Giulio Rossi – Second Act (2013)
At the end of August 2013 is scheduled for the LM Records, the output of the second solo album by Giulio Rossi (former guitarist of Synthesis) entitled “Second Act”.This time the work will contain a song tribute to another great guitarist Yngwie J. Malmsteen, with a rearrangement of the historical song “Rising Force”.As with the previous work will be featured artists from other groups, and exactly five vocalists are: Frank Marino, Aldo Goats (Glory Hunter), Alessandro Zephyr (Zephyr band), Max Evangelists (Synthesis), Stephen Firman (ex Glory Hunter) .
Kerrs Pink – Mystic Spirit (2013)
Their 6th album which is in the genre of 70´s progressive rock spiced with elements of Norwegian folk tunes. New is vocalist Eirikur Hauksson who also appears with Magic Pie and Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep)…
Opera Rock – Starborn (2013)
Mixing Heavy and Power Metal sounds with more melodic and rock ones, in order to affect even those people who do not usually listen to these genres. But most importantly, exploiting the power of this new sound making a cinematic concept-album, where each track contributes to weave a wider plot, holding the listener hands from the intro to the final twist thanks to the “pathos” generated by music: this is the ambitious goal of the Opera Rock. Their debut album, Starborn, grants a full immersion in a sci-fi world, eager to tell us the story of Isaac and Reika, two cores of worlds so different and distant but still similar and close to each other.
The Messenger – Heart and Mind (2013)
MESSENGER is another band coming with the recommendations of Liz Hellman, the mother of Dave Lepard (CRASHDIET). The band plays Christian rock and sings for a higher power. The opening track “Turn To You” is kind of a popish tune that flows well but really it’s a basic tune that will not turn many heads. The guitar work by Fredrik Elm and Johnny Sandberg is fair but doesn’t push the levels.
Place Vendome – Talk To Me (2013) Single
Frontiers Records will release the much-anticipated third album from PLACE VENDOME, “Thunder In The Distance”, on November 1 in Europe and November 5 in North America.
PLACE VENDOME is the melodic rock project featuring UNISONIC and former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske on all lead vocals and production from Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69).
Jimmy Barnes – Welcome To The Pleasure House (2013)
A great drive …
Vicinity – Awakening (2013)
The album was mixed by André Alvinzi and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (Symphony X, James LaBrie, Katatonia, Opeth, Enslaved).
Vince Boncamper – Future = Now (2013) EP
The singer / songwriter Vince Boncamper (White Flame), released a few days ago a debut EP called “Future = Now ‘
Jaded Heart – Live In Cologne (2013)
Jaded Heart is the name for pure Melodic Rock par excellence since twenty years now! Killer albums, support tours with bands like Helloween, Doro, Rage or Shinedown and headliner tours telling a long story about this amazing band. The current album COMMON DESTINY was in the official DJ-Charts in Germany for ten weeks. The latest (live) album LIVE IN COLOGNE..
Kerygmatic Project – By Sheer Chance (2013)
All tracks composed, arranged and performer by Kerygmatic Project
Recorded at the Dreamer’s Lake Studios, Carciano di Stresa – Italy, 2013.
Voodoo Sioux – Grotesque Familiares (2013)
The promotional one-sheet for Voodoo Sioux is rather slim on details about the band and their new album Grotesque Familiares. The UK band had some success in the Nineties developing a solid fan base through constant gigging around the country. It appears they had a label agreement and may have cut, at the very least, a demo. They disbanded at some point, then reunited for some more live gigs. Finding strength from the fans, they recorded this new album. Now you know as much as do. It’s all rather vague.
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MINOTAURO will release their debut full-length album entitled “Master Of The Sea”, on September 13th via Dust On The Tracks Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler (AMON AMARTH, GODIVA, SODOM) and feature guest appearances by Göran Edman (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, KARMAKANIC) and Tom Naumann (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER)
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Sylvium is characterised by rock and ambient oriented songs that show uncompromising character but are still accessible for a broader audience. The band prefers not to be limited by labels like symphonic rock or progressive metal but strive to create their own sound by being versatile. The most important thing is that they use the technique that is at hand to get the maximum sound experience. “An instrumental experience that emphasizes emotions rather than the eternal quest for a perfect pop song.”