Classic Metal

Artist: Tora Tora Album: Bastards of Beale Genre: Classic Metal / Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: February 22, 2019 Review: Tora Tora has finally returned after a long hiatus to deliver a fun, hard rocking album filled with bluesy, distorted rock.  It's the kind of music that rarely gets produced these days.  The band stays true to their rock roots throughout Bastards Of Beale.  The bar room infused blues swagger is a very welcome sound that permeates the songs like … Read More →

Artist: Whitesnake Album: Flesh & Blood Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: May 10, 2019 Review By: Bobby Caughron   Review: It seems like it's been an incredibly long wait for an album of new material from Whitesnake.  While their last release 2015's "The Purple Album" wasn't bad by any stretch of the imagination, it also felt more like a David Coverdale solo album, with David paying homage to his past with the almighty Deep … Read More →

Artist: Whitesnake Album: Flesh & Blood Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: May 10, 2019 Track Listing: 1. Good To See You Again 2. Gonna Be Alright 3. Shut Up & Kiss Me 4. Hey You (You Make Me Rock) 5. Always & Forever 6. When I Think Of You (Color Me Blue) 7. Trouble Is Your Middle Name 8. Flesh & Blood 9. Well I Never 10. Heart Of Stone 11. Get Up 12. After All 13. Sands Of Time Bonus Tracks Appearing on CD+DVD … Read More →

Whitesnake will release their new studio album "Flesh & Blood" via Frontiers Music Srlon May 10th. Today they release the third single from the new album “Hey You (You Make Me Rock)” Listen to it HERE: Watch the video for the first single from the album “Shut Up & Kiss Me” HERE:https://youtu.be/hKMwGzOmtsE Listen to the second single "Trouble Is Your Middle Name" HERE:https://youtu.be/Rc69ZKmdDhM "Flesh & Blood" will be available on CD/LP/Digital … Read More →

Chart-topping rock band STRYPER will return to the road in May for the 2019 HISTORY Tour — Greatest Hits & Covers that influenced our generation. The all-new HISTORY Tour comes on the heels of the band’s yearlong God Damn Evil World Tour, which concluded in Japan in February. “The music of our generation was and is timeless,” says STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. "It was all about the song and musicians who inspired you to want to play. We grew up on bands like Van Halen, Judas Priest, … Read More →

Bare Knuckle Messiahs is a new band from ex Tigertailz frontman and Bezerk album cover star Kim Hooker. The track 'Blood Brothers' is taken from the forthcoming debut album. Their debut album is to be released and live appearances announced in 2019. Tigertailz recruited Kim Hooker to replace Steevi Jaimz for their second album, Bezerk which was released in 1990 on the Music For Nations label. The Bezerk album gave the band three charting singles, "Love Bomb Baby", "Noise Level Critical" … Read More →

XS ROCK: So I’ve had a chance to listen to the new album, The Devil You Know and it's fantastic. It sounds just like what I remember from listening to the first two LA Guns albums years ago. It's kind of got that raw sort of mixture of metal with a little bit of punk in there. Is that raw edge that you've brought to the last couple of albums by design or is that just what happens when you and Tracii get together? Phil: That’s exactly what happens when me and Tracii get together. You know, no … Read More →

Artist: Every Mother's Nightmare Album: Backtraxx Genre: Hard Rock Label: HighVol Music Release Date: April 12, 2019 Track Listing: Southern Way Muddy Water Seasons Change Ride The Train Lookin' In Stoned On TV Dawg Sorrow River Outside The Circle Too Far Gone Bled Hidden Shotgun [Traxx Demo Session] Sunday [Traxx Demo Session] Young Man Blues [Traxx Demo Session] Band Members: Rick Ruhl vocals Jeff Caughron guitar Travis Hall guitar Troy Flemming bass Kris … Read More →

Motley Crue have released one of the strangest songs of their career with "Like A Virgin", their cover version of Madonna's huge hit from the 80's pop scene.  The song is one of four new songs included on the new movie "The Dirt" about the story of the band. The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki Sixx. Former Games of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon as guitarist … Read More →

Whitesnake will release their new studio album "Flesh & Blood" via Frontiers Music Srl on May 10th. Today they release their new single “Trouble Is Your Middle Name.” Listen to it HERE: Watch the video for the first single from the album “Shut Up & Kiss Me” HERE. "Flesh & Blood" will be available on CD/LP/Digital formats. See below for full details of the various configurations available. Pre-order "Flesh & Blood" HERE: http://radi.al/FleshAndBlood Limited … Read More →

Artist: TNT Album: Encore Live in Milano Genre: Metal / Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: March 22, 2019 Track Listing: 01. GIVE ME A SIGN 7:07 02. AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE 4:57 03. SHE NEEDS ME 3:27 04. DESPERATE NIGHT 4:15 05. INVISIBLE NOISE 4:31 06. CHILD'S PLAY 4:54 07. RONNI SOLO 7:03 08. FOREVER SHINE ON 5:47 09. NORTHERN LIGHTS  4:33 10. TONIGHT I'M FALLING 5:39 11. INTUITION 6:58 12. SEVEN SEAS 5:46 13. LISTEN TO YOUR HEART 3:24 14. … Read More →

Queensrÿche release their new music video for "Blood Of The Levant" today. The track is off of the band's forthcoming album The Verdict out March 1st via Century Media Records. "We are very excited to unveil our new video 'Blood of the Levant' from our upcoming album The Verdict!," states Queensryche singer Todd La Torre. "This song and video is based on real events that sparked the onset of the Syrian war. We would like to thank David Brodsky and Allison Woest from "MyGoodEye … Read More →

Bonfire have posted the following update regarding the departure of drummer, Tim Breideband: Official announcement: after 3 years and 4 albums Bonfire and Tim Breideband will be parting ways and Tim will be pursuing new opportunities. Tim is an excellent drummer and was a great addition to Bonfire. We are sure he will be great in his future endeavors and we wish him the very best. Bonfire would like to announce our new drummer André Hilgers. André is an excellent and very accomplished … Read More →

Artist: Motley Crue Album: The Dirt Soundtrack Genre: Classic Metal / Hard Rock Label: Eleven Seven Music / Motley Records Release Date: March 22, 2019   Track Listing: 1. The Dirt (Est. 1981) (feat. Machine Gun Kelly) 2. Red Hot 3. On With The Show 4. Live Wire 5. Merry-Go-Round 6. Take Me To The Top 7. Piece Of Your Action 8. Shout At The Devil 9. Looks That Kill 10. Too Young To Fall In Love 11. Home Sweet Home 12. Girls, Girls, Girls 13. Same Ol' Situation … Read More →

JOHN SYKES Guitar Legend Signs Global Deal with Golden Robot Records Long Anticipated Solo Album Scheduled For Release Later This Year GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS Welcomes John Sykes To The Family! Golden Robot Records is pleased to welcome guitar legend John Sykes to their already impressive roster of artists. John recently signed a worldwide deal with Golden Robot Records, which will see his long anticipated forthcoming new album released later this year. Sykes is now part of an … Read More →

Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx are back with another gem of an album that hearkens back to the best of ‘80's hard rock, while also keeping a foot firmly planted in the 21st century. “Forever Wild” further cements the band's status as one of the leaders of the Scandinavian led hard rock revival, cleverly melding a sleaze/hair metal approach (reminiscent of Motley Crue, Warrant, and Winger) with voracious hooks and melodies. Check out new single, "Wicked"  Pre-order the album and stream … Read More →

Japan's leading traditional heavy metal band, ANTHEM, will release Nucleus, an entirely re-recorded greatest hits album now available with English lyrics for the first time, on March 29th On the eve of the bands 35th Anniversary, their popularity in Japan remains as high as ever and their worldwide fan base continues to grow. Thus the idea of an all English re-record of their biggest hits came to be! Band leader and bassist Naoto Shibata comments: 'Our re-recorded greatest hits album with … Read More →

Heavy Pettin' first stirred into action when vocalist Hamie, guitarists Gordon Bonnar and Punky Mendoza, drummer Gary Moat and bassist Brian Waugh first burst out of Glasgow in 1981. They were vibrant, priapic, anthemic and focused. As they showed on a three-track demo, and on the subsequent debut single for independent label Neat (‘Roll The Dice’/’Love Xs Love’), they were more than mere Def Leppard slaves. In fact, the Pettin’ had an international sound that owed something to AC/DC, UFO, Thin … Read More →

Artist: Overkill Album: Wings Of War Genre: Metal Label: Nuclear Blast Release Date: February 22, 2019 Track Listing: 01. Last Man Standing 02. Believe in the Fight 03. Head of a Pin 04. Batshitcrazy 05. Distortion 06. A Mother's Prayer 07. Welcome to the Garden State 08. Where Few Dare to Walk 09. Out on the Road-Kill 10. Hole in My Soul Band Members: D. D. Verni – bass, backing vocals (1980–present) Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth – lead vocals … Read More →

Artist: Queensryche Album: The Verdict Genre: Classic Metal Label: Century Media Release Date: March 1, 2019   Track Listing: 01. Blood of the Levant 02. Man the Machine 03. Light-years 04. Inside Out 05. Propaganda Fashion 06. Dark Reverie 07. Bent 08. Inner Unrest 09. Launder the Conscience 10. Portrait   Band Members: Todd La Torre: Vocals, Drums Michael Wilton: Guitars Eddie Jackson: Bass Parker Lundgren: Guitars … Read More →

Artist: Tora Tora Album: Bastards of Beale Genre: Classic Metal / Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: February 22, 2019   Track Listing: 01 Sons Of Zebedee 4:22 02 Giants Fall 4:14 03 Everbright 3:44 04 Silence The Sirens 4:57 05 Son Of A Prodigal Son 4:00 06 Lights Up The River 6:00 07 Let Us Be One 3:57 08 All Good Things 4:12 09 Rose Of Jericho 3:15 10 Vertigo 2:33 11 Bastards Of Beale 3:41   Band Members: Anthony Corder: … Read More →

Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Fates Warning to its worldwide roster! Fates Warning began in the early 1980's playing a traditional style of heavy metal. However, they quickly began to adopt a more technically proficient style and are considered by many to be the first true prog-metal band. While the band has subsequently moved in more melodic and ambient directions, they have remained a vibrant and well-respected cornerstone for the prog camp within … Read More →

Valentine's Day is here! To celebrate, Lizzy Borden has launched a new video for "Obsessed with You" directed by Dave Brodsky. Fans can take in the new lusty video now. While there, Metal Blade and Lizzy Borden would like to invite fans to enter to win a signed copy of My Midnight Things on vinyl, plus a limited-edition Lizzy Borden "Obsessed with You" Valentine's Day card! Ten lucky winners will be drawn for the vinyl, plus an additional 25 winners randomly selected will be sent a code to … Read More →

Whitesnake has confirmed a May 10th release date for their upcoming studio album "Flesh & Blood" via Frontiers Music Srl. The album will be available on CD/LP/Digital formats. Fresh off celebrating their 40th anniversary, rock legends Whitesnake return with their latest studio album, “Flesh & Blood”. This album follows the 2011 critically acclaimed studio album “Forevermore” and 2015’s “The Purple Album”, a reimagining of Deep Purple classics from Whitesnake mastermind’s … Read More →

The story of how Mötley Crüe came to be one of the most notorious rock 'n roll groups in history is finally coming out in the form of a movie on Netflix. The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki Sixx. Former Games of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon as guitarist Mick Mars. Daniel Webber will play Vince Neil. Rock N Roll biopics are hot at the moment after the … Read More →

Artist: Last In Line Album: II Genre: Metal / Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: February 22, 2019 Tracklisting: 1. Intro 2. Black Out The Sun 3. Landslide 4. Gods And Tyrants 5. Year Of The Gun 6. Give Up The Ghost 7. The Unknown 8. Sword From The Stone 9. Electrified 10. Love And War 11. False Flag 12. The Light Lineup: Andrew Freeman - Vocals Vinny Appice - Drums Phil Soussan - Bass Vivian Campbell -Guitars For More Info … Read More →

Artist: Last In Line Album: II Genre: Metal / Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: February 22, 2019 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron   Review: So prior to this release I had heard only the first single "Landslide".  I thought it was a good track and it sounded on par with the band's debut album.  Following the albums' opening intro track, we get the fantastic "Black Out The Sun" which is a great driving metal song that made me curious for more. Some of the guitar … Read More →

A NEW REVENGE  Set To Release Debut Album, Enemies & Lovers on March 29 First Single, 'The Way' Out February 8th Check out the new video for 'The Way' here:   LA Based Metallers, A New Revenge featuring an all-star line-up of classic rock players, will release their debut album, Enemies & Lovers on March 29 via Golden Robot Records. Pre-order link here: http://smarturl.it/anewrevenge   Supergroup is a term that has been diluted over time. Throwing a bunch of people from … Read More →

When Dave King joined Fastway he was relatively unknown at the time. Fastway was put together by Motorhead guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke and UFO bass player Pete Way.  The name Fastway was a combination of the "Fast" from Eddie Clarke and "Way" from Pete Way.  Ironically, Pete Way left the band before the debut album was released. Fastway recorded four albums with Dave King on vocals, Fastway (1983), All Fired Up (1984), Waiting for the Roar (1985) and Trick or Treat (1986). The latter being the … Read More →

Gilby Clarke recently signed a GLOBAL deal with Golden Robot Records which will see a brand new solo album - The Gospel Truth - released this year. This will be Gilby’s first in over 15 years! Mark Alexander-Erber, Golden Robot Entertainment Group Founder and President: says of signing Clarke; 'I couldn’t be happier to sign such an incredible artist like Gilby Clarke to our GRR international roster. He is totally authentic through and through. He brings such a wealth of experience to his … Read More →

01. Stryper-Stryper has to be at the top of this list. Not because I think they're the best, but because their contribution to Christian metal is the equivalent of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest in the non-christian metal world.  I never really got the goofy outfits that looked like bumble bees.  They are however quality musicians who brought Christian metal to the mainstream in the 1980's. Established in southern California in 1983, multi-platinum crossover Christian metal band, … Read More →

Motley Crue Goes Nuts For The Super Bowl.....Planters Nuts, that is.  Check out the new Super Bowl commercial featuring Motley Crue's smash hit, "Kickstart My Heart"! The video also features appearances by Charlie Sheen, Alex Rodriguez and Mr. peanut himself. The commercial featuring the Nutmobile should make it's appearance in the second quarter of the big game! … Read More →

Helix vocalist Brian Vollmer has announced the following update on the new Helix album that's being recorded: Work continues on our new disc "OLD SCHOOL". Brent Doerner has been busy on the cover artwork and it's looking good. As well, Daryl had been nipping away at recording the tracks; working with Chris and Kaleb laying down guitar tracks. Three tracks (which were recorded for the Back for Another Taste album in 1989) are completely recorded and will soon be mixed by Seigfried Meier at … Read More →

Given the past history of cancellations, it's not really a surprise that Vinnie Vincent has cancelled what has been billed as his first comeback shows. The following has been posted on https://www.vinnievincentlive.com/ regarding the cancellations: Mr. Vincent has sent a notification letter to the promoter that he will not be performing the concerts scheduled for Feb 8th and 9th, 2019 in Nashville, TN. While we cannot discuss the terms of the contract due to a confidentiality clause within … Read More →

On March 22, 2019, Harem Scarem band will release "The Ultimate Collection Box Set” a 14CD limited edition deluxe box set and four titles (“Weight of the World,” “Higher”, “Thirteen”, “United”) on limited edition color vinyl via Frontiers Music srl! All tracks remastered by Harry Hess U.S. & Canada Customers Pre-Order HERE: http://pmusic.co/lnW4N1 [This is the ONLY store in North America where the limited edition box set will be available and it strictly limited to 100 copies. That's it. … Read More →

THE TREATMENT  NEW ALBUM: “POWER CRAZY” RELEASE DATE: MARCH 22nd, 2019 UK HEADLINE “POWER CRAZY TOUR” MAY/JUNE 2019  NEW SINGLE “BITE BACK” DUE JANUARY 23RD, 2019   British hard rock five-piece The Treatment are thrilled to announce the release of their brand new album “Power Crazy”, on March 22nd, 2019, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band also launch new single “Bite Back” today with a lyric video HERE: "Power Crazy” is the band’s fourth full-length album and continues their … Read More →

Bruce Corbitt vocalist for both RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST has died.  He was receiving hospice care after esophageal cancer that had continued spread throughout his body.  Rigor Mortis was a thrash/speed metal band that formed in 1983 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Two schoolmates, Harden Harrison  and Casey Orr , formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia . The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals, they created … Read More →

L.A. Guns will drop a brand new album called "The Devil You Know" on March 29th and they just released the new single called "Stay Away".  There's a unique musical chemistry that happens when Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns work together and this sounds like the band's first three albums, which had them at the top of the charts.  It's classic sounding L.A. Guns that has a mean streak coupled with a bit of swagger. This is the kind of rock n 'roll that made the 80's so great! Listen for … Read More →

"Slide It In: The Ultimate Special Edition" will be released on March 22. The 6CD/DVD collection will include remastered versions of the U.K. and U.S. mixes of the album, plus unreleased live and studio recordings, music videos, concert footage, and a new interview with lead singer, David Coverdale. The set comes with a 60-page hardbound book that contains rare photos and memorabilia. It's being rel-released by Rhino records who recently released the Skid Row Debut 30th anniversary (only as a … Read More →

The metal queen is back! Back in the USA! DORO Pesch of WARLOCK will tour the states in April & May 2019! And the world famous female singer is not alone. "We are doing a double headliner tour with our long time friends METAL CHURCH,“ DORO unveils. "What a superb power package for all Metal fans. I am so exited to hit the stage together with METAL CHURCH and I am very sure that the fans in the United States will be as thrilled as we are.“ The two leg tour will start on April 17 in Las … Read More →

We’ve been made aware that another rash has surfaced of people claiming to be Bret Michaels across social media. As a reminder Bret DOES NOT hang out on social media and ask fans for money, iTunes gift cards or any goods/services. Bret will NEVER ask you to hold or transport a briefcase. There are NO private Bret social media pages that management isn’t aware of. Anyone claiming to be Bret by showing you a photoshopped photo or FAKE passport is a fraud. There are NONE of Bret’s identity … Read More →

First.....The good news! Skid Row's debut album has been re-released by Rhino Records as a special deluxe edition commemorating the 30th anniversary of it's release, complete with a second disc of live material. Now.....The bad news!  It appears that neither Skid Row or Sebastian Bach had anything to do with this release.  So for those fans hoping that this might signal a reunion, that's certainly not the case. The album is currently only available as a digital download. Skid Row Deluxe … Read More →

TESLA is set to release their eighth studio album SHOCK on March 8, 2019 PRE-ORDER now on CD, digital, black vinyl, and limited edition translucent blue vinyl formats, as well as other unique merchandise bundles HERE Produced and co-written by Phil Collen (Def Leppard), SHOCK is TESLA’s eighth studio album and features the electrifying first single, “Shock,” which is available now for streaming and immediate download.  Don’t miss TESLA on tour kicking off February 1, for all dates … Read More →

Less than a week ago, Janet Gardner announced that she was leaving Vixen and continuing with her solo career. Today, Vixen has confirmed that their new lead singer will be none other Femme Fatale's Lorraine Lewis.  Vixen is the only all-female rock band from the 80's to sell over a million albums.  Their hits include: Edge a Broken Heart, Cryin', How Much Love, Love Made Me, Rev It Up, Not A Minute Too Soon and more.   Vixen has just posted the following: To all our Vixen friends … Read More →

On January 20th, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne, while touring for "The Diary Of The Madman" album, created the infamous bat incident that is now a legendary moment in heavy metal history.  The true story goes like this.... someone in the audience had thrown what Ozzy thought was a rubber bat, onto the stage.  Ozzy decides to have fun with the crowd and bites the head off of the bat.  The only problem was, that it was indeed a real bat.  Blood flowed out of Osbourne's mouth as he realized that he had a … Read More →

Artist: Quiet Riot Album: One Night In Milan Genre: Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Review: Quiet Riot has been on the scene since 1970's.  Early lineup's featured Randy Rhoads and wild frontman, Kevin DuBrow.   The band finally hit the jackpot in 1983 with their Metal Health album.  Although the band had a varied lineup over the years, it wasn't until DuBrow's untimely death that the band went through lead singers faster than Donald Trump's … Read More →

Motley Crue has a song called "Use It Or Lose It" on the Theatre Of Pain album and it appears bassist Nikki Sixx is still using it.  Sixx now at 60 years old is expecting a baby with his wife Courtney Bingham. That means Sixx will be almost 80 years old when this child graduates from high school! Talk about taking a trip on the Wild Side! Nikki's other children are: Gunner Nicholas Sixx (born January 25, 1991), Storm Brieann Sixx (born April 14, 1994),,Decker Nilsson Sixx (born May 23, 1995) … Read More →

Herman Frank has released the new video for single 'Fear' which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uS0xhIKwAU&feature=youtu.be This is the third track taken from his new album 'Fight The Fear' due out on 8th February. HERMAN FRANK releases his new album 'Fight The Fear' on the 8th February via AFM Records. Pre-order the new album here: https://shop.afm-records.de/herman-frank/ The guitarist has been an integral part of the German metal scene since the … Read More →

JOHN DIVA & The Rockets Of Love Release Second Single and Video! Debut album Mama Said Rock Is Dead on February 8, 2019 Second Single & Video 'Rock N' Roll Heaven‘ Out Today The flashy band in the style of the eighties JOHN DIVA & The Rockets Of Love releases their second single and video for the song "Rock N' Roll Heaven" today. John Diva says: "This is a song for all our Rock N' Roll heroes, who have passed … Read More →

In 2016, guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker put together MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST, a tour featuring former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP vocalists Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet, plus RobinMcAuley of the McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP. Instrumental back-up was provided by former M.S.G.bass player Chris Glen and drummer Ted McKenna, plus guitarist/keyboard player Steve Mann, also of the McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP. These shows were so rapturously received by audiences worldwide, that it seemed only logical for the … Read More →

Former KISS guitarist, Vinnie Vincent has announced the members of his live band. On Drums, Carmine Appice (vanilla Fudge, Ozzy Osbourne, King Kobra, Blue Murder), on Bass, Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page) and on vocals Jim Crean (Mike Tramp, Rudy Sarzo, Phil Lewis). Vincent will be performing a night of Vinnie Vincent Classics, KISS Classics, Shredding & Jamming! They will be full electric shows in Nashville, TN on February 8th and 9th. Tickets are available … Read More →

Artist: Quiet Riot Album: One Night In Milan Genre: Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Quiet Riot’s performance at Frontiers Rock festival 2018 marked the band's first-ever concert in Italy and what a hell of a show it was! With the entire club shouting and singing and calling back the band on stage at the end of the show, Quiet Riot literally took no prisoners, offering the crowd a superb selection of their greatest hits plus a very special … Read More →

Artist: Jetboy Album: Born to Fly Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Jetboy have at long last returned with a full album of new material.  Jetboy was always a bit of a square peg in the 80's glam metal scene.  Musically, they weren't that different than bands like L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat and Ratt.  However,  a lot of people weren't sure what to think of lead vocalist, Mickey Finn's hairstyle, his trademarked mohawk.  Many people … Read More →

"Stray From The Flock" is the new studio album from Mike Tramp. Released on the 1st of March. All formats can be pre-ordered at the official Trampshop www.targetshop.dk/miketramp- and all orders placed before 1st of February will be personally signed by Mike Tramp. With 100+ shows planned in 2019 to support the new album - starting off in the US in February and March with 22 shows - and a first single, titled "Dead End Ride", ready to drop on January the 25th (together with a … Read More →

A documentary examining the current state of the music business and on how "the brand" of a rock group has more power than the band members World premiere on Wednesday, January 23rd at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove just prior to the the annual The Hall of Heavy Metal History Gala BAND VS BRAND, a feature-length documentary film directed by Bob Nalbandian (Director of the Inside Metal series), focuses on the current state of the music business and on how "the brand" of a rock … Read More →

Vixen vocalist Janet Gardner posted the following on her Facebook page regarding her departure from Vixen: After much soul searching and many sleepless nights, I have decided that it’s time for me to step aside and let Roxy and Share pursue their vision for the future of Vixen. Vixen will always have a very special place in my heart and I am incredibly grateful to have been a part of it. I would like to thank everyone for the amazing support over the years, and as Roxy and Share continue to … Read More →

On January 25th, King Diamond will release a new DVD/Blu-ray, Songs For The Dead Live, via Metal Blade Records. There is only one King Diamond, and for more than thirty years the great Dane has been dropping classic albums and putting on shows fans remember for the rest of their lives. Perhaps the only downside to having such a formidable catalogue is that there are just too many great songs to fit into a single set. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan who wouldn't want to hear … Read More →

PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM THE VERDICT OUT MARCH 1ST HERE Queensrÿche have just dropped their newest track "Dark Reverie" today via Century Media Records. Fans can check out the lyric video HERE, which is off of their forthcoming full-length album The Verdict out March 1st. Dark Reverie is a guitar driven progressive ballad addressing self-reflection during times of tragedy and the questions we ask ourselves while grieving," states Parker Lundgren about their latest track … Read More →

Artist: Inglorious Album: Ride To Nowhere Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Hailed as "the future of British rock," by Classic Rock magazine, Inglorious are now finally ready to unleash their third album to the rock crowds on the heels of the success gathered by “II” which went to #1 of UK Rock Charts in 2017. “Ride To Nowhere” shows once again the band’s sheer class from a band growing in maturity, ability and craft. The band … Read More →

Artist: Kane Roberts Album: The New Normal Genre: Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Of the iconic images of the 80’s decade in Rock n Roll, one that certainly stood the test of time is Alice Cooper’s then “Rambo-looking” guitar player shooting fires on the crowds from his M-80 shaped guitar. That guitar player was none other than Kane Roberts: an accomplished musician and singer, who went on to record a total of four solo albums (also including … Read More →

Check out the World Premiere of "Road Ready" the new lyric video from Ron Keel Band!! From the album FIGHT LIKE A BAND in stores 3/1! Pre-order now at http://bit.ly/RKBpreorder The first 50 pre-orders will come with a free guitar pick, and an exclusive signed postcard!! Get yours now! … Read More →

Bruce Corbitt vocalist for both RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST is now receiving hospice care after esophageal cancer has continued spread throughout his body.  Rigor Mortis was a thrash/speed metal band that formed in 1983 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Two schoolmates, Harden Harrison  and Casey Orr , formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia . The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals, they created some of the … Read More →

Artist: Jetboy Album: Born to Fly Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 25, 2019 Founded in 1983 by guitarists Billy Rowe and Fernie Rod, JETBOY continues to crank out their brand of rock n' roll in the 21st century with the same passion that has existed from the beginning. And rock ‘n roll is what you’ll get on their upcoming new album “Born To Fly,” a recordput together by the band’s core of guitarists Billy Rowe, Fernie Rod and vocalist … Read More →

MEGADETH 'WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS' WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS Greatest Hits album arrives March 22 featuring 35 remastered tracks hand selected by Dave Mustaine Megadeth will also be on tour with Ozzy Osbourne in May, June and July 2019. … Read More →

BURNING RAIN (feat. Doug Aldrich, Keith St. John, Brad Lang, Blas Elias) to Release New Album on March 22nd via Frontiers Music Srl Watch the Official Music Video for First Single, "Midnight Train" BURNING RAIN, a hard rock band founded by guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich (REVOLUTION SAINTS, THE DEAD DAISIES, EX-WHITESNAKE, DIO)and vocalist Keith St. John (MONTROSE, KINGDOM COME), are pleased to announce the release of their fourth studio album, Face the Music, on … Read More →

Review: Babylon Shakes debut full length album, Exile To The Velveteen Lounge is every sleaze rock loving fan's wet dream.  Mixing elements of classic rock bands like Aerosmith, Hanoi Rocks and Faster Pussycat, the band roars onto the scene with an incredible rock n' roll, trash alley sensibility that's been missing for quite some time.  The opening song "Making A Million" is an instant classic about trying to make it in the record industry. The whole album is a foot stomping good time filled … Read More →

New Live Album "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live in Aalborg" Out January 18th, 2019 The British/American metal trio Raven releases a new live single and video for the song "Hung, Drawn & Quartered" today. The song is taken from the new live album "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg". You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/N7JHvgXpnSw Raven expertly combine their own classics with pieces from their latest studio … Read More →

Former Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has reached out with the following info regarding a fundraiser to help his wife receive the cancer treatment that she so desperately needs. Please take a moment and help if you can. Start the new year by making a difference in someone else's life! To send my wife J von to Sunridge medical and wellness center in Scottsdale Arizona to save her life wth German based targeted Immunotherapy. They have a 97% success rate and we need to get her there NOW. … Read More →

Gabriel Keys - Lead Vocals | Martin Sweet - Guitar | Peter London - Bass | Eric Young - Drums   A leading force in the Swedish "sleaze rock" scene of the 2000s — a revival of the glam metal (or hair metal) of the 1980s, but with a more pronounced punk element, often rawer in sound and raunchier in style — CRASHDÏET formed in 2000, taking inspiration from Skid Row, Guns N' Roses, Kiss, W.A.S.P., and G.G. Allin, and vowing to bring back the big shows and big songs of "unpredictable and … Read More →

Chris Impellitteri has shared the following youtube video featuring behind the scenes footage of the band recording the latest "Impellitteri" album: Take a tour of their studio...see their equipment, the band, the tracking and mix room, and engineering team used for Nature of the Beast album! Behind the scenes footage of IMPELLITTERI in the recording studio making The Nature of the Beast album! See the Guitars and Amplifiers, Drums, Bass Rig, ...the Million … Read More →

Hailing from Birmingham, when he was 14 years old, he sang in his first band, the punk band The Rip-Offs, before joining fellow Birmingham punk band Cracked Actors as bass guitarist. Turning to rock in 1980, he sang in rock bands with guitarist Nik Lloyd, namely Overdrive, Orion and Enigma, and in 1983 he joined the band Shy. Managed by Barry Keen (Dreamstar Management) and Neil Levine (Light and Sound Design/UFO/Tobruk), he recorded four albums with  AOR band Shy, including the critically … Read More →

Reportedly, the band has finished the album which has been described as more pissed off and nasty.  The video above was filmed live from a fan and represents one of the first times that the L.A. Guns have performed the song from the upcoming new album.  Meanwhile, there has been plenty of fighting and drama between the Phil Lewis/Tracii Guns version and drummer Steve Riley who apparently still retains some ownership to the L.A. Guns name. A Steve Riley led version will be playing live at the M3 … Read More →

  Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, (Ronnie James Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on the “Holy Diver”, “Last In Line” – the album from which they took their name, and “Sacred Heart” albums) teamed up with esteemed vocalist Andrew Freeman. The debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016, landing at #1 on the Billboard Heat-Seekers Chart. Initially, the release had been preceded by tragedy when bassist Jimmy Bain … Read More →

L.A. legends, Shark Island will be releasing a brand new album in 2019 entitled "Bloodline".  The band have just released the first single "Policy Of Truth" which is a rockin' cover of the Depeche Mode song. Shark Island is: Richard Black (vocals) Spencer Sercombe (guitar) Christian Heilmann (bass) Glen Sobel (drums) … Read More →

Discover How An Irish Nuclear Construction Safety Inspector Brought 10 Ex Members Of Black Sabbath Together To Produce A Tribute Album To One Of The Greatest Bands Ever! The 'Ninth Star' album by EMERALD SABBATH is an ambitious epic rock & classical music tribute to BLACK SABBATH. PRE-ORDER: https://smarturl.it/emeraldsabbath ‘Ninth Star’ by Emerald Sabbath features 10 former members of Black Sabbath and much more, including: Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne), Bev … Read More →

German Heavy/Power Metal machine STEEL ENGRAVED, have announced the release of their new self-titled album for January 25th, 2019 via ROAR Rock Of Angels Records. STEEL ENGRAVED's third studio outing will comprise 13 tracks guaranteed to please the fans of majestic, melodic, modern yet old-school metal. The album was produced by Mario Lochert (Serious Black) and Jan Vacik (Serious Black) at Dreamsound Studios. All vocals produced by Ralf Scheepers at RS Vocal Works. Mixed and mastered by Jan … Read More →

The End Machine is George Lynch, Robert Mason, Mick Brown and Jeff Pilson. The band states: Not only will we release our debut album in Spring 2019, but we'll be playing our first set of shows too. Please come join us for this special run of west coast shows celebrating the release of our debut album! Tickets on sale next Friday, December 21st. Please note, our friend Mick Brown won't be able to make these shows, so our other friend, Will Hunt (Evanescence) has graciously agreed to fill in … Read More →

Swiss hard rock band KING ZEBRA - featuring Eric St. Michaels (ex-CHINA) on vocals - have released a new digital single and music video for the song 'Like A Hurricane', taken from their forthcoming EP. The track was recorded & mixed by V.O. Pulver (Gurd, Poltergeist) at Little Creek Studio and mastered by Dan Suter (Krokus, Shakra, Eluveitie) at Echochamber. Single track: 1. Like A Hurricane KING ZEBRA is: Eric St. Michaels - Lead Vocals (ex-China) Roman Lauer - … Read More →

It’s official, DEF LEPPARD are 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. About the induction, Def Leppard said: Joe Elliott, “First of all, a massive thanks to all our fans & past inductees who voted for us. Congratulations to all our fellow inductees, we stand alongside some amazing artists, past & present. What an absolute honour.” Phil Collen, “We started 2018 off at the Royal Albert Hall and to now cap it all off with a nod into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is … Read More →

Artist: Magnum Album: Live At The Symphony Hall Genre: Hard Rock Label: Steamhammer/SPV Release Date: January 18, 2019 Track Listing: CD1 1. When We Were Younger 8:00 2. Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies 6:28 3. Lost on the Road to Eternity 6:11 4. Crazy Old Mothers 5:35 5. Without Love 6:14 6. Your Dreams Won't Die 5:42 7. Peaches and Cream 5:09 8. How Far Jerusalem 10:46 CD2 1. Les Morts Dansant 5:46 2. Show Me Your Hands 5:52 3. All England's Eyes 4:48 4. Vigilante 5:24 5. … Read More →

Artist: Raven Album: Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg Genre: Metal Label: Steamhammer/SPV Release Date:January 18, 2019 Track Listing: 1. Destroy All Monsters 5:18 2. Hell Patrol 4:31 3. All For One 3:22 4. Hung Drawn And Quartered 4:28 5. Rock Until You Drop 7:58 6. A.A.N.S.M.M.G.N. 3:59 7. Tank Treads (The Blood Runs Red) 4:36 8. Faster Than The Speed Of Light 3:37 9. On And On 5:10 10. Break The Chain 7:10 11. Crash Bang Wallop 4:11 Band … Read More →

Cover Art & Track-list Revealed 'Exile to the Velveteen Lounge', the new release by BABYLON SHAKES is set for a February 1st release through HighVolMusic. Making a Million Sunset Striptease Sin Parade No Pictures Please Velveteen Libertine Silver Tongue Devil Hardtimes Die Pretty Star In Your Eyes Motel Lights 'Exile to the Velveteen Lounge' is the first full length record from the band and contains 10 tracks of vintage rock. Video production for 'Making A Million' is set … Read More →

For many years, there has been a growing demand for reissues of Pretty Maids' albums from the '90s and onwards. A lot of these albums haven’t been accessible for years on either CD, vinyl, or digitally, so Frontiers is thrilled to roll out these catalog reissues for Pretty Maids fans, both old and new.   Pre-order: - http://www.frontiers.shop (EU) - https://frontiersrecords.pmstores.co/prettymaids (North America) (Both stores ship worldwide.) - Amazon, iTunes, etc. … Read More →

In 1988 Lypswitch moved from Orlando, FL. to Hollywood, CA. to follow the Rock N Roll dream. In three years the band played over 100 shows and was almost signed. After 30 years the band has regrouped and has finally released this CD. Featuring 14 Songs, including 3 new Lypswitch Songs. The Songs: World of Sin American Song Somewhere Someplace (Featuring Joe Leste of Bang Tango) Rock N Roll ain't Pretty Watch Me Live Domination (New) Thirst (New) Carry Me Away (New) Rattlesnake … Read More →

METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself. On January 24th, the band will assemble at The House Of Blues Anaheim for their annual winter assault. This marks the bands fifth year performing annually in Anaheim. The night presented by NUCLEAR BLAST will open with HELD … Read More →

FIND ME TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM "ANGELS IN BLUE" OUT FEBRUARY 22, 2019 THIRD ALBUM FROM ROBBIE LABLANC & DANIEL FLORES FIRST SINGLE, "NO TEARS IN PARADISE" OUT TODAY Lyric Video/ First Single ‘No Tears In Paradise' (Lyric Video) FIND ME have announced that their third album, "Angels In Blue" will be released on February 22, 2019. The band has also released the first single and video from the album, "No Tears In Paradise". Watch a lyric video for the single … Read More →

Artist: Bonfire Album: Legends Genre: Melodic Metal Label: AFM Records Release Date: December 14, 2018 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron Review: Wow! Talk about getting your money's worth for an album. Legends comes in at over 2 1/2 hours running time with 32 tracks! On Legends, Bonfire pays tribute to a great number of bands with their own version of classic songs. Covering the likes of Toto, Rainbow, UFO, House Of Lords, Queensryche, Survivor and more.  What's really great about this … Read More →

If your favorite mode of transportation is the Highway to Hell, you’re in for a treat. Funko is ready to add some high voltage rock ‘n’ roll to your collection with the release of its Angus Young Pop!. The AC/DC lead guitarist and co-founder is rocking on his guitar as officially licensed Pop! musician with a Chase figure that’s wearing a hat with an “A” and devil horns.   An Angus Young Pop! with a red jacket is available as a FYE exclusive. Coming in January! … Read More →

HERMAN FRANK releases his second single 'Hail And Row', along with lyric video on the 7th December. The track is taken off the new album 'Fight The Fear' which will be released on the 8th February via AFM Records. You can check out the new video for 'Hail And Row' here:   Pre-order the new album here: https://shop.afm-records.de/herman-frank/ Herman Frank has been an integral part of the German metal scene since the early 80s. From ACCEPT to VICTORY to his solo project started … Read More →

Greg has shared the following info about the new single "Keep the Spirit Alive" From the upcoming Kings of Dust record. A little Christmas season cheer from us to you...Give it a listen and let me know what ya think Recorded a while ago with original former members Mike Patruno on guitar, Donny Fargo on drums and current members Michael Beck on vocals and yours truly on da bass. I didn’t think we could do it any better than this version. I hope you like! Greg Chaisson is a bass … Read More →

Altitudes & Attitude, acollaboration between Anthrax’s Frank Bello and Megadeth’s David Ellefson -two virtuosicbass players who’ve anchored some of the fiercest thrash records of all time –will release its debut album Get It Out on January 18 via Megaforce Records.  Atestament to the expressive strength of rock songcraft, Get ItOut reaches far beyond the boundaries of an all-star metal outing. Hear their new song “Late” here and on allstreaming services.   Get It Out is available for … Read More →

WEST BOUND Featuring Chas West Announce Debut Album, “Volume I” Out February 22, 2019 on Frontiers Music Srl First Single & Video, “Never Surrender” Out Now   ‘Never Surrender' (Music Video) West Bound is a hard-hitting new rock band formed in the L.A. area by vocalist Chas West (Resurrection Kings, Bonham, Lynch Mob, etc.) and renowned guitarist/producer Roy Z (Bruce Dickinson, Halford, Tribe of Gypsies), with a line-up completed by Jimmy Burkard (guitar), Jason Cornwell (bass), … Read More →

Vintage Sleaze powerhouse trio BABYLON SHAKES adds new member. Bassist Gary Jordan moves over to guitar making room for new bassist and now 4th member David Elmore. Hailing from Virginia, Dave compliments the band perfectly bringing a wealth of musical skill, knowledge and talent to the band. Dave played in the popular Virginia band 'TILT', hails Aerosmithbassist Tom Hamilton, and is influenced by Aerosmith, Hanoi Rocks, and The Black Crowes. Gary, an amazing guitar player, has always … Read More →

On January 25th, King Diamond will release a new DVD/Blu-ray, Songs For The Dead Live, via Metal Blade Records. There is only one King Diamond, and for more than thirty years the great Dane has been dropping classic albums and putting on shows fans remember for the rest of their lives. Perhaps the only downside to having such a formidable catalogue is that there are just too many great songs to fit into a single set. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan who wouldn't want to hear … Read More →

TORA TORA to Release New Studio Album "Bastards of Beale"  Out February 22, 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl First Single "Rose of Jericho" Available Now Band To Play Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2019 In 2017, Memphis rockers Tora Tora were approached by Frontiers Music Srl about recording a proper new studio album and they enthusiastically jumped at the opportunity. The resulting new album, "Bastards Of Beale," set for release on February 22nd, brings back the magic … Read More →

German heavy metal band, BLOODY TIMES, have announced the release of their new album 'On A Mission' on January 11, 2019, which also features ROSS THE BOSS (ex-MANOWAR), JOHN GREELY (ex-ICED EARTH) and RAPHAEL SAINI (EX-ICED EARTH). The album was mixed and mastered by OGrego (Winter’s Dawn, Necrorgasm, Emerald). Album artwork by Stan-W Decker (Ross The Boss, Primal Fear, Masterplan). Tracklist: 1. Alliance 2. Fort Sumter 3. Die in a hole 4. Curse of Genevieve (reworked) 5. Future … Read More →

Artist: Alcatrazz Album: Parole Denied Tokyo 2017 Genre: Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: December 7, 2018 As part of the Graham Bonnet Band's 2017 "The Book" tour in Japan, a three night special engagement and reunion of Alcatrazz was presented much to the de light of the Japanese hard rock faithful. Founding Alcatrazz members, Graham Bonnet (vocals), Jimmy Waldo (keyboards) and Gary Shea (bass), reunited after 33 years for a unique series of shows in Osaka, … Read More →

Artist: Devil's Hand ft. Slamer - Freeman Album: Devil's Hand ft. Slamer - Freeman Genre: Melodic Metal Label:Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: December 7, 2018 Devil’s Hand is an excellent new project featuring the amazing talents of two outstanding musicians: famed producer/guitarist/songwriter Mike Slamer and the equally amazing singer Andrew Freeman of Last In Line. Mike Slamer has been the guy behind some of the most amazing melodic hard rock releases of the past 20 years. The … Read More →

 Vivian Campbell, Vinny Appice, Phil Soussan, and Andrew Freeman collectively known as Last in Line, are set to release their second album,"II" via Frontiers Music Srl on February 22, 2019.  The band has announced the impending arrival of their new album with the release of the first video and single, "Landslide". Watch it HERE. Pre-order "II"on CD/LP/Digital and stream the singles here: http://radi.al/LastInLineII Pre-order "II" on PledgeMusic and gain access to exclusive and unique … Read More →

Buckcherry will release their new studio album, Warpaint, on March 8th, 2019. The 12 song album, featuring 11 new Buckcherry songs along with their cover of the Nine Inch Nails track "Head like a Hole", was produced by Mike Plotnikoff, whose last collaboration with the band was the platinum certified album, 15. Preorders for Warpaint will begin on January 11th. Singer Josh Todd comments, "Good things come to those who wait and we have been very patient and thorough with the song writing for … Read More →