RED CIRCUIT – Homeland

Melodic Progressive Metal RED CIRCUIT is a musically creative monster, serving up a magical blend of Progressive Rock elements and high quality Power Metal. Consisting of Chity Somapala (Civilization One, ex-Firewind) and Markus Teske (producer of Vanden Plas, Symphony X). A pure Prog-Power ass-kicker: energetic, multi-faceted and interestingly arranged. Produced by Markus Teske & Andy Kuntz (Vanden Plas, Abydos).

Tracklisting:

•  01. Homeland / 4:49
•  02. The World Forgotten Sons / 4:43
•  03. Sun Of Utopia / 4:48
•  04. Through The Eyes Of A Child / 4:46
•  05. Absinth / 5:07
•  06. Fall In The Skies / 4:29
•  07. Healing Waters / 4:40
•  08. Canonize Your Sins / 4:22
•  09. See The Light / 3:56
•  10. You Can Sleep While You’re Dead / 4:47

Total playing time 46:23

• Second album of one of Germany’s best Prog-Metal bands
• Produced by Markus Teske who has already produced Symphony X, Neal Morse, Ian Parry`s Consortium Project, Saga, Vanden Plas and others
• Band includes ex-members of Firewind, Sheela and Avalon
• 70-voice choir (www.surprising2002.de) sings on „You Can Sleep While You’re Dead“
• Andy Kuntz (VANDEN PLAS, ABYDOS), singer of the Pfalz Theater Kaiserslautern, musical composer, and producer is an important, creative factor of the RED CIRCUIT sound
• The debut album was recorded with Patrick Rondat (Elegy, Jean Michel Jarre…..) and Stephan Forte (Adagio)
• The band’s debut album was hugely welcomed by the press and fans.

SILENT MEMORIAL – Cosmic Handball

Originally released in Asia in 1998 by Toshiba-EMI, now remixed and re-mastered with a much fresher and more dynamic sound than the original mix. A balanced mixture of complex and catchy parts which go hand in hand with each other. Feat. Thomas Vikström (Stormwind, Brazen Abbot, Candlemass, Therion) on vocals. The Swiss band unite all their strengths and deliver utterly brilliant Prog Metal.

Tracklisting:

•  01. Mysteries Of Space / 1:15
•  02. O’Meditation / 9:01
•  03. I. Carpet Diver / 7:02
•  04. II. Deserted Land / 8:48
•  05. III. Falling Apart / 2:54
•  06. Fantasy Suit / 7:07
•  07. Lovely Galaxy / 5:24
•  08. Cosmic Tornado / 11:25
•  09. Black Hole (Exit) / 13:14

Total playing time 66:08

• essential re-release of the Swiss Prog band’s first album
• in 2009 the old tapes were digitalised and remixed and remastered by Chris Haenggi
• Thomas Vikström (Therion, Brazen Abbot, Candlemass, Stromwind) sings on the Swiss band’s debut album
• for fans of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Pagan’s Mind, Porcupine Tree, Ark

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