Let’s begin this little treatise with a self-confident thesis: The long and successful career of German band Rage probably hasn’t seen an album yet that reflects the positive spirit of the musicians involved, their enthusiasm, creativity and optimism as much as “A New World Rising”.

The new Soulbound studio album “sYn” will be released on January 16th, 2026, via Metalville Records. With “sYn” Soulbound present their most uncompromising work to date. The melodic industrial metal band’s fourth studio album strikes a dark, direct tone and remains as catchy as it is uncomfortable.

Perturbator – the Paris-based composer, producer & multi-instrumentalist James Kent – today announced his new studio album “Age of Aquarius”, his debut for renowned metal label Nuclear Blast Records, will be released on October 10th, 2025.

On Friday, July 18th, the melodic hard rock band LastWorld will release their new album “Between The Cracks” via Metallic Blue Records.

David Reece has revealed the title and album cover for the new Bangalore Choir album to be released on BraveWords Records in late 2025. The new album is titled ‘Rapid Fire Succession: On Target Part Il‘. The first single and video are expected to be released in the next month.

Ailafar, a melodic rock band hailing from Thessaloniki, Greece, was founded in late 2006 by John Tzortzis with the purpose of bringing his musical compositions to life. The band has evolved over the years, both in terms of lineup and musical achievements, making significant strides in the rock music scene both locally and internationally.

Finnish melodic metal band Unén are thrilled to announce the release of their debut album, titled “Forever Winter” and set for release on August 29th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The ‘Dynamic Root Rock Experience’ remains the most fitting description of Siena Root’s sound – and that’s exactly what the Swedish quartet’s new double live album, “Made in KuBa”, delivers. Out worldwide on October 3, 2025, via Perception – a Division of Reigning Phoenix Music

Icelandic retro-fueled prog rock trio The Vintage Caravan have announced their return with their sixth studio album, entitled “Portals”, set for release on September 26th, 2025, via Napalm Records!

Progressive metallers Jack The Joker are thrilled to announce that they will release their debut album “The Devil To Pay In The Backlands” on August 22, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Country: Sweden
Genre: Progressive rock, Art Rock, Symphonic Rock
Year : 2025

Finnish rockers Rust N’ Rage are back with the brand new studio album “Songs of Yesterday”, set for release on August 22nd, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Edenbridge, one of Europe’s most successful symphonic metal bands, have announced their return to the Steamhammer/SPV fold. The Austrian act surrounding band mastermind Lanvall (guitar & keyboards) and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher are set to release their latest studio offering “Set the Dark on Fire” on January 16th, 2026.