JUVALIANT – Inhuman Nature
On „Inhuman Nature“ JUVALIANT present nine tracks of the highest quality in both composition and musicianship. The sheer variety of the tracks on which neither heaviness, melody or bombastic choruses are ignored, high recognizability has been programmed by default. Whichever way you look at it, JUVALIANT and their debut album have come up with a very impressive statement of their musical visions.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Into The Abyss / 1:55
- 02. Heroes (We Will Be) / 5:50
- 03. Doomsday Machine / 4:41
- 04. Live To Die / 5:46
- 05. Hell’s Roundabout / 7:01
- 06. Killing Child / 8:19
- 07. On Wings Of Steel / 5:11
- 08. Silent Agony / 5:32
- 09. Cold Distance Of The Universe / 11:32
Total playing time 55:38
- Debut album of Austria’s most versatile Prog Metal Band
- Musically a balanced mixture of elements of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Threshold, Kamelot, Angra and Epica
- Great artwork by the Columbian artist Felipe Machado Franco who has worked in the past for Iced Earth, Ayreon and Axel Rudi Pell
BLACK MAJESTY – In Your Honour
With their three previous albums BLACK MAJESTY have proved that they are absolutely capable of playing excellent melodic Power Metal, which has its roots in the very earth of the genre. The songs on „In Your Honour“ reflect elements of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Queensyrche and even Hammerfall without trying to copy them, topped by the BLACK MAJESTY trademarks in the form of brilliant lead guitars and highly melodic vocals.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Far Beyond / 5:31
- 02. God Of War / 5:06
- 03. Millenium / 3:58
- 04. Break These Chains / 4:50
- 05. Further Than Insane / 4:35
- 06. End Of Time / 4:44
- 07. Wish You Well / 4:23
- 08. Follow / 4:57
- 09. Witching Hour / 5:25
Total playing time 42:54
Bonustracks Digipak:
- 10. Two Hearts / 4:35
- 11. Silent Company (Accoustic) / 5:13
Total playing time 52:37
- Diversified mixture of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Hammerfall, Helloween and Pegazus
- Great reviews of their previous releases
- Album produced and mixed by Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween)
- Live shows with Edguy, Hammerfall, Dragonforce, Saxon, Nevermore, Paul DiAnno, etc…. including performance at the Wacken Open-Air Festival
- European tour in June 2010
SAVAGE GRACE – After The Fall From Grace / Ride Into The Night
When the talk is about high quality 1980s metal, the US band SAVAGE GRACE has a truly legendary reputation. The band’s releases belong to the basis of every reasonable metal collection. However, it has become increasingly difficult to find works by the legendary West Coast band, so this musical masterpiece is now re-appearing in high class form: „Master Of Disguise“ and „The Dominatress“ have been completely remixed and remastered, making the old material sound truly heavy and as clear as a bell.
Tracklisting:
- After The Fall From Grace
- 01. Call To Arms / 01:36
- 02. We Came, We Saw, We Conquered / 05:50
- 03. After The Fall From Grace / 05:41
- 04. Trial By Fire / 04:40
- 05. Palestinia / 00:25
- 06. Age Of Innocence / 03:52
- 07. Flesh And Blood / 04:39
- 08. Destination Unknown / 04:58
- 09. Tales Of Mystery / 04:11
- Ride Into The Night
- 10. Ride Into The Night / 04:31
- 11. We March On / 04:11
- 12. The Healing Hand / 04:59
- 13. Burn / 05:20
- Bonustracks:
- 14. Mainline Lover / 04:03
- 15. Bare Bottom Blues (Live) / 04:02
- 16. Such A Dirty Mind (Live) / 05:19
Total playing time 68:25
- Official re-release of the US Metal classics in new sound form (remastered by Uwe Lulis).
- With three rare bonus tracks.
- SAVAGE GRACE are performing at the 13th „Keep It True“ Festival. They are one of the most requested bands for the event.
- Milestones of early US Speed Metal.
SAVAGE GRACE – Master Of Disguise / The Dominatress
When the talk is about high quality 1980s metal, the US band SAVAGE GRACE has a truly legendary reputation. The band’s releases belong to the basis of every reasonable metal collection. However, it has become increasingly difficult to find works by the legendary West Coast band, so this musical masterpiece is now re-appearing in high class form: „Master Of Disguise“ and „The Dominatress“ have been completely remixed and remastered, making the old material sound truly heavy and as clear as a bell.
Tracklisting:
- Master Of Disguise
- 01. Lions Roar / 1:01
- 02. Bound To Be Free / 4:23
- 03. Fear My Way / 4:22
- 04. Sins Of The Damned / 4:17
- 05. Into The Fire / 3:29
- 06. Master Of Disguise / 3:59
- 07. Betrayer / 4:56
- 08. Sons Of Iniquity / 4:39
- 09. No One Left The Blame / 4:10
- The Dominatress
- 10. Fight For Your Life / 4:10
- 11. Curse The Night / 5:36
- 12. The Dominatress / 4:21
- 13. Live To Burn / 3:32
- 14. Too Young To Die / 5:12
- Bonustracks:
- 15. Scepters Of Deceit (Demo 82) / 3:41
- 16. Curse The Night (Demo 82) / 5:39
- 17. Genghis Khan (Demo 82) / 3:19
- 18. No One Left To Blame (Demo 84) / 4:13
Total playing time 75:29
- Official re-release of the US Metal classics in new sound form (remixed and remastered by Uwe Lulis).
- With four rare bonus tracks.
- SAVAGE GRACE are performing at the 13th „Keep It True“ Festival. They are one of the most requested bands for the event.
- Milestones of early US Speed Metal.
ANCIENT BARDS – The Alliance Of The Kings
„The Alliance Of The Kings“ will make those very happy who love epic-melodic, classic arrangements, and appreciate a sound hovering between Nightwish, Rhapsody, Epica, and Delain. ANCIENT BARDS easily tackle that task with their versatile mix of Power Metal elements and old-school classic style, their songs brimming with zest and classy guitars.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Prelude 1:55
- 02. The Birth Of Evil / 5:21
- 03. Four Magic Elements / 4:59
- 04. Only The Brave / 6:15
- 05. Frozen Mind / 7:24
- 06. Nightfall In Icy Forest / 1:17
- 07. Lode Al Padre / 6:27
- 08. Daltor The Dragonhunter / 8:43
- 09. Farewell My Hero / 6:52
- 10. Faithful To Destiny / 8:45
Total playing time: 58:04
- for fans of Nightwish, Rhapsody und Epica, Delain
- live performances with Turisas, White Skull, Almah, Domine, etc.
- epic, melodic, classical arrangements delivered with excellent sound
EXCALION – High Time
A versatile mixture of classic Progressive Metal elements, intoxicating melodies plus a decent heaviness. Stylistically, the band hovers between Sonata Arctica, Nocturnal Rites, Stratovarius, Lovex and Thunderstone, without losing any of its own musical identity. „High Time“ won’t disappoint any fan digging classy melodic songs with some progressive elements.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Enter A Life / 4:07
- 02. From Somewhere To Anywhere / 3:48
- 03. Sun Stones / 4:52
- 04. The Flags In Line / 6:16
- 05. Bring On The Storm / 4:51
- 06. The Shroud / 4:35
- 07. Firewood / 4:44
- 08. Lifetime / 3:33
- 09. Quicksilver / 4:10
- 10. A Walk On A Broken Road / 5:11
- 11. Foreversong / 4:05
Total playing time 48:23
- excellent timeless mixture of Melodic, Power, and Progressive Metal
- for fans of Sonata Arctica, Nocturnal Rites, Stratovarius, Thunderstone, and Lovex
- the second album „Waterlines“ got extremely positive reviews by international media
BURNING BLACK – MechanicHell
This Power Metal output bristles with metal power, emotion and energy. Brilliantly arranged with the necessary melodies and fast up-tempo songs. The sharp yet smooth style somehow reminds you of US West Coast Metal in its heyday: a perfect combination of aggressive riffing and trademark vocals‘ parts, sounding like a mixture of Judas Priest, Malice, Lion, Hammerfall and Brainstorm.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Reckoning Day (Instrumental) / 0:37
- 02. Our Sentence / 4:53
- 03. MechanicHell / 3:43
- 04. Purgatory Child / 4:57
- 05. Secrets To Hide / 3:55
- 06. Reborn From My Sins / 5:06
- 07. Hero Of The Century / 3:53
- 08. Dangerous Game / 5:12
- 09. Dust And Rain / 5:26
- 10. Messengers Of Hell / 4:12
- 11. Victims And Tortures / 4:59
Total playing time 46:23
- excellent, timeless, very melodious Power Metal
- for fans of Judas Priest, Hammerfall, Brainstorm, Malice
- a lot of live experience gained during shows with U.D.O, Circle II Circle, Primal Fear, Rage, etc…
- great reviews of all releases so far
SANDSTONE – Purging The Past
With a mixture of Power, Progressive and Melodic Metal as well as various NWOBHM influences, the 12 songs on the album are catchy and impress you with classy songwriting and remind you a bit of Fates Warning, Iron Maiden and Queensryche. But SANDSTONE manages the almost impossible, creating a versatile, exciting and unique style.
Tracklisting:
- 01. Anymore Lies / 4:26
- 02. Hiding In The Shadows / 3:48
- 03. Karma / 5:22
- 04. Son Of Carthage / 6:15
- 05. The Road To Guantamo / 4:51
- 06. Y / 4:34
- 07. Fingerprints / 4:51
- 08. Division / 3:33
- 09. D.O.A. / 4:10
- 10. Enigma / 5:23
- 11. Happy Birthday / 4:06
- 12. All Operations / 5:16
Total playing time 55:23
- young Irish band enjoying an excellent reputation in the underground scene
- versatile mixture of Power, Progressive, and Melodic Metal and various NWOBHM influences
- for fans of Queensryche, Iron Maiden, old Fates Warning, NWOBHM maniacs
- album remastered by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion, ex-Grave Digger)
- previous releases got excellent reviews
Release date: June 2, 2023
Release date: May 12, 2023