Metal

Coronatus is a symphonic metal band from Ludwigsburg, Germany. And they will release their new album "Secrets Of Nature" on Massacre Records on December 8,2017! The album comes along with a few innovations: CORONATUS present their first concept album, on which everything revolves around the topic of natural mysticism and about hidden and unknown phenomena and mystical creatures as well as nature itself and its meaning for us humans. Soprano Carmen Lorch is supported by the rock voice of Mareike Makosch (Illuminate, Sister Zero) and soprano Gaby Koss (ex-Haggard, Cantus Lunaris), while Teddy Möhrke (Tales Of Nebelheim) contributes the male vocals. The texts of Coronatus are written in German, English, Latin and since Raben in the heart also Gaelic language. The songs deal with life, interpersonal relationships, religion and death. Coronatus' style of music is melodic, rhythmically distinct Symphonic Metal with influences from Folk Metal. The vocals are shared by two singers, one of whom is headstrong and operatic (Carmen Lorch), the other one breast-strong and rocky (Anny Maleyes). Record Label: Massacre Style: Metal

Bloodred Hourglass, also known as BRHG, is a metal band from Mikkeli, Finland. The history of the project roots back to 2005, when the first self-made demo was scratched together. The band's accolades already before getting signed include a notable bunch of festival appearances at major Finnish festivals and even some radio airplay, the latter being a thing which in Finnish corporate media climate is about as common as encountering a snowbird in Hell. The band’s first full length studio album “Lifebound” was released in 2012 with the help of the Finnish metal behemoth, Spinefarm Records. Due to unfortunate circumstances (changes in the label personnel) the co-operation was called quits soon after. Three years later, it was time for the band’s second outing: the crushing "Where the Oceans Burn" was released to critical acclaim via OneManArmy Records in October 2015. Bloodred Hourglass combines elements and influences from various different musical genres, main focus obviously being on metal. Fast drum patterns, thrashy riffage among big guitar walls, a lot of melodic atmosphere due to keyboards together with growling and screaming aggressive vocals are the main architects behind the sound of this five man band. Despite the variety of influences and different type of elements you can hear in their material, the band feels their music is closest to be described as melodic death metal. Feet firmly planted on the ground the band’s lyrical themes are focused on individual’s experience of everyday life, as well as aspects of environmental issues. In January of 2017 this year, BRHG finished the recordings of their next album titled "Heal", released via Ranka Kustannus. “Heal’s” lavish melodies and riff-your-face-off rifforama sees BRHG taking a progressive leap and entering the upper echelon of Finnish band ready for international breakthrough Record Label: Ranka Kustannus Style: Death Metal

ATROCITY take no prisoners: The band's new 4-song EP in digipak format "Masters of darkness" is brutal, bombastic and dark! Besides all harshness and bombast, ATROCITY once again prove their excellent sense for very good, catchy songs! Record Label: Massacre Style: Metal

Umbra ", the first full-length album of the Icelander ALMYRKVI offers from the first note on dragging, intensive and lead-heavy tones that do not seem to be from this earth. You feel kidnapped into strange deep-black galaxies, only the punctuated clear vocals provide a few shimmering lights in the oppressive darkness. The songs seem complex - but they are catchy, if you get fully involved with them. There is no room for superficiality here, ALMYRKVI on "Umbra" offer anything but light food, but once you have understood the message, you will be carried away by the energy and dynamics of the music uncompromisingly. Friends of blastbeat orgies should be warned here, however, such passages will be searched for in vain on "Umbra". It's hard to give tips for playing, because the pieces form such a self-contained unit, from which you don't want to tear out a single part. This masterpiece is rounded off by a perfect sound that concentrates on the essentials and avoids any artificial frills. For all those who have now licked blood, it should be noted that ALMYRKVI will perform together with SINMARA and some other congenial bands at the Celebrare Noctem festival in the Alte Schlachthof in Wels on 02.12.2017. Conclusion: Not a work for the masses, but anyone who is willing to deal with music outside the mainstream of metal can and should do so without hesitation! Record Label: Van Records Style: Metal

Artist: REVEAL Label: Fc Metal Recordings

Artist: VARIOUS ARTISTS Label: Metro Select

Artist: Adams; Artist: Petrenko; Artist: Gilbert Label: Berliner Philharmon

Artist: Larry Coryell Label: The Broadcast Archive

Artist: HATER Label: Fire Records

Artist: Firehouse Label: Music On CD

Artist: CRYPTS OF DESPAIR Label: Testimony Records

Artist: Down N Outz Label: FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of “The New Reality” on December 1, 2017. “The New Reality” is the third and final chapter in the musical trilogy from iconic metal vocalist Geoff Tate (Official) that follows a little over one year after the release of the second chapter, "Resurrection", in 2016 and about two years after the first chapter, "The Key". Operation: Mindcrime is a creative platform that continues in the spirit of the historic album of the same name, spawning concepts as grand as the music, and intertwining the intensity of the former Queensrÿche vocalist's iconic past with the provocative, progressive mindset that has made him one of music's most resolute forces and frontmen. Joined by a cast of musicians, Kelly Gray, John Moyer, Simon Wright, Scott Mercado, Scott Moughton, Brian Tichy, & Mike Ferguson, whose talent and resumes speak volumes for the quality of musicianship that will be on display here, “The New Reality” is a another fine progressive rock/metal entry from Tate. Geoff Tate sold more than 25 million records at the helm of Queensryche, the band he fronted for 30 years from their inception through 2012, earning three Grammy nominations, five MTV Music Video Award nominations, and one MTV Music Video Award along the way. The landmark concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" thrust Tate's unique social consciousness, style and expertly crafted lyrics into the national spotlight in 1988, and was followed by "Empire" in 1990, the album that delivered Queensryche to arena-headlining status and sold more than 3 million albums on the back of hit singles and radio staples, "Silent Lucidity" and "Jet City Woman." By the time the band released "Promised Land" in 1994, Geoff Tate was universally acknowledged as one of the greatest frontmen in rock and metal, and a driving force behind one of the most innovative bands in mainstream music. From "Operation: Mindcrime to "Promised Land" through 2009's overlooked gem "American Soldier" - Tate's ambitious concept album that explores the consequences of war as told through the voices of veterans - Tate's 13 album tenure with Queensryche was marked by exploration, intrigue, bold risks and gratifying results. “The New Reality” carries on that musically adventurous tradition. Record Label: Vinyl Eck Style: Metal

Down ‘n’ Outz are pleased to announce the release of a brand new live album “The Further Live Adventures Of …” on December 1st, via Frontiers Music Srl. The live album, recorded in Sheffield Corporation in December 2014, will be available 2CD/DVD, Blu-ray, vinyl and digital. In addition, on the same day, the band will reissue their previous records “My Re-Generation” and “The Further Adventures Of …” on CD, LP and digital. The Down ‘N’ Outz is the project founded and fronted by Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and backed by members of The Quireboys, Wayward Sons and Vixen. The band pays tribute to rock legends Mott The Hoople and was established from the most unusual of circumstances … in the words of Joe Elliott: "When Mott The Hoople announced they were reforming for a week's worth of shows at the Hammersmith Odeon I was asked that I participate in some capacity. They've always been my favourite band and it's nice to see the rest of the rock world finally catch up and give them their due." "But, what was I to do? It was suggested to me that the Quireboys would be up for offering their services. This was perfect! A fan since their first album, I loved the idea of working with a band as enthusiastic to do this as I was. I decided that the thing to do was play some songs that like-minded people thought they would never hear live again, if ever, songs by spin offs of Mott the Hoople - songs by Mott, Ian Hunter and British Lions. Songs that are close to my heart, songs that I've played every week for the best part of 35 years on record, cassette, CD, iPod and now live." The Down 'N Outz supported Mott The Hoople at one of their legendary 2009 reformation shows at Hammersmith Odeon. Following a rapturous reception, the one night project took on a life and energy of its own and an album project was born. The band then decided to record an album, “My Re-Generation” produced by Elliott and Ronan McHugh (Def Leppard), which was recorded in Elliott's personal studio with basic tracking done at Moor Hall studio Bedfordshire by engineer Chris Corney. The album featured entirely covers of songs by artists related to Mott the Hoople, such as Mott, British Lions and Ian Hunter. The band made an appearance at the 2010 High Voltage Festival in the UK, launched their own branded beer, and also announced it would be performing with Paul Rodgers in April 2011 as the opening act on the latter's UK tour. On 21 April 2014, Down ‘n’ Outz released their second studio album, The Further Adventures Of... Critically acclaimed Classic Rock wrote: “Further Adventures raises the bar for Mott The Hoople covers while giving timeless songs a new lease of life, as classics deserving of a new audience." In addition to Joe Elliott (Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards), the band features The Quireboys' Paul Guerin (Guitar), Guy Griffin (Guitar), Keith Weir (keyboards), drummer Phil Martini (Wayward Sons) and bassist Share Ross (Vixen). “The Further Live Adventures Of….” will be released on 2CD/DVD, Blu-Ray, vinyl and digital on December 1st, via Frontiers Music Srl Record Label: Vinyl Eck Style: Metal

Down ‘n’ Outz are pleased to announce the release of a brand new live album “The Further Live Adventures Of …” on December 1st, via Frontiers Music Srl. The live album, recorded in Sheffield Corporation in December 2014, will be available 2CD/DVD, Blu-ray, vinyl and digital. In addition, on the same day, the band will reissue their previous records “My Re-Generation” and “The Further Adventures Of …” on CD, LP and digital. Record Label: Vinyl Eck Style: Metal

12" LP + ALBUM AS CD FORMAT INCL. POSTER PRINTED INNER COVERS! FROM NAPLES IN ITALY COMES PROBABLY THE MOST EAR-DESTROYING DUO THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME. BLASPHEMY PURE, PAIRED WITH A WALL OF GUITAR AND ROCK' N' ROLL GARAGE TRASH! The Devils were founded in 2015 in Naples in southern Italy's deepest south of Italy and recorded this new album with Jim Diamond (The White Stripes, The Dirtbombs) as well as their predecessor. Due to the cooperation with Voodoo Rhythm Records they hardly ever come to rest and tours all over Europe without a break (approx. 200 shows per year). In the band Bus, Magic Sam or ZZ Top is heard above all else, but live on stage The Devils let the devil out, so that you have the feeling to be one of the first VENOM shows with a handful of GARAGE PUNK! Gianni Pregadio plays a Fuzz guitar, which he performs like no other guitarist, over a bass amp, a Desert Rock of the very fast kind. Record Label: Voodoo Rhythm Style: Garage Rock

With the way the world is nowadays, it might be a sense of relief to pick up NERO DOCTRINE’s upcoming album, “II-Interitus” which is set to release on December 1st, 2017. War trauma, abuse of power, ignorance, “II-Interitus” is an album revolving around fallen empires, nihilism, cynicism and disdain for mankind featuring a thrilling track list to let out any frustrations. Formerly known as DYSTOPIA–NERO DOCTRINE’s music is a combination of Scandinavian melodic death, thrash, and progressive met Record Label: Boersma-Records Style: Metal

Scars of Solitude is a melodic metal quintet from Äänekoski playing music rooted deep in the Finnish melancholy. The band was formed in January 2015 and has stood firmly and proud behind its music ever since. Their music sounds like autumn - it's kinda dark, rainy and cold but still rich in both beauty and colour despite all the despair. Even though many of its members have come and gone the forming members Tuomo Laulainen, Niki Kuivakangas and Lassi Pollari have remained since the birth of the Record Label: Inverse Style: Heavy Metal

Artist: JONO Label: FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Artist: Thought Criminals Label: Wtii Records