ILLUSION SUITE – Final Hour
ILLUSION SUITE belong to the leaders of the Norwegian Prog Metal scene beside PAGAN’S MIND and CIRCUS MAXIMUS. „Final Hour“ is a musical masterpiece without any weaknesses whatsoever – one of the finest, most intensive, expressive and exceptional albums of this genre. The balance between ass-kicking riffs and unforgettable multi-part vocals is pleasant and compatible to a mass audience.
Tracklisting:
- 01. The W.I.R.E / 5:51
- 02. Scarlet Skies / 4:22
- 03. The Devil In Your Heart / 4:59
- 04. Once We Were Here / 5:20
- 05. A Moment To Remember / 7:58
- 06. The Passage / 4:14
- 07. Pandora’s Box / 6:47
- 08. The Adventures Of Arcan / 15:11
- 09. A Ghost From The Past / 3:28
Total playing time 58:09
Videoclip:
- Scarlet Skies / 4:22
- for fans of early DREAM THEATER
- ILLUSION SUITE belong to the leaders of the Norwegian Prog Metal scene beside PAGAN’S MIND and CIRCUS MAXIMUS
- Album mixed and mastered by Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SYMPHONY X, DOMINICI….) in the Bazement Studio
- Innovative cover artwork by Josh Sommers
- Musik video for „Scarlet Skies“ produced by the Norwegian TV filmcrew who are also responsible for the successful TV series, „Heia Tufte“
PAGAN’S MIND – God’s Equation
‚God’s Equation‘ is a musical giant consisting of groove, melody, intelligent heaviness and ambitious song writing. The guitar wall is absolutely voluminous and shapes the whole album. Due to the crystal clear, very transparent and hard production, the songs do really ‚explode‘. Skillfully and cleverly, the musical essences of that what constitutes Progressive Heavy Metal are joined here.
Tracklisting:
- 01. The Conception / 2:02
- 02. Gods Equation / 7:56
- 03. United Alliance / 5:04
- 04. Atomic Firelight / 5:18
- 05. Hallo Spaceboy / 5:30
- 06. Evolution Exceed / 6:08
- 07. Alien Kamikaze / 4:36
- 08. Painted Skies / 6:32
- 09. Spirit Starcruiser / 6:01
- 10. Farewell / 2:10
- 11. Osiris‘ Triumphant Return / 8:44
Total playing time 60:01
BLACK MAJESTY – Tomorrowland
BLACK MAJESTY is one of the premium quality Melodic Power Metal bands from Australia. They have a distinct feeling to connect traditionally forged steel with superb, speedy melodies. „Tomorrowland“ brims with energetic guitar duels, increased tempo and a lot of thrust. This positive Metal Power is taken to an enormously high level by the concise vocal lines of exceptional singer John Cavaliere.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Forever Damned / 5:10
- 02. Into The Black / 5:08
- 03. Evil In Your Eyes / 5:14
- 04. Tomorrowland / 4:48
- 05. Soldier Of Fortune / 3:25
- 06. Bleeding World / 5:15
- 07. Faces Of War / 5:35
- 08. Wings To Fly / 5:01
- 09. Another Dawn / 5:08
- 10. Scars / 4:57
Total playing time 49:39
BLACK MAJESTY – Silent Company
BLACK MAJESTY are following the melodic-classic paths laid out by Iron Maiden, (early) Queensryche and Helloween. John Cavaliere, who, in the higher vocal ranges is reminiscent of Bruce Dickinson, truly earns his reputation as one of the best metal singers of the southern hemisphere! Their album „Silent Company“ is an absolute must-have album for every metal fan who puts store by quality.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Dragon Reborn / 6:05
- 02. Silent Company / 4:28
- 03. Six Ribbons / 3:22
- 04. Firestorm / 5:27
- 05. New Horizons / 5:28
- 06. Darkened Room / 5:13
- 07. Visionary / 4:46
- 08. Never Surrender / 4:36
- 09. A Better Way To Die / 7:37
Total playing time 47:02
PAGAN’S MIND – enigmatic : calling
Even more melodic, but at the same time harder and more extreme, the Norwegians present their new album „enigmatic : calling” with their exciting and distinctive mixture of Melodic-, Prog- and Power Metal. Eleven most perfect songs produced by Fredrik Nordström (Hammerfall, Dimmu Borgir, etc.). Incl. MPEG videoclip „enigmatic mission“.
Tracklisting:
- 01. the celestine prophecy / 7:36
- 02. enigmatic mission / 5:16
- 03. supremacy, our kind / 5:59
- 04. entrance to infinity / 7:48
- 05. coming home / 2:36
- 06. celestial calling / 7:00
- 07. taken / 7:35
- 08. resurrection / 6:36
- 09. appearance / 1:52
- 10. search for life / 5:00
- 11. new world order / 8:11
Total playing time 65:43
- MPEG Video Clip: enigmatic mission
PAGAN’S MIND – Infinity Divine (re-release)
After numerous live shows (e.g. ProgPower Atlanta & Europe, Sweden Rock Festival) the band was often asked about their older material which led the band and their label to carefully rework and re-release their first album. A new recording of the track „Embracing Fear“ as well as an absolutely furious cover version of King Diamond’s „At The Graves‘, with guest musicians Glen Drover (Eidolon, Megadeth, ex-King-Diamond) and Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind, ex-Dream Evil/Mystic Prophecy), make this re-release to a must-have highlight for all fans of quality melodic and progressive metal.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Prelude To Paganism / 1:02
- 02. Caught In A Dream / 6:02
- 03. Infinity Divine / 6:12
- 04. Embracing Fear / 5:56
- 05. Astral Projection / 5:41
- 06. Angels Serenity / 4:20
- 07. Dawning Of The Nemesis / 5:09
- 08. Kings Quest / 5:39
- 09. Twilight Arise / 4:35
- 10. A New Beginning / 8:08
- 11. Embracing Fear 2004 / 6:17
- 12. At The Graves / 9:34
Total playing time 68:41
RHAPSODY – Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga
Since the opening tones of their sensational debut album, Legendary Tales, Rhapsody have been one of the most unusual phenomena of the current metal scene. The huge range of their creativity, the number of legendary compositions that the Italian band, with their primary members guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboarder Alex Staropoli, have released until 2002 is documented in their „Best Of“ album Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga.
Nowhere on earth can one find anything remotely comparable, be it in their style or in the strength of expression. RHAPSODY is unique in the true meaning of the word. 16 tracks, the most unusual and the favourites in the Emerald Sword Saga, with a total playing time of over 70 minutes, make Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga to a highly interesting release for fans old and new.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Warrior Of Ice / 5:57
- 02. Rage Of The Winter / 4:47
- 03. Forest Of Unicorns / 3:24
- 04. Land Of Immortals (Remake) / 4:51
- 05. Emerald Sword / 4:20
- 06. Wisdom Of The Kings / 4:28
- 07. Wings Of Destiny / 4:27
- 08. Riding The Winds Of Eternity (Edit) / 4:12
- 09. Dawn Of Victory / 4:46
- 10. Holy Thunderforce / 4:21
- 11. The Village Of Dwarves / 3:51
- 12. Rain Of A Thousand Flames / 3:43
- 13. Knightrider Of Doom / 3:56
- 14. March Of The Swordmaster / 5:03
- 15. Power Of The Dragonflame / 4:26
- 16. Lamento Eroico / 4:38
- Holy Thunderforce (Video-Clip) / 4:35
Total playing time 46:23
- sensational sales figures of their five albums released to date & high chart positions
- a cult-like adoration by their fans all over the world
- sold out concerts on tours including Japan, Korea and Southamerica and tremendous shows at almost every important metal festival in Europe
BLACK MAJESTY – Sands Of Time
BLACK MAJESTY are Australia’s answer to Jag Panzer and Queensryche. Melodic, bombastic and often doomy. The songs distinguish themselves very clearly from today’s average melodic mash.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Fall Of The Reich / 5:16
- 02. Legacy / 4:16
- 03. Guardian / 6:57
- 04. Sands Of Time / 5:40
- 05. Destination / 1:13
- 06. Journey’s End / 6:23
- 07. Colliding Worlds / 5:12
- 08. No Sanctuary / 6:44
- 09. Beyond Reality / 8:19
- 10. Lady Of The Lake / 5:24
Total playing time 55:29
Release date: June 2, 2023
Release date: May 12, 2023