUP)

First time release of Joe Bonamassa with an orchestra. A 40 piece orchestra for an exclusive one-night-only event!!In August 2023, Joe Bonamassa made his historic, first-ever appearance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in his hometown of Los Angeles, CA, where he was accompanied by a stellar ensemble of 40 orchestra members for an exclusive one-night-only event. Checking off another bucket list venue, Joe’s performance at the Bowl was the biggest production to date and is poised to elevate his already thriving career to new heights. Showcasing incredible orchestra arrangements from David Campbell, Trevor Rabin and Jeff Bova, the fan favorite songs are given new life on a much bigger scale.Salvation is an artistic milestone that has been part of a larger journey in artistic autonomy and r...

EXODUS
"BRITISH DISASTER: THE BATTLE Of '89 (LIVE AT THE ASTORIA)"
Thrash Metal
Year:31.05.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

A full live show from 1989 featuring the line up that recorded Pleasures of the Flesh and Fabulous Disaster - A must have live document for every old school thrash metal fan - 15 tracks ,a best of setlist from the first 3 classic albums ! - The Fabulous Disaster tracks sound live rawer and more energetic and Pleasures Of The Flesh sound more aggressive. - Another night of good violent friendly fun. - A showcase of razorsharp riffs and mean,ripping fast thrash metal – The Exodus Attack! - Featuring the H -team - Hunolt & Holt on guitars - The ultimate live album presenting the sheer energy of what made Exodus famous and notorious for during the 80s and made them a legendary thrash metal band! - Finally available after 35 years! - Mixed and mastered by Zeuss - Artwork an...

APOCALYPTICA
"PLAYS METALLICA - VOL. 2"
Heavy Metal
Year:07.06.2024
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

Apocalyptica is a Finnish cello metal band known for their unique style of music, blending heavy metal with classical cello arrangements. The song "Nothing else matters", which the band has covered on their album "Apocalyptica plays Metallica by four cello" recorded in 1996, was featured in the Netflix show "Wednesday" at the end of Episode 3, which had a huge impact for the band on new & younger listeners for example on Spotify. "Apocalyptica - Plays Metallica Vol.2" is a very special album and also their 10th studio album. Not just going back to their roots, this time Metallica themselves are involved. A vocal feature on "One" by James Hetfield (has never happened before in 40+ years of Metallica) – confidential, embargo till announcement & release May, 17th - , Rob Trujill...

HAMMERFALL
"AVENGE THE FALLEN"
Power Heavy Metal
Year:09.08.2024
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

That’s right, less than a year after taking the final bow of the “United Forces” tour, the quintet of guitarist Oscar Dronjak, singer Joacim Cans, bass player Fredrik Larsson, guitarist Pontus Norgen, and drummer David Wallin are back with ten brand new solid pieces of classic heavy metal.“This is our 13th album”, Joacim Cans says with pride. “How do you still stay relevant after 13 albums? It’s very much like the opening line to the song ´Avenge The Fallen´: “What is the worst, be the one who died, or be the one who survived.”“Think about it, because it is a tough question”.He continues, “Do we want to be a band who releases new music just for the sole reason of getting out on the road again or do we want ...